Bransford Road, St Johns, WR2 In the region of £210,000, Freehold
A well-presented and generous property, situated in St Johns, offering well-proportioned accommodation with rear garden and off road parking. Property comprises reception hall, kitchen, open plan living room and dining room with box bay windows to both aspects, and converted cellar. To the first floor are three bedrooms and family bathroom. Loft conversion to the second floor with full building regulations, providing master bedroom and en suite shower room. Property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, garden to rear with outhouse (which could easily be converted in extending the kitchen into a breakfast kitchen), and to the front of the property is off road parking.
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Long Description A well-presented and generous property, situated in St Johns, offering well-proportioned accommodation with rear garden and off road parking. Property comprises reception hall, kitchen, open plan living room and dining room with box bay windows to both aspects, and converted cellar. To the first floor are three bedrooms and family bathroom. Loft conversion to the second floor with full building regulations, providing master bedroom and en suite shower room. Property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, garden to rear with outhouse (which could easily be converted in extending the kitchen into a breakfast kitchen), and to the front of the property is off road parking. Access is gained via driveway leading you to part wooden, part obscure glazed door into reception hall. Reception hall Laminate flooring, single radiator, coving to ceiling, pendant hanging light fitting with rose cornicing, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, obscure glass window to side aspect, turning staircase to first floor accommodation, under stairs storage cupboard, and power points. Part wooden, part glazed doors leading into ground floor accommodation. Open plan living room and dining room 30'1 x 11'8 (9.2m x 3.6m) MAX This great sized family space offers living room and dining room, of both good proportions, enabling to open all up as one, or can easily be converted back into two separate rooms. Dining area Double glazed box bay window to front aspect, double radiator, coving to ceiling, period picture rail, a range of power points, telephone point, arched chimney breast with storage beneath and to the side. Squared arch leading into living area. Living area Electric fire set to a marble back stage, hearth and mantle. Storage to the side of the chimney breast, television point, double glazed box bay window to rear aspect overlooking garden, double radiator, a range of power points, period picture rail, wall mounted light fittings and pendant hanging light fitting. Kitchen 19'8 x 7' (6.0m x 2.1m) Base and eye level high gloss cream work units, set to a solid wood work surface and tiled surround. Complimentary breakfast bar, television point, a range of power points, and ceramic one and a half sink with swan neck mixer tap and drainer. Space for washing machine, large fridge/freezer, and built in dishwasher. Built in four ring gas hob with stainless steel overhead extractor and double oven beneath. Complementary lights to eye level cupboards, dual ceiling mounted light fittings, double radiator, tiled flooring and a range of power points. Part wooden, part obscure glazed door to side aspect, additional part wooden, part glazed door leading out onto rear garden and UPVC window to rear aspect bringing in lots of natural light. Cellar Tanked cellar ideal for play room, office or guest bedroom. Sunken spotlights to ceiling, dual double radiators, fully carpeted, window to front aspect, ceiling mounted extractor, a range of power points, built in storage cupboard to the side of the chimney breast, and storage area with complementary hanging rail and spotlights to ceiling. First floor Access to first floor is gained via turning staircase to first floor landing. Landing Glazed obscure window to side aspect, sunken spotlights to ceiling, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, coving to ceiling, and further turning staircase to loft extension. Original stripped wooden doors providing access to all first floor accommodation. Bedroom two 12'4 x 11'5 (3.8m x 3.5m) UPVC window to rear aspect overlooking garden, double radiator, wooden flooring, sunken spotlights to ceiling, a range of power points and television point.
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Bedroom three 11'11 x 9'3 (3.6m x 2.8m) Dual UPVC windows to front aspect, stripped wooden flooring, pendant hanging light fitting, coving to ceiling, a range of power points, built in double wardrobes with slatted fronts, complementary hanging and shelving to either side of chimney breast, and double radiator. Bedroom four 8'4 x 7'5 (2.6m x 2.3m) Double glazed window to front aspect, double radiator, a range of power points, pendant hanging light fitting and wooden flooring. Family bathroom 7'7 x 5'11 (2.3m x 1.8m) Three piece bathroom suite comprising, white bath set to tongue and groove panelling, set to a mosaic tiled surround and enclosed by a glass folding shower door. Wall mounted wash basin and low level WC, all set to tiles. Single radiator, three generous storage cupboards (one housing boiler), UPVC obscure glazed window to rear aspect, spotlights to ceiling and tiled flooring. Second floor Access to loft conversion is gained via turning staircase from first floor landing. Velux window to rear aspect, sunken spotlights to ceiling, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, and wooden door providing access to master suite. Master bedroom 17'10 x 15'6 (5.4m x 4.7m) MAX Wooden flooring, dual Velux windows with fitted blinds to front aspect and additional UPVC window to rear. Double radiator, a range of power points, spotlights to ceiling, television point and storage in the eaves. Wooden door providing access to en suite shower room. En suite shower room 5'7 x 4'11 (1.7m x 1.5m) Wall mounted corner shower enclosed by glass curved shower doors, wall mounted wash basin set to tiles with feature stainless steel tap and low level WC. Ladder towel radiator, wall mounted shave socket and extractor fan. Spotlights to ceiling, obscure UPVC window to rear aspect and tiled flooring. Outside Access to rear garden is gained via kitchen. Rear garden Initially a slabbed patio area ideal for outside dining, straight from the kitchen area. Outhouse which could easily be converted and extended to enable a breakfast area to the bottom of kitchen. Additional seating area with slabbed patio, then predominately a lawned garden with slabbed pathway leading you to hard standing area currently housing shed. Enclosed by panelled fencing and trees, having outside lighting, outside water tap and feature spotlights in the borders. Front garden Predominately parking for one vehicle Directions Take the M5 to Whittington Road in Worcester, take exit 7 from the M5, follow A4440 to Bransford Road/B4485. General Information: Whilst we do our best to produce fair, accurate and reliable sales particulars, they are only a general guide to the property. If there are any points which are of particular importance to you, please contact our head office and we will be pleased to provide you with any further information, especially if you are planning to travel to visit the property. Energy Performance Certificate: Full EPC reports are available from EstatesDirect.com Ltd upon request. Measurements: All quoted room sizes are approximate and intended for general guidance. You are advised to verify all measurements of the property carefully.
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Energy Performance Certificate 148, Bransford Road WORCESTER WR2 4EX
Dwelling Type: Date of Assessment: Date of Certificate: Reference Number: Total Floor Area:
Semi-detached house 03/04/2008 03/04/2008 0644-2867-6545-0208-1955 95 m²
This home's performance is rated in terms of energy use per square metre of floor area, energy efficiency based on fuel costs and environmental impact based on carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions.
Energy Efficiency Rating
Environmental Impact (CO2) Rating Current
Potential
Current
Very energy efficient - lower running costs
Very environmentally friendly - lower CO2 emissions
(92-100)
(92-100)
(81-91)
(81-91)
(69-80)
(69-80)
(55-68)
(55-68)
(39-54)
(39-54)
(21-38)
(21-38)
(1-20)
(1-20)
Not energy efficient - higher running costs
Not environmentally friendly - higher CO 2 emissions
England & Wales
EU Directive 2002/91/EC
England & Wales
The energy efficiency rating is a measure of the overall efficiency of a home. The higher the rating the more energy efficient the home is and the lower the fuel bills will be.
Potential
EU Directive 2002/91/EC
The environmental impact rating is a measure of a home's impact on the environment in terms of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions. The higher the rating the less impact it has on the environment.
Estimated energy use, carbon dioxide (CO2 ) emissions and fuel costs of this home Current
Potential
456 kWh/m² per year
329 kWh/m² per year
7.2 tonnes per year
5.2 tonnes per year
Lighting
£69 per year
£39 per year
Heating
£816 per year
£596 per year
Hot water
£82 per year
£77 per year
Energy Use Carbon dioxide emissions
Based on standardised assumptions about occupancy, heating patterns and geographical location, the above table provides an indication of how much it will cost to provide lighting, heating and hot water to this home. The fuel costs only take into account the cost of fuel and not any associated service, maintenance or safety inspection. This certificate has been provided for comparitive purposes only and enables one home to be compared with another. Always check the date the certificate was issued, because fuel prices can increase over time and energy saving recommendations will evolve. To see how this home can achieve its potential rating please see the recommended measures.
Remember to look for the energy saving recommended logo when buying energy-efficient products. It's a quick and easy way to identify the most energy-efficient products on the market. For advice on how to take action and to find out about offers available to help make your home more energy efficient, call 0800 512 012 or visit www.energysavingstrust.org.uk/myhome
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148, Bransford Road, WORCESTER, WR2 4EX 03/04/2008 RRN: 0644-2867-6545-0208-1955
Energy Performance Certificate
About this document The Energy Performance Certificate for this dwelling was produced following an energy assessment undertaken by a qualified assessor, accredited by Northgate Information Solutions, to a scheme authorised by the Goverment. This certificate was produced using RdSAP 2005 assessment methodology and has been produced under the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007. A copy of the certificate has been lodged on a national register. Assessors accreditation number: Assessors name: Company name/trading name: Address:
NGIS707019 Rodger George Benney Network Surveyors Ltd Chilsey House,Chilsey Green Road,Chertsey,Surrey,KT16 9HB
Phone number: Fax number: E-mail address: Related party disclosure:
0845 4700 141 01932 572 841
[email protected] If you have a complaint or wish to confirm that the certificate is genuine Details of the assessor and the relevant accreditation scheme are on the certificate. You can get contact details of the accreditation scheme from our website at http://www.northgate-dea.co.uk/ together with details of their procedures for confirming authenticity of a certificate and for making a complaint.
About the building's performance rating The ratings on the certificate provide a measure of the buildings overall energy efficiency and its environmental impact, calculated in accordance with a national methodology that takes into account factors such as insulation, heating and hot water systems, ventilation and fuels used. The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in England and Wales is band E (rating 46). Not all buildings are used in the same way, so energy ratings use 'standard occupancy' assumptions which may be different from the specific way you use your building. Different methods of calculation are used for homes and for other building types. Details can be found at www.communities.gov.uk/epbd. Buildings that are more energy efficient use less energy, save money and help protect the environment. A building with a rating of 100 would cost almost nothing to heat and light and would cause almost no carbon emissions. The potential ratings in the certificate describe how close this building could get to 100 if all the cost effective recommended improvements were implemented.
About the impact of buildings on the environment One of the biggest contributors to global warming is carbon dioxide. The way we use energy in buildings causes emissions of carbon. The energy we use for heating, lighting and power in homes produces over a quarter of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions and other buildings produce a further one-sixth. The average household causes about 6 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. Adopting the recommendations in this report can reduce and protect the environment. You should reduce emissions even more by switching to renewable energy sources. In addition there are many simple everyday measures that will save money, improve comfort and reduce the impact on the environment, such as: Check that your heating system theromstat is not set too high (in a home, 21ºC in the living room is suggested) and use you the timer to ensure that you only heat the building when necessary. Make sure your hot water is not too hot - a cylinder thermostat need not normally be higher than 60ºC. Turn off lights when not needed and do not leave appliances on standby. Remember not to leave chargers (e.g. for mobile phones) turned on when you are not using them. Visit the Goverment's website at www.communities.gov.uk/epbd to: Find how to confirm the authenticity of an energy performance certificate Find how to make a complaint about a certificate or the assessor who produced it Learn more about the national register where this certificate has been lodged Learn more about energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption
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Recommended measures to improve the home's energy performance Date of Certificate: 03/04/2008 Reference Number: 0644-2867-6545-0208-1955
148, Bransford Road WORCESTER WR2 4EX
Summary of this home's energy performance related features The following is an assessment of the key individual elements that have an impact on this home's performace rating. Each element is assessed against the following scale: Very poor / Poor / Average / Good / Very good Element
Description
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation Flat, insulated (assumed)
Floor
Suspended, no insulation (assumed)
Windows
Current Performance Energy Efficiency Environmental Very poor Good
Very poor Good
Average Average
Average Average
-
-
Partial double glazing
Poor
Poor
Main Heating
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Good
Main Heating Controls
Programmer, no room thermostat
Very poor
Very poor
Secondary Heating
Room heaters, mains gas
-
-
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor
Poor
Current energy efficiency rating Current environmental impact (CO2 ) rating
E 43 F 37
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148, Bransford Road, WORCESTER, WR2 4EX 03/04/2008 RRN: 0644-2867-6545-0208-1955
Recommendations
Recommendations All the measures below are cost effective. The performance ratings after improvement listed below are cumulative, that is they assume the improvements have been installed in the order that they appear in the table. Typical savings per year
Lower cost measures (up to £500)
Performance ratings after improvement Energy efficiency Environmental Impact
1 Increase loft insulation to 250 mm
£18
E 44
F 38
2 Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets
£22
E 45
F 38
Sub-total
£40
Higher cost measures 3 Upgrade heating controls (Wet)
£116
E 52
E 45
4 Replace boiler with Band A condensing boiler
£91
D 58
E 51
Total
£247
D 58
Potential energy efficiency rating Potential environmental impact (CO 2 ) rating
E 51
Further measures to achieve even higher standards The further measures listed below should be considered in addition to those already specified if aiming for the highest possible standards for this home. 5 Solar photovoltaics panels, 25% of roof area
£46
Enhanced energy efficiency rating Enhanced environmental impact (CO2 ) rating
D 60
E 53
D 60 E 53
Improvements to the energy efficiency and environmental impact ratings will usually be in step with each other. However, they can sometimes diverge because reduced energy costs are not always accompanied by a reduced carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions.
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148, Bransford Road, WORCESTER, WR2 4EX 03/04/2008 RRN: 0644-2867-6545-0208-1955
Recommendations
About the cost effective measures to improve this home's performance ratings Low cost measures (typically up to £500 each) These measures are relatively inexpensive and are worth tackling first. Some of them may be installed as DIY projects. DIY is not always straightforward, and sometimes there are health and safety risks, so take advice from an energy advisor before carrying out DIY improvements. 1 Loft insulation Insulation laid in the loft space over the joists or between roof rafters to a depth of at least 250 mm will significantly reduce heat loss through the roof. The insulation can be installed by professional contractors but also by a capable DIY enthusiast. Loose granules may be used instead of insulation quilt; this form of loft insulation can be blown into place and can be useful where access is difficult. Ensure that the loft space has adequate ventilation and seek advice about this if unsure. 2 Low energy lighting Replacement of traditional light bulbs with energy saving recommended ones will reduce lighting costs over the lifetime of the bulb, and they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs. Higher cost measures (typically over £500 each) 3 Heating controls A room thermostat will increase the efficiency of the heating system by ensuring the boiler switches off when no heat is required. Thermostatic radiator valves should also be installed, to allow the temperature of each room to be controlled to suit individual needs, adding to comfort and reducing heating bills. For example, they can be set to be warmer in the living room and bathroom than in the bedrooms. Ask a competent heating engineer to install radiator valves and a fully pumped system with the pump and the boiler turned off by the room thermostat. Radiator valves should be fitted to every radiator except for the radiator in the same room as the room thermostat. Remember the room thermostat is needed as well as the thermostatic radiator valves, to ensure the boiler switches off when no heat is required. 4 Band A condensing boiler A condensing boiler is capable of much higher efficiencies than other types of boiler, meaning it will burn less fuel to heat this property. This improvement is most appropriate when the existing central heating boiler needs repair or replacement. Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is registered with a competent persons scheme{1}, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance.
About the further measures to achieve even higher standards 5 Photovoltaics A solar photovoltaic (PV) system is one which converts light directly into electricity via panels placed on the roof with no waste and no emissions. This electricity is used throughout the home in the same way as the electricity purchased from an energy supplier. The Solar Trade Association has up-to-date information on local installers and any grant that may be available. Building Regulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed, unless the installer is registered with a competent persons scheme{1}, and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance.
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