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British Camp
Colwall
Nr Malvern
WR13 6HR
Guide Price: £300,000 Freehold
A TRADITIONAL DETACHED HOUSE REQUIRING SOME RE-CONSTRUCTION, OFFERING A FINE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY AND SET IN WONDERFUL PRIVATE AND MATURE GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY 1.85 ACRES WITH EXTENSIVE FOUR BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION WITH HALL, DINING ROOM, SITTING ROOM, DRAWING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, BATHROOM, CLOAKROOM, A DETACHED TWO STOREY CHALET WITH OFFICES, STORAGE AND STUDIO, TWO GARAGES AND STORES
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Location & Description:
Windsacre enjoys a convenient position almost equidistant from Ledbury and Great Malvern each of which are approximately four miles away. The property is therefore within easy reach of a fine range of amenities and situated as it is on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills it is also in the ideal spot for those who enjoy the outdoor life or simply walking the dog. Transport communications are well catered for. Junction 2 of the M50 south of Ledbury is only about eight miles away and Junction 7 of the M5 at Worcester is about eleven miles distant.
The property itself is a detached country house. It currently suffers from structural movement which has been identified by a surveyors report. Windsacre is therefore a property ripe for redevelopment and re-construction.
The house as it stands today comprises a two storey dwelling with substantial accommodation including a reception hall, dining room, sitting room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms, bathroom and cloakroom. It has night storage heating.
Outside there is a separate chalet style dwelling which incorporates offices, two garages, stabling and storerooms.
Undoubtedly however the main attraction of Windsacre is its stunning setting and location in private beautifully designed, colourful and very mature grounds. This fantastic "Sylvan" setting has to be seen to be fully appreciated. It makes any investment in the redesigning and construction of the house worthwhile. The formal garden extends to approximately one acre. There is also a smaller, separately located, section of ground amounting to approximately 0.85 of an acre that will also be included.
GROUND FLOOR
Reception Hall: 2.59m (8ft 6in) x 2.44m (8ft 0in)
With part glazed entrance door. Night storage heater. Walk in cloaks cupboard with tubular heater and light. Inner front doors leads to
Dining Room: 4.17m (13ft 8in) x 3.33m (10ft 11in)
Dual aspect. Parquet floor, radiator. Serving hatch to kitchen.
Study/Sitting Room: 4.93m (16ft 2in) x 3.15m (10ft 4in)
Night storage heater, understairs store cupboard. Door to kitchen (described later) and further door to
Lobby:
With stairs to first floor and door to
Drawing Room: 9.15m (30ft 0in) narrowing to 20'10 x 4.31m (14ft 2in)
A through room with triple aspect. Painted ornamental fireplace surround, night storage heater and further radiator, range of fitted bookshelves along one wall, power and wall lights. French windows opening to the garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 5.87m (19ft 3in) x 3.3m (10ft 10in) narrowing to 7'11
Stainless steel sink unit with drawer and cupboards beneath, worktops and further cupboards and drawer below. Wall cupboards, plumbing for washing machine. Utility area with stainless steel sink, cupboard and drawer beneath. "Worcester" oil fired boiler. Wall cupboards. Folding door opening to
Rear Lobby:
FIRST FLOOR
Landing:
Night storage heater and fitted book shelves and light pint.
Bedroom 1: 6.35m (20ft 10in) x 4.24m (13ft 11in)
Triple aspect with view to the rear over the garden. Range of wardrobes and linen cupboards, radiator and telephone extension.
Bedroom 2: 4.17m (13ft 8in) into rear of wardrobes x 3.33m (10ft 11in)
Dual aspect overlooking the gardens to one side, range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator.
Bedroom 3: 3.53m (11ft 7in) x 2.49m (8ft 2in)
Very large walk-in shelved store cupboard with light and further shelves in recess. Radiator.
Bedroom 4: 2.87m (9ft 5in) x 2.77m (9ft 1in)
Fitted bookshelves
Bathroom:
Panelled bath with mixer tap and spray attachment, pedestal basin and close coupled WC. Radiator/towel rail, linen cupboard housing the insulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater.
Cloakroom:
With wash hand basin, low flush WC and heated towel rail. Shelves in recess.
Outside:
A gated entrance opens on to a long driveway that provides a lovely approach to the property itself. This driveway is flanked by mature hedging, borders and trees and terminates in a tarmac area for parking and turning. Off the drive way there is a most striking DETACHED TWO STOREY CHALET This is of timber construction and does require investment and repair. It currently provides garaging, a first floor office, storeroom, stabling and a studio. As mentioned earlier in this brochure the garden is stunning. A huge amount of thought and planning must have gone into its original design. The main grounds extend to approximately one acre and are laid to gently sloping lawns with a variety of well set out borders containing shrubs, ground cover and plants of every description. These provide interest and colour through the seasons. Throughout the garden there are numerous shrubs and some particularly impressive trees creating a wonderful backdrop and complete privacy. The grounds are surrounded by established woodland and opposite the driveway, almost at the entrance to the main garden there is an addition triangular area of land amounting to approximately 0.85 of an acre. This will be included with the sale.
STRUCTURAL DEFECT
A surveyor and loss adjustors report has identified structural instability in Windsacre. One wing of the building (including the drawing room and main bedroom) appears to have slipped on its foundations. This is immediately evident from internal cracking.
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
It is considered a possibility that part or all of the effected building could be demolished. In effect this could therefore present an obvious development opportunity to a potential buyer. It is felt that because of the truly outstanding setting and desirable nature of the grounds this is an opportunity that many potential buyers may wish to exploit.
SERVICES
We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private septic tank. Gas is not available. 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 "G"
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 the selling agents Malvern office proceed south along the A449 Wells Road towards Ledbury. Continue along this route for just over three miles, passing the British Camp and car park on your left and The Malvern Hills Hotel on your right, continuing towards Ledbury. After a further quarter of a mile and just after a very small yellow toll house on your left, the driveway to Windsacre will be seen, also on the left hand side. Take this track uphill for approximately eighty yards where the gated entrance to Windsacre will be seen on the right.
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