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Lower Grove Hill Farm
Lower Grove Hill Farm, Suckley, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR6 5EE
Superb equestrian smallholding in a desirable rural location with outriding

Excellent equestrian smallholding in a fabulous rural area with great outriding.

14.50 Acres Guide price £1,225,000
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Key Features
  • Spacious 4-bedroom bungalow with annexe
  • Superb outbuildings & stables
  • Modern large arena (25m x 50m)
  • 141/2 Acres and excellent outriding

Summary of Features


Attractive and spacious 4-bedroom bungalow (1,798 sq ft), A/EOC
Self-contained internal 1 bedroom annexe (753 sq ft)
Superb steel framed outbuildings with 3 phase electric & use of PV panels
11 Internals stables plus separate 5 stable block
Modern large arena (25m x 50m)
Good grazing (13¼ Acres) and excellent outriding direct from the property

Acreage

In all 14½ Acres.

Location


Mileages: Cradley 3½ miles, Bromyard & Brockhampton 6 miles, Malvern 6½ miles, Colwall 9 miles, Ledbury 11½ miles, Worcester 13 miles, Hereford 20½ miles, Cheltenham 31 miles, Birmingham 49 miles
Road: M5 (Jct 7) 14½ miles, M50 (Jct 3) 23 miles
Railway: Great Malvern & Malvern Link, Colwall, Worcester & Parkway
Airport: Birmingham (45 miles), Bristol (79 miles)

Situation

The property is situated in a very private location within the thriving village of Suckley, which is situated amongst beautiful Worcestershire countryside. Suckley is a popular village, Northwest of the Malvern Hills 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, Hereford, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Birmingham.

Lower Grove Hill Farm


A spacious and attractive chalet bungalow with character design in a secluded and private location.
Four double bedrooms, two family bathrooms, two reception rooms (c. 1,800 sq ft)
Smart fitted kitchen with range cooker and central island, adjacent utility/rear door
First floor annexe; 1 double bedroom, bathroom and open plan living area with kitchen (c. 750 sq ft)


Ample parking for several vehicles

Lower Grove Hill Farm (continued)


This property was built 20 years ago and has matured nicely into its environment. It provides a fabulous living environment within a well-equipped smallholding suited to equestrian or agricultural users.
Occupation is conditional on a person solely or mainly working in connection with an equestrian enterprise on the property or in agriculture in the locality, speak to the agent if you need further explanation.

The Outside


A gated entrance leads to the hard surface front yard, main buildings and stables. A roadway leads past the stables to the house and beyond to a second yard with modern storage barn and the outdoor arena.
Impressive steel framed agricultural barn with 11 internal stables (12’x12’), (c. 3,000 sq ft)
Adjoining steel framed storage barn (c. 1,500 sq ft)
Internal secure tack room, feed and rug bays, wash room and office
Secure workshop with roller door, two separate office/store containers (available separately)
Separate block built unit of 5 stables (currently let), independent services

The Outside (continued)


Modern steel framed, open fronted storage barn, (14.5 m x 6 m, 935 sq ft)
Large all-weather arena (25m x 50m), silica sand with all weather additive, established lighting
Excellent sectioned grazing of 13¼ Acres, part sloping (bank field behind the stables)
Direct outriding from the property, a public bridleway crosses the land and gives access to miles of good outriding through the Suckley Hills.

Material Information

Services

Mains water and electricity (3 phase connected), private drainage (treatment plant). LPG central heating. Water supply to all fields.

Broadband

Fibre to the property, c. 150 Mbps d/l.

Mobile Phone Signal

Good reception with mainstream providers.

Local Authority

Malvern Hills District Council: [email protected]

Council Tax

House is band “F” (£3,503 for 2026/27), annexe is band “A” (£1,634 for 2026/27) with current use gaining 100% relief.

Business Rates

The stable yard is rated but benefits from 100% SBR relief, there is no charge.

Tenure

Freehold.

Occupation

There is an equestrian/agricultural condition attached to this property. “Occupation shall be limited to a person solely, mainly or last working in connection with the equestrian rural enterprise on the holding, or else working in the locality in agriculture/forestry, or a dependent/widow(er) of such a person”.

Construction

Brick elevations under a clay tile roof.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

PV Panels

There is an array of panels on the main barn roof with 9.66 Kw of capacity, which is leased to the users. The property benefits from free electricity in return, worth about £900 pa.

Planning Permission

No current/relevant permissions.

EPC

House rated “A”, annexe rated “C” with potential for “A”.

Flood Risk

There is no known flood risk to this property.

Access

Via a private no through tarmac road (to Grove Hill) off a public highway for all things at all times.

Public Access

A public footpath and a bridlepath cross one of the fields.

Covenants

None of which the Vendor or Agent are aware.

National Landscape

This property is situated within the Malvern Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB).

Conservation Area

This property is not situated within a 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: Suckley, Cradley, Brockhampton, Malvern, Colwall. Nursery school also in Suckley. Further information available at: www.worcestershire.co.uk
Secondary: Bromyard and Malvern. Further information available at: www.worcestershire.co.uk
Independent: Malvern, Colwall, Worcester, Hereford & Cheltenham. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

Suckley offers a good range of local amenities including a village hall, church, a village store & post office at Longley Green (1 mile), nursery and primary schools, two pubs, and a destination garden, home & lifestyle store, Holloways (1 mile), that also serves brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. Nearby, 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 large Waitrose food store, as well as a respected theatre/cinema and two railway stations. More extensive retail and cultural therapy can be found in Worcester, Cheltenham and Birmingham.

Recreational

There is a local network of bridleways and footpaths accessible directly from this property. The spectacular Malvern Hills are nearby, leading into the Suckley Hills 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 directly from the property via bridleways and country lanes and the region is well known 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, and offer a range of specialist clinics. The Three Counties Showground at Malvern is within easy driving distance.

Directions - WR6 5EE

From Cradley: At the main junction with the A4103 (Worcester/Hereford Road), cross over at the staggered junction signed for Suckley, heading north. Continue for 1.9 miles and turn right, signed for Alfrick/Worcester, continue 0.3 miles to the T junction and turn left. Proceed 0.1 miles and take the next right turning (by a lodge house), on to a private road signed for “Grove Hill”. Continue a short distance and the entrance to this property will be signed on your left at the gated entrance.

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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.