4 bed detached house for sale

Picken End, Hanley Swan WR8

Location

Hanley Swan is a quintessential Worcestershire village, renowned for its strong sense of community and attractive surroundings. At its heart lies the picturesque village pond, a focal point that perfectly captures the charm and character of the area. The village offers a range of everyday amenities including a well regarded primary school, village stores with post office, a popular public house, church and active village hall.

The surrounding countryside is one of the area’s greatest assets. The nearby Malvern Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provide miles of scenic walking, cycling and riding routes, with breath taking views across three counties. The Severn Valley is also within easy reach, offering riverside walks, boating opportunities and a calendar of lively events throughout the year.

Just a short drive away, the historic spa town of Great Malvern offers a more extensive range of amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, banks and a Waitrose supermarket. The town is also well known for the Malvern Theatres complex, which hosts a diverse programme of drama, music and cinema, as well as the Splash leisure centre with swimming and fitness facilities.

In the opposite direction, the picturesque riverside town of Upton upon Severn is famous for its marina and its popular summer music festivals, which attract visitors from across the country. The cathedral city of Worcester lies within comfortable commuting distance, providing further shopping, dining, cultural and educational opportunities, along with convenient access to the motorway network via the M50. Train stations can be found in Malvern with direct links to London Paddington for the commuter.

Overall, the location combines the best of village living with excellent access to nearby towns, transport links and outstanding natural surroundings, making it an ideal setting for families and those seeking a balance between rural tranquillity and modern convenience.

Property Description

This spacious and versatile four bedroom family home sits at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac with beautiful views over open countryside. The well proportioned living space offers a kitchen/diner and a separate utility room, a dual aspect lounge with a feature open fireplace and patio doors out onto the paved patio area and rear garden. There is a further reception room currently used as a dining room but offers potential uses. On the first floor the master bedroom has built in mirrored wardrobes and a spacious En-Suite shower room. The three further double bedrooms all take in the views and are serviced by the modern fitted family bathroom with a separate shower.

Outside is a particular feature of this property with views to the rear and side aspect over open countryside and glimpses towards the Malvern Hills. The paved patio area runs along the rear of the property with plenty of space for entertaining with family and friends or dining "Al Fresco". A paved path leads to the raised vegetable garden making it ideally suited for the keen gardener or those looking to live the "good life" and grow their own.

Further benefits include UPVC double glazing, a cloakroom, a garage and plenty of off road parking.

Entrance Hall

UPVC front door with double glazed decorative leaded insert to the front aspect, ceiling lights x two, wood laminate flooring, radiator, coat hooks, smoke alarm, power points, telephone point, heating control gauge, stairs to the first floor, door to the under stairs cupboard, doors to the lounge and dining room and kitchen/diner, door to:

Cloakroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising of a low level WC and wash hand basin with part tiled splash backs over, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling light, extractor fan and tiled flooring.

Lounge

UPVC double glazed French style double doors to the rear aspect, UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, UPVC double glazed windows x two to the side aspect, ceiling lights x two, wall lights x four, radiators x two, power points, TV point, feature open fireplace with a wooden mantle and granite hearth and wood laminate flooring.

Dining/Family Room

UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, wood laminate flooring, power points, radiator and ceiling light.

Kitchen/Diner

UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspects, fitted with Oak finish wall and base units with a granite work surface over, stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer with a stainless steel mixer tap over, part tiled splash backs, stainless steel Rangemaster dual oven with a separate grill and a gas hob with a Rangemaster stainless steel extractor fan over, large integral fridge and integral dishwasher, radiator, inset ceiling spot lights, power points and tiled flooring, door to:

Utility Room

UPVC double glazed door to the side aspect, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, fitted with Beech effect wall and base units with work surface and part tiled splash backs over, space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer or under counter freezer, stainless steel sink and drainer with a stainless steel mixer tap over, Worcester oil combination boiler under work surface, radiator, extractor fan, power points, electric fuse box, smoke alarm and ceiling light.

First Floor

Landing

Ceiling light, smoke alarm, radiator and power point, doors to:

Master Bedroom

UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, fitted with a range of mirrored wardrobes along one wall, power points, radiator and ceiling light, door to:

En-Suite Shower Room

UPVC obscure double glazed window to the front aspect, fitted with a white low level WC and wash hand basin with a mixer tap, part tiled splash backs, mirror and light with shaver point over, corner shower cubicle with a mains shower, fully tiled and glass sliding doors, tiled flooring, extractor fan, ceiling light and chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect, radiator, ceiling light and power points.

Bedroom Three

UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspects, radiator, ceiling light and power points.

Bedroom Four

UPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects, radiator, ceiling light and power points.

Family Bathroom

UPVC obscure double glazed window to the side aspect, fitted with a white suite comprising of a panelled bath with a hand held shower attachment over the mixer tap, low level WC and wash hand basin, part tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring, corner shower fully tiled with a mains shower and glass sliding doors, wall hung mirror, extractor fan and inset ceiling spot lights.

Outside

Front Garden

Block paved driveway with plenty of parking for five/six cars leading to the garage, water tap and bin storage area. Lawned area with low hedgerow surrounding. Canopy porch with security lighting. Side gated access to the rear garden.

Garage

Up and over door to the front aspect, power, lighting and wood door to the side aspect to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

Lovely views over open countryside to the rear and side aspect, good sized paved patio area for entertaining along the rear of the property. Mainly laid to lawn with a paved path to the rear aspect and raised vegetable beds. Concealed oil tank behind the garage. Surrounded by wood panel fencing and low picket wooden fencing.

Agents Note

There is planning permission for four dwellings to the rear left of the property (they will not back onto the property). A plan can be obtained from the John Goodwin office.

Council Tax "F"

EPC "D"

Services

We have been advised that mains electric and water 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 infer 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 confirmation) that the property is freehold.

Viewings

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Upton upon Severn Office, Tel:

Directions

From the John Goodwin office in the High Street continue onto Church Street and over the roundabout onto the Hanley Road. Continue along this road into Hanley Castle. Take the next left hand turning on the bend signposted Hanley Swan onto Roberts End road. Continue along this road until you reach the village of Hanley Swan. You will see the village green on the right hand side and the Swan Inn. Take a left turn immediately at the cross roads onto Welland Road. Then take the second turning on the left hand side into Picken End where the property can be found at the end of the cul-de-sac on the left hand side.

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 formerly 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.