Welcome to The Lodge, a delightful period property once part of the nearby Downs School and has a fascinating history that includes being once home to WH Auden. The property was formerly two cottages but adapted and later extended by the owners into a beautiful family home with flexible and adaptable accommodation. With six bedrooms, four reception rooms, three bathrooms and two staircases, the property could be configured in a number of ways to suit the owners. There is the potential for separate or self contained accommodation for relatives, holiday let or B&B. Set away from the road with delightful and well stocked pesticide free gardens, a double garage and additional storage. Situated on the western side of The Malvern Hills, Colwall has a vibrant community and is a desirable residential location. The village offers an excellent range of facilities and amenities with good road and bus services, with the added benefit of its own mainline railway station with links to the rest of the country. This property is well-situated within a short walk for the village amenities and in easy reach of Malvern and Ledbury. Hereford, Worcester and Cheltenham are also very accessible.

Location - Colwall - Situated on the edge of the much sought after village of Colwall, which offers a convenience store, hotel, post office, doctors and pharmacy. A railway station with direct lines to Birmingham and London Paddington. The Elms and The Downs are two highly regarded prep schools in the village, The Downs feeds into Malvern College. Just 2 miles away is the thriving spa town of Malvern. The area is well positioned for access to Worcester and Birmingham, with easy access to the motorway network. Ledbury, a typical Herefordshire market town is also close by with many independent shops and The Feathers Hotel.

The Malvern Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are the dominant feature of the landscape. Great Malvern is also a renowned cultural centre with an excellent theatre and cinema, and has several excellent state and private schools. Furthermore, Malvern has good shopping facilities, a Waitrose superstore is in the town centre and there are a wide range of independent retailers on a busy high street.

Ground Floor - Entrance Hallway - 4.28m x 2.10m (14'0" x 6'10") - Staircase to first floor with under stairs storage below, quarry tile floor, radiator, doors to:

Downstairs Cloakroom - 3.86m x 2.11m (12'7" x 6'11") - Two obscure rear facing windows, corner multi jet power shower, low level WC, wash basin, quarry tile floor.

Dining Room - 4.31m x 3.68m (14'1" x 12'0") - Front facing large window overlooking garden, period corner fireplace, radiator, wooden floor boards.

Study - 4.29m x 3.68m (14'0" x 12'0") - Open plan with folding wood and glass door to the sitting room, fireplace with a wood burner, exposed wooden floor boards.

Sitting Room - 4.69m x 4.28m (15'4" x 14'0") - Lovely light open space with vaulted ceiling, front facing double glazed window, side facing double glazed bi-fold doors to garden, Velux skylight windows, tall radiator, wooden floor boards.

Kitchen - 4.30m x 3.06m (14'1" x 10'0") - Rear facing window, range of standalone kitchen units, sink unit with integrated electric hob, electric cooker, plumbing to dishwasher, extractor hood, radiator, exposed floor boards, door out to rear porch/potting shed.

Snug - 3.69m x 2.91m (12'1" x 9'6") - Front facing window, radiator, fireplace, stripped wooden floor.

Second Hallway / Entrance - Original hardwood front door, stairs to first floor, tiled floor, door to:

Reception Room Two - 4.74m x 3.43m (15'6" x 11'3") - Dual aspect with front and side facing window, television point, stripped wooden floor boards, two radiators, door to:

Laundry - Rear facing door and window to covered rear porch, under stairs storage cupboard, wall mounted gas boiler, sink and plumbing fort washing machine and other appliances, quarry tile floor, door to:

Wc - Rear facing window, low level WC, wash basin, continued quarry tile floor.

Left Side - First Floor Landing - Side facing window, wooden floor boards, radiator.

Bedroom One - 4.32m x 3.70m (14'2" x 12'1") - Front facing window, bedroom fireplace, wooden floor boards, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.30m x 3.06m (14'1" x 10'0") - Rear facing large window, radiator, wooden floor boards.

Bedroom Three - 4.31m x 2.66m (14'1" x 8'8") - Front facing window, wooden floor boards, radiator. storage cupboard under loft room stairs housing a fireplace.

Bathroom - 4.19m x 2.13m (13'8" x 6'11") - Two rear facing windows, standing double end bath, separate shower cubicle with rainfall shower head, low level WC, twin wash basins, heated towel rail, wooden floor boards, spot lighting, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and shelving.

Second Floor - Stairs off landing lead to loft room, with two rear facing Velux windows, wooden spindle banister, access to loft space.

Second Side - First Floor Landing - Loft access, radiator, exposed floor boards. Doors to;

Bedroom Four - 3.73m x 3.47m (12'2" x 11'4") - Front facing window overlooking garden, period bedroom fireplace, radiator, recessed double shower cubicle with sliding door, wooden floor boards.

Bedroom Five - 3.70m x 2.91m (12'1" x 9'6") - Front facing window overlooking garden, radiator, corner situated bedroom fireplace with tiled hearth, wooden floor boards.

Bedroom Six - 2.84m x 2.13m (9'3" x 6'11") - Rear facing window, radiator, exposed floor boards.

Bathroom - 2.30m x 2.11m (7'6" x 6'11") - Rear facing window, bath with tiled surround, wash basin, radiator, wooden floor boards, airing cupboard housing hot water tank.

Wc - 1.52m x 1.08m (4'11" x 3'6") - Rear facing window, low level WC, wooden floor boards.

Outside Driveway And Garage - Approached via long private driveway off Brockhill Road, with additional store on the left hand side next to the sub station. Leads to the parking area and the double garage,

Double Garage - 6.10m x 5.49m (20' x 18') - Metal up and over door, power and light.

Garden - Extensive and well stocked decorative gardens mainly being to the front of the property. Laid to lawn with mature flowering borders and vegetable patch, with fruit tree and wild spring flower meadow section, the owner is proud to say that the garden is pesticide and chemical free. A 16 x 8 concrete shed. There is a patio seating area across the front of the property, with a timber pergola and prolific wisteria. Paths lead to the side and to the rear which is close to the boundary but useful storage and has gate and pedestrian access to a pathway which leads on to the many walking and cycling routes on the Malvern Hills.

Directions - From the Allan Morris office in Great Malvern proceed across Belle Vue Terrace onto the Wells Road. Take the first right onto the Wyche Road and continue uphill and through the Wyche cutting. Continue downhill onto the Walwyn Road and into the village of Colwall. Take the first turning on the right into Brockhill Road, and after approx. 200 yards, the driveway for the property can be found on the right hand side opposite the entry to Covent Garden.

Additional Information - TENURE: We have been advised (subject to legal verification) that the property is Freehold.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Only those items referred to in these particulars are included in the sale price. Other items, such as carpets and curtains, may be available by separate arrangement.

SERVICES: Mains gas, mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Please note that we have not tested any services or appliances and their inclusion in these particulars should not be taken as a warranty.

OUTGOINGS: Local Council: Herefordshire District Council; at the time of marketing the Council Tax Band is: G

ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATINGS: Current: Potential: TBC

SCHOOLS INFORMATION: Local Education Authority: Herefordshire LA:[use Contact Agent Button]

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Asking Price - £795,000