4 bedroom detached house

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Summary of Features
* Characterful timber-framed, period cottage (1,704 sq ft), Grade II Listed * Four bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms * Two receptions, fitted kitchen, utility and rear boot room * Enclosed front garden and patio terrace, rear garden available to rent * Private driveway parking and double garage * Sought after village with excellent amenities

Location
* Mileages: Colwall village <1 mile, Malvern & Ledbury 4 miles, Worcester 13 miles, Tewkesbury 15½ miles, Hereford 18½ miles, Gloucester 20½ miles, Cheltenham 24½ miles, Birmingham 42½ miles * Road: M50 (Jct 2) 8½ miles, M5 (Jct 7) 13 miles * Railway: Colwall, Malvern, Ledbury & Worcester * Airport: Birmingham (48 miles), Bristol (65½ miles)

Situation
Nestled on the western fringe of The Malvern Hills, Colwall is a desirable and sought-after residential location; a vibrant community offering a great range of facilities and amenities. Colwall benefits from excellent road and mainline rail links to the rest of the country, including a regular rail service to London and Birmingham. The nearby local towns of Malvern and Ledbury offer a wide range of facilities and recreational opportunities, both easily accessible by road, rail, or bus. Hereford, Worcester, and Cheltenham are also within easy travelling distances.

Broadleigh Cottage
* Broadleigh Cottage is a lovely timber-frame cottage historically dating from the 17th Century, privately situated in the delightful and sought after village of Colwall. * An enclosed and generous porch leads into the good-sized entrance hall with a ground floor bathroom/WC and stairs leading up to the first floor. * The hall opens to the main reception room, a lovely double aspect room with inset wood burning stove. * The dining room is beyond the hall and leads to the adjacent kitchen. The kitchen has fitted units, ample cupboard storage and space for cooker and fridge, all being serviceable but would benefit from updating. * A door from the kitchen leads to the rear utility and “boot room”, a great space for outdoor paraphernalia. There is a useful walk-in larder and the utility has space and plumbing for appliances. * To the first floor, a generous landing opens to four bedrooms and a family shower room. The main bedroom is a generous double room, there are two (truncated)

Remedial Work
There are some specific remedial repairs and general maintenance works that have been identfied by structural survey and which will require further investment, in addition to the purchase price. The guide price has been reduced to reflect this work requirement. Please speak with the agent if you want further detail.

The Outside
* The property is approached off Walwyn Road via a wide bell-mouth, shared with the neighbouring house. A double-gated entrance opens to the driveway, which in turn leads to the detached double garage and parking space. * A paved path from the garage leads to a large, sunken patio terrace in front of the property. * There is a generous garden area of ½ an acre, half is owned and half is available to rent off the neighbouring estate. * The manageable raised front garden is laid mainly to lawn, bordered by some mature trees, shrubs, and hedging, making this a very private and secluded with plenty of scope for keen gardeners. There is a small wildlife pond for added interest. * The sunny, patio terrace is a great, sheltered suntrap for alfresco enjoyment and entertaining. * There is a large rear garden, behind the garage which has been rented for many years. This garden area is enclosed by mature hedging and is private to Broadleigh Cottage and is available to rent on an (truncated)

Property Information

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Mains gas central heating plus a wood-burning stove.

Windows
Oak framed, single glazed windows, installed some 15 years ago, with Listed Building consent.

Broadband
Fibre broadband is available for connection.

Council Tax
Band “G” (£3,780.91 for 2023/24).

Listing
This property is Grade II Listed.

Tenure
Freehold.

EPC
Exempt due to Listed status.

Garden
The rear half of the garden is owned by the neighbouring estate and is available to rent at £600 p.a, refer to the sale plan. A draft agreement is available from the agents.

General Information

Schools
* Primary: Colwall, Malvern, Eastnor, Welland, Bosbury. Further information is available at: and * Secondary: Ledbury, Malvern, Hanley Castle. Further information is available at: and * Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Worcester and Cheltenham have some excellent independent schools. Further information available at:

Local
Colwall village provides a useful variety of amenities including a post office, bus and rail services, doctor’s surgery, chemist, post office, grocer’s store, café, butcher, hairdresser, hotel and restaurant. There are also a variety of clubs and societies within the community. Malvern provides a wider range of facilities, including a well-renowned Theatre, Waitrose, and M&S stores, together with a variety of boutique and high street shops. Nearby Ledbury offers a delightful selection of independent shops in an attractive market town setting. More comprehensive retail and cultural facilities are available in Worcester and Hereford, with Gloucester and Cheltenham also easily accessible.

Recreational
The spectacular Malvern Hills are directly accessible from this property and provide a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. The Three Counties Showground at Malvern holds a wide variety of year-round events including the Spring and Autumn Garden shows. Malvern is also home to the renowned Malvern Theatre and has a Luxury Health Spa and Gym. The market town of Ledbury hosts a well-known annual Poetry Festival and also has a popular Theatre. Eastnor Castle, only a short drive away, is seasonally open to the public and hosts a variety of events, concerts and festivals.

Additional Information
The property has been let on a residential basis for 14 years and would consequently benefit from some modernisation.

Postcode
WR13 6ED.

Directions
From Ledbury: Take the A449 Worcester Road towards Malvern. At Chances Pitch, just past The Wellington Inn (about 3 miles), turn left on to the B4218 signed to Colwall. Stay on this road, passing Barton Court on a sharp right hand bend. Continue for ½ mile and on entering the village, the bell-mouth entrance to the driveway is the first on your left, look out for red brick walls. This property is just before the Yew Tree Inn.

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Agents Notes
Grant & Co and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.