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Rock Cottage, Old Wyche Road, Malvern, WR14

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

923 sq ft

86 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Wonderfully Positioned Characterful Property
  • Easy Access Onto The Malvern Hills
  • Beautiful Gardens
  • Potential For Further Development And Extension Subject To Permissions
  • Gated Driveway
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Period Features
  • EPC D

Description

Front Page

A Highly Individual And Unique Semi-Detached Cottage On The Malvern Hills Close To The Wyche Cutting Dating Back To The Early 1900's With Plenty Of Period Charm And Scope For Modernisation And Further Development, Level Garden With A Beautiful Outlook With Spacious And Versatile Accommodation.  Off Road Parking.  EPC D

Location

82 Old Wyche Road occupies a fantastic position on the upper slopes of the Malvern Hills enjoying a stunning location approximately two miles from the well served cultural spa town of Great Malvern where there is a comprehensive range of amenities including shops and banks, Waitrose supermarket, theatre and cinema complex and Splash leisure pool and gymnasium.  Also approximately one mile from the sought after village of Colwall which also benefits from a range of facilities, including shops, highly regarded schooling, post office, doctors' surgery, cafes and public houses. 
 
From its hillside position it has direct access onto the network of paths and bridleways that crisscross the Malvern Hills themselves, a perfect spot for dog walkers and those who enjoy the outdoor life with the lovely outlook to the Worcestershire Beacon and further afield.  
 
Transport communications are excellent with main line railway stations from Great Malvern and Colwall and Junction 1 of the M50 motorway at Upton and Junction 7 of the M5 at Worcester are both approximately nine miles distant.  
 
The house also falls within the catchment area of some of the best educational facilities in the area and is within a few minutes drive of Malvern College and Malvern St James school.  
 
Peachfield Common is also within close proximity of foot and Worcestershire Golf Club is just over half a mile away. 

Description

82 Old Wyche Road occupies a highly unique and individual hillside position within close proximity of the Wyche cutting enjoying a tucked away position and a lovely outlook.  
 
The cottage dates back to the early 1900's enjoying a wealth of period charm and provides scope for modernisation and further development (subject to the relevant planning permissions being sought) especially to the large workshops in the garden which have a host of different uses, one of which could become an Airbnb.  The gardens are flat and surrounded by a Malvern stone wall and access is over a conservators track which gives access to the double wooden gates opening to the driveway and the walled and fenced foregarden leading to the porch.  
 
The accommodation in more detail comprises: 

Porch

Carpet, built-in cupboards and glazed surround with wall lights, obscured glazed door to the 
 

Entrance Hall

With the original stairs to the first floor, radiator, understairs storage cupboard, ceiling light fitting, doors to the WC, snug and the 

Sitting/Dining Room - 5.33m x 3.63m (17'6" x 11'11")

A lovely light space with dual aspect windows and a view over the garden  Carpet, two ceiling light  fittings, fireplace with wood burning stove, space for dining table, two radiators and door to the 

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 3.78m x 2.77m (12'5" x 9'1")

Tile effect flooring, range of base and eye level units and partially tiled walls, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for washing machine and cooker.  Radiator, double glazed window and door to the garden.  

Snug/Bedroom - 3.2m x 3m (10'6" x 9'10")

Carpet with double glazed window to the front, radiator, exposed beams and ceiling light fitting. 

WC

Laminate flooring with a wall mounted sink, extractor fan, close coupled WC and ceiling light fitting. 

First Floor Landing

Doors to all rooms, double glazed window with a lovely outlook, loft access point and two ceiling light fittings.  

Bedroom 1 - 3.81m x 2.79m (12'6" x 9'2")

With carpet, dual aspect windows with a lovely outlook towards the Worcestershire Beacon.  Radiator, ceiling light fitting and storage to alcove.  

Bedroom 2 - 3.23m x 3.02m (10'7" x 9'11")

Carpet, double glazed window, radiator. 

Office/Bedroom 3 - 3.02m x 1.5m (9'11" x 4'11")

Floorboards, radiator, ceiling light fitting, double glazed window with a view over the gardens, storage alcove and built-in shelving.  

Bathroom

Carpet, obscured double glazed window, panelled bath with Mira Shower, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, airing cupboard, extractor fan, ceiling light fitting and radiator.  

Outside

One of the many selling points of the property is the flat garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a beautiful mature aspect providing colour throughout the year along with a Malvern stone surround.  There is a driveway and a patio area to enjoy the south and east facing aspects with a rockery to the rear.  Of further appeal to prospective purchasers will be the large WORKSHOPS which have the potential to be converted to separate living accommodation, the ideal investment such as an Airbnb, subject to the relevant planning permissions being sought.  There is a currently a log burner in one of the workshops.   The property occupies a good sized plot.  

Directions

From the agents office in Great Malvern proceed south along the A449 Wells Road towards Ledbury  take the  right hand turning onto Wyche Road.  Continue until you reach The Wyche Inn on the right hand side and the junction to Old Wyche can be found after a short distance, on the left.  Immediately turn right onto a conservator's track and the property can be found on the right hand side as indicated by the agent's for sale board. 

Services

We have been advised that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. 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.

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 ''C''
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

EPC

The EPC rating for this property is D (58)

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 purchases/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 formerly 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: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Off street
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£2,006
Property: £ 400,000
Deposit: £ 40,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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