4 Bello Sguardo, St. Anns Road, Great Malvern, WR14

A Substantial Apartment Within A Grade II Listed Building Close The Amenities Of Great Malvern And Affording Fine And Far Reaching Panoramic Views Over The Severn Valley. Three Bedrooms, Ample Living Accommodation Benefiting From Gas Central Heating And Use Of The Communal Garden. Energy Rating C NO CHAIN

Location & Description
The property is less than ten minutes walk from the centre of Great Malvern and therefore within immediate reach of a fine range of amenities including shops and banks, Waitrose supermarket, the renowned theatre and cinema complex, the Splash leisure pool, Manor Park Tennis centre, the 11th Century Priory and Priory Park.

Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester is approximately nine miles away and Junction 1 of the M50 at Upton upon Severn is about eleven miles distant. There is a mainline railway station in Great Malvern with direct trains to London (2 hours 20 minutes).

The property is set on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills and is yards from some of the finest and most interesting walks that any real country lover could wish to enjoy.

4 Bello Squardo is a beautifully positioned, first floor garden apartment in a Grade II historic building situated on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills and from its elevated position the accommodation has been built and designed to take in the splendid, far reaching and panoramic views across Great Malvern to the Severn Valley, Bredon Hill and The Cotswolds beyond.

One of the key selling points of Apartment 4 is its private terrace making for a wonderful seating area where the pleasantries of this fantastic setting can be enjoyed and giving private outdoor space.

The building is initially approached via a driveway from Foley Terrace and giving access to the communal parking area where there is a single garage assigned to the apartment. The communal garden lies mainly to the front of the property and are laid to lawn with sloped beds containing shrubs and interspersed with mature specimen trees and from all areas the fine views can be enjoyed.

The accommodation which is in excess of 1162 sq.ft has recently been redecorated and recarpeted and has the benefit of gas fired central heating. Rooms are spacious and versatile and are on one level.

Apartment 4 is positioned to the left side of the building where a flight of steps lead to the private terrace. A hardwood front door is set under a




Recessed Storm Porch
With lead light window to side and ceiling light point.

Reception Hall
A welcoming space on entering the property with a glazed window, radiator and wall mounted thermostat control point. From this area all the principal rooms can be accessed and these in more detail comprise:

Sitting Room 4.75m (15ft 4in) x 4.78m (15ft 5in)
A lovely, light and airy space enjoying a bay window to the southerly aspect with glazed windows overlooking the side terrace. A glazed sash window to front enjoys the fantastic views on offer. A focal point of the room is a gas fire set into a feature surround with marble effect hearth. There is a high ceiling, a feature that is apparent throughout most of the property, deep skirtings, picture rail and radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen 2.09m (6ft 9in) x 5.14m (16ft 7in)
Fitted with a range of drawer and cupboard base units with worktop over and matching wall units. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap is set under a glazed sash window to rear. Two further glazed windows to rear and side. Integrated four ring electric HOB with single OVEN. Wall mounted boiler. Breakfast area with radiator and inset ceiling spotlights. Free standing DISHWASHER hidden behind a matching cupboard. Tiled splashbacks.

Dining Room 3.92m (12ft 8in) x 3.51m (11ft 4in)
Glazed sash window to front taking in the glorious views. Radiator.

Bedroom 1 4.62m (14ft 11in) max into bay and wardrobe x 3.59m (11ft 7in)
Lovely sash bay window to front taking in the view over the Rose Garden to The Abbey Hotel and the Seven Valley beyond. Ceiling light point, radiator, built in double wardrobe with hanging space.

Bedroom 3 3.33m (10ft 9in) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
Glazed window to rear. Access to loft space, ceiling light point. Storage and wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 3.90m (12ft 7in) x 2.76m (8ft 11in)
Glazed sash window to front with views. Recessed wardrobe. Radiator.

Bathroom
Fitted with a modern suite of low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower head over. Obscure glazed window to rear, inset ceiling light point incorporating extractor fan. Access to loft space. Wall light over sink and chrome wall mounted heated towel rail. Tiled splashbacks.

Cloakroom
Beautiful arched door with obscured glazing on fanlight. Fitted with a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Recess with space and plumbing for washing machine.

Outside
The apartment has use of the communal garden which slopes down and overlook the Rose Bank Gardens, Abbey Hotel, The Priory and beyond to the Severn Valley. This is a mix of lawned areas with pedestrian path and steps descending to various seating areas where the pleasantries of the wonderful setting can be enjoyed. Apartment 4 also has the benefit of a private terraced seating area.

Services
We have been advised that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Tenure
We are advised (subject to legal verification) that the property is Leasehold. The property is held on a 999 year lease from 2013. The service charge is £200 per month for maintenance of the gardens and the exterior of the whole building. There is also an annual insurance fee of approximately £350.00 (may be subject to annual increase) for each owner of the four apartments.

General
Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.

John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel:

Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND ''D''
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

EPC
The EPC rating for this property is C (69).

Directions
From the agent's office in Great Malvern take the turn off Worcester Road into St Ann's Road proceeding uphill for 0.2 miles following the road before turning left down the driveway to Bello Sguardo.