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Staffordshire and Worcester (Staffs & Worcs) Canal - Canalside Property with Mooring For Sale

28 Round Hill Wharf, Kidderminster DY11 6US
O.I.R.O £259,950

A unique opportunity to acquire a spacious, modern semi-octagonal townhouse overlooking the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, complete with a 20m private narrowboat mooring.

The property is luminous and full of unusual features, being constructed over 3 floors with galleried landings, 3 / 4 bedrooms, 2 balconies and a spacious open plan kitchen/ dining room to the ground floor.

The property has a prime position on this popular gated development with attractive outside areas, including off road parking for 2 vehicles, an integral garage and a delightful walled patio garden complete with flower, fruit bushes and water feature to the rear of the property.

The property overlooks the communal garden area, with stunning views down the canal.

For further information, or to arrange a viewing please email rhwproperty@sky.com

Entrance Hall 2.14m x 3.5m (7’1’’x11’6’’)
Single radiator with attractive radiator cover. Recessed spotlights. Cream Karndean flooring with gold-coloured trim. Staircase to first floor with balustraded galleries up to top floor. (Height approx. 7.9m floor to ceiling)

Cloakroom
Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Cream Karndean flooring with gold-coloured trim. Recessed spotlights. Single radiator.

Open Plan Dining/ Kitchen:
Dining Area: 4.8mx 4.14m (15’9’x13’7’’). Double glazed window to side and French doors to rear. Two double radiators. Slate effect Karndean floor tiling. Telephone and TV points. Door to garage. Electric switches for electricity to private mooring, garden lighting and water feature.

Kitchen Area: 3.12mx2.48m (10’3’’x8’2’’). Double glazed window over sink. Modern light oak veneer fitted kitchen with wall and base units. Stainless steel gas hob with extractor canopy over. Stainless steel electric oven. Integrated dishwasher, washer-dryer, fridge and freezer. Wall mounted Ferroli gas central heating and domestic hot water boiler concealed in matching cupboard. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink. Recessed spotlights.

Garage 5.2mx2.35m (17’1’’x7’9’’)
With fibre glass panelled door. Ceiling light and wall mounted RCD fuse box. The rear of the garage, leading of the kitchen, is currently used as a utility room with laminated flooring, shelving units, plumbing for washing machine and space for large separate tumble dryer. There is also a modern freestanding light beech/oak sink unit with stainless steel fittings.

First Floor Gallery Landing approx 10m long

Double French doors to balcony overlooking the canal and private moorings.

Plenty of space for additional furniture on landing area. Recessed spotlights to ceiling. Single radiator behind attractive white radiator cover. Coving to ceiling.

Staircase to 2nd floor landing.

“L” Shaped Living Room 6.45m (max) x4.8m (max) (21’2’’x15’9’’)
A light spacious room overlooking the gardens and canal. Double glazed windows to rear and French door with spacious balcony. Telephone, TV points and satellite connection. Fire surround with coal-effect gas fire. One double radiator. Coving to ceiling. Two Ceiling Light fittings and matching wall lights.

Study/ Bedroom No 2. 3.45mx2.92m (11’4’’x9’7’’)
Currently used as a spacious study and music room, but equally suited for use as another bedroom. Double glazed window to front. TV point, telephone point and single radiator. Beech-effect fitted desk, drawer, open bookcase, glazed bookcase, cupboard and wall shelving units.

2nd Floor Galleried Landing.
Circular double glazed feature window overlooking canal. Double glazed window to front. Double radiator with white grille radiator cover and large fitted bookcase over. Plenty of space for additional furniture. Recessed spotlights. Loft Access via folding loft ladder to large boarded loft area with satellite TV distribution system.

Master Bedroom: 3.44mx3.0m (11’3’’x9’10’’)
Double glazed window to rear. Single radiator, 2 wall lights and ceiling light point. TV point and 2nd satellite TV connection.

En-Suite Shower Room
Comprising shower with bi-fold door and thermostatic shower. Shaver point. Wash hand basin. Duo flush low level WC. Karndean blue mosaic effect flooring. Fitted white bathroom storage cupboard and bathroom fittings. Recessed spotlights. Extractor fan.

Bedroom no 4 3.44m (max) x3.0m (max) (11’3’’x9’10’’)
An unusual 5 sided bedroom, with stunning views down the canal. TV Point.

House Bathroom 2.34mx1.7m (7’8’’x5’7’’)
Panelled bath and separate shower cubicle with glazed bi-fold door and thermostatic shower. Duo flush low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Shaving point. Karndean flooring.

Bedroom No 3 2.96mx2.49m (9’9’’x8’2’’)
Double glazed window to front. Single radiator. TV and telephone point. Karndean Light oak effect flooring.

Outside
To the front of the property there is a block paved driveway with ample parking for 2 cars. An attractive wrought iron side gate leads to the walled rear patio garden area, with paved, gravelled and lawned areas, mature shrubs and trees. The rear garden has a 12v lighting system, water fountain and outside light points by rear door and first floor balconies.

The Mooring
The property comes with exclusive rights to use an adjacent attractive mooring of approx. 20m on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. This is one of 3 linear moorings allocated to residents on the estate. The mooring is subject to a 14 year (from March 2005) mooring agreement with British Waterways, which can be transferred/extended with BW agreement. Mooring fees are payable to British Waterways at “End of Garden” mooring rates currently £822.52 per annum (including VAT and adjustable annually). The mooring has an electrical supply and security lighting powered from the house 240v supply.

Services Mains service connected include water, gas, electricity and mains drainage. The property also has a comprehensive alarm system with PIR detectors.

Tenure: Freehold. There is a service charge for the maintenance of the communal areas and gated vehicle/pedestrian entry systems, which as at November 2010 is £270 per annum (subject to annual review).

Current Council Tax Band E

Note – All measurements stated are approximate. These particulars are intended for descriptive purposes only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contact.

Contact: kdumbrill@googlemail.com

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