Saltwood Avenue, Berkeley Alford, WR4 £190,000,...

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Saltwood Avenue, Berkeley Alford, WR4£190,000, Freehold

A well-presented three bedroom end of terrace propertybuilt in 1985, within approx. 3 miles of Worcester citycentre and great access to the M5. Access to nursery,primary and high school, local garden centre, publictransport, local shops, supermarkets, pubs andrestaurants, leisure, sports centre and recreationfacilities, approx. 1 mile from the golf course and approx.half a mile of a rugby club. The accommodation brieflycomprises, entrance hall, open plan lounge/diner, fullyfitted kitchen, three bedrooms and a family bathroom.The property benefits from gas central heating, doubleglazing, alarm system, off road parking for 4 vehicles andlow maintenance rear garden.

Head Office, 01905 388191, [email protected], www.estatesdirect.com


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Long Description

A well-presented three bedroom end of terrace property built in 1985, within approx. 3 miles ofWorcester city centre and great access to the M5. Access to nursery, primary and high school, localgarden centre, public transport, local shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants, leisure, sports centreand recreation facilities, approx. 1 mile from the golf course and approx. half a mile of a rugby club. Theaccommodation briefly comprises, entrance hall, open plan lounge/diner, fully fitted kitchen, threebedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, alarmsystem, off road parking for 4 vehicles and low maintenance rear garden.

Access to the property is gained via a large tarmac drive with four allocated parking spaces with agraveled area to the side and a paved path leading to a UPVC front door into;

Entrance HallCeiling light, smoke alarm, consumer unit, coving, radiator, carpet flooring, stairs leading to first floorand door leading to

Lounge/Diner 8.16m x 3.48mThree ceiling points, coving to ceiling, feature fire place with marble hearth and wooden mantle over,UPVC bay window to front aspect, two radiators, carpet flooring, TV and telephone point, wall mountedthermostat, under stairs storage cupboard, UPVC sliding patio doors leading out onto rear garden, anddoor leading to

Kitchen 3.00m x 2.23mA range of beech effect base and eye level work units, set to a granite effect work surface and blacktiled surround. Built in four ring hob with oven beneath and extractor fan over. Stainless steel sink anddrainer, with swan neck mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for washing machine or dishwasher.Ceiling point, vinyl flooring, CO alarm, radiator, wall mounted boiler, double glazed window and UPVCdoor to rear aspect leading to rear garden.

First Floor

Stairs leading to first floor landing

LandingCeiling point, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, loft hatch, ceiling mounted smoke alarm,radiator, coving to ceiling, carpet flooring and doors leading to all first floor accommodation includingairing cupboard.

Airing CupboardHousing hot water tank and shower pump.

Bedroom One 3.96m x 2.62mWith ceiling point, coving to ceiling, radiator, carpet flooring and window to rear aspect.

Bedroom Two 3.21m x 2.38mWith ceiling point, coving to ceiling, radiator, carpet flooring and double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom Three 2.23m x 1.89mCeiling point, coving to ceiling, radiator, carpet flooring and double glazed window to front aspect.

Bathroom 1.99m x 1.98mWhite three piece bathroom suite comprising, a paneled bath with shower over and enclosed by a sailscreen and shower curtain, low level WC and hand wash basin, all set to tiles. Ceiling point, extractorfan, vinyl flooring, obscure double glazed window to rear aspect and radiator.

Outside

Rear GardenTo the rear is a low maintenance paved garden with a graveled border and apple tree to the rear, fully


fenced with concrete posts. A gate leads to the side of the property where access can be gained to therear.

Front of PropertyTarmac drive providing off road parking for up to four vehicles, with a graveled area to the side and apaved pathway leading to the front of the property.

General Information:

Whilst we do our best to produce fair, accurate and reliable sales particulars, they are only a generalguide to the property. If there are any points which are of particular importance to you, please contactour head office and we will be pleased to provide you with any further information, especially if you areplanning to travel to visit the property.

Energy Performance Certificate: Full EPC reports are available from EstatesDirect.com Ltd uponrequest.

Measurements: All quoted room sizes are approximate and intended for general guidance. You areadvised to verify all measurements of the property carefully.

Tenure: We understand the property is offered for sale FREEHOLD.

Fixtures and Fittings: All items not specifically mentioned within these details are to be excluded fromthe sale.

Services: Any mention of services/appliances within these details does not imply they are in full andefficient working order. We have not tested these or any equipment in the property.

Lettings: If you would like to let your property out, or alternatively rent a property from us, contact ourhead office on 08456 31 31 31 to discuss your requirements.

EstatesDirect.com Ltd will not be liable, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use ofthese particulars.

This home's performance is rated in terms of the energy use per square metre of floor area, energy

Based on standardised assumptions about occupancy, heating patterns and geographical location, theabove table provides an indication of how much it will cost to provide lighting, heating and hot water to thishome. The fuel costs only take into account the cost of fuel and not any associated service, maintenance orsafety inspection. This certificate has been provided for comparative purposes only and enables one hometo be compared with another. Always check the date the certificate was issued, because fuel prices canincrease over time and energy saving recommendations will evolve.

To see how this home can achieve its potential rating please see the recommended measures.

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9 Saltwood AvenueBerkeley AlfordWORCESTERWR4 0JP

Dwelling type:Date of assessment:Date of certificate:Reference number:Total floor area:

End-terrace house05 January 200905 January 20098800-3055-2620-5906-491368 m²

efficiency based on fuel costs and environmental impact based on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The energy efficiency rating is a measure of theoverall efficiency of a home. The higher the ratingthe more energy efficient the home is and the lowerthe fuel bills are likely to be.

The environmental impact rating is a measure of ahome's impact on the environment in terms of

Current PotentialEnergy use 245 kWh/m² per year 212 kWh/m² per yearCarbon dioxide emissions 2.8 tonnes per year 2.4 tonnes per yearLighting £49 per year £30 per yearHeating £341 per year £304 per yearHot water £89 per year £89 per year

The address and energy rating of the dwelling in this EPC may be given to EST to provideinformation on financial help for improving its energy performance.For advice on how to take action and to find out about offers available to help make your homemore energy efficient call 0800 512 012 or visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/myhome

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Estimated energy use, carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions and fuel costs of this home

Current Potential

Very energy efficient - lower running costs

Not energy efficient - higher running costs

England & Wales EU Directive2002/91/EC

Current Potential

England & Wales EU Directive2002/91/EC

carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The higher therating the less impact it has on the environment.

71 75

Environmental Impact Rating (CO 2)

67 71

Very environmentally friendly - lower CO2 emissions

Not environmentally friendly - higher CO 2 emissions

(92 plus)

(81-91)

(69-80)

(55-68)

(39-54)

(21-38)

(1-20)

(92 plus)

(81-91)

(69-80)

(55-68)

(39-54)

(21-38)

(1-20)

AB

CD

EF

G

AB

CD

EF

G

The Energy Performance Certificate for this dwelling was produced following an energy assessmentundertaken by a qualified assessor, accredited by BRE Certification, to a scheme authorised by theGovernment. This certificate was produced using the RdSAP 2005 assessment methodology and has beenproduced under the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections)(England and Wales)Regulations 2007 as amended. A copy of the certificate has been lodged on a national register.

Details of the assessor and the relevant accreditation scheme are as above. You can get contact details ofthe accreditation scheme from their website at www.breassessor.co.uk together with details of theirprocedures for confirming authenticity of a certificate and for making a complaint.

The ratings on the certificate provide a measure of the building's overall energy efficiency and itsenvironmental impact, calculated in accordance with a national methodology that takes into account factorssuch as insulation, heating and hot water systems, ventilation and fuels used. The average EnergyEfficiency 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 whichmay be different from the specific way you use your home. Different methods of calculation are used forhomes and for other buildings. 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. Abuilding with a rating of 100 would cost almost nothing to heat and light and would cause almost no carbonemissions. The potential ratings in the certificate describe how close this building could get to 100 if all thecost effective recommended improvements were implemented.

One of the biggest contributors to global warming is carbon dioxide. The way we use energy in buildingscauses emissions of carbon. The energy we use for heating, lighting and power in homes produces over aquarter 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 therecommendations in this report can reduce emissions and protect the environment. You could reduceemissions even more by switching to renewable energy sources. In addition there are many simpleeveryday measures that will save money, improve comfort and reduce the impact on the environment.Some examples are given at the end of this report.

About this document

If you have a complaint or wish to confirm that the certificate is genuine

About the building's performance ratings

About the impact of buildings on the environment

Visit the Government's website at www.communities.gov.uk/epbd to:

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Assessor's accreditation number:Assessor's name:Company name/trading name:Address:

BREC201674Tim PriceCotswold HIPS Limited17, Brunel Court, StephensonDrive, Waterwells Business Park, Gloucester, GL2 2AL

Phone number:Fax number:E-mail address:Related party disclosure:

01452 72643108701 [email protected]

Energy Performance Certificate9 Saltwood Avenue, Berkeley Alford, WORCESTER, WR4 0JP05 January 2009 RRN: 8800-3055-2620-5906-4913

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.

The following is an assessment of the key individual elements that have an impact on this home'sperformance rating. Each element is assessed against the following scale: Very poor / Poor / Average /Good / Very good.

None

Summary of this home's energy performance related features

Low and zero carbon energy sources

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9 Saltwood AvenueBerkeley AlfordWORCESTERWR4 0JP

Date of certificate:Reference number:

05 January 20098800-3055-2620-5906-4913

Elements DescriptionCurrent performance

Walls Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) Good Good

Roof Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation Poor Poor

Floor Solid, no insulation (assumed) - -

Windows Fully double glazed Good Good

Main heating Boiler and radiators, mains gas Very good Very good

Main heating controls Programmer and room thermostat Poor Poor

Secondary heating Room heaters, mains gas - -

Hot water From main system Very good Very good

Lighting Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets Average Average

Current energy efficiency rating

Recommended measures to improve this home's energy performance

C 71

D 67

Energy Efficiency Environmental

Current environmental impact (CO 2) rating

The measures below are cost effective. The performance ratings after improvement listed below arecumulative, that is they assume the improvements have been installed in the order that they appear in thetable.

The further measures listed below should be considered in addition to those already specified if aiming forthe highest possible standards for this home. However you should check the conditions in any covenants,planning conditions, warranties or sale contracts.

Improvements to the energy efficiency and environmental impact ratings will usually be in step with eachother. However, they can sometimes diverge because reduced energy costs are not always accompanied

Recommendations

Further measures to achieve even higher standards

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Lower cost measures(up to £500)

Typical savingsper year

Performance ratings after improvement

1 Increase loft insulation to 270 mm £27 C 73 C 70

2 Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets £16 C 74 C 70

3 Upgrade heating controls £13 C 75 C 71

Total £56

Potential energy efficiency rating C 75

C 71

4 Solar water heating £19 C 77 C 73

5 Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp £150 B 89 B 85

Enhanced energy efficiency rating B 89

B 85

by a reduction in carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions.

Recommendations9 Saltwood Avenue, Berkeley Alford, WORCESTER, WR4 0JP05 January 2009 RRN: 8800-3055-2620-5906-4913

Energy efficiency Environmental

Potential environmental impact (CO 2) rating

Enhanced environmental impact (CO2) rating

If you are a tenant, before undertaking any work you should check the terms of your lease and obtainapproval from your landlord if the lease either requires it, or makes no express provision for such work.

These measures are relatively inexpensive to install and are worth tackling first. Some of them may beinstalled as DIY projects. DIY is not always straightforward, and sometimes there are health and safetyrisks, so take advice before carrying out DIY improvements.

Loft insulation laid in the loft space or between roof rafters to a depth of at least 270 mm will significantlyreduce heat loss through the roof; this will improve levels of comfort, reduce energy use and lower fuel bills.Insulation should not be placed below any cold water storage tank, any such tank should also be insulatedon its sides and top, and there should be boarding on battens over the insulation to provide safe accessbetween the loft hatch and the cold water tank. The insulation can be installed by professional contractorsbut also by a capable DIY enthusiast. Loose granules may be used instead of insulation quilt; this form ofloft insulation can be blown into place and can be useful where access is difficult. The loft space must haveadequate ventilation to prevent dampness; seek advice about this if unsure. Further information about loftinsulation and details of local contractors can be obtained from the National Insulation Association(www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).

Replacement of traditional light bulbs with energy saving recommended ones will reduce lighting costs overthe lifetime of the bulb, and they last up to 12 times longer than ordinary light bulbs. Also consider selectinglow energy light fittings when redecorating; contact the Lighting Association for your nearest stockist ofDomestic Energy Efficient Lighting Scheme fittings.

Thermostatic radiator valves allow the temperature of each room to be controlled to suit individual needs,adding to comfort and reducing heating bills provided internal doors are kept closed. For example, they canbe set to be warmer in the living room and bathroom than in the bedrooms. Ask a competent heatingengineer to install thermostatic radiator valves. Thermostatic radiator valves should be fitted to everyradiator except the radiator in the same room as the room thermostat. Remember the room thermostat isneeded as well as the thermostatic radiator valves, to enable the boiler to switch off when no heat isrequired.

Further measures that could deliver even higher standards for this home. You should check the conditionsin any covenants, planning conditions, warranties or sale contracts before undertaking any of thesemeasures. If you are a tenant, before undertaking any work you should check the terms of your lease andobtain approval from your landlord if the lease either requires it, or makes no express provision for suchwork.

A solar water heating panel, usually fixed to the roof, uses the sun to pre-heat the hot water supply. Thiswill significantly reduce the demand on the heating system to provide hot water and hence save fuel andmoney. The Solar Trade Association has up-to-date information on local installers and any grant that maybe available.

A solar PV system is one which converts light directly into electricity via panels placed on the roof with nowaste and no emissions. This electricity is used throughout the home in the same way as the electricitypurchased from an energy supplier. The British Photovoltaic Association has up-to-date information onlocal installers who are qualified electricians and on any grant that may be available. Planning restrictionsmay apply in certain neighbourhoods and you should check this with the local authority. BuildingRegulations apply to this work, so your local authority building control department should be informed,unless the installer is appropriately qualified and registered as such with a competent persons scheme¹,and can therefore self-certify the work for Building Regulation compliance.

About the cost effective measures to improve this home's performance ratings

Lower cost measures (typically up to £500 each)

1 Loft insulation

2 Low energy lighting

3 Heating controls (thermostatic radiator valves)

About the further measures to achieve even higher standards

4 Solar water heating

5 Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels

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¹ For information on competent persons schemes enter "existing competent person schemes" into an internet search engine or contact yourlocal Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512 012.


Actions that will save money and reduce the impact of your home on the environment include:

What can I do today?

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¹ For information on competent persons schemes enter "existing competent person schemes" into an internet search engine or contact yourlocal Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512 012.

Ensure that you understand the dwelling and how its energy systems are intended to work so as to obtain

Check that your heating system thermostat is not set too high (in a home, 21°C in the living room issuggested) and use the timer to ensure 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 60°C.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.Close your curtains at night to reduce heat escaping through the windows.If you're not filling up the washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, use the half-load or economyprogramme.


the maximum benefit in terms of reducing energy use and CO2 emissions.

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