House For Sale £625,000
A charming detached period property<br/><br/>We understand Holly Lodge was formerly a private school dating back to around 1780 and was owned by the Croome Estate.
This delightful family home retains many of its original features throughout. With breath-taking countryside views, ample off road parking, south and west facing gardens and a multi-functional garage/coach house.<br/><br/>In the sought after village of Powick situated between Worcester and Malvern with great access to the motorway and train networks.
The area has a wealth of local amenities with excellent primary schools and secondary schools close to hand.
Malvern made it to The Sunday Times’ list of ‘best places to live’ 2018 - based on factors such a schools, culture, community spirit and, vital for 21st century living - broadband speed!<br/><br/>The property is accessed by a part timber/glazed door into the porch which has a tiled floor and an ornate front door leading into this marvellous home. Most of the downstairs has stripped wooden floorboards and many original features.
A part glazed door with coloured glass leads in to the generous sitting room, which has a feature fireplace with a cast iron basket and slate hearth, traditional features remain such as the picture rails, high ceilings and sash windows to the side and rear. There is also a door leading to the conservatory which leads to the garden.
The separate dining room has dual aspect sash windows taking in the magnificent countryside views. There is a large ornate cast iron fireplace and tiled hearth.
Then on to what is probably our favourite room of the house, the breakfast room/kitchen. With sash windows to the front and side this beautiful farmhouse style kitchen really is the heart of the home, with stunning features like a Belfast sink, gas-fired Royal Rayburn, wooden block worktops, a large floor to ceiling built in wooden cupboard and attractive old school doors.
The large utility room has a tiled floor plus base units with space for washing machine and fridge freezer. Complimenting the kitchen, it also has a wood block work surface with Belfast sink and tiled splash back. There is a loft hatch, fuse box, wall mounted gas boiler, plus a door that leads to the extremely useful shower room. Featuring a shower cubicle with electric shower, WC and wall mounted wash basin.
The light and bright study has a picture rail with attractive fitted bookshelves either side of the fireplace which is fitted with a gas coal-effect fire and has a bay window with double doors opening out to the rear garden.
The beautiful staircase rises to first floor landing with a lovely feature window and exceptional views. This is a lovely space, there is also a useful corner storage cupboard. A door to the fourth bedroom and a split-level landing leads to the other bedrooms.
The master bedroom is a large double with triple aspect sash windows, providing breath-taking rural views. There is a cast iron fireplace and a picture rail.
Bedroom two, another generous double has sash windows with great rural views, a cast iron fireplace and picture rail.
Bedroom three, again a generous double has sash windows, a cast iron fireplace, picture rail and a hand wash basin set into vanity unit with splash back.
Bedroom four has sash windows looking out to the rear, and an arched window with great views out to the side of property. Additionally, it has built-in wardrobes and a picture rail.
The family bathroom has a freestanding roll top bath with claw feet bath, an antique style hand-held shower, pedestal wash basin with tiled splash back and WC. There is also as useful storage cupboard.
Outside
There is a large enclosed wraparound garden mainly laid to lawn with well planted borders and a variety of established trees. There is also a timber shed and summer house. A paved patio provides the perfect space for entertaining and alfresco dining.
The gravelled driveway provides parking for several vehicles, and access to brick-built garage.
Garage/coach house
Formerly a stable, this great space has timber doors that open to a storage area with work bench plus stairs to the mezzanine providing further storage or for use as a home office, with windows and lighting.
This delightful family home retains many of its original features throughout. With breath-taking countryside views, ample off road parking, south and west facing gardens and a multi-functional garage/coach house.<br/><br/>In the sought after village of Powick situated between Worcester and Malvern with great access to the motorway and train networks.
The area has a wealth of local amenities with excellent primary schools and secondary schools close to hand.
Malvern made it to The Sunday Times’ list of ‘best places to live’ 2018 - based on factors such a schools, culture, community spirit and, vital for 21st century living - broadband speed!<br/><br/>The property is accessed by a part timber/glazed door into the porch which has a tiled floor and an ornate front door leading into this marvellous home. Most of the downstairs has stripped wooden floorboards and many original features.
A part glazed door with coloured glass leads in to the generous sitting room, which has a feature fireplace with a cast iron basket and slate hearth, traditional features remain such as the picture rails, high ceilings and sash windows to the side and rear. There is also a door leading to the conservatory which leads to the garden.
The separate dining room has dual aspect sash windows taking in the magnificent countryside views. There is a large ornate cast iron fireplace and tiled hearth.
Then on to what is probably our favourite room of the house, the breakfast room/kitchen. With sash windows to the front and side this beautiful farmhouse style kitchen really is the heart of the home, with stunning features like a Belfast sink, gas-fired Royal Rayburn, wooden block worktops, a large floor to ceiling built in wooden cupboard and attractive old school doors.
The large utility room has a tiled floor plus base units with space for washing machine and fridge freezer. Complimenting the kitchen, it also has a wood block work surface with Belfast sink and tiled splash back. There is a loft hatch, fuse box, wall mounted gas boiler, plus a door that leads to the extremely useful shower room. Featuring a shower cubicle with electric shower, WC and wall mounted wash basin.
The light and bright study has a picture rail with attractive fitted bookshelves either side of the fireplace which is fitted with a gas coal-effect fire and has a bay window with double doors opening out to the rear garden.
The beautiful staircase rises to first floor landing with a lovely feature window and exceptional views. This is a lovely space, there is also a useful corner storage cupboard. A door to the fourth bedroom and a split-level landing leads to the other bedrooms.
The master bedroom is a large double with triple aspect sash windows, providing breath-taking rural views. There is a cast iron fireplace and a picture rail.
Bedroom two, another generous double has sash windows with great rural views, a cast iron fireplace and picture rail.
Bedroom three, again a generous double has sash windows, a cast iron fireplace, picture rail and a hand wash basin set into vanity unit with splash back.
Bedroom four has sash windows looking out to the rear, and an arched window with great views out to the side of property. Additionally, it has built-in wardrobes and a picture rail.
The family bathroom has a freestanding roll top bath with claw feet bath, an antique style hand-held shower, pedestal wash basin with tiled splash back and WC. There is also as useful storage cupboard.
Outside
There is a large enclosed wraparound garden mainly laid to lawn with well planted borders and a variety of established trees. There is also a timber shed and summer house. A paved patio provides the perfect space for entertaining and alfresco dining.
The gravelled driveway provides parking for several vehicles, and access to brick-built garage.
Garage/coach house
Formerly a stable, this great space has timber doors that open to a storage area with work bench plus stairs to the mezzanine providing further storage or for use as a home office, with windows and lighting.
