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Colwall, Nr Malvern
Guide Price: £367,500 Freehold
A CHARMING DETACHED VICTORIAN COTTAGE ENJOYING A PICTURESQUE SETTING OPPOSITE COLWALL CHURCH WITH LOVELY VIEWS OVER THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE AND OFFERING BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED AND WELL PRESENTED THREE BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION WITH GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING, PORCH, HALL, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, NEWLY FITTED KITCHEN, CLOAKROOM WITH WC, MODERN BATHROOM WITH SHOWER AND WC, FITTED CARPETS, SUMMER ROOM , EXCELLENT OFF ROAD PARKING, A RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS AND OVER QUARTER OF AN ACRE OF GARDEN AND ORCHARD
Contact Malvern or Colwall Office
Location & Description:
Willow Cottage enjoys a convenient position only a mile from the highly regarded and well served village of Colwall on the Worcestershire/Herefordshire Border. Within the village there is a fine range of amenities including a general stores and Post Office, public houses, Doctors surgery, library, hotel and the village hall. There is also a thriving local community, village green and well known cricket ground.
The larger towns of Ledbury (four miles) and Malvern (three miles) provide a more comprehensive choice of facilities. In Malvern there is a full range of shops and banks, Waitrose and Somerfield supermarkets and the renowned theatre and cinema complex.
Transport communications are well catered for with three railway stations in close proximity including at Colwall itself, Ledbury and Malvern. Junction 2 of the M50 at Ledbury is only about seven miles distant.
The region is particularly well known for its highly regarded levels of education. There are even two prep schools in Colwall itself.
For those who enjoy the outdoor life, the property could not be in a more perfect spot with immediate access to the rolling countryside of Herefordshire and the more dramatic scenery of the Malvern Hills, less than five minutes away by car.
Willow Cottage dates back to the 1880's and is an attractive example of Victorian architecture. Almost all the ground in this part of Colwall is Glebe land and has historic connections to the church. It is speculated that Willow Cottage itself was once the verger's house. In 1945 the house was extended and in the past four years it has been the subject of complete refurbishment by the current owners who have installed UPVC sash double glazed windows and composite external doors with multi point security locks, fitted carpets, a new Heritage bathroom suite and a brand new fitted kitchen. The house also has a new private Bio-friendly drainage system. Other features include and LPG central heating system with thermostatic controls on radiators as well as a new programmer, additional roof insulation and the installation of a Clearview wood burner in one of the reception rooms.
The accommodation is easy to maintain and includes an entrance porch and hall, a charming sitting room, separate dining room, well fitted kitchen, a conservatory, cloakroom with WC, three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom with shower and WC.
Outside there is another real bonus. Willow Cottage enjoys an idyllic setting opposite the church. It has a wonderful outlook, not only across the church grounds but also beyond towards the rolling countryside of Herefordshire and the Malvern Hills. The cottage shares a lovely blend of the history and tranquillity of this old part of Colwall yet at the same time it is part of a close knit community. The house is located within a area that is specially designated as being of outstanding natural beauty.
The large, classically English garden extends to over quarter of acre and offers enormous scope to anyone who wants to develop the grounds and further potential to extend the existing accommodation.
GROUND FLOOR
Enclosed Entrance Porch:
With new outer solid door, two double glazed windows, quarry tiled floor and new part glazed solid inner door leading to
Entrance Hall:
Having quarry tiled floor and stairs to first floor.
Sitting Room: 3.56m (11ft 8in) x 3.48m (11ft 5in) max
Having radiator, telephone point, TV point and double glazed sash window to front aspect with a lovely view of the church.
Dining Room: 3.51m (11ft 6in) x 3.45m (11ft 4in) max
Having radiator, quarry tiled floor, restored fireplace with brick surround and base, oak mantle and Clearview wood burner (newly lined and insulated). Double glazed window to front aspect with lovely view of church. Door to walk in cupboard (capable of accommodating a workstation and having light, power and telephone point connected). Door also to
Inner Hall:
With new cushioned vinyl flooring. Door to kitchen (described later) and to
Cloakroom:
Half tiled having low level WC, wash basin, plumbing for washing machine. LPG gas fired combination boiler, radiator, newly installed cushioned vinyl floor. Double glazed window to side aspect. Shaver point and new central heating programmer.
Kitchen: 3.58m (11ft 9in) x 3.05m (10ft 0in) max
Newly refitted with a fine range of units including a one and a half bowl single drainer enamel sink with Victorian style mixer tap and three cupboards below. Eight additional base cupboards, three drawer unit, work surfaces, space for cooker with stainless steel canopy above, one double and two single eye level cupboards, telephone point, cushioned vinyl flooring, double glazed window to side aspect, double glazed window to conservatory, overhead meter cupboards, radiator and part double glazed door with glazed stable style door, panel leading to
Summer Room: 3.66m (12ft 0in) x 2.26m (7ft 5in)
Glazed to three sides and having ceramic floor, telephone point, power point and door to rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing:
Having airing cupboard with slatted shelving and storage above.
Bedroom 1: 3.56m (11ft 8in) x 3.48m (11ft 5in) min excluding recess
Two radiators, double glazed window to front aspect with lovely view of church (see photo), small recess also with double glazed window.
Bedroom 2: 3.66m (12ft 0in) x 3.05m (10ft 0in)
Having radiator, access to insulated roof space, double glazed windows to side and rear aspects.
Bedroom 3.: 3.66m (12ft 0in) x 2.57m (8ft 5in)
With radiator and double glazed window to front aspect with lovely view of church (see photo).
Bathroom:
Having pine panelled Heritage bathroom suite comprising bath with tiled surround, shower over and glass screen. Pedestal wash basin, low level WC, radiator, heated towel rail, pine flooring, extractor fan and double glazed window to side aspect.
Outside:
To the front of the property there is a small gravelled forecourt that runs the full length of the house and to each side. This is enclosed to the road by a mixture of wrought iron railings, fencing and hedging. The main gardens lie to one side and to the rear of the house. They are a delight and extend to just over quarter of an acre. They are in the classic "English Cottage" style with many traditional borders containing a variety of established and maturing shrubs, roses, herbaceous plants and ground cover. These blend well with attractive boundary hedging, an impressive rockery and a number of mature trees. At the far end of the garden there is a small orchard and vegetable section. Vehicular access to Willow Cottage is along its south eastern boundary via a lane that serves two other properties and off which there is a private driveway leading into the garden of Willow Cottage itself. This driveway provides parking for several vehicles and there is clear potential for the erection of a garage block if required. Within the grounds there are a number of outbuildings including a WORKSHOP (with light and power), a general STORE (with light and power), a TOOL SHED and a second much smaller STORE. There is also external lighting and an outside tap.
SERVICES
We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Central heating is via an LPG system. Drainage is to a private, recently installed Bio-system. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
TENURE
We are advised (subject to legal verification) that the property is freehold.
COUNCIL TAX BAND "E"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
HOME INFORMATION PACKS
A Home Information Pack has been ordered in respect of this property and a copy can be made available to prospective purchasers or their solicitors. For further information please contact the agents selling office.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the Agents Malvern (01684 892809) or Colwall office (01684 540300).
DIRECTIONS
From the agents office in the centre of Colwall proceed towards Ledbury for about quarter of a mile. Just before the railway bridge turn right towards the church into Mill Lane. Follow this route for almost a mile turning left just before the church. The property is the first house on the left hand side.
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