Rectory Road, Upton-upon-Severn, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8

Summary of Features

* Beautiful family home dating from the mid 1500’s (2,093 Sq/Ft) * 3 double bedrooms in main house plus a further guest double bedroom * 3 generous reception rooms with original carved stone fireplaces * Kitchen/breakfast room, 2 bathrooms, W.C and flagstone floored hallway * Double garage and period, brick-built outbuildings/storerooms, cellar * Mature, enclosed private gardens, vegetable garden, patio terrace * Views over surrounding farmland and the flood plain

Location

* Mileages: Upton-upon-Severn <1 mile, Tewkesbury & Malvern 8 miles, Ledbury & Worcester 11 miles, Cheltenham & Droitwich within 17½ miles, Gloucester 19 miles, Birmingham 45 miles * Road Links: M5 (Jct 8) 7 miles; (Jct 7) 10½ miles, M50 (Jct 2) 14 miles * Railway Stations: Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, Malvern, Ledbury, Worcester (10 miles) * Airports: Birmingham (45 miles) & Bristol (66 miles)

Situation

The property is conveniently close to the thriving market town of Upton-upon-Severn and only 8 miles from Malvern; it is ideally located for the commercial centres of Worcester, Cheltenham and Birmingham with excellent road and rail links.

Soley's Orchard

* Soley’s Orchard has been in the current ownership for nearly 30 years and has been very well looked after and maintained in that time. Its origins date back around 450 years, and it retains a huge amount of character including its chimney stacks with diagonally set paired brick shafts, Tudor carved stone arched fireplaces, decorative leaded windows and exposed beams throughout. * The generous entrance hallway with flagstone floor and built in storage gives access to the rear hallway with a W.C (with space and plumbing for a washing machine) and into the kitchen/breakfast room. * The kitchen has a range of fitted units, space for a dishwasher, an integrated electric oven and hob, and a mains gas fired Aga. * Off the kitchen is a dining room with a stunning Tudor stone fireplace and double doors out to the rear terrace. There is also a dedicated study/office.

Soley's Orchard (continued)

* The sitting room is a beautiful, cosy and characterful room, the main feature of which is the carved stone Tudor fireplace which houses a Clearview wood-burner. The room is complemented by exposed beams, a double aspect and the front window being a decorative leaded window overlooking the garden. * On the first floor are three double bedrooms, the main bedroom having carved stone Tudor fireplace, exposed beams, decorative window, built in storage cupboards and a vanity unit. * The first floor is completed by the family shower room with views over the gardens and the countryside beyond.

The Outside

* The grounds of the property extend to about 0.6 acres in total and comprise mainly of lawned gardens interspersed with some trees, surrounded by mature hedging which give a great degree of privacy. * There is a dedicated area of vegetable garden and a lovely patio/terrace off the back of the house which takes in the south westerly views over neighbouring farmland. * At the side of the house is ample off-road parking leading up to a double garage and the useful outbuildings. * The end of the outbuildings has been converted to provide the fourth bedroom with its own bathroom, perfect for guests or family members wanting their own space. This bedroom overlooks and has a door leading directly out to the gardens. * The rest of the outbuildings are divided into several storerooms and provide excellent dry, secure storage.

Material Information

Services

Mains Gas, Electric, Drainage & Water (metered). The property also has a private well water supply.

Broadband

Available and connected, download speed of circa 74Mbps.

Mobile Phone Signal

Outdoor – All providers should give good coverage. Indoor – O2 is likely to give the best coverage (OFCOM website).

Local Authority

Malvern Hills District Council:

Council Tax

Band “F” (£3,222.89 2024/25).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Timber frame with infill panels and a brick extension under a red clay tiled roof.

Listing

This property is Grade II Listed.

Planning Permission

Nothing current but there is lapsed PP to extend the conversion of the outbuilding.

EPC

Rated: "E" with the potential for a "C" Rating.

Flood Risk

Although close to the flood plain, the property is in an elevated position and has never flooded.

Access

Directly off a council adopted road.

Footpath

None across the property.

Covenants

None.

Conservation Area/AONB

No.

Buyers Purchase Fee

Please be aware that all buyers are now required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, in order for us to process the transaction.

General Information

Schools

* Primary: Upton-upon-Severn, Hanley Swan, Welland. Further information is available at: and Secondary: Hanley Castle. Malvern. Further information is available at: and Independent: Malvern, Colwall, Worcester and Cheltenham have some excellent independent schools. Further information is available at:

Local

The attractive and thriving market town of Upton-upon-Severn has a good range of shops and facilities to meet most day-to-day requirements. Clive’s Fruit Farm has a farm shop, butchery/deli and café, and is seasonally open to the public for PYO fruit. The Spa town of Malvern is only a short drive away, and offers an excellent and broader range of services, independent shops, galleries, restaurants and quality supermarkets, as well as two railway stations. Ledbury and Tewkesbury are also easily accessible. More extensive retail and cultural therapy can be found in Worcester, Cheltenham and Birmingham.

Recreational

Upton-upon-Severn holds an annual jazz festival and is renowned for its Marina, which is the largest on the River Severn, Britain’s longest river. The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities including extensive walks on beautiful The Malvern Hills, an AONB. Malvern also has a renowned theatre as well as 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 gardens shows, concerts & antique fairs to agricultural events, and the charming market town of Ledbury hosts an annual poetry festival.

Postcode

WR8 0LX.

Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on .

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.