Listed for £360,000
April 3, 2024
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A Charming Semi Detached Cottage Nestled On The Upper Slopes Of The Malvern Hills Affording Fantastic Far Reaching Views Across The Rolling Herefordshire Countryside Offering Characterful Accommodation With Two Reception Rooms, Large Breakfast Kitchen, Two Double Bedrooms, Spacious Bathroom And Delightful Mature Garden. EPC D.
Location
2 Brockhill Cottages enjoys a stunning location on the upper slopes of the Malvern Hills on the outskirts of West Malvern, approximately two miles from the well served cultural spa town of Great Malvern where there is a comprehensive range of amenities including shops and banks, Waitrose supermarket, the renowned theatre and cinema complex and the Splash leisure pool and gymnasium.
The highly regarded nearby village of Colwall is a similar distance and offers further amenities. Transport communications are excellent. There are mainline railway stations in both Great Malvern and Colwall. Junction 2 of the M50 south of Ledbury is less than ten miles away and Junction 7 of the M5 south of Worcester is a similar distance. Educational facilities are second to none in both the state and private systems at secondary and primary levels including The Elms and Downs Preparatory Schools in Colwall as well as Malvern College, Malvern St James Girls School, The Chase High and Dyson Perrins Secondary Schools in Malvern.
For those who enjoy exploring the outdoors, the house is in the perfect spot within walking distance to the network of paths and bridleways that crisscross the Malvern Hills.
Description
Believed to originally date back to approximately 1880, 2 Brockhill Cottages is a charming semi detached home occupying an enviable position nestled within Upper Colwall and enjoying fantastic far reaching views across the Herefordshire countryside towards Hay-on-wye and the Welsh Mountains.
Benefitting from gas fired central heating and double glazed throughout, the characterful accommodation is arranged on the ground floor with a conservatory, sitting room, dining room with feature cast iron stove, 26 ft long breakfast kitchen and a cloakroom. On the first floor, a landing leads to two double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom.
The property is approached on foot via a right of access across land belonging to the Malvern Hills Trust and across land belonging to the neighbouring property.
A pedestrian gate and pathway leads to
Conservatory 5.99m (19ft 4in) x 2.09m (6ft 9in)
Partial brick and hardwood construction. Double glazed sliding patio doors. Front facing windows overlooking the garden and far reaching views across the Herefordshire countryside beyond. Door to Kitchen (described later). Door to
Entrance Hall
Ceiling light, stairs to first floor. Doors to
Sitting Room 4.42m (14ft 3in) x 3.15m (10ft 2in)
Front facing sash window, ceiling light, picture rail, radiator, fireplace with marble hearth.
Dining Room 4.59m (14ft 10in) x 3.20m (10ft 4in)
Front facing sash window, ceiling light, picture rail, radiator, deep understairs storage cupboard. Feature cast iron stove with tiled hearth.
Breakfast Kitchen 8.19m (26ft 5in) x 3.20m (10ft 4in) max overall measurement
Fitted with a range of wall and floor mounted units with work surface over, inset one and a half stainless steel sink drainer unit and tiled surrounds. Integrated electric OVEN with 4 ring HOB and COOKER HOOD over. Space and plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and space for fridge freezer.
Front and side facing uPVC double glazed windows enjoying fantastic far reaching across the Herefordshire countryside. Ceiling lights, two radiators. Door to
Cloakroom
Ceiling light, wash hand basin, low level WC, internal window.
First Floor Landing
Rear facing window, two ceiling lights, radiator. Doors to
Bedroom 1 4.42m (14ft 3in) x 3.15m (10ft 2in)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden and Herefordshire countryside beyond. Ceiling light, radiator.
Bedroom 2 3.44m (11ft 1in) x 3.41m (11ft)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window with fantastic far reaching views across the Herefordshire countryside. Ceiling light, access to loft space, built in cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, radiator.
Bathroom
Spacious bathroom with suite comprising panel bath, walk in shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Large side facing window with far reaching views across Herefordshire countryside. Ceiling light, access to loft space, radiator, tiled floor. Large built in cupboard housing gas fired Worcester central heating boiler with shelving and radiator.
Outside
2 Brockhill Cottages is accessed via a right of way across land belonging to the Malvern Hills Trust and across land belonging to the neighbouring property, 1 Brockhill Cottages.
A pedestrian gate and pathway leads to a mature garden, which is attractively arranged with an area of lawn bordered by flower beds stocked full with an interesting variety of plants and shrubs including clematis, roses, rhododendrons and azaleas. There is a vegetable patch, an apple tree, fruit bushes and a useful SHED. A raised seating terrace provides the perfect setting to enjoy the wonderful far reaching views across the Herefordshire countryside. At strategic points there are outside lights and a water tap.
Services
We have been advised that mains services are connected to the property. 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 the Agent's Colwall Office, proceed along the Walwyn Road in the direction of Malvern. Continue through the double S-bends and on approaching the Wyche Cutting, there is an unmarked track on the left hand side. Proceed on foot along the track and through the black pedestrian gate belonging to the neighbouring property, 1 Brockhill Cottages. Follow the pathway through the second black gate and into the garden for 2 Brockhill Cottages.
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Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND "D"
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
Energy Performance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is D (64).
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel: ) or Colwall Office )
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.
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