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West Malvern, Worcestershire
Guide Price: £450,000 Freehold
A STRIKING AND ELEGANT VICTORIAN SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE ENJOYING A FINE ELEVATED POSITION COMMANDING SUPERB VIEWS ACROSS THE ROLLING HEREFORDSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE AND OFFERING BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FOUR BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION WITH GAS CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING, CONSERVATORY, HALL, DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, CLOAKROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, BATHROOM, WORKSHOP, SUMMER HOUSE, OFF ROAD PARKING AND AN ATTRACTIVELY LANDSCAPED HILLSIDE GARDEN WITH ACCESS INTO ADJACENT WOODLAND AND ON TO THE MALVERN HILLS
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Location & Description:
Coney Brae enjoys a convenient position on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills less than two miles from Great Malvern where there is a full range of amenities including shops and banks, Waitrose and Somerfield supermarkets, the renowned theatre and cinema complex, the Splash leisure pool and gymnasium and Manor Park Sport Club. There are more local amenities closer at hand in West Malvern itself and in Malvern Link which is approximately a mile away. The well served village of Colwall is just over two miles distant.
Transport communications are well catered for with railway stations at Colwall, Malvern Link and Great Malvern. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester is about eight miles away and the property is strategically very well placed for access to some of the best schools in the area including Malvern College and Malvern St James.
The house is in the perfect spot for those who like the outdoor life or simply walking the dog as its garden leads directly on to the Malvern Hills and into the adjacent woodland linking it to the network of paths and bridleways that criss-cross the hills themselves.
The property more than matches its wonderful setting. Constructed in the 1860's of Malvern stone, this striking semi-detached house is a classic example of Victorian architecture at its best. It has, over the years, been the subject of improvement and extension not least by the present owners who have cared for the property and enhanced its obvious qualities. Many original features remain including cornicing and picture rails, internal joinery and door furniture as well as fireplaces. These combine well with more modern qualities including double glazed windows and gas fired central heating.
The accommodation is designed to make the most of its setting and position and all the principal rooms are well proportioned and bright. On the ground floor a large conservatory leads into the main reception hall off which there is a cloakroom with WC, a lovely bay windowed drawing room, separate dining room, a large kitchen/breakfast room and a utility room. At first floor level a spacious landing leads to four good sized bedrooms and a re-equipped and well fitted bathroom with shower and WC.
The finishing touch is provided outside by the hillside garden which has been imaginatively landscaped to make the most of Coney Brae's commanding position with its views to the west across the rooftops of West Malvern and beyond into the rolling countryside of Herefordshire and the Welsh hills in the far distance. It is a breathtaking view enhanced by the direct access it enjoys on to the Malvern Hills and the adjacent woodland. Outside there is also a large workshop and partly glazed summer house that is strategically positioned to make the most of the outlook. The property also has off road parking for three cars.
GROUND FLOOR
Conservatory: 3.35m (11ft 0in) x 2.44m (8ft 0in)
Double glazed to three sides (making the most of the wonderful outlook) with ceramic tiled floor, mature grape vine and two double glazed doors leading into the garden. Original solid timber inner door leading into
Reception Hall:
A lovely hall with stripped pine floor, matwell, radiator, meter cupboard, coathooks, cornicing, picture rail and stairs to first floor.
Cloakroom:
Having low level WC, wash basin and window to rear aspect.
Drawing Room: 5.18m (17ft 0in) x 3.96m (13ft 0in) max into
elegant double glazed sash bay window (with fine views over countryside). Further sash window to side aspect with deep sill and original shutters. Elegant cornicing to ceiling. Picture rail, attractive period fireplace with tiled inset, slate surround and mantle, tiled hearth and gas "Living Flame" coal effect fire. Radiator, telephone and TV points, switch for outside water feature.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 4.27m (14ft 0in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in)
A large and well fitted kitchen which includes a single bowl single drainer sink with cupboard below as well as plumbing and space for dishwasher. Four additional floor cupboards, integrated FRIDGE, two four drawer floor stacks, integral eye level "STOVES" OVEN AND GRILL with cupboards above and below. Four ring "STOVES" GAS HOB and matching extractor canopy above. Work surfaces with tiled surrounds and pelmet lighting. Seven eye level cupboards, double glazed sash window to side aspect, stripped pine floor and door to
Utility Room: 2.92m (9ft 7in) x 2.54m (8ft 4in)
Also approached from the hall. Glazed sink with mixer tap in pine stand, work surfaces with tiled surrounds, space and plumbing for washing machine and two windows to rear aspect.
Dining Room: 4.88m (16ft 0in) x 4.01m (13ft 2in)
Having fireplace with slate surround and mantle, fitted coal effect "Living Flame" gas fire and tiled hearth. Partially stripped pine floor, cornicing and picture rail, elegant double glazed French doors into garden with original boxed shuttering to each side and two double glazed panels above.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing:
Having picture rail.
Bedroom 1: 4.88m (16ft 0in) x 4.01m (13ft 2in)
With large double glazed sash window to front aspect enjoying fine view over countryside. Radiator behind lattice screen. Picture rail. Telephone points.
Bedroom 2: 4.14m (13ft 7in) x 3.56m (11ft 8in) excluding door recess
Double glazed windows to front and side aspects with fine outlook over countryside. Telephone point, laminate flooring. Radiator.
Bedroom 3: 4.27m (14ft 0in) x 3.58m (11ft 9in)
With double glazed sash window to side aspect (with view to woodland) and further double glazed window to rear aspect. Picture rail, radiator and laminate flooring.
Bedroom 4: 2.67m (8ft 9in) x 2.03m (6ft 8in)
With double glazed window to side aspect enjoying view to woodland. Radiator. Telephone points
Bathroom: 3.81m (12ft 6in) x 2.54m (8ft 4in)
A very spacious bathroom with panelled bath having tiled surround, shower over and shaped glass shower screen. Pedestal wash basin with light point above, radiator, low level WC, bidet, gas fired central heating boiler, two windows to rear aspect and a range of four fitted pine floor cupboards with matching worktop. Access to roof space.
Outside:
Off West Malvern Road there is a three bay parking area enclosed by a dry Malvern stone wall. A stepped pathway, flanked by raised Malvern stone walling, safety railings, rockeries and shrub borders provides an elegant meandering route that zigzags its way through the hillside garden up to the entrance and conservatory to the main residence itself. This is a delightful approach through trellised archways supporting mature climbers and flanked on each side by lawned gardens interspersed with a variety of colourful shrub and herbaceous borders and trees. Two separate pathways, guarded by stone retaining walls, lead to the GARDEN/SUMMER HOUSE 13'9 x 8'9 which has a bank of floor to ceiling glazed windows making the most of the fine outlook over countryside below. It has a brick paviour floor as well as power and lighting connected. It does require some repair. The garden levels around the house itself. Here there is a paved path and gravelled patio, an attractive water feature and a level lawn surrounded by fully stocked and colourful shrub borders, hedging and climbers which adorns the façade of the main dwelling. Behind the house, a pathway leads to an integral WORKSHOP 26' x 12' maximum with power and lighting connected, an outside tap and overhead storage. From the main garden there is a gated entrance leading on to the Malvern Hills and into the adjacent woodland. It should be noted that the owners of the adjacent property 153 West Malvern Road have pedestrian right of way to pass across the grounds of Coney Brae to the aforementioned woodland. However, this is an arrangement that has not been used in recent years, especially as an alternative route has been created by the current owners of 153 West Malvern Road that avoids the need for the use of this right of way.
SERVICES
We have been advised that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage 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 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.
COUNCIL TAX BAND "D"
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 office. 01684 892809.
DIRECTIONS
From Great Malvern proceed north along the A449 Worcester Road towards Malvern Link. After approximately quarter of a mile take the first left fork into North Malvern Road (signed West Malvern and Bromyard). Follow this route uphill around the hillside into West Malvern Road. Continue on for approximately half a mile, past the left hand turns to Lamb Bank and Ebrington Road. Immediately after Ebrington Road is West Malvern Village Hall on the left. The turn to 155 West Malvern Road is immediately after the Village Hall and a red telephone box. The three parking spaces belonging to Coney Brae are on the right hand side where you will also find the pathway leading up to the house itself.
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