Clevelode, Malvern

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A Superbly Positioned And Delightful Detached Cottage Situated In A Quiet Semi-Rural Location Offering Fine Views Over The Surrounding Countryside. The Well Presented Accommodation Of Reception Hall, Breakfast Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Snug/Study, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Master Bedroom With En-Suite, Three Further Bedrooms And Bathroom Benefits From Double Glazing, LPG Central Heating And Level Garden. Energy Rating "E"

Location

Situated down a quiet country lane in the popular hamlet of Clevelode, River Cottage occupies a level plot overlooking the River Severn and open countryside crisscrossed by a network of footpaths. Local amenities are available in the riverside town of Upton upon Severn, the hillside Victorian town of Great Malvern or the city of Worcester all offering a wide range on independent shops, high street names, supermarkets and amenities.

Educational facilities are well catered for both in the public a private sectors at primary and secondary levels.

Transport communications are excellent with Junction 7 of the M5 motorway positioned just outside Worcester and Junction 1 of the M50 close top Upton-upon-Severn bringing The Midlands, South West and South Wales into an easy commute. Mainline railway stations at Great Malvern and Worcester offer direct links to Birmingham, London, Hereford and South Wales.

Description

River Cottage is a beautifully presented cottage originally dating back to 1860, but has been extended over the years offering deceptively spacious accommodation situated within this wonderful setting. The accommodation benefits from LPG central heating and double glazing and offers family orientated rooms over two floors.

Leading from the quiet lane through a five bar vehicular gate and approached over a private gravel driveway providing ample parking space. The grounds wrap around the property to all sides. Steps lead up over a wall and give access to a stone chipped pathway leading around the property.

The wooden front door with obscured glazed insets is set beneath a pitched and tiled oak framed storm porch and leads to the accommodation which in more detail comprises

Reception Hall 1.96m (6ft 4in) x 3.77m (12ft 2in)

A wonderful open and welcoming space enjoying a double glazed windows and double glazed Velux skylight to front. Ample space for coats and boots. Wall light point, radiator, wood and glazed door to breakfast kitchen (described later) and matching door to

Utility Room/Boot Room 2.01m (6ft 6in) x 2.53m (8ft 2in)

A useful space conveniently positioned adjacent to the entrance hall. Quarry tiled floor, double glazed window and double glazed Velux skylight to front. Space and connection point for washing machine, wall light point and radiator. Door opening to

Cloakroom

Obscured double glazed window to front, white low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Wall mounted LPG boiler, radiator and wall light point.

Breakfast Kitchen 2.56m (8ft 3in) x 7.67m (24ft 9in)

Generous and family orientated positioned in the heart of the house and enjoys double glazed windows to two aspect. The kitchen offers a range of fitted oak drawer and cupboard base units with butchers block style worktop over and matching wall units with underlighting. Ceramic Belfast sink set in worktop space with mixer tap and drainers to either side. Stove farmhouse style 1100 RANGE COOKER with LPG Hobs, electric ovens and plate warmer, extractor over. Tiled splashbacks, wine rack, tiled flooring throughout, radiator, wall light points and door to dining room (described later) and door to

Sitting Room 4.42m (14ft 3in) x 4.11m (13ft 3in) min

Dual aspect room flooded with natural light through the double glazed window and double glazed French doors opening to the rear garden and offering views across the river to the fields beyond. The main focal point of the room is a wonderful brick inglenook fireplace with wooden mantle and tiled hearth set on to which is a wood burning stove. Exposed ceiling timbers, tiled floor, radiator and wall light points.

Dining Room 3.49m (11ft 3in) x 3.87m (12ft 6in)

A versatile room enjoying a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Exposed ceiling timbers, wall light point, tiled floor and radiator. Door to rear porch (described later) and door to

Study/Snug 2.63m (8ft 6in) x 3.80m (12ft 3in)

Two double glazed windows, exposed ceiling timbers, radiator, continued tiled flooring. Open wooden balustraded staircase rises to the first floor with useful understairs storage cupboard. Radiators and wall light b points.

Rear Porch

Double glazed UPVC door and double glazed windows, quarry tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Ceiling light points. Door to

Master Bedroom 5.04m (16ft 3in) max x 2.63m (8ft 6in)

Double glazed window with views to the common land and to the River Severn and fields beyond. Ceiling light point, radiator. Range of fitted wardrobes incorporating hanging rail and shelf space. Door to

En-suite

Panelled bath with mixer taps and shower head fitment, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level WC, wall mounted towel rail. Tiled splashbacks, double glazed Velux skylight, wall mounted extractor fan and heater. Ceiling light point.

Bedroom 2 2.53m (8ft 2in) x 3.85m (12ft 5in) max

Double glazed window, vaulted ceiling, ceiling light point and radiator.

Bedroom 3 2.40m (7ft 9in) x 3.82m (12ft 4in)

Double glazed window, ceiling light point and built in wardrobe.

Bedroom 4 2.45m (7ft 11in) x 3.85m (12ft 5in)

Double glazed window, ceiling light point, radiator and loft access point.

Bathroom

Obscured double glazed window. Modern white suite consisting of a close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. Separate shower enclosure with electric shower over. Radiator and tiled splashbacks and floor. Vaulted ceiling, ceiling light point, wall mounted electric heater.

Outside

The large and level garden surrounds the property and offers a private setting enclosed by a hedged and fenced perimeter. The garden is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with mature fruit trees. Within the grounds there are two brick built SHEDS 5'6 x 15'3 and 6'2 x 10'1. There is also a useful wooden storage SHED 9'10 x 6'1 and well as a GREENHOUSE. The garden further benefits from various outside light points, power sockets and water tap. There are also raised vegetable beds.

Agents Note

It should be noted that the property flooded at ground floor level in 2007. A bund wall has been built around the property and no further flooding has occurred. However, when the river does rise certain parts of the garden do flood.

The current owners have installed an LPG generator to cover the property in case the electrical services to the house fail.

Services

We have been advised that mains water, electricity (backed up by an LPG generator) are connected to the property. Drainage is to a septic tank. Central heating is provided by an LPG system. 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 centre of Great Malvern proceed down Church Street into Barnards Green Road and to the major island in the centre of Barnards Green. Take the third exit continuing along Barnards Green Road (B4211) signposted to Upton. Follow the Guarlford Road out of town for approximately one mile into the village of Guarlford. On seeing the church and nursery on your right hand side, take the next left hand turning into Clevelode Lane. Follow this road for just under a mile to a crossroads (where it meets the B4424 Upton to Worcester Road). Carry straight on across this road towards Clevelode following this narrow lane down passing a house on the right hand side, for just over quarter of a mile where the driveway to the property will found on the left hand side as indicated by the agents For Sale board.

Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND "F"

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 42 (E).

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel: 01684 892809

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 purchases/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.

Delightful Detached Cottage

Situated In A Quiet Semi-Rural Location

Fine Views Over The Surrounding Countryside

Breakfast Kitchen, Utility And Dining Room

Sitting Room And Snug/Study

Master Bedroom With En-Suite

Three Further Bedrooms And Bathroom

Level Garden