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Brockhill Road, West Malvern
Guide Price: £895,000 Freehold
A MOST IMPRESSIVE AND ELEGANT DETACHED EDWARDIAN HOUSE ENJOYING A FABULOUS SETTING IN JUST OVER TWO ACRES OF FORMAL GARDENS AND WOODLAND ON THE WESTERN SLOPES OF THE MALVERN HILLS WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS ACROSS HEREFORDSHIRE AND BEYOND OFFERING GENEROUS THREE STOREY SIX BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION WITH VESTIBULE, RECEPTION HALL, DRAWING ROOM, DINING, ROOM, SITTING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, PORCH, EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM, FOUR BATHROOMS, DOUBLE GLAZING, GAS CENTRAL HEATING, GARAGE, OUTBUILDINGS, EXTENSIVE OFF ROAD PARKING AND A LOVELY PRIVATE SOUTH FACING ASPECT
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Location & Description:
The Coppice enjoys a convenient position along a privately maintianed unadopted roadway known as Brockhill Road, arguably one of Malvern's most exclusive addresses, located as it is on the outskirts of West Malvern. It is within striking distance of both Great Malvern (two and a half miles) and the Village of Colwall (two miles). The City of Worcester is about eight miles away. In Great Malvern there is an excellent range of amenities including shops and banks, Waitrose and Somerfield supermarkets and the renowned theatre and cinema complex. Colwall also has a local range of shops and other facilities. The property is handily placed for access to transport networks including mainline railway stations at both Malvern and Colwall. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester is only about nine miles distant and Junction 2 of the M50 at Ledbury is approximately ten miles away. The Malvern's are well known for a high standard of schooling and education, boasting some of the best schools in the country in both the state and private systems.
Built in 1910, The Coppice is a classic example of Edwardian architecture and still retains many original features notably in the liberal use of solid oak joinery to floors, internal doors, panelling in the hall and the original staircase, as well as striking fireplaces in many of the principal rooms.
The house enjoys a totally private setting on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills. From its elevated spot it has a south and west facing aspect across landscaped grounds and countryside towards Herefordshire, the British Camp, May Hill, Marcle Ridge and the Welsh Mountains in the far distance. It is a stunning view. The property has just over two acres, approximately half of which consists of formal garden. The rest is unspoilt woodland which, particularly in the spring and early summer, produces a classic display of colour as the ground is bathed in a carpet of daffodils, bluebells and wild garlic. The house has the added advantage of being located within an area designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A particularly attractive feature of the setting is the lovely mature formal garden which incorporates many fine specimen trees and shrubs, large lawned areas and three paved terraces, designed so that one can sit out and admire the fabulous views at anytime of the day. From the garden there is access on to the network of paths and bridleways that criss-cross the hills.
Arranged on three floors the generous family accommodation has been the subject of improvement and refurbishment over the years and has the added bonus of gas fired central heating and double glazed windows. An attractive entrance vestibule opens into a large reception hall with a fine Edwardian oak staircase leading to the first floor. From the hall there is access to a large drawing room, separate dining room, sitting room, a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, bathroom with WC and a rear porch. At first floor level a landing leads to four bedrooms, one of which has its own en-suite dressing room and bathroom. Also at this level there is a separate family bathroom. On the top floor there are two further bedrooms and another bathroom. From most of the principal rooms there are fine views to the south and west across countryside and the house has a lovely sunny aspect.
Included within the grounds there are number of small outbuildings, a garage and extensive off road parking.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch:
An impressive covered porch, with a quarry tiled floor at the front of the property, opens via a solid oak entrance door into the
Entrance Vestibule: 2.82m (9ft 3in) x 2.69m (8ft 10in)
Having attractive oak herringbone wood block floor, matwell, two radiators, two double glazed windows to front aspect and an attractive oak screen with feature colour glazed panelling and inner door leading into
Reception Hall: 4.52m (14ft 10in) x 4.98m (16ft 4in)
Having a feature corner fireplace with carved wooden surround and tiled inset. Two radiators, impressive oak staircase with oak panelling leading to first floor. Understairs storage cupboard with shelving and light. Oak herringbone wood block flooring, two wall light points, central heating thermostat and picture rail.
Drawing Room: 7.26m (23ft 10in) into bay window x 4.19m (13ft 9in)
Having attractive fireplace with gas fire and Adams style surround, marble inset and hearth. Two radiators, TV aerial point, large double glazed window with superb outlook over the front garden to countryside beyond. Picture rail and ceiling rose.
Dining Room: 5.71m (18ft 9in) max into bay window x 4.19m (13ft 9in)
With impressive fireplace having ornate carved wooden surround, coal effect gas fire with matching tiled inset and hearth. Radiator, large double glazed window enjoying fine view over front garden to countryside beyond. Picture rail and ceiling rose.
Sitting Room/Study: 3.58m (11ft 9in) x 3.12m (10ft 3in) extending to max 19'10
With TV aerial point, two radiators, double glazed windows to three aspects. Picture rail.
Bathroom:
Having "tub" style bath, radiator, pedestal wash basin, double glazed window to rear aspect and door to
Cloakroom:
Fully tiled and having low level suite, double glazed window to rear aspect and radiator.
Utility Room: 3.66m (12ft 0in) x 2.13m (7ft 0in)
Approached from the hall or the kitchen this room has a Belfast style sink with oak worktops and cupboards below, space and plumbing for washing machine and DISHWASHER double glazed window to rear aspect. Stone flooring, radiator, three downlighters and door to
Rear Porch: 2.13m (7ft 0in) x 1.42m (4ft 8in)
With radiator, access to roof space, and large double glazed window and oak door to rear garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 5.36m (17ft 7in) x 5.41m (17ft 9in)
Approached from either the reception hall or utility room, this large and generous kitchen is fitted with a range of oak eye level and base cupboards incorporating a Belfast style sink, granite work surfaces including a large central island unit with oak overhead suspended lighting unit and cupboards and drawers below. Fireplace with attractive oak surround and mantle, stone floor, two radiators, double glazed window to two aspects, six downlighters, larder cupboard with double glazed window.
FIRST FLOOR
Approached via a most impressive original Edwardian oak "dogleg" staircase with oak panelled wall and via a
Half Landing:
With large feature colour glazed double opening window enjoying fine view across the front garden to countryside beyond.
Main Landing:
With feature oak panelling surrounding staircase, large built in airing cupboard having two hot water cylinders and immersion heater. Radiator, picture rail.
Bedroom 1: 6.17m (20ft 3in) x 4.19m (13ft 9in)
Having radiator, TV point and large double glazed window enjoying superb views over garden to countryside beyond. Picture rail and door to
En-suite Dressing/Sitting Room: 3.68m (12ft 1in) x 3.2m (10ft 6in)
With radiator, picture rail, five downlighters, double glazed window to side aspect and door to
En-Suite Bathroom:
Fully tiled, with Ialian marble inlay and having panelled bath with shower tap, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail and radiator. Low level WC, tiled shower cubicle, four downlighters, two double glazed windows to rear aspect, fitted wall shelving and built in cupboard with shelving.
Bedroom 2: 4.62m (15ft 2in) x 4.17m (13ft 8in)
With double glazed windows to two aspects and fine view over countryside. Radiator. TV point and picture rail. Fitted shelving and hanging rail.
Bedroom 3: 5.38m (17ft 8in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in)
Having two radiators, TV point, double glazed windows to side and rear aspects. Picture rail, fitted shelving and hanging rail.
Bedroom 4: 4.11m (13ft 6in) x 2.69m (8ft 10in)
With radiator, TV point, picture rail and double glazed window to front aspect with fine view over countryside.
Bathroom 3:
Fully tiled, with Italian marble inlay and having panelled bath, wash basin, low level WC, radiator, shaver point, built in cupboard, heated towel rail, radiator, fitted shelving, five downlighters and double glazed window to rear aspect.
From the main landing a door opens into an
Inner Landing:
With radiator, double glazed window to side aspect and stairs to
SECOND FLOOR
Second Landing:
With small door giving access to plumbing and heating controls.
Bedroom 5: 4.98m (16ft 4in) x 2.97m (9ft 9in)
With radiator, built in wardrobe having automatic light. Double glazed window to front aspect with view over countryside.
Bedroom 6: 3.78m (12ft 5in) x 3.45m (11ft 4in)
With radiator, double doors leading to loft storage area with boarded floor, light and power connected. Double glazed window to rear aspect.
Bathroom 4:
Having low level WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with shower tap. Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect. Built in cupboard.
Outside:
The Coppice is approached along Brockhill Road, an attractive tree lined road. There is direct access from the road into the GARAGE 19' x 12'5 with light, water and power connected. A pillared entrance opens on to a tarmac driveway that leads up to the main house itself where there is an area for parking and turning. The house stands in a formal mature garden which extends to just over one acre. Immediately in front of the property there is a large lawn with steps leading down to a lower "secret" garden also laid to lawn and sheltered by mature hedging, banks of shrubs (including rhododendron and azalea) and some particularly fine trees, notably a most striking Cedar. Within this lower garden there is a small SUMMER HOUSE, further colourful specimen trees, rockeries and an ornamental water feature. The remaining garden is laid to a variety of lawns linked by paved pathways, stone steps and three large sun terraces which all catch the sun during different parts of the day making this the perfect setting for sitting out and enjoying the views. Throughout the grounds there are variety of mature trees, shrubs and borders all enclosed by well established boundary hedging. Also within the garden there are a number of outbuildings including a timber WORKSHOP 16' x 12' with power and light. A garden STORE 16' x 8', a revolving SUMMER HOUSE (in need of restoration) and a small black and white WENDY HOUSE. At the top end of the garden, on its eastern flank, is a raised lawned bank covered in spring bulbs, beyond which there is just over an acre of natural woodland containing some very fine trees. In the spring this woodland is covered by a carpet of bluebells and wild garlic. From all parts of the house and garden there are fine views over the surrounding countryside. Adjoining the house is a BOILER ROOM housing the Worcester Bosch gas fired central heating boiler (installed in 2007). There is also an external WC, an integral STORE and two outside taps. The house enjoys a totally private setting which is not overlooked.
SERVICES
We have been advised that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. There are telephone points and television points in many of the rooms. There is also a satellite dish. 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 Malvern proceed south along the A449 Wells Road towards Ledbury for a very short distance taking the first fork to the right signed towards The Wyche Cutting and Colwall into Wyche Road. Follow this route uphill through The Wyche Cutting into Herefordshire. Immediately after The Cutting take the first right turn into West Malvern Road. Continue along this route for just over a mile (past a spring and water spout on the right) and as you enter West Malvern take the first turn to the left into Brockhill Road. The property is on the left hand side immediately after a house known as The Hoo.
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