Cradley, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13

Summary of Features

* Attractive period cottage, Grade II listed (2,475 sq ft) * 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms * Modern Aga kitchen with adjoining conservatory * Double garage, studio and outbuildings * Generous garden & grounds (1.33 Acres) * Private & secluded village edge setting

Location

* Mileages: Malvern 5 miles, Ledbury 7 miles, Worcester 10 miles, Hereford 15 miles, Cheltenham 33 miles, Birmingham 41½ miles * Road: M50 (Jct 2) 13 miles, M5 (Jct 7) 13½ miles * Railway: Malvern, Ledbury, Worcester, Hereford * Airport: Birmingham (49 miles), Bristol (82½ Miles)

Situation

This property is situated in the thriving village of Cradley, almost equidistant between the Spa town of Malvern and the quintessential market town of Ledbury. This well-serviced and popular village is set amongst the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Located to the West of the Malvern Hills, a National Landscape on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire borders. This is a desirable and very accessible part of the countryside, complemented by good local towns, schools and facilities, and with excellent access to the regional commercial centres.

Broadband

Broadband: Full fibre to the property (Gigaclear).

Kingsbridge Cottage

* This period property originates from the 18th century with 20th century additions and now provides a spacious three-bedroom home in a lovely rural village edge location. * The entrance hall opens to an impressive sitting room, with open fire and French doors to the south facing patio and garden. An adjoining garden room provides a quiet study space and also opens to the garden. * The fitted kitchen is the heart of this home with a two-oven Aga and separate electric cooker; there is a small dining room to one side and steps down to a useful utility room and pantry, with rear door to the studio and garden. * The kitchen opens to the conservatory with light flooding in and fully immersed in the garden. * On the first floor a wide landing leads to three double bedrooms and a family shower room. The principal bedroom overlooks the garden and has a spacious en- suite bathroom, albeit quite pink!

The Outside

* An entrance drive leads off the small country lane to a Tarmac drive and double garage, there is easy parking for 3-4 cars. * Stone steps lead up to the entrance porch and front garden with a small lawned area below the garage. Above the garage there is a studio room which has scope for a variety of uses including a home office, full fibre broadband is connected to the property (Gigaclear). * The main garden is to the rear of the cottage and is a lovely mature and private environment. A large and south facing lawn is complemented by floral beds and herbaceous borders. There is an attractive vista over the neighbours’ paddock which leads down to the Cradley Brook.

The Outside (continued)

• Below the cottage and garden there is a range of low level wooden outbuildings, a smart greenhouse and a well attending vegetable garden. A brick paved path leads from the cottage and provides commendable all season access to this garden area. • A small paddock lies below the domestic garden and above the Cradley Brook, this is a well fenced dog proof area; an ideal area for keen gardeners and pet lovers. • Additional land may be available by separate negotiation, up to 4 acres.

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity, water & drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Wooden double-glazed windows.

Broadband

Full fibre to the property (Gigaclear).

Mobile Phone Signal

Reasonable with most providers.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: .

Council Tax

Band “G” (c. £4,250 for 2026/7).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Timber framed cottage with brick extensions, under a clay tile roof.

Listing

This property is Grade II Listed.

Planning Permission

No current or outstanding permissions.

EPC

Rated "TBC".

Flood Risk

None to this property.

Access

Direct from a public road.

Public Access

There are no Rights of Way or Public Footpaths over this property.

Covenants

None that we are aware of.

National Landscape

The property is not within a National Landscape (formerly AONB).

Conservation Area

The property is not within a Conservation Area.

Buyers Purchase Fee

Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.

General Information

Schools

* Primary: Cradley, Malvern * Secondary: There is a good selection of secondary schools in the area, more information available at: and Independent: Malvern, Worcester, Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham. Further information available at:

Local

Cradley has a good range of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office service, butcher, doctors' surgery (with pharmacy), village hall & Church. The Spa town of Malvern offers an excellent and broad range of services, including a good array of independent shops, galleries, restaurants, and quality supermarkets as well as a respected theatre/cinema and two railway stations. The popular market town of Ledbury is also only a short drive away and also offers a good range of amenities. More extensive retail and cultural therapy can be found in Worcester, Cheltenham and Birmingham.

Recreational

There is an extensive network of footpaths accessible from the village. The spectacular Malvern Hills are nearby and provide a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. Malvern has 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 garden shows, concerts, antique fairs to agricultural & equestrian events. Eastnor Castle hosts a wide variety of public events from spring through to summer and the riverside market town of Upton-upon-Severn hosts a range of seasonal festivals, including the well-known Jazz Festival, and has the largest Marina on the River Severn.

Directions - WR13 5LP

From Worcester: Head west on the A4103 Hereford Road and continue for about 7½ miles, passing Storridge. Approaching Cradley, pass the Red Lion Inn on your left and after ½ mile turn left into the village on the B4220 Ledbury Road. After ½ mile, take the second left turn at Fincher’s Corner, continue down this road for about 0.2 miles, the property will be on your right side, the last house on this lane. See the For Sale sign.

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Agents Notes

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.