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A Characterful And Individual Detached Home Offering Light Filled Accommodation Which Has Been Sympathetically Modernised Throughout Within The Popular West Malvern Location Offering Stunning Views Across The Severn Valley And A Low Maintenance Terraced Garden. EPC Rating "E".
Location
Quarry Cottage is located in the popular and much sought after residential district of West Malvern and occupies an elevated position on the northerly slopes of the Malvern Hills affording glorious and far reaching views over the Severn Valley to the North Cotswolds. West Malvern has an active community mainly centred around the village hall. Further and more extensive amenities are available in the hillside Victorian town of Great Malvern where there is a range of independent shops, Waitrose supermarket, restaurants, cafes, public houses, take aways and community facilities including the famous theatre complex with concert hall and cinema.
Transport communications are excellent with a bus route servicing West Malvern as well as mainline railway stations in Colwall, Malvern Link and Great Malvern offering direct links to Worcester, Birminghan, London, Hereford and South Wales. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway is just outside Worcester bringing the Midlands, South West and South Wales into an easy commute.
Educational needs are well catered for with some excellent schools in both the private and state sectors including a popular primary school in West Malvern as well secondary schools in Malvern.
The property is well situated to gain access to the network of footpaths and bridleways that criss cross the surrounding countryside and the Malvern Hills themselves.
Description
A truly enchanting 200-year-old cottage, Quarry Cottage is a home of exceptional charm and character, beautifully blending an abundance of original period features with high-quality, sympathetic modernisation to create a warm and inviting living environment. Extensively refurbished in 2024, the comprehensive programme of works included rewiring, the installation of a new central heating system and boiler, a beautifully appointed kitchen and bathroom, together with the addition of a charming log-burning stove. The result is a home that offers beautifully presented, light-filled accommodation throughout, with a thoughtfully designed layout that makes the most of its unique setting. Original character features have been carefully retained and sit effortlessly alongside the contemporary improvements, creating a property that successfully combines timeless appeal with the comfort and convenience expected of modern living.
The accommodation is arranged over three floors. To the first floor are two spacious bedrooms and landing both enjoying a pleasant outlook over the Severn Valley. The lower ground floor provides versatile additional accommodation ideal for the use as a third bedroom or home office, offering flexibility to suit a range of lifestyles. To the ground floor the property enjoys an attractive kitchen, dining room and sitting room
One of the stand out features of Quarry Cottage is its elevated position affording a wonderful view across the Severn Valley which can be enjoyed from both inside the home and from the beautifully arranged outdoor terrace. Externally the property boasts a delightful terraced garden thoughtfully designed to provide a secluded and peaceful setting.
Access to the property is via two gates from West Malvern Road with steps leading up to the cottage and it is situated in a highly desirable location. Quarry Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful home with stunning views, versatile living accommodation in a special setting with immediate access to the Malvern Hills' network of footpaths and bridleways.
The accommodation in more detail comprises:
Kitchen
Beautifully modernised with a range of base and eye level units with under cupboard lighting and wooden worktop with partially tiles walls, ceramic sink and drainer and built-in appliances such as Bosch OVEN, induction HOB, extractor fan, DISHWASHER and FRIDGE FREEZER. Tiled floor, radiator, space for a washing machine and double glazed with a lovely view over the Severn Valley. Door to the
Dining Room
Wood flooring, door to the kitchen and sitting room. Stairs to the first floor, a double glazed window with a lovely view, radiator and door leading to outside.
Sitting Room
Wood flooring, double glazed window to the front, radiator, stairs to the lower ground floor, log burner on slate hearth.
Lower Ground Floor
Bedroom 3/Study
A very versatile space with wood flooring, double glazed door giving access to outside, ideal as a guest bedroom or office. Radiator, two walls lights and built-in desk.
First Floor
Bedroom 1
Double glazed window with lovely views over the Severn Valley. Double bedroom, radiator, ceiling light fitting.
Bedroom 2
Good sized bedroom, double glazed window, lovely views, built-in storage cupboard, loft access point and radiator.
Landing
Plenty of space to have an additional desk for those working from home and doors to all rooms with dual aspect windows bringing in plenty of natural light and a lovely view over the Severn Valley.
Bathroom
Tiled floor and partially tiled walls, drencher shower over panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, central heated radiator and additional electric towel rail, extractor fan, obscured double glazed window and built-in cupboards.
Outside
Externally the property enjoys a low maintenance and delightful terraced garden thoughtfully designed to provide a secluded and peaceful setting, perfect for relaxing or entertaining whilst taking in the far-reaching views which can be accessed via doors from the lower ground kitchen and dining room.
Directions
From the agent's office in Great Malvern proceed north along the A449 Worcester Road towards Malvern Link. After just over a quarter of a mile bear left into North Malvern Road following this route past the clock tower on your left hand side. The property can be found after a short distance as the road bends to the left on the left hand side.
Services
We have been advised that mains services 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 infer 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.
Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND "D"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
EPC
The EPC rating for this property is E (47).
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel:
General
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.
