Summary of Features

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms (1,577 sq ft)
Cosy fitted kitchen/breakfast room with wood burning stove
Spacious and light living come garden room
Attached studio with scope for home office
Generous plot with wooden garage
Lapsed PP/consent to enlarge

Situation

Situated in a peaceful location adjoining Castlemorton Common, the Malvern Hills form a striking backdrop to the property and are directly accessible for riding and walking. This is a beautiful and very accessible part of the countryside complemented by good local towns, schools and facilities, and with excellent access to the commercial centres of Worcester, Cheltenham and Birmingham, all with good rail links to London.

Orchard Cottage

This comfortable, single storey cottage has been extended to create a more spacious home, benefitting from a desirable location.
The impressive living room is designed as a garden room, with fully glazed elevations and lantern light in the roof. This south-facing room is flooded with natural light.
The compact kitchen opens to a breakfast room with woodburning stove, an ideal cosy snug. French doors open to the living room. A breakfast conservatory room adjoins the kitchen, Hartley Botanic aluminium build.
The living "garden" room takes full advantage of the wrap around garden with super views to the Malvern Hills.
An entrance hall splits the living space from the bedrooms, with stairs leading to the chalet-style first floor bedroom. A compact, en-suite bathroom serves this guest room.
Two ground floor double bedrooms share a large bathroom with a separate WC, and utility space next to the kitchen.
Eco designed for low running costs, solar gain glazed south elevation with super insulation to the north.

The Outside

Metal park rail fencing delineates the garden boundary to Castlemorton Common.
A gravelled drive provides private parking for several vehicles.
A spacious, wooden garage provides room for a car and good storage.
Attached wooden studio, with scope to improve for a home office/study.
The private garden is mainly lawn, level and surrounds the house on three sides, opposite the drive and parking.
Conveniently located on the edge of Welland village, there is easy access to the local amenities and beyond to Malvern.

Services

Mains water, electricity & drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Broadband

Fibre broadband is connected (c. 35 mbps).

Local Authority

Malvern Hills District Council: 01684 862 413.

Council Tax

TBC.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

EPC

Rated "D".

Schools

Primary: Welland, Malvern, Colwall & Eastnor. Further information is available at: www.malvernhills.gov.uk
Secondary: Malvern. Further information is available at: www.malvernhills.gov.uk
Independent: Malvern, Colwall, Hereford, Worcester, Cheltenham & Gloucester have some outstanding independent schools. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

The popular village of Welland is a short distance away and has a good range of amenities including a primary school, village hall, a Church, a village store/post office and a pub. The Spa town of Malvern offers an excellent and broad range of services, including an array of independent shops, galleries, restaurants and quality supermarket, as well as a respected theatre and two railway stations. The popular market town of Ledbury is also nearby. More extensive retail and cultural therapy is available in Worcester, Hereford, Cheltenham and Birmingham.

Recreational

The spectacular Malvern Hills provide a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. Castlemorton Common also offers excellent public space, with parts of the Common designated as a SSSI due for the diversity and wealth of wildlife. The Three Counties Showground at Malvern hosts a wide variety of year-round events, from national gardens shows, concerts & antique fairs to agricultural events. Malvern has a leisure & spa complex, tennis club and a golf club (Worcestershire Golf Club).

Additional Information

Castlemorton Common is on the doorstep and offers 900 acres of beautiful amenity space, designated a SSSI and an AONB.

Postcode

WR13 6LR.

Directions

From Welland: At the crossroad, turn south onto the B4208 signposted to Gloucester. As you exit Welland village, take the last left turn signposted to Welland Stone. Take the next turning on the left, and the second track on the right, Orchard Cottage will be found at the edge of the Common, on your right side - look out for the metal park fencing.

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Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on 01531 637341.

Agents Notes

Grant & Co and their clients give notice that:1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.