Wheatfield Avenue, Worcester, WR5

The Property
**A HIDDEN GEM WITHIN A BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED SETTING - NO ONWARD CHAIN** A spacious 1920's "Arts and Crafts" Chalet Style Detached Bungalow located on a highly sought after private lane having delightful mature landscaped and very private gardens of approx HALF AN ACRE.
Shalimar is a remarkably original property has had only 2 owners since built and retains a great deal of character and the quintessential style of the period . There is ample scope for some updating and modernisation if required or extension subject to the usual planning permissions.
The design of the property is influenced by the colonial bungalows of the early twentieth century and it is in fact named after the famous Indian garden in Kashmir. Built in 1924 by Robert Aston for his wife Constance a fine gardener who principally laid-out the design we see today. The property has only been on the market once in nearly 100 years, the present owners having now lived at the property for over 40 years.
The very flexible accommodation comprises recessed entrance porch, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room/bedroom one, breakfast room/kitchen, utility, rear porch, cloakroom, bedroom two, study/bedroom three, conservatory, bathroom, 2 first floor attic bedrooms. There is gas central heating.
Externally there is a driveway providing ample parking plus a carport, workshop/store, summer house, garden store, log/mower store and greenhouse. **BOOK A VIEWING 24/7 AT PURPLEBRICKS.COM**

Location
Wheatfield Avenue is a private no through lane on the Southern outskirts of the City with about 25 bungalows and chalet style properties. The Cathedral City of Worcester (the distant bells can be heard in the garden) is about 2 miles and offers a comprehensive range of services. The area is renowned for excellent schools, colleges and the University of Worcester. The City made famous by Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, composer Edward Elgar and the renowned English cricket ground. At the end of Wheatfield Avenue is a regular bus service and it is only a short level walk to several major supermarkets, chemists and other useful amenities. Worcester is well placed for motorway networks to all parts of the country with junction 7 of the M5 about 4 miles away. The new Worcester Parkway railway station offers fast travel to London in less than 2 hours peak time.

Entrance Porch
Having mat well, original mosaic tiled floor beneath , ceiling light and decorative eight panel glazed period door to reception hall.


Reception Hall
Having original "Lincrusta" embossed panel below the dado rail. Single panel radiator, double power point, two ceiling light points, telephone point, door bell chimes, central heating controls, feature mahogany staircase to the first floor, mirrored door corner airing cupboard housing the insulated copper hot water cylinder with linen cupboard below. Original panelled doors lead off to:



Sitting Room
With South facing bay window overlooking the gardens. Original 1920 open fireplace with under-draft Baxi grate and having Decorative tiled surround with polished oak mantle above. Two feature East facing windows to either side of the fireplace. Ceiling cornice, picture rail, panelled ceiling with centre light, small ornament alcove and double panelled radiator.

Dining Room/Bedroom
The dining room /bedroom one has a South facing bay window enjoying views over the lawn to glimpses of the Malvern Hills in the distance. Double panelled radiator, panelled ceiling and centre light, picture rail and original cast iron open fireplace with decorative copper canopy.

Kitchen/Breakfast
With East facing window. Range of pine panelled door units with Melamine work surfaces over, comprising three double wall cabinets and two double base cupboards. Single drainer stainless-steel sink unit with cupboard below. Ceiling light point, single panelled radiator, ceiling cornice, freezer / fridge alcove, original polished dark oak fire surround with brickettes inset having Baxi Bermuda gas fire with Baxi back boiler (fully serviced December 2021) Panelled door to:



Utility Area
Being North facing. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, pantry shelving, and ceiling light.



Rear Porch
An Original small pane glazed and panelled door from the kitchen leads to the rear porch.
The rear porch is half glazed enjoying views over the terrace to the gardens beyond.Tiled floor, ceiling light, and door to:



Downstairs Cloakroom
With Low level WC, wash basin, obscure glazed window and ceiling light.



Bedroom Two
Having Bay window having a particular good view of the landscaped garden. Panelled ceiling, single panel radiator, picture rail, ceiling light point and shower cubicle.


Bedroom Three/Study
Being West facing and an ideal home office. Telephone point, fitted book shelving, dado rail, ceiling cornice and light point. Double glazed double doors opening to:

Conservatory
West facing, half glazed and timber framed, two opening skylights, double power point, two wall lights, panelled and glazed garden door. (roof timbers and glazing replaced 2005)

Bathroom
Fitted with a white suite. Original cast panelled bath, wash basin, low level WC (replaced 2019) Mirror tiled wall panel, heated towel rail, 1920s star-glazed window. Ceiling light point

First Floor Landing
Approached via a bespoke polished hardwood staircase to a landing with good sized storage cupboard housing the water tank. Borrowed light over the stairwell, ceiling light and doors to:

Bedroom Four
The Attic Bedroom Four has Original South facing dormer window offering fine rooftop views with Bredon Hill to the East and the Malvern Hills to the West. Built in wardrobes, ceiling light point, large wall mirror and two doors giving access to the part boarded under eaves storage areas.

Bedroom Five
The Attic Bedroom Five has West facing dormer window looking out to the Abberley Hills and river meadows, Built in wardrobes, ceiling light point, access to under eaves storage. NOTE: A full sized staircase could easily be fitted from the study/bedroom three.

Outbuildings
The outbuildings comprise

WORKSHOP/STORE 26ft x 12ft
Being timber construction under a pitched roof (re-felted December 2021) power and lighting

CARPORT 20ft x 18ft

SUMMER HOUSE 7ft 10ins x 4ft 6ins
Lead light windows, panelled and glazed door.

GARDEN STORE 6ft x 6ft
Timber construction, pitched felt roof. Power points.

LOG/MOWER STORE 6ft x 6ft

GREENHOUSE 8ft x 6ft
Aluminium framed.

There is security lighting, lanterns, garden tap, and 4 exterior power sockets with trip switches.


Gardens
The landscaped gardens are undoubtedly a principal feature of the property having been thoughtfully designed and planted for all year round interest with many exotic and rare specimen trees and shrubs. The property is approached through decorative wrought iron double gates over a gently sloping gravelled driveway allowing parking for several cars and gaining access through double timber gates to the East side of the property and the carport. Flanking the driveway are established shrubs and trees including two fine conifers attracting flocks of Goldcrests. To the front of the house is a south facing paved terrace with central steps leading down to the extensive former tennis lawn, a wonderful place for entertaining, garden parties, croquet or badminton. Bordering the lawn are established shrubberies and laurel hedging. Immediately to the front of the house are three herbaceous and rose beds. Wide steps lead up past clipped box topiary, a fine Magnolia tree and seating area through a timber gate to the pond garden with a paved terrace leading to the summerhouse having feature low stone walling and formal pond with water lilies. Access to the conservatory. To the immediate rear of the house is a good sized terrace shaded by a mature walnut tree. Beyond are lawns with sweeping borders leading through rose covered estate fencing and gate to the orchard with numerous fruit trees to include plum, damson, peach, mulberry, apple and pear. Beneath a large Bramley apple tree is a fern garden. Further ornamental pond, circular lawn with raised terrace. Gate leading off to the garden store and wood shed. To the West side the office, greenhouse and kitchen garden area, formerly a chicken pen with old poultry ark. Further enclosed secret garden with fine Birch tree and space for a swimming pool. The gardens offer a remarkable haven for birds and wildlife with badgers, foxes, bats, squirrels, woodpeckers and even parakeets and amount to around 1/2 an acre.

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

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