West Malvern Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes 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
- A Substantial Characterful Period Home With Original Features
- Self Contained One Bedroom Annexe
- Five Bedrooms, Four With En Suites
- Generous Farmhouse Breakfast Kitchen, Utility, And Cellars
- Lovely Vaulted Sitting Room With Conservatory
- Gated Driveway With Ample Parking
- One Acre Of Landscaped Gardens And Fantastic Views
- Pool, Gym, And Sauna (pool needs work)
- No Onward Chain
- Energy Rating D
Description
The Property
The Old Vicarage Represents An Increasingly Rare Opportunity To Acquire An Elegant Period Residence Of Exceptional Character, Combining Grand Victorian Architecture With Versatile Accommodation Including A Self Contained Annexe And Spectacular Gardens In One Of Worcestershire's Most Desirable Settings. Offering Privacy, History And Outstanding Lifestyle Appeal, This Is A Home That Is Every Bit As Impressive As Its Setting. No Onward Chain. Energy Rating D.
Location
West Malvern is one of the area's most sought after villages, set on the western slopes of the magnificent Malvern Hills and surrounded by outstanding countryside.
Just two miles away, the historic spa town of Great Malvern offers an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, banks and a Waitrose supermarket, alongside the renowned Malvern Theatre and Cinema and the Splash Leisure Pool and Gym. The nearby village of Colwall, approximately two and a half miles away, provides additional everyday amenities.
The Old Vicarage enjoys excellent transport links, with mainline railway stations at Great Malvern, Colwall and Malvern Link offering direct services to Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham New Street, Oxford and London Paddington in around two and a half hours. Road connections are equally convenient, with Junction 7 of the M5 at Worcester approximately nine miles away and Junction 2 of the M50 near Ledbury around ten miles distant, making the property ideal for commuters.
The area is also renowned for its excellent educational provision, with an outstanding choice of both state and independent schools. These include Malvern College, The Downs Malvern, Elms School, St James' Primary School, West Malvern Primary School, The Chase School and Dyson Perrins High School, all within easy reach.
A Home Designed for Living
Stepping through the welcoming entrance hall, the character of this exceptional home is immediately apparent. Original architectural features, generous proportions and elegant period detailing create an atmosphere of timeless quality throughout.
The formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining, while the impressive billiard room offers a wonderful social space for family and guests alike.
At the heart of the home lies the magnificent sitting room, where soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams and a substantial brick inglenook fireplace create an unforgettable living space. Large glazed doors connect seamlessly with the conservatory, flooding the room with natural light and opening onto the beautifully landscaped gardens beyond.
Kitchen & Family Living
The traditional farmhouse style kitchen offers warmth and practicality with its classic range cooker, stainless steel sink, exposed brick detailing and generous preparation space.
Adjoining the kitchen, the welcoming breakfast room features parquet flooring and a charming fireplace with inset stove creating the perfect everyday family space.
The adjoining utility room provides additional storage and workspace, while two useful cellar rooms beneath offer excellent storage or potential for a wine cellar or workshop.
Spacious Bedroom Accommodation
The first floor provides beautifully proportioned bedroom accommodation.
The principal suite enjoys glorious countryside views together with a private en suite bathroom.
Three further double bedrooms each benefit from their own en suite shower room and retain many original period features including fireplaces, high ceilings and fitted storage.
A versatile fifth bedroom on the ground floor can equally serve as a family room, guest suite or home office.
Exceptional Leisure Facilities
One of the home's most impressive features is its dedicated leisure complex.
The indoor heated swimming pool is housed within a light filled pool hall overlooking the gardens and is complemented by changing facilities, shower room and WC.
Adjoining the pool is a spacious home gym together with a private sauna, creating an outstanding wellness space rarely found in private homes.
Please note: the swimming pool is currently empty, not in use and requires work quoted at approximately £12,000.
Self Contained Annexe - The Coach House
Perfect for multi generational living, guest accommodation or holiday letting, the detached annexe offers complete independence.
The ground floor comprises an open plan living room and fitted kitchen centred around a spiral staircase leading to upstairs, a vaulted bedroom with en suite bathroom creates charming accommodation with tremendous flexibility.
A lockable door gives access to the main house.
Gardens & Grounds
Occupying the historic grounds of the former church, The Old Vicarage is enveloped by beautifully landscaped, mature gardens that provide an exceptional setting of colour, privacy and tranquillity. Lovingly curated over many years, the grounds unfold as a series of enchanting outdoor spaces, each designed to make the most of the property's elevated position and spectacular countryside views.
A sweeping gravel driveway meanders through established planting before opening into an attractive courtyard, where generous parking is framed by beautifully stocked flower beds and ornamental borders. Beyond, the gardens reveal an impressive collection of features, from a productive kitchen garden with raised beds and several greenhouses to meandering gravel and woodland pathways that invite exploration through lush planting and peaceful corners.
A choice of outdoor entertaining areas ensures there is always the perfect place to relax, with raised timber terraces and sun drenched decking providing idyllic settings for al fresco dining, morning coffee or evening drinks while enjoying the panoramic views across the surrounding landscape.
Throughout the grounds, charming details such as wrought iron gates, decorative birdhouses and vintage style lamp posts enhance the garden's timeless character, while the elevated conservatory terrace offers an outstanding viewpoint over the gardens and the rolling countryside beyond. Together, the gardens create a truly magical environment that perfectly complements the elegance, history and character of this remarkable home.
Driveway And Approach
Accessed via a shared gated entrance, a private sweeping driveway provides an impressive approach to the property, setting the tone from the moment of arrival. The generous courtyard offers parking for approximately ten vehicles, making it ideal for both family living and entertaining guests. A substantial timber log store adds a practical touch, while the beautifully landscaped approach creates an elegant and memorable welcome to The Old Vicarage.
In addition to the principal driveway, the property also benefits from a right of access for both vehicles and pedestrians through the adjacent churchyard, providing a convenient secondary means of entry and exit.
Additional Information
- Approx. one acre of mature grounds
- Private solar panels
- Extensive off road parking
- Annexe suitable for holiday letting
- Electric entrance gates
Services
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Energy Performance Certificate
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 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.
Tenure
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- 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.
- 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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West Malvern Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14
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