A charming period cottage with a detached 2-bed guest house set in grounds of over 3 acres

• Period 3-bed cottage
• Garden and grounds of 3.15 acres
• Detached 2-bed guest house
• Holiday let opportunity
• Water well providing natural spring water
• Stunning countryside views
• Ample off-road parking
• Conservatory

This fabulous home has everything for a growing family or for those who wish to run a holiday lettings business set in a delightful part of Malvern with access to nearby countryside.

The main house has plentiful accommodation within including a reception room, dining room, conservatory and kitchen to the ground floor, and three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs.

This wonderful property also benefits from a detached annexe comprising an open-plan kitchen/living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom which could be used for multi-generational living or as a holiday let.

The property is set within 3.15 acres of mature grounds which includes a natural spring water well.


Entrance
The main residence can be found down a private driveway off Cowleigh Road, which splits off to the detached guest house which is also accessible directly from the main road. There is ample off-road parking for several vehicles at both homes.

The front door opens into a small entrance hall and into the L-shaped reception room. The ground floor rooms are all fitted with floor tiles allowing for easy upkeep.


Reception room
The reception room has a brick-built fireplace with an open fire and has plenty of room for furniture, there is a separate door to the second reception/dining room and to the back are the stairs and a door to the conservatory.


Dining room
The dining room overlooks the rear terrace and would make a great formal dining area or playroom and also features an original tiled open fireplace with moulded surround. A traditional stable door leads to the kitchen.


Kitchen
The kitchen has quarry-tiled flooring and is fitted with modern cream units topped with a wood-effect work surface. The sink and drainer sit under the window which has lovely views out across the garden, plus there is space for a free-standing cooker and under-counter fridge.

A further part-glazed stable door opens to the rear boot room and guest cloakroom. There is also a door opening directly to the rear terrace.


Conservatory
The conservatory is a lovely space to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and could be adapted to provide a great home office space. French doors open out to the terrace.


Bedrooms
Upstairs there are three good-sized double bedrooms.


Family bathroom
The bathroom is fitted with a modern suite comprising WC, wash basin and a bathtub with an electric shower over. There is also a useful storage cupboard.


Guest House
The detached two-bed guest house is a converted barn that is ideal for independent relatives, visiting guests or as an income-generating holiday let. It has electric heating throughout, its own private entrance and parking, plus access to the field.


Kitchen/living room
The front door opens into the fabulous open-plan living space and stairs rise to the first floor.

The kitchen is a great size and is fitted with modern cream Shaker-style wall and base units that are topped with a dark work surface. There is an electric hob with an extractor, an oven and space and plumbing for a washing machine and fridge.

Steps lead up to the dual-aspect living area which is a lovely light and bright space - both areas are fitted with low-maintenance modern floor tiles.


Bedrooms
There is a double bedroom with a ceiling beam, high-quality laminate flooring and a door to the decked balcony area which can also be used as a secondary entrance. Bedroom two is a single and both are serviced by the bathroom.


Bathroom
The bathroom has a ceiling beam, full height tiling, WC, hand basin and bathtub with electric shower over.

Garden and grounds
The 3.15-acre plot is bordered by fencing and mature hedging with many mature trees and shrubbery. The land could be used for a number of things including as a paddock or for livestock.

The cottage itself has a lovely garden with a patio area accessed from either the rear boot room or conservatory and is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Steps lead up to the lawn and there is a large wooden shed to the side that houses the water well. This unique feature provides the property with natural spring water sourced from the Malvern Hills all year round.

Liquid propane gas, mains electricity, private water and a septic tank service the property.

There is a Wayleave payment of £3.61 per annum.

Council tax bands:
Cottage - C
Guest House - A

Council tax band C

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, will be payable by the Buyer to Andrew Grant Sales Limited prior to issuing the Memorandum of Sale and marking the property as Sold Subject to Contract. This fee will be reimbursed upon Exchange of contracts.

In the instance the Seller withdraws from the sale the fee will be returned to the Buyer. The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant Sales Ltd to cover costs in the event the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or doesn't Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than as a result of:

1. Any structural or material issues arising from any survey that has not previously been disclosed
2. A defect in the seller’s legal title
3. The local searches reveal any matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that were previously undeclared or unknown

The reservation fee levels are as follows:
an agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat

The reservation fee is payable upon acceptance of an offer which itself is subject to an assessment of ability to proceed. Any renegotiation of an accepted price after the issue of the Sales Memorandum for any reason not covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be payable on any subsequent reduced offer accepted by the vendor. This will be returnable subject to the conditions that prevail for all reservation fees.