Loves Grove, Worcester

A charming Victorian home, offering spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three storeys, situated in a highly convenient location within Worcester City Centre.

This traditional property exudes period charm and character, boasting high ceilings, cornicing, architraves, fireplaces and sash windows. Upon entering, you will discover spacious and versatile accommodation spread across three storeys.

The ground floor encompasses a welcoming hallway, a bright and airy reception room, a modern kitchen breakfast room and a cellar for additional storage. Ascending the stairs, the first-floor hosts two large double bedrooms and a shower room, while the second floor offers two sizeable double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The bedrooms in this property offer flexible options, easily adaptable as additional reception rooms if preferred.

Outside, a tidy rear garden awaits, featuring a patio and lawn, along with several useful outbuildings. Among these is an excellent store, ripe for conversion into a home office or gym. The outbuildings offer an opportunity for integration into the main residence, potentially extending the ground floor significantly, pending the usual consents. At the front, there is convenient off-road parking available for one car.


Entrance Hallway
Approaching 3 Loves Grove, a block-paved frontage allowing off-road parking for one car leads you through a wrought iron gate to the side entrance. Stepping inside, you are welcomed by a spacious hallway adorned with period accents such as coving and decorative mouldings to the architraves, complemented by a graceful wooden sweeping staircase ascending to the first floor. Doors branch off to the reception room and kitchen, while another door reveals stairs descending to the cellar.

Reception Room
Ample natural light fills the reception room through its front- facing bay sash windows featuring shutters, accentuating the high ceilings adorned with coving. A focal point is the ornate fireplace with marble surround and hearth, flanked by built- in shelving within recesses beside the chimney breast.

Kitchen
The kitchen includes sleek high-gloss units with contrasting stone worksurfaces and matching splashbacks, illuminated by recessed ceiling spotlights. Integrated appliances include a double eye-level electric oven, gas hob, extractor hood, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Tiled flooring flows seamlessly throughout, complementing the lofty ceilings that contribute to the spacious and airy atmosphere. A feature fireplace with a wooden surround adds character, with ample room for dining. A pantry cupboard and a door providing rear garden access completes the arrangement. Below, a sizable cellar offers a useful space benefiting from power, light, a radiator and a window to the front.

First Floor
Ascending to the first floor, a landing leads to two double bedrooms and the house shower room.

Bedroom Three
Mirroring the generous proportions of the ground floor, this spacious double bedroom features large built-in wardrobes, a charming fireplace and picturesque views from the front-facing sash window.

Bedroom Four
Overlooking the rear garden through its sash window, the fourth bedroom offers a generous space while a fireplace adds charm.

Shower Room
Serving the bedrooms on this level, the modern shower room features a white suite, including a low-level WC, washbasin set atop a vanity unit, walk-in shower, tasteful tiling and natural light filtering through an obscure-glazed sash window.

Second Floor
Ascending further, the second-floor landing provides access to the remaining bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom. This landing is also well-lit by a Velux skylight and offers loft access.

Bedrooms One and Two
A spacious double room awaits, complete with a built- in cupboard, feature fireplace and front-facing sash window. Equally spacious, the final bedroom boasts an ornate fireplace and a rear-facing sash window.

Family Bathroom
The well-equipped family bathroom features a modern white suite comprising a low-level WC, washbasin set atop a vanity unit, bath, shower cubicle, tasteful tiling and an obscure-glazed sash window. It is worth noting that the generously sized bedrooms on both the first and second floors offer great adaptability and could seamlessly serve as additional reception rooms if needed.


Gardens and Grounds
The rear garden offers a charming courtyard/patio, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors. A few steps lead up to a lawn, bordered by a combination of walls and panelled fencing, with a side gate providing access to the front of the property.

Outbuildings
Within the garden, you will discover several practical brick-built structures, which offer multiple options for extension and conversion subject to planning permission.

Notably, the shed to the side is a standout feature of the property, boasting a pitched and tiled roof. Inside, wooden flooring, ample power outlets and lighting create an inviting atmosphere. A window provides natural light, while a distinctive brick chimney adds character. Additionally, there is plumbing for a washing machine. This versatile space not only serves as excellent dry storage but also holds the potential to be transformed into a comfortable home office or gym.

The additional brick-built shed, boasting a pitched and tiled roof, has been divided into three separate rooms. This outbuilding requires some repair and updating, but both these outbuildings provide a chance to merge with the main residence, potentially expanding the ground floor considerably, pending the usual consents.

The property enjoys a prime location, near Worcester Racecourse and the picturesque River Severn. Worcester High Street is close by, offering easy access to a plethora of amenities. Additionally, major railway connections and top-notch schooling options are nearby.

Surrounding the area are extensive riverside pathways, perfect for leisurely strolls and embracing the outdoors, all while maintaining the balance of urban conveniences right at your fingertips.

Worcester, steeped in history as an ancient Cathedral City along the banks of the River Severn, boasts a rich blend of heritage, culture, and modern comforts. Its vibrant city centre hosts an array of shops ranging from charming boutiques to renowned brands, all situated around a traditional high street and three bustling shopping centres. Entertainment options abound, with two multiscreen cinemas, two theatres, sports clubs including rugby, cricket and football, as well as an art gallery and museum.

The property benefits from excellent local transport connections, with the M5 Junction 7 just a short 3.2 mile drive away and Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station conveniently located nearby.

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Council tax band D

Administration Fee - refundable on exchange

An administration fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The administration fee levels are as follows:
an agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat

The administration fee is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and a positive completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.
Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and the administration fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.

Once the administration fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all administration fees outlined above.