Summary of Features

Spacious, detached period property (3,735 sq ft)
5 double bedrooms, main with en-suite, 2 further bathrooms
Charming Aga kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room
5 reception rooms plus a large cellar (1,055 sq ft)
Detached cottage requiring restoration (785 sq ft)
Open-fronted storage barn (c.900 sq ft), in need of work
Attractive, established gardens, patio terrace

Mileages

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Mileages: Cradley 2½ miles, Bromyard & Brockhampton 6 miles, Malvern 6½ miles, Colwall 8 miles, Ledbury 10½ miles, Worcester 12½ miles, Hereford 18 miles, Cheltenham 31 miles, Birmingham 53 miles
Road: M5 (Jct 7) 15 miles, M50 (Jct 4) 21 miles
Railway: Great Malvern & Malvern Link, Colwall, Worcester & Parkway
Airport: Birmingham (49 miles), Bristol (84 miles)

Acreage

In all about 0.90 Acres.

Situation

The property sits in a quiet location on the periphery of the thriving village of Suckley, situated amongst beautiful open countryside. This popular village is located to the West 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.

The Barrow

The Barrow is a handsome, Victorian (mid-1860’s) stone-built house, situated in an elevated position. This amazing property is completely honest and complemented by period features throughout, including sash windows, cornicing, flooring and high ceilings. The property is not listed.
The front door opens to a spacious entrance hall, where the attractive and original quarry tiled floor provides a wonderful feature, leading into this super home.

The Barrow (continued)

The hall opens to three generously proportioned reception rooms, comprising a formal drawing room with open fire, a dining room and a further, more informal sitting room, again with an open fire. Steps from the hall lead to the large cellar, which offers a great, additional and flexible space.
The spacious, yet homely fitted kitchen is complemented by a period, polished brick floor, and a 2-oven Aga with Module and further space for a freestanding cooker. There is plenty of storage on offer and a central island provides an informal option for breakfast. There is direct access from the kitchen to the formal dining room.

The Barrow (continued)

Beyond the kitchen are two further, informal reception rooms and a rear staircase. An everyday breakfast room leads to a study with lots of scope for a children’s TV room/home office or hobby room.
There is a good-sized utility room off the rear hall which provides further storage and space for appliances. The old larder slabs and ceiling hooks are still in situ and give a glimpse into this property’s past. There is a useful separate WC and at the end of the hall, with the back door leading to the patio terrace and boiler/tool room.

The Barrow (continued)

The lovely front staircase, with carved newel posts leads to the first floor and the galleried landing where there are four double bedrooms, the principal bedroom with en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, plus a family shower room and a large linen cupboard.
A door from bedroom two leads to the back wing where there is a further double bedroom and a family bathroom. These rooms are also accessed via the rear staircase.

The Outside

The property is approached off a quiet, rural lane via a gated entrance and a private drive to the front of the house, where there is ample parking.
The beautiful and well-maintained gardens lie mainly to the front of the house and extend to 0.90 acres. They are complemented by a variety of established specimen trees, including Scots Pine, Cedar, Horse Chestnut and beautiful flowering cherry. There are mature shrubs, flowering plants and an abundance of spring flowers, providing year-round interest.

The Outside (continued)

There is a good-sized patio terrace located to the rear of the property, which provides a secluded spot and is perfect for seasonal dining and entertaining, with ample space for seating and BBQ area.
An external boiler/tool room is attached to the rear of the property, by the back door and provides good additional storage.
Steps from the back door lead up to a further paved area in front of the detached, two-storey stone cottage and the attached open fronted barn.

The Outside (continued)

The cottage was historically used as B&B accommodation but is not currently habitable. Whilst it appears structurally sound, it will require full refurbishment for any form or domestic use. It does however have excellent scope for ancillary residential or commercial use.
Beside the cottage is an attached open fronted barn, enclosed on two sides which is in rustic condition. This timber framed barn has an asbestos sheet roof and will require remedial work to be safely usable. This provides good potential and flexibility for a variety of uses.

The Outside (continued)

The cottage and barn form the rear boundary to this property on the West side, the neighbouring property forming the Northern boundary.
The property enjoys lovely views over the surrounding rural landscape and towards Ankerdine Hill and the Suckley Hills.

Material Information

Services

Mains water, electricity and gas (central heating), shared private drainage to a septic tank (on neighbouring property). The cottage shares the same services.

Broadband

BT fibre, c. 420 Mbps d/l at router.

Mobile Phone Signal

Good with mainstream providers.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: 01432 260 000.

Council Tax

Band “G” (£4,267 for 2026/27).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Stone elevations under a clay tile roof.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

No current/relevant permissions.

EPC

Rated “F” with potential for “C”.

Flood Risk

There is no flood risk to this property.

Access

Via public country lane.

Public Access

There are no Rights of Way or Public Footpaths over this property.

Covenants

None of which the Vendor or Agent are aware.

National Landscape

This property is on the edge of 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 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. 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 (2 miles), nursery and primary schools, a pub, and a destination garden, home & lifestyle store, Holloways (2 miles), 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), pub, village hall & Church. The Spa town of Malvern offers an excellent, broad range of services including a large Waitrose food store, 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 an extensive network of footpaths in this area with the spectacular Malvern Hills nearby and providing 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 also 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.

Directions - WR6 5EJ

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 ½ mile and take the first left turning, signed for Greenhill/Acton Beauchamp, continue 1½ miles, forking right at a mini junction after ½ mile, and continue on the small country lane. After the 1½ mile distance, the entrance to this property will be on your left side, just after a bungalow on your left, opposite the modern farm buildings on your right side.

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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.