Upper Churchfields, Malvern

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A Charming Detached Three Bedroomed Cottage With Potential for Ground Floor Extension Set Within The Popular Village Of Cradley With Stunning Countryside Views. Garage, Parking, No Chain. EPC 'E'.

Location

The popular village of Cradley is well served with a butchers shop, excellent primary school, doctor's surgery, church and village hall. Further and more extensive amenities are available in the nearby Victorian town of Great Malvern.

Transport communications are excellent with a mainline railway station in Malvern offering direct links to Worcester, Birmingham, Hereford, London and South Wales. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway and junction 1 of the M50 are easily accessible bringing the Midlands, south west and south Wales into an easy commute.

Description

Cricket Cottage is a delightfully charming three bedroom detached property that has been well maintained by the current owner with upkeep including full roof renovation five years ago. The Cottage was originally constructed in the 1800's and further enhanced a number of years ago to create a fantastic home and more recently benefiting from a new roof, insulation, kitchen and shower room. The property also offers living room, ground floor WC and three bedrooms to the first floor.

A pre-planning application has been submitted for a further ground floor extension to create a stunning light open-plan kitchen diner with bifold doors to enable enjoyment of the lovely countryside setting all year round.

The foregarden is gravelled with shrub borders and offering ample off road parking. Stone steps with attractive planted borders lead down to the UPVC front door which opens to

Entrance Hall

Carpet, six ceiling light fittings, double glazed window. BT socket and radiator. Ornate stone alcove, two recesses one is perfect for an office space and the other for coats. Understairs storage, stairs to first floor and doors opening to WC and Bathroom (both described later) Door to

Living Room 3.46m (11ft 2in) x 3.30m (10ft 8in)

Carpet, two wall lights, radiator and double glazed window. Stone feature fireplace with wood burning stove, wooden mantle and tiled hearth. Door to

Kitchen 3.46m (11ft 2in) x 2.92m (9ft 5in)

Wood effect vinyl flooring, ceiling light fitting, three double glazed windows and double glazed door to side entrance. Range of base and eye level units with work surface over and ceramic inset sink with drainer. Electric OVEN, four ring HOB with extractor, space for fridge freezer, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine

WC

Vinyl flooring, double glazed window with obscured glass to side aspect, low level WC and wash hand basin with storage cupboard below

Bathroom 2.09m (6ft 9in) x 1.60m (5ft 2in)

Vinyl flooring, ceiling light fitting, radiator and double glazed

window with obscured glass. Partially tiled walls, panelled bath

with shower over and sink with vanity unit

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Carpet, pendant light fitting, velux window and cupboard housing Worcester Bosch combination boiler. Access to eaves storage and doors to all rooms

Bedroom 1 3.30m (10ft 8in) x 3.46m (11ft 2in) maximum

Carpet, ceiling light fitting, radiator and double glazed window

Bedroom 2 3.46m (11ft 2in) x 2.92m (9ft 5in)

Carpet, ceiling light fitting, radiator and double glazed window

Bedroom 3 2.92m (9ft 5in) x 2.09m (6ft 9in)

Carpet, wall mounted light, radiator, BT socket and two Velux windows

Outside

To the rear of the property is a beautifully landscaped garden offering stunning views. The patio offers the perfect place to sit and take in the garden and enjoy an evening tipple. A lovely pergola leads down to the main lawned area with shrub and tree borders and a pond. A pathway leads to the garage which is of black and white construction to blend seamlessly with the exterior of the house

Tandem Garage 6.07m (19ft 7in) x 2.99m (9ft 8in)

Having had a new roof around 1 year ago, with power and light

Agents Note

It is believed there is a right of way for access. Potential purchasers will need to make further enquiries

Services

We have been advised that mains electricity and water is believed to be connected to the property. Drainage is to a private septic tank. We are awaiting confirmation as to if the septic tank complies to Septic Tank Regulations brought in on 1/01/2015 and enforced from 01/01/2020 relating to soakaways and septic tanks. 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.

Directions

From Great Malvern head north along the A449 towards Worcester. Turn left onto North Malvern Road B4219 and fork right onto the Cowleigh Road continuing along the B4219. Continue for 1.9 miles and when reaching the T junction with the A4103 turn left towards Hereford. Proceed for 0.9 miles and take the left turn signed Cradley. After approximately 0.8 miles head downhill into the village and then uphill towards the Church and on reaching the war memorial turn right onto an unmarked track. Follow the road almost to the end and Cricket Cottage can be found on the right hand side as shown by the agents for sale board.

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.

Energy Perfomance Certificate

The EPC rating for this property is E (49).

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel: 01684 892809

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.

Agents Notes

It is believed there is a right of way for access. Potential purchasers will need to make further enquiries

Tenure

We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.