Cradley, Malvern, Worcestershire

An attractive smallholding with outstanding far-reaching views, to include an agricultural building with permission to convert into a substantial private dwelling.



An attractive smallholding with outstanding far-reaching views, to include an agricultural building with permission to convert into a substantial private dwelling, stabling, paddocks, orchards and
woodland. Extending in all to 52.67 acres (21.31 hectares).

For sale by private treaty, as a whole or in individual lots as described. The vendor may consider a sale of the property with alternative land areas to those shown and options should be discussed with the agents.

Lot 1: Cowleigh Park Barn
About 4.78 acres (1.93 hectares)

On the slopes of The Malvern Hills Lot 1 offers a unique opportunity to create a fantastic home in a highly desirable location.

Cowleigh Park Barn is a general-purpose agricultural building. The barn is of steel portal framed construction, with fibre cement roof, corrugated iron clad sides with low level block walling and concrete floor. The building extends to approximately 3,300 sq. ft (306.58 sq. m).

With far reaching views, the building benefits from Class Q permission to convert into a residential dwelling (Ref: M/25/00268/GPDQ). The converted building as approved would provide 3 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and large garage. The floorplan overleaf shows the proposed layout which provides 3,978 sq. ft (369.60 sq. m) of accommodation.

The stable block to the rear of the barn is of steel framed construction under fibre cement roof, timber clad sides with low level block walling and concrete floor. The stables provides 4 loose blocks and extends to approximately 780 sq. ft (72.50 sq. m).

Lot 2: Cowleigh Park Farmland
About 47.89 acres (19.38 hectares)

The remaining property comprises gently rolling permanent pasture, well-established apple orchards and a central belt of mature woodland. The land enjoys an attractive undulating topography with a mixture of open fields and more intimate wooded areas, providing both amenity and agricultural appeal.

The land is divided by mature hedgerows and tree belts with internal tracks provide good access across the land. The orchards are productive and well-maintained, presenting opportunities for continued commercial use or amenity diversification.

From all parts of the property, there are far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside, with the land benefitting from a rural yet highly accessible setting on the edge of town.

The approximate areas are:
• Three enclosures of pastureland – 19.39 acres (7.85 ha)
• Two blocks of apple orchards – 19.59 acres (7.93 ha)
• Mill Coppice, mature woodland – 8.54 acres (3.46 ha)

Situation
Cowleigh Park Farm lies in a highly attractive setting on the norther fringes of the Malvern Hills. The property enjoys a rural position with far-reaching views yet remains highly accessible to nearby amenities.

Set partly within the Malvern Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB) and incorporating Mill Coppice, a designated ancient woodland, the property enjoys an exceptional natural setting. With North Hill just a mile’s walk away, it offers excellent lifestyle appeal and diversification potential.

The Victorian spa town of Malvern is a renowned cultural hub with its popular theatre and cinema. It also provides a wide selection of independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, as well as supermarkets including Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Morrisons. Malvern is also well known for its excellent choice of schools, both state and independent, including Malvern College and Malvern St James Girls’ School.

The area is well connected, with good access to the motorway network via the M5 and M50. Train services from Great Malvern, Malvern Link and Colwall stations provide direct connections to Birmingham, Bristol and London Paddington. Worcestershire Parkway, a newly developed regional station, also offers extensive parking and high-speed rail links. Birmingham International Airport is about an hour’s drive away.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
The purchaser is responsible for establishing the cost for the connection of the appropriate services/utilities to the property. We understand that mains water and fibre is in the process of being connected to the property via a trench along the trackway and will be available to the purchaser. None of the services have been tested by the selling agents.

The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 50 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 25/09/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different. We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 25/09/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The land is sold freehold and vacant possession will be available on completion. The Property is registered with the Land Registry under part of title number HW161101.

Method of sale
The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.

Local Authority
Malvern Hills District Council
Council Tax Band: E

Designations
Part of the property falls within the Malvern Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB).
The woodland is protected under a Tree Preservation Order (ref: TPO/M/213 [1990]).

Land Quality and Soil Type
The land is classified as Grade 3 according to the Natural England Regional Agricultural Land Classification Maps. The majority of the soils may be described as freely draining slightly acid loamy soils with some areas to the east of property being less free draining loamy and clayey soils.

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

There are public rights of way crossing the property. We understand that Severn Trent Water have a right of way across the property to access Cowleigh Reservoir and that they have an obligation to maintain the trackway.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)
In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.

Planning
The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on planning for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed.

The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership.

Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – WR13 5HJ
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