A Beautifully Refurbished detached 2 Bedroom Victorian Cottage, on a quiet leafy road between Malvern Wells and Great Malvern. An elevated position gives superb views across the Severn Valley towards the Cotswolds.
Portico – Entrance Hall – Kitchen/Dining Room – Sitting Room – 2 Double Bedrooms – Bathroom – Storage Sheds – Patio – Terraced Gardens
Believed to have been built in the early 1900’s, this pretty cottage nestles into the hill and it is the first house to be approached at this end of Westminster Road. The property is constructed of Malvern Stone and brick with a part pebble dash covering under a slate tile roof. The property has undergone an extensive refurbishment to provide a tasteful, and clean property ready to move in to. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and there are original features including sash windows, bull nose brick sills and original joinery.
This quiet area between Malvern Wells and Great Malvern is commonly known as the Wyche. Situated on the Eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills below the Wyche Cutting, a pass through the Malvern Hills, once part of an Ironage salt route. At nearly 190 metres above sea level the views from this property are breath-taking.
Great Malvern 1.5 miles - Worcester 10 miles - Birmingham 40 miles
M50 motorway (J2) 11 miles - M5 motorway (J7) 10.5 miles
(Distances are approximate)
The Property
Camellia Cottage is accessed via a wrought iron garden gate off the pavement on Westminster Road into a front garden terrace with mature shrubs and flower bed. A central clay tile topped portico porch covers the part glazed entrance door with stained glass. Upon entering a small hallway, a door to the right leads to the sitting room, immediately in front are stairs and to the left is the kitchen dining room.
The kitchen/dining room is surprisingly spacious and has newly fitted pale grey shaker-style fitted wall and base units with granite countertop. There is a Belfast sink with pull out shower head tap, a stainless steel four-ring gas hob and a stainless steel extractor hood above. A raised alcove area has space for an American-style fridge freezer. There is an integrated dishwasher and space and plumbing for a washing machine. The dining area has a cast iron open fireplace, with an original fitted cupboard to one side. There is original tongue and groove cladding to one wall, and in the corner of the room is a capacious under stair storage cupboard. There is space for a table with six chairs. The floor is covered with travertine effect ceramic tiles. Two original windows overlook the front patio garden providing an abundance of natural light.
The sitting room is trapezoid shaped and reflects the overall shape of the house. There is a sash window, newly fitted carpet and a built-in pine corner cupboard with television point and pendant light.
Upstairs there is a small landing area and above the stairs is a large storage cupboard with hatch into the loft. To the right is a large dual aspect bedroom with plenty of space for a king size bed with bedside tables and wardrobes. A large sash window gives a stunning view towards Bredon Hill and the Cotswold. A further window on the front elevation gives the room lots of natural light. The floors are newly carpeted and there is a pendant light.
There is a further double bedroom and a bathroom with storage cupboard which houses a Worcester ‘combi’ gas boiler. There is a ¾ length bath with shower above, W.C, and pedestal sink.
Outside
At the front of the property is a wrought iron fence on top of a low-level engineering brick wall which encloses a good sized patio garden with a mixture of shrubs. To the side are steps built in to a Malvern Stone wall which leads to further steep steps behind the house and up to a steep terraced garden. At the top of the garden there are sensational views across the Severn Valley.
At the rear of the property is a large timber shed accessible via the pavement. To the right of the property is a footpath leading down towards Peachfield Common, and up towards the Malvern Hills, perfect for dog walking. Further down Westminster Road is the 'Pixie Path', a popular footpath with 217 steps, rising up to the Malvern Hills Wyche Cutting and Wyche Inn public house, where a well deserved drink with panoramic views can be enjoyed.
Practicalities
Malvern Hill District Council Tax Band ‘D’
All Mains Services
Gas Central Heating
Superfast Fibre Broadband Available
Directions
From Great Malvern head along A449 (Wells Road) towards Malvern Wells. After approximately 3/4 mile turn right onto Old Wyche Road, just after the sheltered bus stop on the right. Then take the second left hand turning on to Westminster Road. After a wooded area the property can be found on your right-hand side as indicated by a GlassHouse ‘For Sale’ sign.