Rarely available cottage on Malvern Hills, a beautiful spot with great accessibility, no chain.
SUMMARY OF FEATURES
Location
Mileages: Ledbury 3½ miles, Malvern 9½ miles, Worcester, Hereford, Ross-on-Wye and Cheltenham within 20 miles, Monmouth 28 miles, Birmingham 55 miles Road: M50 (Jct 2) 5 miles, M5 (Jct 7) 17 miles Railway: Ledbury, Malvern & Worcester Parkway Airport: Birmingham (51½ miles), Bristol (60 ½ miles)Situation
Westfields is tucked away in the rural hamlet of Hollybush, which lies within a National Landscape (formerly known as an AONB) at the southern end of the Malvern Hills, not far from the popular market town of Ledbury. This part of Herefordshire lies on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire borders and is renowned for its beautiful and unspoilt countryside. The area offers a sought-after rural quality of life combined with excellent commuter links.Westfields
• An attractive and spacious period property which is believed to date from the mid 1800’s but is not listed. The cottage sits comfortably at the top of the garden, set within a sloping bank on the western side of Hollybush. • This property has been in the long-term ownership of Eastnor Estate; this is the first time it has come to the market in many generations. • The cottage is well presented and appears in good order; it provides generous accommodation and ample ancillary domestic space together with good external storage space. • There are three good sized double bedrooms on the first floor plus a smaller fourth bedroom, currently set out as a dressing room with built in wardrobes. • The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower and the main bedroom has an en-suite shower room.Westfields Continued
• On the ground floor there is good reception space with two formal reception rooms and a separate third room which has been used as an office. • A newly fitted kitchen benefits from quarry tile floors and double glazing with a large utility room and back door to one side. A further boot room, with adjacent WC also has a rear door access.The Outside
• This idyllic location is bordered by Estate owned farmland (pasture) to the north and west and the Malvern Hills to the east. Access is via a private roadway off the public highway. • There is a private, gravelled parking area outside of the fenced garden. A gated entrance and driveway lead to the garage and cottage with pedestrian paths extending to front and rear of the property. • A pretty and mature cottage garden lies predominantly to the front and south of the cottage, the garden and grounds are 0.35 acres in all. • The Malvern Hills are literally on your doorstep, you can be roaming free within a few minutes. This is an idyllic spot for those who appreciate the fabulous local natural environment.MATERIAL INFORMATION
Services
Mains electricity and water, private drainage to a septic tank, oil fired central heating.Broadband
Not connected but standard landline service is available.Mobile Phone Signal
Limited cover in the immediate vicinity, a wi-fi calling facility will be beneficial.Local Authority
Malvern Hills District Council: www.malvernhills.gov.ukCouncil Tax
Band “G” (£4,082 for 2025/26).Tenure
Freehold.Construction
Timber framed with brick and rendered elevations under a clay tile roof.Listing
This property is not Listed.Planning Consents
No current or outstanding permissions.EPC
Rated “E”, potential for “C”.Flood Risk
There is no flood risk to this property.Access
Via an Estate owned private gravel track, off a public highway. Maintained by Eastnor Estate, 25% cost contribution for this property.Public Access
There are no Rights of Way or Public Footpaths over this property.Covenants
None of which the Vendor or Agent are aware.Conservation Area
Within the Malvern Hills National Landscape.Buyers Purchase Fee
Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.GENERAL INFORMATION
SCHOOLS
Primary
Eastnor, Bromesberrow, Ledbury. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.ukSecondary
Ledbury. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.ukIndependent
Colwall, Malvern, Hereford, Worcester, Cheltenham & Gloucester all have some outstanding independent schools. Further information available at: www.isc.co.ukLocal
Hollybush is situated on the southern end of the Malvern Hills and sits between Ragged Stone Hill and Midsummer Hill, all part of the Malvern Hills range. The nearby village of Eastnor has a church, nursery and primary schools, a cricket club, an artisan forge and a pottery. There is a coffee shop in the Woodyard, which is popular for walkers. Ledbury is a short drive away and has a thriving community, offering a good range of local facilities with a variety of independent shops, restaurants & pubs, as well as three supermarkets, a church, doctors’ surgery, cottage hospital and theatre. Additional retail and cultural amenities are available at Malvern, Hereford and Worcester, with Gloucester and Cheltenham being easily accessible.Recreational
This area provides a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities including many fine walks and rides. There is excellent access to the Malvern Hill, around the Deer Park on Eastnor Estate and on Hollybush and Castlemorton Commons nearby. The surrounding area offers a wide range of outdoor sports and activities, with the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean within easy driving distance. Ledbury has popular tennis and rugby clubs, a leisure centre and swimming pool, and hosts the renowned annual Poetry Festival. There are a range of golf clubs within easy access and a leisure spa at Malvern, which also has a respected Theatre. The Three Counties Showground, near Malvern, hosts a wide variety of year-round events, from national garden shows, concerts & antique fairs to agricultural and equestrian events. Eastnor Castle is close by and is seasonally open to the public, offering a wide range of events through the year.Directions - HR8 1EP
From Ledbury: Take the A449 Worcester Road towards Malvern. After 1.3 miles, take the first right-hand fork signposted A438 Eastnor/Tewkesbury. Proceed on this road, passing through the village of Eastnor and continue for about 2 miles up the hill towards Hollybush. On approaching the crest of the hill, take a sharp left turning on to a private gravelled tack, just before the public car park. Proceed 150 meters and the property will be found on your right side.What 3 Words
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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.