4 bedroom detached house

Rooms

Summary of Features
* Charming, extended period farmhouse, not Listed (2,825 sq ft) * 4 double bedrooms, main with en-suite, family bathroom * Superb open-plan kitchen/dining room with bespoke kitchen * 3 reception rooms, utility and downstairs WC * Detached one-bedroom, self-contained annexe (757sq ft) * Manageable, enclosed garden * Private, gated driveway, ample parking and double garage

Location
* Mileages: Castlemorton 1 mile, Welland 3 miles, Ledbury, Upton-upon-Severn & Malvern within 8 miles, Gloucester, Worcester & Ross-on-Wye within 16½miles, Cheltenham & Hereford within 21 miles, Birmingham 53 miles * Road: M50 (Jct 2) 4 miles, M5 (Jct 8) 15 miles * Railway: Ledbury, Malvern, Gloucester, Worcester * Airport: Bristol (57½ miles), Birmingham (58 miles)

Situation
The property is situated within the small agricultural parish of Birtsmorton, lying close to Castlemorton Common (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). It is a peaceful rural location set amongst the beautiful Worcestershire countryside with wonderful rural views and within close proximity to the Malvern Hills. This is a beautiful, sought after and very accessible part of the countryside, complemented by good local towns, schools and facilities, and with excellent access to the commercial centres of Worcester, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Birmingham, all with good road and rail links to London.

Morton House
• Morton House historically dates to 1800 and was, at that time, part of a much larger farmstead. This delightful property was latterly extended by the current owners in 2019 and offers very spacious accommodation of generous proportions in the true Georgian style. • Stone steps lead up to the front door which opens out into a spacious entrance hall. Located to either side is the formal drawing room and a further reception room currently used as a library/study. • The drawing room is a very comfortable room and features a Clearview wood burner set within an attractive fireplace with marble surround and hearth. A door leads off the drawing room and through to the more informal family/TV room, which has French doors opening out to a patio terrace. • The library/study features an original fireplace and benefits from bespoke, built-in oak shelving with cupboards below.

Morton House (continued)
• The kitchen was extended in 2019 to incorporate a dining room to create a super, open plan family space. Fitted with a stunning, bespoke and hand-painted kitchen, this wonderful room is the heart of this lovely home. Complemented by quartz work-surfaces and a Belfast-style sink, the kitchen has been cleverly designed and offers ample storage. There is a large central island with integrated induction hob and wine fridge, a larder cupboard, walk in pantry, space for a fridge-freezer and an LPG Aga. Additional integrated appliances include a dishwasher, a Bosch electric oven and separate microwave.

Morton House (Continued)
• Off the kitchen is a door to the rear hall, where there is plenty of space for coats and boots, along with a large cupboard which offers further storage. Off the rear hall is a W.C and separate utility room with bespoke, hand painted units, a Belfast-style sink and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. An external door off leads out to the parking area and annexe, which are situated to the rear of the property. • From the entrance hall, a bespoke oak staircase leads to the first floor and the spacious landing, the four double bedrooms, main bedroom with en-suite with roll-top bath and a separate walk-in shower. • There is also a separate family bathroom (with a shower over the bath) and a large storage cupboard.

The Outside
• The property is approached off a quiet village lane which leads onto a private, gated driveway. The gravelled drive leads around to the rear of the property where there is a smart, block-paved parking area with space for several vehicles and a good, brick built double garage which benefits from electric lighting. • The double garage adjoins the superb, self-contained, one bedroom annexe, converted in 2019 from an old stable block, which offers a spacious, open plan kitchen/dining/living area, a large double bedroom (which doubles as a cinema room) and a good-sized bathroom, making it perfect for dependent relatives, guests, older children, or offering potential for holiday let/AirBnB.

Outside (continued)
• Morton House sits comfortably within its own plot and has a manageable Country-Cottage garden which lies mainly to the front and side of the property. • The attractive and established walled garden is lawned with maturely planted flower beds and borders incorporating a variety of flowering plants, shrubs and ornamental trees, including traditional iris, hollyhock and lavender, and climbing roses adorn the front of the property. • Good use has been made of the outside space, and several raised veg/fruit beds can be found to the rear of the property giving that opportunity to grow one’s own produce.

Material Information

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. LPG central heating and Aga; Aga also heats the hot water and has a top-up immersion tank if required.

Broadband
Standard broadband is connected (c. 73Mbps Max d/l). Superfast broadband is available. Information obtained via: propertychecker.co.uk

Mobile Phone Signal
Limited indoor coverage via O2. Outdoor coverage “likely” via several providers. (information obtained from Ofcom property checker).

Council Tax
Band “G” (£3,524.73 for 2024/25).

Tenure
Freehold.

Construction
House – Red brick under a clay/slate tiled roof. Annexe – red brick under a ?? roof.

Listing
This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission
The conversion of the stables into an annexe was completed in 2019. Planning Ref: 18/00914/HP; granted in 2018 for Conversion of stables to studio/habitable room accommodation incidental to Morton House.

EPC
House Rated: "E"; Annexe Rated "TBC".

Flood Risk
There is no flood risk to this property.

Access
Access is off the council-owned village road/lane.

Public Footpath
A footpath crosses within the property’s boundary, but an alternative route is used.

Covenants
None of which the Vendor or Agent are aware.

Conservation Area/AONB
The property is not situated within a Conservation Area or AONB.

Buyers Purchase Fee
Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.

General Information

Schools
* Primary: Castlemorton, Welland, Colwall. Further information available at: * Secondary: Hanley Castle, Malvern. Further information available at: * Independent schools: Colwall, Malvern, Worcester & Cheltenham. Further information available at:

Local
Birtsmorton has a church and a good traditional pub. Nearby, Welland has a good primary school, village store/post office, village hall and good dining pub. The Spa town of Malvern offers an excellent and broad range of services, including an array of independent shops, galleries, restaurants and quality supermarkets as well as a respected theatre/cinema and two railway stations. The popular market town of Ledbury is easily accessible. A variety of farmer’s markets, arts and craft fairs are held regularly in and around the area. For more extensive retail and cultural therapy, Worcester, Cheltenham and Birmingham are easily accessible.

Recreational
The spectacular Malvern Hills provide a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. Castlemorton Common itself offers excellent public space, with parts of the Common having been designated as a SSSI for the diversity and wealth of wildlife. The Three Counties Showground near Malvern hosts a wide variety of year-round events, from national gardens shows, concerts, specialist fairs to agricultural and equestrian events. Malvern has a Leisure & Spa complex, tennis club and a golf club (Worcestershire Golf Club). Upton upon Severn hosts a range of well-known festivals and for boating enthusiasts, has the largest Marina on the River Severn. Eastnor Castle is a short drive away and holds a wide range of events throughout the year and is seasonally open to the public.

Postcode
WR13 6AW.

Directions
From Malvern head west on the A449 Wells Road, after about 3¼ miles turn left towards Welland. Continue into Marlbank Road into Welland and at the crossroads, turn right onto the B4208. Continue on this road for about 2 ½ miles until you reach Birts Street on your left. The property will be found after about 0.3 of a mile on the left-hand side.

Directions
From Ledbury, take the A449 to Malvern and after about 1 mile, turn right on to the A438 signposted Eastnor. Continue through Eastnor and Hollybush and after about 4 miles you reach a staggered crossroads. Turn left onto the B4208 and after ½ a mile turn right onto Birts Street. The property will be found after about 0.3 of a mile on the left-hand side.

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Agents Notes
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