The Downs, Brockhill Road

Savills is delighted to offer the land and buildings of The Downs Malvern for sale.

At the end of Summer 2027, the Downs Malvern Independent Preparatory School is relocating to a new site at Malvern College meaning this property will be vacant and surplus to requirements.

The property has operated as an educational facility since 1900, when it was founded by Herbert Jones. Over its period of operation the property has undergone additions and changes to support its education use, with the most recent additions including a sports hall, purpose built classrooms, and an artificial turf.

The property has a total floor area (GIA) of circa 80,535 sq ft (7,482 sqm) encompassing a range of buildings which sit within 5.97 hectares (14.7 acres) of grounds.

Within the grounds are seven standalone education buildings and four residential properties.

The property presents an exciting opportunity for an occupier, development or investor to shape its ongoing legacy via continued education use or exploring alternative use/s (subject to planning).

The property is currently a co-educational nursery and day and boarding school for ages six months to 13 years. The opportunity comprises a diverse mix of buildings currently set up for educational provision including classrooms, sports hall, and boarding facilities. There are four standalone residential properties currently occupied by staff of the school.

The property is situated on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills. The property benefits from a picturesque setting with views of the Worcestershire Beacon and the surrounding countryside.

The property is bound by arable, grazing and shrub land at its northern and eastern boundaries. On the western and southern boundaries are residential properties.

The property is split into two separate parcels by Brockhill Road, which is an adopted highway. However as it reaches the northern end of the property it is an unmade, unadopted road. Our observations are that traffic flow is light on this road due the limited number of residential properties it serves.

The principal school building is located on the eastern side of Brockhill Road. There are also two standalone residential properties known as Hazel Lodge and Jasmine Cottage, as well as a stand alone timber frame
uniform shop.

On the western side of Brockhill Road there are further educational buildings including; classroom blocks, sports hall, memorial hall, music school, and art studio. There are also two residential properties, the Headmaster’s House and Downsland Cottage. To the north of these buildings are two hard standing tennis courts, an artificial turf pitch, and playing field.

The property also has The Downs Light Railway, the world’s oldest private miniature railway. We understand the railway track and engines will be excluded from the sale albeit the engine sheds and the layout of the track will remain

The property is located in Colwall Stone, known commonly as Colwall, which is a secluded yet accessible village located at the foot of the western slopes of the Malvern Hills. Colwall is situated in Herefordshire, but lies close to the Worcestershire border.

The village has several local amenities which include a convenience store, café and hotel. Colwall has a unique railway provision for a village of its size, being served by Colwall Railway Station. Regular services are provided between Hereford and London Paddington, and Hereford and Birmingham New Street.

Colwall is located approximately 3 miles (4.8km) from Great Malvern and 5 miles (8km) from Ledbury. Colwall is located approximately 12 miles (19.3km) south-west of Worcester and 19 miles (30.5km) east of Hereford. Approximately Birmingham is 42 miles (67.5km) north-east and Cheltenham 25 miles (40.2km) south-east.