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Church Road, Castlemorton, WR13

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,597 sq ft

148 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • A Beautiful And Highly Individual Home
  • Steeped In History Forming Part Of A Converted School
  • Wonderful Landscaped Gardens
  • Detached Garage
  • Highly Desirable Position Within Castlemorton
  • Within Close Proximity To Countryside Walks And Local School
  • Spacious And Versatile Accommodation
  • EPC D

Description

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A Unique Opportunity To Purchase A Beautifully Presented Converted Old School Offering Spacious And Versatile Accommodation Of Approximately 1597 Sq. Ft.  Steeped In History Retaining Plenty Of Period Charm Offering Four Bedrooms. With Beautiful Gardens, Garage And A Gated Driveway In The Heart Of The Desirable Village Of Castlemorton.  EPC D

Location

Castlemorton is a small village with a collection of fine houses, set just east of the Malvern Hills in this convenient and rural part of south Worcestershire. The village is served by a local primary school, church , community facilities and a very popular Inn all within walking distance of the property.  The neighbouring village of Welland offers an excellent village stores with post office. Further and more extensive amenities are available in the hillside Victorian town of Great Malvern, the riverside town of Upton upon Severn or the city of Worcester.

Transport communications are excellent with junction 1 of the M50 just outside Upton giving good connections to the M5 bringing the Midlands, south west and south Wales into an easy commute. The mainline railway station at Great Malvern offers direct links to Worcester, Birmingham, Hereford, London and South Wales.

Educational needs are well catered for with the local primary school, again within walking distance or secondary school at nearby Hanley Castle with local school transport to and from the village. There is also excellent private schooling in Great Malvern and Worcester.

Leisure pursuits are well catered for in the area which is criss-crossed by a number of footpaths and bridleways as well as being on the edge of Castlemorton Common and Malvern Hills themselves. There are leisure centres and swimming pools in Malvern and Worcester as well as excellent golf courses. 

Description

2 The Old School House is a highly individual semi-detached home and converted old school which retains much of its original period charm effortlessly blending with contemporary and modern living offering spacious and light filled accommodation which has been beautifully maintained and upgraded with a number of improvements made by the current owners, such as a new roof in 2015, new wooden windows, an improved heating system which is now an air source heating. Occupying a larger than average plot with beautiful gardens surrounded by countryside including the Castlemorton Tump and is situated within a conservation area.  The majority of the external brickwork has been re-pointed with lime mortar and completely cleaned and the property benefits from high vaulted and school room ceilings. 
 
Set back from the road behind a walled foregarden and double wooden gates which open up to the gravel driveway surrounded by established plants and shrubs providing colour throughout the year.  From here a paved pathway leads to the patio area and the

Wooden Cladding Porch

Tiled floor, two double glazed windows, coat hooks, wall light, glazed door which opens to the

Kitchen Diner - 6.83m x 2.97m (22'5" x 9'9"(max point))

Tiled floor, two double glazed windows to the front, range of base and eye level units and separate wooden top.  There is a stainless steel sink and drainer, space for oven, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, extractor fan over the oven, two ceiling light fittings, two radiators, stairs to the main bedroom and door to the door to the 

Pantry

Built-in shelving and lighting.

Sitting Room - 5.28m x 4.04m (17'4" x 13'3")

With tall old school ceilings with three large double glazed windows bringing plenty of natural light.  Original floorboards and a 12 kw log burner on a slate hearth, floor to ceiling shelving, radiator and open to the inner hall and door to the

Study/Bedroom - 3.53m x 2.34m (11'7" x 7'8")

Carpet, double glazed window to the front and side, radiator and ceiling light fitting.  

Inner Hall

Floorboards, radiator, spiral staircase to bedroom, doors to store cupboard, bathroom and 

Downstairs Bedroom - 3.56m x 3.15m (11'8" x 10'4" (max point))

Double glazed windows to the front, radiator, ceiling light fitting, loft access point.  

Bathroom

Beautifully modernised with tiled walls, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, skylight, heated towel rail, shower cubicle, spotlights, extractor fan and wall light.  

Spiral Staircase leads to

Bedroom - 4.93m x 4.6m (16'2" x 15'1"(maximum into eaves))(restricted head height)

Vaulted ceiling, skylights, radiator, built-in shelving, two ceiling light fittings, radiator and vanity wash hand basin.  From here steps lead up to a further platform with built-in wardrobe into the eaves and can be used as a dressing area.  From here a glazed window and hatch open to a storage area and this space lends itself to be being opened up to extend and create a larger bedroom.

Main Bedroom - 3.73m x 3.25m (12'3" x 10'8")(restricted head height)

Double glazed window, ceiling light fitting, two radiators, carpet.  Door to

En-Suite

Vinyl flooring, dormer glazed window, panelled bath, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, partially tiled walls, spotlight, storage cupboard, built-in shelving, radiator.  

Outside

One of many unique selling points of this property are the beautifully maintained gardens the property sits within occupying a large plot with a mix of low maintenance gravel chipping areas with planted sections with plenty of colour and successful growing plots currently utilised by the current owners.  The lawned section to the rear is also private enjoying a mature aspect with planted beds and herbaceous borders, again providing plenty of colour throughout the year along with an ornamental pond.  Two patio areas to enjoy the south facing aspect with uninterrupted sunlight throughout the day. There are some notable fruit trees such as apple, pear, fig and plum.   There is a separate gated area leading to the air source heat pump, bin storage area and the brick store housing the water cylinder.  

Garage - 6.4m x 3.61m (21'0" x 11'10")

With re-felted roof, power and electricity connected, double doors to the front opening to a patio and three glazed windows surrounding.  

Services

We have been advised that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Heating is provided by way of an air source heat pump. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Directions

From the agent's office in Great Malvern, head south along the A449 towards Ledbury. Continue for 3.3 miles, after which take the left hand fork onto the A4104 signed Welland and Upton upon Severn. Continue along this road for some distance and at the staggered crossroads in the village of Welland turn right towards Gloucester on the B4208. Proceed out of the village and across the common for 1.7 miles, after which turn left into Church Road.  Continue taking a right by the church, follow the road down and the property can be found on the left hand side as indicated by the agent's for sale board. 

Agents Note

The property has a very small flying freehold. Please contact the agent for further detail. 

Tenure

We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel:

Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND ''E''
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EPC

Energy Performance Certificate Rating tbc 

General

Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request. 

John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Driveway
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About John Goodwin FRICS, Malvern

13, Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 4QY
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John Goodwin is a firm of Independent Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents offering comprehensive local representation on the borders of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Established in 1981 business has grown in size and reputation and now has offices in Ledbury, Colwall, Malvern and Upton-upon-Severn.

The firm specializes in the sale and letting of residential property but also deals in commercial sales and lettings, auction sales and furniture/antique sales

Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,758
Property: £ 550,000
Deposit: £ 55,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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