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An Individual Detached Four Bedroomed House Situated In A Sought After Residential Area To The South Of Great Malvern. Constructed In The 1930's, In The "Arts And Crafts" Style Retaining Many Original Features, Extremely Well Presented And Benefitting From Panoramic Views Over The Severn Valley. Front Garden, An Enclosed And Productive Rear Garden And Ample Off Road Parking. EPC "C"



Location



Yew Tree Cottage occupies a prime position, close to open common land and with easy access to the network of paths and bridleways which criss-cross the Malvern Hills and surrounding countryside.



The property is conveniently situated close to the Victorian spa town of Great Malvern, which offers a comprehensive range of amenities including shops, banks, a Waitrose supermarket and a renowned theatre and cinema complex, together with the Splash leisure pool and gymnasium. The town offers further sporting and leisure facilities, including the Worcestershire Golf Club which is located within one mile of the property. The area is well served by an excellent choice of schools at both primary and secondary levels in both the state and private sectors.



A well stocked convenience store is located a short walk from the property and, in addition to those in Malvern town, further amenities are available in nearby Barnard's Green and Malvern Link. Within a few miles, the historic towns of Ledbury and Upton-upon-Severn offer unique shopping and leisure opportunities, the city of Worcester is 12 miles to the North and those of Hereford and Gloucester fall within a 20 mile radius. Transport communications are well catered for through a mainline railway station in Great Malvern, which offers direct links to Worcester, Birmingham, London, Hereford and South Wales. Access to the M50, via Junction 1, and to the M5, via Junction 7, brings Bristol and the Midlands within easy commuting distance.



Description



Yew Tree Cottage is an extremely well presented 1930's detached property which was thoughtfully extended by the current owners approximately 13 years ago. The house now offers spacious and flexible accommodation comprising sitting room, dining room, dining kitchen, utility room, shower room and cloakroom on the ground floor. Four double bedrooms, one with potential en-suite, and a family bathroom on the first floor. The property benefits from double glazing and gas central heating.



The former garage, now used as a substantial storeroom, benefits from direct access to the main house together with independent access to both the front and rear of the property. This could be adapted to a number of uses, such as a home office, work space, treatment room or an additional reception/bedroom (subject to the relevant permissions being granted)



Set well back from the road behind a privacy hedge, the house is approached by a driveway which wraps itself around an attractively presented fore-garden. This garden is mainly laid to lawn with flower borders and mature shrubs. The driveway, which provides access to ample off-road parking, leads to the front door via an attractive canopy porch with internal spotlights. External access to the Storeroom is gained also via the canopy porch. The driveway also leads to a door opening to the rear lobby with adjacent sensor light. An attractive period front door, with circular glass panel, opens to



Entrance Hall

With quarry tiled floor, two pendant light fittings, two radiators, smoke alarm and stairs to the first floor. A double glazed external door leads to a gravelled area and path to the rear garden. From the hall doors open to the sitting room, dining room, dining kitchen, storeroom and utility room (all described later) together with a door to



Shower Room 2.68m (8ft 8in) x 1.47m (4ft 9in)

Wood effect flooring. Large shower cubicle with system-powered shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, ceiling and wall light fittings, extractor fan and double glazed window with obscured glass to front aspect



Sitting Room 4.73m (15ft 3in) x 4.03m (13ft)

Carpet, two wall mounted lights, radiator, TV point, power points one with USB port, period picture rail. There is a small double glazed window to the side aspect, whilst a large double glazed window to the rear affords spectacular long distance views over the Severn Valley to Bredon Hill and the Cotswold ridge. A stunning stone fireplace houses a log burner effect gas fire



Dining Room 3.66m (11ft 10in) x 4.00m (12ft 11in)

Original solid wood floor, ceiling light fitting, radiator, power points and period picture rail. Double glazed patio doors afford superb views of the Severn Valley and open onto steps to the rear garden



Dining Kitchen 4.75m (15ft 4in) x 6.74m (21ft 9in) L-Shaped

A large room, having been extended 13 years ago by the current owners. Quarry tiled floor, six feature light fittings, radiator, TV point and power points. Wall mounted carbon monoxide alarm. Two double glazed windows to the rear aspect showcase the views over the Severn Valley. A slate hearth supports a feature log burner. There is space for a dining table and a sofa. In the kitchen area there is a range of shaker style base units with magic corners and soft close drawers, together with a useful island, all topped with a granite worksurface. One and a half bowl ceramic sink overlooks the Severn Valley,

whilst a smaller secondary stainless steel sink with a window above looks to the front garden. Integrated DISHWASHER and Belling RANGE COOKER with EXTRACTOR over. Space for a tall fridge freezer. Door opening to



Rear Lobby

Quarry tiled floor, electricity consumer unit, window to kitchen, door opening to the driveway and door opening to



Cloakroom 1.29m (4ft 2in) x 1.65m (5ft 4in)

Quarry tiled floor, ceiling light fitting, extractor fan and double glazed obscured glass window to front aspect. Low level WC, wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks and wall mounted Worcester boiler



Utility Room 2.68m (8ft 8in) x 1.52m (4ft 11in)

Tiled floor, ceiling light fitting, radiator, extractor fan and double glazed window to side aspect. Range of base and eye level units with worksurface over and Belfast sink. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Space for further white goods



FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Carpet, two pendant light fittings, light tunnel, smoke alarm, wall mounted thermostat. Door to airing cupboard with shelving and housing the hot water cylinder. A pull-down ladder offers access to the partially boarded and insulated loft. Doors to all rooms



Bedroom 1 4.75m (15ft 4in) x 4.00m (12ft 11in)

Carpet, two ceiling light fittings, radiator, TV point, power points and picture rail. Double glazed window to the front aspect with views towards the Malvern Hills and double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the rear garden and with wonderful views over the Severn Valley



Bedroom 2 3.69m (11ft 11in) x 4.03m (13ft)

Carpet, two pendant light fittings, radiator, picture rail and double glazed window to rear aspect with similarly wonderful views over the Severn Valley



Bedroom 3 3.61m (11ft 8in) maximum x 3.13m (10ft 1in)

Carpet, ceiling light fitting, radiator, power points and picture rail. Built in bookcases and double glazed window to rear aspect, again benefitting from long distance views over the Severn Valley



Bedroom 4 2.71m (8ft 9in) x 4.85m (15ft 8in)

Currently used as a home office this room has the potential to be a bedroom with en-suite facility, having a soil pipe in place below the floorboards. Carpet, three light fittings and two radiators. Double glazed windows to side aspects and double glazed window to the front aspect with views to the Malvern Hills



Bathroom 1.80m (5ft 10in) x 2.04m (6ft 7in)

Vinyl tiled floor, tiled walls, spotlights, radiator, shaver point and double glazed window to front aspect with obscured glass. Low level WC, wash hand basin and P-Shaped double ended bath with electric Mira shower over



Outside

To the rear of the property is a well maintained mature garden. Laid mainly to lawn it also includes mature and productive apple and fig trees, blackcurrant bushes and a tilled VEGETABLE PATCH. A level gravelled and lawned area close to the house offers an ideal spot for sitting, entertaining and drinking in the spectacular views across the Severn Valley. A pathway leads via the lawned area to the rear of the property to a SHED and an interesting period SUMMER HOUSE. Believed to have been installed in the 1930's, this haven captures the late evening summer sun



Storeroom (Former Garage) 5.19m (16ft 9in) x 3.10m (10ft)

Having power and light, direct access to the main entrance hall of the house along with doors and windows to both the front and rear aspects of the property. This building offers the potential for a number of uses such as a home office, workspace, treatment room or additional living accommodation (subject to the relevant permissions being granted)



Services



We have been advised that mains services are connected to the property including FTTC Ultra Fibre Broadband. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.



Directions



From Great Malvern proceed south along the A449 Wells Road towards Ledbury. Leave the outskirts of town, passing across Peachfield Common and past the Railway Inn on your right hand side. Continue for a few hundred yards where the property will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.



Council Tax



COUNCIL TAX BAND "E"

This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.



Energy Perfomance Certificate



The EPC rating for this property is C (70).



Viewing



By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, [use Contact Agent Button]



General



Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.



John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.



Tenure



We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.