Summary of Features

Period detached cottage (1,152 sq ft)
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 receptions
For sale by informal tender
Requires investment for improvement
Spacious garden, grounds and 2 paddocks
2 detached barns plus domestic outbuilding
Good accessibility with the Malvern Hills on the doorstep

Acreage

In all some 1.39 Acres

Location

Mileages: Ledbury 4½ miles, Malvern 9 miles, Worcester 16 miles, Hereford 20 miles, Cheltenham 19 miles, Monmouth 27 miles, Birmingham 46 miles, Bristol 48 miles
Road: M50 (Jct 2) 4½ miles, M5 (Jct 8) 15 miles
Railway: Ledbury, Malvern (direct trains to London, Paddington)
Airport: Birmingham (51 miles), Bristol (56 miles)

Situation

The Firs is located in the rural hamlet of Hollybush, within a beautiful area on the south-eastern fringe of the Malvern Hills, just a short drive from the popular market town of Ledbury. This part of Herefordshire is on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire borders and is renowned for its spectacular and unspoilt countryside. The area offers a desirable rural quality of life combined with excellent transport links.

The Firs

A pretty period cottage, believed to date from the 1820’s which has historically been extended.
Previously a long-term rental property, this cottage now offers an opportunity for modernisation and improvement. Some areas will benefit from investment and upgrading, with a survey report provided as part of the tender information pack to give prospective purchasers more detail.
The property provides three bedrooms to the first floor, via two staircases and a family bathroom on the ground floor.
There are two reception rooms, the main room with wood burning stove.
A modest sized kitchen has good storage space with fitted units, together with an electric oven and hob plus a Rayburn Royal, which provides heating.

The Outside

A gated entrance off the public road leads onto the entrance drive and to the parking area.
There is a generous garden to three sides of the cottage plus two paddocks of about 0.86 acres in total, either side of the garden.
There are two detached barns beside the parking area which provide plenty of scope and storage, one is of period stone construction under a catslide clay tile roof.
There is also a timber domestic outbuilding with attached kennel beside the cottage.

For Sale by Informal Tender

The tender process is explained below. It is intended to be clear and straightforward; however, if you have any queries, please contact the Agent at your earliest opportunity. The legal tender pack will be available from the Vendor's solicitor by mid-September on request (supplied at a charge) and will also be available to view at the Grant & Co office in Ledbury, by appointment.

Vendor's solicitor

Vendor's Solicitor: Frank Smith & Co Solicitors, Cheltenham; FAO: Edward Holdsworth, 01242 358177 or [email protected]

The Tender Process

This property is offered for sale by Informal Tender under the following terms. All participants will be deemed to have accepted these terms by proceeding with an offer. 1. Offers must be submitted in writing by no later than 12 noon on Friday 30th day of October 2026. Offers must be clearly stated in writing to the Estate Agent, by email or post, not related to any other bids and addressed FAO: Tom Grant, [email protected] , Bank Chambers, 24 High Street, Ledbury, HR8 1DS.

The Tender Process (continued)

2. Bidders must detail and provide evidence of their identity and proposed funding, including the source of their funds. 3. Bidders should provide their solicitor’s contact details; all payments will need to be made via their solicitor to the vendors solicitor. 4. A Tender Pack will be available to order from 15th of September, directly from the Vendor's solicitor (the anticipated supply cost is £50 +Vat). The Vendor’s solicitor is Frank Smith & Co Solicitors, FAO Edward Holdsworth on 01242 358177 or [email protected]

The Tender Process (continued)

Once finalised, a copy of the tender pack will also be available to view at the office of Grant & Co in Ledbury, by appointment only. 5. The Vendor is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer and may choose the most suitable Bidder (in their opinion). 6. The Vendor reserves the right to agree a sale ahead of the Tender Deadline, should they receive a suitably viable proposal.

The Tender Process (continued)

7. The Vendor will endeavour to reach a decision within two (2) working days of the Tender Deadline. No late offers can be considered. 8. The successful Bidder will be required to transfer their deposit (via their solicitor) and exchange contracts within three (3) working days of being notified. 9. Completion will be on Friday 4th December, unless a financially viable alternative is proposed by any interested party. Any additional enquiries should initially be addressed to Tom Grant at Grant & Co Estate Agents, 01531 637341.

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity and water, private drainage (cess pit with soakaway). The oil-fired Rayburn and wood burning stove provide heat, an emersion heater provides the hot water.

Broadband

Fibre broadband available (up to 1,600 mbps d/l via BT).

Mobile Phone Signal

Reasonable coverage with main providers, including 4G.

Local Authority

Malvern Hills District Council: [email protected]

Council Tax

Band “E” (£3,147 for 2026/27).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Brick and rendered elevations under an attractive clay tile roof.

Building Survey

A survey is available on request and will be included in the tender pack.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

No current or outstanding Permissions.

EPC

Rated “G” with potential for “D”.

Flood Risk

There is no known flood risk to this property.

Access

Off the public highway.

Public Access

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

Restrictive Covenant

Only one residential dwelling is permitted on the whole site.

National Landscape

The property is within the Malvern Hills National Landscape, on the boundary of but outside of the SSSI. The property is not 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: Eastnor, Bromesberrow, Ledbury. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Secondary: Ledbury. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Hereford, Worcester, Cheltenham & Gloucester all have some outstanding independent schools. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

Hollybush is situated on the southern edge of the Malvern Hills and immediately adjoins Raggedstone Hill which in turn links to Whiteleaved Oak 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, artisan forge, café, and a pottery.

Local (continued)

Ledbury is a short drive beyond 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 in Malvern, Hereford and Worcester, with Gloucester and Cheltenham also easily accessible.

Recreational

This area provides a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities including many fine walks and rides. Superb walking is accessible immediately from the property onto the Malvern Hills and the nearby Eastnor Castle Estate. The area offers a wide range of outdoor sports and activities, with the Wye Valley also within easy access. Ledbury has a popular tennis club, rugby and cricket clubs, a leisure centre and swimming pool, and is well known for its annual Poetry Festival.

Recreational (continued)

There are a range of golf clubs within easy access and a leisure spa nearby at Malvern, which also has a renowned Theatre. The Three Counties Showground hosts a wide variety of year-round events, from national garden shows, concerts & antique fairs to agricultural and equestrian events. The nearby Eastnor Castle is open seasonally to the public, offering a wide range of events through the year.

Directions - HR8 1ET

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 just under 2 miles. Proceed to the top of the hill and the property will be found on your right side at the brow, opposite Midsummer Hill car park. PLEASE PARK in this public car park to avoid congestion.

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Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents. Viewings will commence on the 3rd and 5th of September.

Agent's 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.

Agent's Notes (continued)

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.