4 bedroom terraced house for sale

This much loved period home dates back to 1890's and has been this family's home for 37 years and is now ready for its new owner to take over and create their happy forever home, in whatever way they wish. A striking looking house, with great kerb appeal, and many period features intact, including picture rails, wooden flooring, period doors, high ceilings upstairs and down. The front of the house has the original decorative mouldings, black & white apex & blue brick path. There is hard standing parking with grid pattern paving & a drop kerb allowing for further parking on the road.With a large, sunny sitting room, (13' x 12'), with a grand bay window, wooden flooring, a feature gas fire place, (chimney is lined, checked July 2025), picture rails and an original Victorian door. Tasteful plantation white shutters have been added by the owner for privacy. The sitting room and dining room are both open plan, so ideal when entertaining.The dining room is a perfect size at (13' x 11') and has original picture rails and double glazed double doors leading straight out to the garden. The owner has retained the original wrought iron fireplace which could be reinstated. The kitchen is large at 14' x 10'. With a Belfast sink, large gas oven and hob and plenty of space to add a large family table. There is a dishwasher. This space has so much potential and is typical of this era. An archway leads to a handy separate utility room which houses the washing machine and dryer, plus there is an additional sink, cupboards, cloakroom and door to the garden. The outdoor garden tap is just outside the back door.At the rear of the house is a delightful additional sun/garden room, with conservatory electric radiator and currently used as a playroom with views over the garden. Perfect place for children to play safely.There is a cellar, accessed via the entrance hall, providing ample storage for household items, wine, tools, paints etc. Simply use it like you would a garage or workshop. It also has the potential to be tanked for additional living space,((subject to planning).Head up the original staircase and you will find Bedroom 1, a fabulous space at (16' x 15') overlooking the avenue.It will take a large Queen sized bed and has 3 period windows, plantation shutters for privacy and my favourite, a window seat with storage underneath.Next find Bedroom 2, a super sized (13' x 11') overlooking the rear garden, with original period fireplace, picture rails and large enough to take a double bed.Bedroom 3, at the rear is (10' x 9') and again an excellent double room, with views over the garden, high ceilings, currently used as a double office.Bedroom 4 is really cute, used for grandchildren when they stay and at (7' x7') would make an ideal home office or dressing room.There is a family bathroom with a large sink, bath and shower. The ceiling has 4 LED downlights with a central sun tunnel light bringing natural light into the room, even on the dullest days. There is a classic column radiator.The gas central heating boiler is housed in the airing cupboard on the landing, installed in 2013, serviced annually with the last service July 2025.There is a large boarded loft with fitted loft ladder that offers a significant amount of additional storage.The garden is really pretty, mature with plentiful roses, clematis, bedding plants and has been lovingly tended over the years. It is low maintenance with pretty brick paving and there is an outside tap close to the back door. There is a large handy shed for gardening equipment and additional parking for one at the rear of the house, (accessed via Bourne Street and left into Victoria Lane, a dead end). I am told the children spent many hours safely cycling and playing footie on Victoria Lane at the back).We look forward to showing you around.55 Park Avenue is a quiet residential location within walking distance of Barbourne, Pitchcroft racecourse and Worcester town centre, with its plethora of shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and local amenities. The house is a 12 minute drive to the M5, really handy for those needing good proximity to the motorway.Local schools include North Worcester Primary Academy, Riversides School and Nunnery Wood High School, Tudor Grange Academy and Newbridge school. Plus The Royal Grammar School and Kings Worcester so you will find plenty of choice close by covering a wide range of good schools.Gheluvelt Park is on your doorstep, a memorial park built to honour those lost in the First World War. It straddles Barbourne Brook and has two distinct areas. a formal park to the east and an informal area managed for wildlife. With a cafe and water shoots for children it is an ideal park in which to stretch your legs and tire out the children! It has two new tennis courts, two outdoor table tennis tables and outdoor gym equipment.The nearest doctors' surgery is within walking distance, including a chemist.The well regarded city of Worcester with its excellent retail, cultural facilities and renowned schools also boasts a first class county cricket ground, a racecourse and Foregate Street railway station (direct to London and Birmingham) all within a mile walk of the property.The 'Kepax' foot and cycle bridge complete a superb 'figure of eight' five mile riverside route along the banks of the River Severn, past the spectacular Cathedral and racecourse, accessed from nearby Sabrina bridge.The property is also within a few minutes drive of the recently completed southern ring road with easy access to the M5 motorway and the recently completed Worcestershire Parkway railway station with links to South Wales, the northern Midlands and beyond. Worcester Foregate Street or Worcester Shrub Hill train stations are a few minutes' away and have direct links to Malvern (8 mins), Cheltenham (25 mins), Birmingham (45 mins), Oxford (1 hour 5 mins), Reading (1 hour 30 mins), Bristol (1 hour 30 mins), and London Paddington (2 hour 5 mins) with Junction 6 & 7 of the M5 a short drive away. Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Broadway, Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham all readily accessible.The beautiful Cotswolds and Malvern Hills are both within easy reach too.VIEWINGSBy prior appointment through the agents, ChocolateBox - OPEN everyday from 7.00 am including evenings and weekends. CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 (CPR) We endeavour to ensure that the details contained in all our brochures are correct through making detailed enquiries with the owner but they are not guaranteed. The agents have not tested any appliance, equipment, fixture, fitting or service and have not seen the title deeds to confirm tenure. All liability in negligence or otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars is hereby excluded. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Require prospective purchasers to produce two original ID documents prior to any offer being accepted by the owners.