House For Sale £520,000
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A Spacious And Well Presented Detached Four Bedroom Family Home Dating Back To The 1950's In A Private Setting With Mature South Facing Garden In One Of Malvern's Most Favoured Residential Areas. Energy Rating 'tbc'
Location
The property enjoys a convenient location less than a mile from the cultural and historic 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. Even closer at hand, less than five minutes away on foot there are more local amenities including shops, a corner stores and bakery. Transport facilities are excellent. There is a regular local bus service running through the area as well as Malvern Link railway station which is only about fifteen minutes on foot. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester is about eight miles.
Educational needs are well catered for. The property is within the catchment area of a number of highly regarded local primary schools and Dyson Perrins Secondary. In Malvern itself are Malvern College and Malvern St James Girls School.
For those who have a dog or simply enjoy walking, Malvern Link common is only ten minutes walk away and the network of paths and bridleways that criss-cross the Malvern Hills are a few minutes by car.
Description
The Croft is a spacious detached house enjoying a fabulous setting on a generous south facing plot with lovely views across the Severn Valley and also towards the Malvern Hills. The property is believed to date back to the 1950's and offers spacious and flexible rooms benefiting from double glazing and gas central heating (which was overhauled and a new boiler installed in 2006).
The property is set back from the road behind a block paved driveway opening to provide ample parking for vehicles and giving access to the integral single garage. A lawned foregarden with water tap has shaped planted beds displaying colour and interest throughout the year is enclosed by a hedged perimeter.
The property has been well maintained by the current owners who have enjoyed living there since they took occupation in 2005 and have clearly loved and enhanced the property during this time.
The living accommodation in more detail comprises:
Entrance Porch
Set under a pitched tiled roof, arched double wooden doors with obscure glazed inset panels, tiled floor, sensored ceiling light point. An obscure multipanel glazed wooden door opens through to
Entrance Hall
Being a welcoming space with open wooden balustrade staircase rising to first floor with useful under stairs storage cupboard. Coving to ceiling, two ceiling light points, wall mounted heating thermostat control point and alarm panel. Laminate flooring. Multi-panelled glazed doors open through to all principle ground floor rooms (described later). Radiator, door opening through to
Cloakroom
Obscure double glazed window to front. Fitted with a white modern suite consisting of a low level WC, vanity wash basin with mixer tap and cupboard under. Tiled splash backs, radiator, ceiling light point. Continued laminate flooring.
Dining Room 3.38m (10ft 11in) x 3.69m (11ft 11in)
Positioned at the front of the property overlooking the foregarden through the two double glazed windows. Feature fireplace set into which is a Living Flame effect gas fire with matching hearth. Coving to ceiling, ceiling light point, radiator. This is a lovely room for entertaining which can be open to the Living Room by the glazed multi-panel, double doors with matching side panels giving access through to
Sitting Room 4.31m (13ft 11in) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
Glazed multi-panel wooden door opening to Entrance Hall. Ceiling light point, coving to ceiling, radiator. Double glazed window to side with glimpses of the Severn Valley. Wall mounted electric fire and continued laminate flooring. Double glazed wooden doors open through to
Conservatory 3.02m (9ft 9in) maximum (6'6'' minimum) x 7.38m (23ft 10in)
A wonderful south facing room enjoying fabulous views across the rear garden and towards the Malvern Hills through the bank of double glazed windows to rear and sides. Further double glazed windows to the left hand side enjoy views across the Severn Valley. Double glazed double doors open to the raised decking area and garden (described later). Tiled floor, inset ceiling light point with fan, power sockets. Double glazed door to patio.
Kitchen 3.07m (9ft 11in) x 5.14m (16ft 7in)
Fitted with a range of drawer and cupboard base units with rolled edge worktop over and matching wall units. A one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer is set under the double glazed window. Integrated dishwasher, space for full height fridge/freezer and space under counter for additional slimline appliance. Stoves range cooker with gas hobs and electric ovens with stainless steel matching extractor over. Tiled splashbacks, ceiling light point, radiator. Double glazed window to side with obscure glazed multi-panel door giving access to side. A tiled floor flows
throughout this area and through a doorway into
Utility Cupboard 0.85m (2ft 9in) x 1.49m (4ft 10in)
Space and plumbing for washing machine with worktop space over. Wall mounted Worcester boiler (installed 2006). Obscure double glazed window to rear. Ceiling light point.
First Floor
Landing
Window to front, two ceiling light points, radiator. Coving to ceiling. Loft access point with pull down ladder being part boarded with light. Doors open through to
Bedroom 1 4.31m (13ft 11in) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
A generous dual aspect with double glazed windows enjoying views up to the Malvern Hills and across the Severn Valley. Two ceiling light points, radiator and door opening through to
En Suite
Fitted with a white suite of low level WC, pedestal wash basin, shower enclosure with Mira Sport electric shower over. Obscure double glazed window to rear, wall mounted extractor fan. Tiled splash backs, wall mounted chrome heated towel rail and ceiling light point.
Bedroom 2 3.38m (10ft 11in) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
Positioned to the front of the property with glimpses of the Severn Valley through the double glazed window. Ceiling light point. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 2.58m (8ft 4in) x 3.90m (12ft 7in)
A further double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property with views to the Malvern Hills through the double glazed window. Ceiling light point, radiator.
Bedroom 4 3.10m (10ft) x 2.58m (8ft 4in)
Double glazed window to front and side. Radiator, ceiling light point.
Family Bathroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC, panelled bath with thermostatic controlled shower over and vanity wash basin with cupboards under. Tiled splash backs, ceiling light point. Obscure double glazed window to side. Light with shaver point. Wall mounted chrome heated towel rail. Useful airing cupboard with shelving and radiator.
Outside
The property is set in a generous south facing garden which offers privacy and enjoys views to North Hill and also across the Severn Valley. Directly outside the Conservatory is a raised decked area making a fine spot from which the pleasantries of this wonderful setting can be enjoyed. A step down leads to the paved patio and a passageway with gated pedestrian access to front. Further steps lead down to the lawn which is enclosed by a hedged perimeter with shaped beds planted with a variety of mature shrubs and plants displaying colour and vibrance throughout the year and interspersed with specimen trees.
To the rear of the garden is a shed. Flowing beneath the decking is a brook which originates from one of the springs in West Malvern. There is a raised vegetable plot. Wrought iron gated pedestrian access to front.
Garage 4.85m (15ft 8in) x 2.48m (8ft) maximum
Double wooden vehicle doors to front. Obscure glazed window to side, light and power. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer
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 infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
Directions
From the agent's office in Great Malvern proceed north along the A449 Worcester Road towards Malvern Link. After about quarter of a mile, at Link Top, turn left at a set of traffic lights (signed Leigh Sinton). The road forks in three directions. Take the middle fork along Hornyold Road following this route uphill where it bears to the right. Ignore the first turn to the right (Hornyold Avenue) and instead continue uphill where, as the road bears to the left, turn right into St Peters Road. After 100 yards bear sharp right into Blackmore Road where the property will be seen on the right hand side.
Council Tax
council tax band "E"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
Energy Perfomance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is (tbc).
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel: 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 formerly 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.
A Spacious And Well Presented Detached Four Bedroom Family Home Dating Back To The 1950's In A Private Setting With Mature South Facing Garden In One Of Malvern's Most Favoured Residential Areas. Energy Rating 'tbc'
Location
The property enjoys a convenient location less than a mile from the cultural and historic 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. Even closer at hand, less than five minutes away on foot there are more local amenities including shops, a corner stores and bakery. Transport facilities are excellent. There is a regular local bus service running through the area as well as Malvern Link railway station which is only about fifteen minutes on foot. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester is about eight miles.
Educational needs are well catered for. The property is within the catchment area of a number of highly regarded local primary schools and Dyson Perrins Secondary. In Malvern itself are Malvern College and Malvern St James Girls School.
For those who have a dog or simply enjoy walking, Malvern Link common is only ten minutes walk away and the network of paths and bridleways that criss-cross the Malvern Hills are a few minutes by car.
Description
The Croft is a spacious detached house enjoying a fabulous setting on a generous south facing plot with lovely views across the Severn Valley and also towards the Malvern Hills. The property is believed to date back to the 1950's and offers spacious and flexible rooms benefiting from double glazing and gas central heating (which was overhauled and a new boiler installed in 2006).
The property is set back from the road behind a block paved driveway opening to provide ample parking for vehicles and giving access to the integral single garage. A lawned foregarden with water tap has shaped planted beds displaying colour and interest throughout the year is enclosed by a hedged perimeter.
The property has been well maintained by the current owners who have enjoyed living there since they took occupation in 2005 and have clearly loved and enhanced the property during this time.
The living accommodation in more detail comprises:
Entrance Porch
Set under a pitched tiled roof, arched double wooden doors with obscure glazed inset panels, tiled floor, sensored ceiling light point. An obscure multipanel glazed wooden door opens through to
Entrance Hall
Being a welcoming space with open wooden balustrade staircase rising to first floor with useful under stairs storage cupboard. Coving to ceiling, two ceiling light points, wall mounted heating thermostat control point and alarm panel. Laminate flooring. Multi-panelled glazed doors open through to all principle ground floor rooms (described later). Radiator, door opening through to
Cloakroom
Obscure double glazed window to front. Fitted with a white modern suite consisting of a low level WC, vanity wash basin with mixer tap and cupboard under. Tiled splash backs, radiator, ceiling light point. Continued laminate flooring.
Dining Room 3.38m (10ft 11in) x 3.69m (11ft 11in)
Positioned at the front of the property overlooking the foregarden through the two double glazed windows. Feature fireplace set into which is a Living Flame effect gas fire with matching hearth. Coving to ceiling, ceiling light point, radiator. This is a lovely room for entertaining which can be open to the Living Room by the glazed multi-panel, double doors with matching side panels giving access through to
Sitting Room 4.31m (13ft 11in) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
Glazed multi-panel wooden door opening to Entrance Hall. Ceiling light point, coving to ceiling, radiator. Double glazed window to side with glimpses of the Severn Valley. Wall mounted electric fire and continued laminate flooring. Double glazed wooden doors open through to
Conservatory 3.02m (9ft 9in) maximum (6'6'' minimum) x 7.38m (23ft 10in)
A wonderful south facing room enjoying fabulous views across the rear garden and towards the Malvern Hills through the bank of double glazed windows to rear and sides. Further double glazed windows to the left hand side enjoy views across the Severn Valley. Double glazed double doors open to the raised decking area and garden (described later). Tiled floor, inset ceiling light point with fan, power sockets. Double glazed door to patio.
Kitchen 3.07m (9ft 11in) x 5.14m (16ft 7in)
Fitted with a range of drawer and cupboard base units with rolled edge worktop over and matching wall units. A one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer is set under the double glazed window. Integrated dishwasher, space for full height fridge/freezer and space under counter for additional slimline appliance. Stoves range cooker with gas hobs and electric ovens with stainless steel matching extractor over. Tiled splashbacks, ceiling light point, radiator. Double glazed window to side with obscure glazed multi-panel door giving access to side. A tiled floor flows
throughout this area and through a doorway into
Utility Cupboard 0.85m (2ft 9in) x 1.49m (4ft 10in)
Space and plumbing for washing machine with worktop space over. Wall mounted Worcester boiler (installed 2006). Obscure double glazed window to rear. Ceiling light point.
First Floor
Landing
Window to front, two ceiling light points, radiator. Coving to ceiling. Loft access point with pull down ladder being part boarded with light. Doors open through to
Bedroom 1 4.31m (13ft 11in) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
A generous dual aspect with double glazed windows enjoying views up to the Malvern Hills and across the Severn Valley. Two ceiling light points, radiator and door opening through to
En Suite
Fitted with a white suite of low level WC, pedestal wash basin, shower enclosure with Mira Sport electric shower over. Obscure double glazed window to rear, wall mounted extractor fan. Tiled splash backs, wall mounted chrome heated towel rail and ceiling light point.
Bedroom 2 3.38m (10ft 11in) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
Positioned to the front of the property with glimpses of the Severn Valley through the double glazed window. Ceiling light point. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 2.58m (8ft 4in) x 3.90m (12ft 7in)
A further double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property with views to the Malvern Hills through the double glazed window. Ceiling light point, radiator.
Bedroom 4 3.10m (10ft) x 2.58m (8ft 4in)
Double glazed window to front and side. Radiator, ceiling light point.
Family Bathroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC, panelled bath with thermostatic controlled shower over and vanity wash basin with cupboards under. Tiled splash backs, ceiling light point. Obscure double glazed window to side. Light with shaver point. Wall mounted chrome heated towel rail. Useful airing cupboard with shelving and radiator.
Outside
The property is set in a generous south facing garden which offers privacy and enjoys views to North Hill and also across the Severn Valley. Directly outside the Conservatory is a raised decked area making a fine spot from which the pleasantries of this wonderful setting can be enjoyed. A step down leads to the paved patio and a passageway with gated pedestrian access to front. Further steps lead down to the lawn which is enclosed by a hedged perimeter with shaped beds planted with a variety of mature shrubs and plants displaying colour and vibrance throughout the year and interspersed with specimen trees.
To the rear of the garden is a shed. Flowing beneath the decking is a brook which originates from one of the springs in West Malvern. There is a raised vegetable plot. Wrought iron gated pedestrian access to front.
Garage 4.85m (15ft 8in) x 2.48m (8ft) maximum
Double wooden vehicle doors to front. Obscure glazed window to side, light and power. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer
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 infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
Directions
From the agent's office in Great Malvern proceed north along the A449 Worcester Road towards Malvern Link. After about quarter of a mile, at Link Top, turn left at a set of traffic lights (signed Leigh Sinton). The road forks in three directions. Take the middle fork along Hornyold Road following this route uphill where it bears to the right. Ignore the first turn to the right (Hornyold Avenue) and instead continue uphill where, as the road bears to the left, turn right into St Peters Road. After 100 yards bear sharp right into Blackmore Road where the property will be seen on the right hand side.
Council Tax
council tax band "E"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
Energy Perfomance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is (tbc).
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel: 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 formerly 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.
