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Holywell Road, Malvern Wells
Guide Price: £285,000 Freehold
A BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED AND REFURBISHED HILLSIDE COTTAGE OF CHARACTER, RESHAPED AND REDESIGNED BY AN ARCHITECT FOR HIS OWN OCCUPATION AND OFFERING VERY WELL PRESENTED THREE BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION WITH GAS CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING, HALL, SITTING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM, FAMILY BATHROOM, GOOD OFF ROAD PARKING, A SMALL COTTAGE GARDEN AND WONDERFUL VIEWS ACROSS THE SEVERN VALLEY
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Location & Description:
Hope Cottage enjoys a convenient position just over three miles south of the centre of the cultural and historic spa town of Great Malvern where there is a fine range of amenities including shops and banks, Waitrose and Somerfield supermarkets, the renowned theatre and cinema complex and the Splash leisure pool and gymnasium. The property is well placed for access to good transport networks including Junction 1 of the M50 at Upton (nine miles), Junction 7 of the M5 at Worcester (eleven miles) and Junction 2 of the M50 near Ledbury (nine miles) as well as a mainline railway station in Great Malvern itself.
Situated high on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills, the house is less than five minutes drive from Worcestershire Golf Club across which it enjoys views of most of the greens and fairways and beyond to the Severn Valley. Holywell Road has direct access on to the network of paths and bridleways that criss-cross the Malvern Hills and the property is only a short walk from the famous "Holy Well" the original source of Malvern spring water.
Originally dating back to the pre-Victorian era, the property is believed to have been a hill grazers cottage. Much of its original structure is still in evidence, notably its external stone walls. However, more recently the property has been owned and occupied by a local architect who has completely re-shaped and redesigned the accommodation using imaginative styling and contemporary design to transform it into a warm and comfortable home. The cottage is, in theory, detached (although a corner of the front wall touches the adjoining property). It has been cleverly extended and has the added benefits of gas central heating, double glazing and excellent lighting throughout.
On the ground floor a bright entrance hall opens into a small but well equipped kitchen and also to the charming sitting room from where the open plan design leads directly into the dining room, the main feature of which is an extensive area of glazing making this a particularly light room with views across the Severn Valley. Also off the dining room there is a small fully glazed entrance porch. There are two separate staircases at each end of the house, one from the hall and one from the sitting room. These lead on to individual landings off which there are three independent bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room. There is also a separate family bathroom.
Outside the house has a small low maintenance garden, the main feature of which is a newly constructed raised and decked balcony. This is the perfect spot for sitting out and admiring the view. To the side of the cottage there is a newly created double parking bay capable of accommodating two vehicles.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall: 2.57m (8ft 5in) x 1.88m (6ft 2in)
Approached through a double glazed front door, this area also has a double glazed window to rear aspect with view across the Severn Valley. Understairs cupboard housing the gas fired combination boiler and plumbing for washing machine. Radiator, two downlighters and stairs to first floor. The hall also has a doorway leading to the sitting room (described later) and an open walk through access to the
Kitchen: 3.35m (11ft 0in) x 1.7m (5ft 7in)
A small but well equipped and organised kitchen with double glazed window to side aspect and internal opening looking through to the hall. Stainless steel sink and drainer with cupboard below. Useful worktops with integrated four ring gas HOB, OVEN below and extractor above. Integrated FRIDGE and plumbing for washing machine. Full range of floor and eye level cupboards some with drawers. Tiled splashbacks, radiator and three downlighters.
Sitting Room: 4.14m (13ft 7in) x 3.78m (12ft 5in)
Approximate measurements only as this is a room of irregular shape
Having understairs storage cupboard, radiator, TV point, wall and ceiling light points, double glazed window to front aspect and open plan access into
Open Plan Dining Room: 4.93m (16ft 2in) x 3.68m (12ft 1in)
Average measurements as this is also a room of irregular shape.
The main feature of the dining room is its extensive area of glazing with a large east facing window overlooking the Severn Valley and high roof lights that give the room a feeling of space and light. Radiator, stripped timber flooring (which also extends into the sitting room, hall and kitchen). Door to
Porch.: 2.62m (8ft 7in) x 1.09m (3ft 7in)
With double glazed windows to two aspects and door into garden. Fully double glazed roof.
There are two staircases leading to the first floor. The second of these is approached from the sitting room and is described later. The first is from the entrance hall. This leads to the
FIRST FLOOR
Small Landing:
Bedroom 1: 3.71m (12ft 2in) (plus recess) x 2.84m (9ft 4in)
Having built in double wardrobe, radiator, TV point, hatch to loft space and double glazed window to rear aspect with view over Severn Valley. Door linking to bedroom two (described later). Door to
En-suite Shower Room :
Having fully tiled cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, radiator, extractor fan and half tiled walls.
Bedroom 2: 3.96m (13ft 0in) x 3.3m (10ft 10in)
This room links to both the bedroom just described and also to the main landing (described later). Radiator, double glazed window with view across Seven Valley.
Main Landing :
With stairs leading down to half landing (described later) and also to
Bedroom 3: 2.54m (8ft 4in) x 2.06m (6ft 9in)
(minimum extending to maximum 14'4)
A small bedroom with radiator, useful recess for storage. Double glazed Velux window.
Half Landing :
Approached from either the main landing or from the ground floor via the sitting room. It has a double glazed window to front aspect and door leading to
Bathroom:
Half tiled and having panelled bath with shower tap, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, linen cupboard with slatted shelving. Radiator, extractor fan and two double glazed windows to front aspect.
Outside:
To the side of the property there is a recently created double bay off road parking area capable of accommodating at least two vehicles. From here a gated access leads into the garden. This lies entirely to the rear of the house and consists of a flagstone and gravel pathway and patio that leads to a recently constructed, fully decked BALCONY. The pathway and balcony are enclosed by a mixture of attractive willow fencing and timber railings. Steps lead down to the small garden consisting of a variety of established shrubs and trees, walled and fenced boundaries. There is a garden SHED with power and light connected. At the far end there is a small disused former dairy. There is also storage underneath the balcony and an outside light, external tap and external power point.
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.
TENURE
We are advised (subject to legal verification) that the property is freehold.
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 south along the A449 Wells Road for almost two miles. At the sign for The Cottage in the Wood (before the turn to Hanley Road) fork right into Holywell Road. Follow this route as it meanders, twists and turns through the hills past the famous "Holy Well" on your right for just under a mile. Hope Cottage will be found on the left hand side.
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