Summary of Features

Stunning and individual, detached house (2,175 sq ft)
4 bedrooms, main en-suite plus family bathroom
Open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room
Utility/boot room, downstairs WC
Under croft room with separate access/potential
Integral garage and workshop
Timber stable block, hay barn & store
Enclosed paddocks

Acreage

In all 2.85 Acres.

Location

Mileages: In Cradley, Bosbury & Malvern 4 miles, Colwall 5 miles, Ledbury 9 miles, Worcester 11 miles, Hereford 18 miles, Gloucester 26 miles, Cheltenham 29½ miles, Birmingham 42 miles
Road: M5 (Jct 7) 13 miles, M50 (Jct 3) 20 miles
Railway: Great Malvern & Malvern Link, Colwall, Worcester & Parkway
Airport: Birmingham (47 miles), Bristol (82 miles)

Situation

This property is situated in a very private location in the thriving village of Cradley, which is situated amongst beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Cradley is a popular and well-serviced village located to the West of the Malvern Hills, within a Conservation Area on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire borders. This is a 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.

Chapters

Chapters is a striking, Mid-Century detached house built in the 1970’s, latterly upgraded and a very well presented 4-bedroom home.
This property is in an elevated position and is built into the landscape. With its clean lines and great proportions, it provides a very light and airy home within a very private location.
The main living area is located on the first floor, making the most of the views from its elevated position. The bedrooms are located on the ground floor, with the utility and garage at basement level.

Chapters (continued)

The accommodation comprises a superb open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room space which is the heart of this home. There is a fully glazed gable end, and large picture windows run along the south side making this a lovely light room. The sitting area has the benefit of a contemporary wood-burning stove which provides a super focal point for this spacious room.
The modern fitted kitchen, with island, offers plenty of storage and benefits from Silestone work-surfaces a NEFF integrated induction hob with downdraft extractor, NEFF double electric oven incorporating a microwave and warming drawer and a full height AEG fridge-freezer and a Bosch dishwasher. A pair of patio doors open to the west facing balcony with glass balustrade, providing a lovely outside space for seasonal dining or entertaining.

Chapters (continued)

Four good double bedrooms and a family shower room are located on the ground floor, the principal bedroom has a double aspect with an en-suite bathroom with a separate walk-in shower. There is also a further, separate WC.
Internal stairs lead to the lower ground floor and a study/home office. Beyond is the large utility room with external door and additional WC. With ample storage and space for white goods, this room is linked to the garage and internal workshop.

The Outside

Chapters is approached off the village lane via a shared drive adjacent to the Old Post Office. A private gated driveway leads to the entrance and parking in front of the house.
The property sits within its own garden plot with the stable yard and paddocks beyond, backing onto farmland.
The attractive and landscaped garden is mainly lawned and planted with a variety of mature shrubs, specimen trees and flowering plants.
There is an elevated patio terrace beside the house which provides a super spot to enjoy the peaceful surroundings in complete privacy.

The Outside

An open-fronted, garden outbuilding provides storage for gardening equipment and logs.
There is an under-croft room which has external access and central heating. This room offers excellent scope for a variety of uses; a guest room, games room, studio/home office or hobby room.
The integrated, single garage which incorporates a useful, separate workshop, can be accessed externally via the parking area, and is also directly accessible from the property.

Equestrian Facilities

Beyond the house is a 4 stable block with 3 adjoining storerooms and a feed store, accessed via a gravel path from the house. These are serviced by a concrete apron, power and water supply.
A large open fronted pole barn provides hay and equipment storage.
Surrounding the stables are two grazing paddocks of 1.90 acres.
The paddocks are post and rail fenced and provide secure and private grazing.
There is seasonal access over the adjacent farmland for property maintenance, supply of forage and removal of muck.

Material Information

Services

Mains water (unmetered), electricity & drainage. Oil-fired central heating plus a wood-burning stove. Double-glazed windows throughout.

Broadband

BT landline supply, 40 Mbps d/l.

Mobile Phone Signal

Good with mainstream providers.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: 01432 260000.

Council Tax

Band “F” (£3,531 for 2025/26).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Rendered elevations under a tiled roof.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

Permission granted to remove and reduce the Silver Birch trees within the garden.

EPC

Rated "D".

Flood Risk

None to this property.

Access

Off a public highway via a private, shared drive. There is a Right of Access over neighbouring farmland for seasonal vehicular access to the stables and land.

Public Access

A public footpath runs along the southern boundary of this property but which is no longer in use, it is deemed to “cease to exist” but has not been officially extinguished.

Covenants

None of which the Vendor is aware.

National Landscape

The property is not within a National Landscape.

Conservation Area

The property is within the Cradley Conservation Area.

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: Cradley, Bosbury, Colwall, Malvern.
Secondary: Malvern and Ledbury.
Independent: Malvern, Colwall, Worcester and Hereford 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/general store, 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 provides 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. Nearby Ledbury hosts an annual poetry festival and has a leisure centre and various sports clubs.

Equestrian

There is outriding from the property, via country lanes, paths and permissive routes and the region is renowned for its strong equestrian ties. Bromyard Equestrian, Hartpury College and Allens Hill are all within sensible driving distances and host a series of year-round competitions, both affiliated and unaffiliated, plus offering a range of specialist clinics. The Three Counties Showground at Malvern is within easy driving distance.

Directions - WR13 5LQ

From Malvern: Head north on the B4219 towards Storridge for several miles. On reaching the T junction with the A4103, turn left and proceed 0.9 miles downhill. Look out for the 2nd left turn, opposite Millbank 4x4 garage, turn into Church Lane. Continue about 0.6 miles and at the bottom of the dip turn left into a private drive immediately after the Old Post Office (post box and telephone kiosk on your left). Continue 300 meters bearing right and you’ll arrive at the property.

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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.