Summary of Features

Period, listed farmhouse in need of modernisation (1,860 sq ft)
Converted outbuilding as 2nd dwelling, requires upgrade/replacement (1,008 sq ft)
Substantial agricultural barn, concrete framed, with potential (+3,000 sq ft)
Ring fenced block of permanent pasture with potential for organic status.
Farmstead centrally located within the holding
Secluded, sheltered location with a long private drive

Acreage

In all 28.31 Acres.

Location

Mileages: Cradley 2 miles, Malvern 4 miles, Colwall 51/2 miles, Ledbury 81/2 miles, Worcester 10 miles, Hereford 18 miles, Gloucester 271/2 miles, Cheltenham 29 miles, Birmingham 421/2 miles
Road: M5 (Jct 7) 13 miles, M50 (Jct 2) 131/2 miles
Railway: Great Malvern & Malvern Link, Colwall, Worcester & Parkway
Airport: Birmingham (47 miles), Bristol (83 miles)

Situation

This property is situated in a very private, rural location surrounded by its own land on the outskirts of the village of Cradley, which is located within beautiful countryside. Cradley is a thriving and well-serviced village located to the West of the Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire borders. This is a beautiful, desirable, 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, Gloucester and Birmingham, all with good commuter links.

Church Stile Farm

The original farmhouse is believed to date from the 16th century and is Grade II Listed. The house has been extended twice, during the 1960's and latterly in the 1980's. The dwelling is now quite dated and whilst it appears structurally sound, it will require not insignificant investment to modernise. There is ample scope for reconfiguration/extension, subject to the necessary consents.
On the ground floor, an entrance hall opens to the kitchen and living room, with a dining room and study beyond. There is a utility room, pantry and WC by the rear door to the kitchen.
To the first floor, a landing opens to 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom. A larger 4th room opens from the main bedroom and is used as a dressing room, with an ensuite shower room adjacent. There is scope to easily reconfigure in order to create 4 separate bedrooms.
Open lawn surrounds the house and there is ample parking space.

Avis Cottage

Behind the farmhouse is a single storey outbuilding that has been converted to a dwelling. This building provides basic habitation and it's permitted residential use has been crystallised via a certificate of lawful use (CLEUD). It was always the intention for this building to be upgraded to a conventional standard of dwelling but this has yet to be done.
Subject to the conditions of the CLEUD, there is scope to create a formal second dwelling, ancillary to the main house or for investment purposes.
The current property layout comprises 2 bedrooms, a family bathroom and an open plan kitchen living room.
The kitchen and bathroom units are not included within the sale.

The Outside

A wonderful setting awaits at the end of a 1/4 mile private drive that leads to the farmhouse and Avis Cottage. A spur off the drive leads to the agricultural building. The farm borders woodland to the east and is located just west of the village.
Some 28 acres of traditional pastureland surround the farmstead, the latter being centrally located to the fields, which have potential to be recognised as having organic status. A small brook runs through the farm with wooded verges and there are native hedgerows and trees interspersed around the farm.
The pasture is divided into park land and paddocks with the farm building located to the rear of the house.
Behind the farmstead is a modern style, concreted framed agricultural building, partially enclosed. This is a large barn measuring some 20 x 12 meters plus a mezzanine loft used for hay storage. This barn has potential for conversion, subject to suitable consent.
There are two public footpaths that cross part of the land, please refer to the sale plan for the routes.

Area

Total area amounts to 28.31 Acres.

Lotting

The farm is offered for sale by Private Treaty, as a whole or in two lots as follows;
Lot 1 - The farmhouse, Avis Cottage and 14.40 Acres of land, subject to a right of access to Lot 2.
Lot 2 - Farm building and 13.91 Acres of land, including a right of access over Lot 1. If sold separately, the purchaser of Lot 2 will be responsible for separating the water supply, fencing and maintaining the new boundaries, and contributing to maintenance of the access drive.

Property Information

Services

Mains electricity & water. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil fired central heating.

Broadband

Fibre broadband is available, 35 mbps d/l. (EE 4G available at +85 mbps wifi)

Local Authority

Malvern Hill District Council: 01684 862413.

Council Tax

Farmhouse Band "G" (£3,694 for 2023/24), Avis Cottage Band "D" (£2,216 for 2023/24).

Listing

The farmhouse is Grade II Listed.

EPC

Exempt due to listed status.

Avis Cottage

Consent for use as a dwelling has been formalised under a certificate of lawful use (CLEUD), dated 22/10/2007, reference DCNE2007/2773/U.

Footpaths

There are 2 public footpaths which cross part of this property, see the sale plan.

General Information

Schools

Primary: Cradley, Malvern. Further information available at: www.worcestershire.co.uk
Secondary: Malvern. Hanley Swan. Further information available at: www.worcestershire.co.uk
Independent: Malvern, Colwall, Worcester, Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham have some excellent independent schools. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

Cradley has a good range of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office service, butcher, doctors' surgery (with pharmacy), village hall & Church. The Spa town of Malvern offers an excellent and broad range of services, including a good array of independent shops including a large Waitrose food store, galleries, restaurants, and quality supermarkets as well as a respected theatre/cinema and two railway stations. The popular market town of Ledbury is also only a short drive away and also offers a good range of amenities. More extensive retail and cultural therapy can be found in Worcester, Cheltenham and Birmingham.

Recreational

There is an extensive network of footpaths accessible from the village. The spectacular Malvern Hills are nearby and provide a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. Malvern has a Leisure & Spa complex, tennis club and a golf club (Worcestershire Golf Club). The Three Counties Showground hosts a wide variety of year-round events, from national garden shows, concerts & antique fairs to agricultural & equestrian events. Eastnor Castle hosts a wide variety of public events from spring through to summer and the riverside market town of Upton-upon-Severn hosts a range of seasonal festivals, including the well-known Jazz Festival, and has the largest Marina on the River Severn.

Postcode

WR13 5LG.

Directions

From Malvern: Head north west on the B4219 Cowleigh Road to Storridge. On reaching the A4103 Worcester Road, turn left, proceed for 1 mile and take the second left turn, signed to Cradley/Church. Continue for 1/3rd of a mile, passing the school on your right. Take the first left turn into Vinesend Lane and immediately turn right into the private drive to this property.

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Viewings

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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.