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Leigh Sinton Road, Malvern
Offers Above: £400,000 Freehold
A REALLY STRIKING GRADE II LISTED DETACHED COTTAGE OF CHARACTER PROVIDING BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED FOUR BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION WITH GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, PARTIAL SECONDARY,DOUBLE GLAZING, PORCH, HALL, DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, TWO BATHROOMS, EXCELLENT OFF ROAD PARKING, GARAGE, A LOVELY LARGER THAN AVERAGE BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDEN AND A SELF CONTAINED SINGLE STOREY ANNEXE WITH IT OWN INDEPENDENT ONE BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING SITTING ROOM, KITCHEN AND SHOWER ROOM WITH ITS OWN GARDEN
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Location & Description:
Lower House enjoys a convenient position only a mile from the centre 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. More local facilities are available about quarter of a mile away in Newtown Road or Upper Howsell Road. There is a primary school in Somers Park Avenue and Dyson Perrins High School is less than five minutes away on foot.
The property itself is s Grade II Listed detached cottage, believed to date back to the late 14th century and understood to be one of the oldest if not the oldest cottage in Malvern although it was partly rebuilt during the Victorian era. Since then the house has been the subject of major refurbishment and improvement by the present owners who have shown great flair in combining and retaining its original character, notably its beamed walls and ceilings with several more contemporary features.
Offered with gas fired central heating and partial secondary glazed windows, the main residence provides extensive family accommodation including a porch, hall, dining room, living room, a very well equipped kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outside there is extensive off road parking for several vehicles and a garage. The finishing touch is provided by a beautifully landscaped mature, colourful and private garden.
However, the real surprise and perhaps the main bonus of Lower House is a self contained, independently accessed ANNEXE. This has been specifically designed with separate use in mind and is ideal for an elderly relative or guest's quarters. The single storey accommodation includes its own gas fired central heating system, a hall, sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and shower room. Rarely can such a property with so much history and character offer such versatility.
GROUND FLOOR
Canopy Porch:
Entrance Hall:
Doors to kitchen (described later) and to
Dining Room: 5.49m (18ft 0in) x 3.56m (11ft 8in)
Feature fireplace, tiled hearth, inset coal-effect stove, two double panel radiators, telephone point, access to what is beleived to have been a former secret "priest hole". Opening through open timber-framed feature to
Living Room: 4.78m (15ft 8in) x 3.3m (10ft 10in)
Open fireplace with brick surround and tiled hearth, two radiators.
Inner Hall:
(Approached from the Dining Room) Original flagstone flooring, radiator, wall light and understairs cupboard.
Bathroom 2:
White suite, panel bath, telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, part tiled and panelled walls, radiator, spotlights and window.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 4.83m (15ft 10in) x 4.47m (14ft 8in)
Approached from the hall, this recently refitted kitchen is well appointed with a range of light wood-faced units, having inset sink with mixer tap, cupboard under, further matching range of base cupboards and drawers with working surfaces over and tile surrounds, integrated FRIDGE and DISHWASHER, point for gas range cooker, "Smeg" stainless steel and glass canopy hood, dresser unit with illuminated glass shelving, wine rack, wall mounted cupboards, gas fired boiler, larder cupboard, radiator, inset ceiling lights, door to rear hall with part-glazed door to outside.
Utility Room:
Plumbing for washing machine, working surfaces, space for fridge/freezer and window.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing:
Built-in storage cupboards and wall light.
Bedroom 1: 4.57m (15ft 0in) x 3.76m (12ft 4in)
Accessed from Bedroom 3 and with three built-in wardrobes, clothes hanging rails and shelving, further walk-in wardrobe area with pine flooring, wash hand basin with cupboard under, radiator, telephone point, two wall lights.
Bedroom 2: 3.25m (10ft 8in) x 3.15m (10ft 4in)
Fitted with hand-made pine furniture including double wardrobe, dressing table and drawers and radiator.
Bedroom 3: 3.51m (11ft 6in) x 3.3m (10ft 10in)
Radiator, telephone point and door to Bedroom 1.
Bedroom 4: 4.62m (15ft 2in) x 2.59m (8ft 6in)
Radiator, built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and shelving.
Bathroom:
White suite comprising panelled bath, "Mira Sport" shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled surrounds, low level WC, radiator, part tiled walls, spotlight and extractor vent.
GARDEN ANNEXE:
This has been attractively refitted and comprises:
Entrance door to
Hall.:
Radiator.
Sitting Room.: 4.04m (13ft 3in) x 4.11m (13ft 6in)
Radiator, TV point, telephone point, glazed door to rear garden.
Kitchen.: 2.95m (9ft 8in) x 1.7m (5ft 7in)
Fitted with a range of light wood faced units having a bowl and a half stainless steel sink, mixer tap, cupboard under, further base cupbaord with carousel units, working surface with tiled surround, space for gas cooker and fridge, tiled floor, inset ceiling lights and window.
Bedroom 5: 3.71m (12ft 2in) x 2.84m (9ft 4in)
Bedroom furniture designed by Wickes and comprising triple wardrobe, three drawer chest, radiator and telephone point.
Shower Room:
Shower cubicle, tiled surround, corner wash hand basin, cupboard with drawer under. WC, radiator, inset ceiling lights. "Sime" gas fired boiler.
Outside:
The garden is a delight and provides a mature colourful and very private setting for Lower House. It is south facing and therefore enjoys a sunny aspect. It is principally laid to lawn with a variety of well stocked, colourful and established borders containing shrubs, plants, roses and trees including wisteria, honeysuckle, silver birch, yew, apple and pear. There is also an enclosed patio and small lawn at the rear of the house as well as a SHED, external lighting and a cold water tap. A shared driveway off Leigh Sinton Road is in the ownership of Lower House, and provides access to two adjacent properties. The driveway leads to a gravelled parking area capable of accommodating several vehicles and leading to the GARAGE 14'3 x 14'3 with up and over door, light and power connected.
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.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the Agents Malvern office. 01684 892809.
DIRECTIONS
From the agents office in Great Malvern proceed north along the A449 Worcester Road for approximately half a mile turning left at the first set of traffic lights at Link Top (signed Leigh Sinton). The road forks in three directions. Take the right hand fork towards Leigh Sinton, continuing along this road for about half a mile passing Dyson Perrins School on the right hand side. Lower House is on the same side of the road after a very short distance. The slightly concealed driveway serving the property is just before the house itself. Off this driveway there is a parking area on the left hand side almost immediately.
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