Sweetpea, Church Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13

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A Most Impressive Detached Family Home Situated In The Favoured Village Of Castlemorton Affording Wonderful Views Across Open Countryside Towards The Malvern Hills And Offering Versatile Accommodation With Three/Four Bedrooms (Two En Suite), Two Reception Rooms, Open Plan Dining Kitchen, Ample Driveway Parking, Double Garage And Generous Sized Mature Garden. EPC D.

Location

Sweetpea is situated in the idylllic and most popular village of Castlemorton. Its fantastic position affords views across open countryside to the Malvern Hills. The village is served by a local primary school, church and community facilities. The neighbouring village of Welland offers an excellent village stores & post office. Further and more extensive amenities are available in the hillside Victorian town of Great Malvern, the riverside town of Upton upon Severn or the city of Worcester.

Transport communications are excellent with junction 1 of the M50 just outside Upton giving good connections to the M5 bringing the Midlands, south west and south Wales into an easy commute. The mainline railway station at Great Malvern offers direct links to Worcester, Birmingham, Hereford, London and South Wales.

Education needs can be met at the local primary school or secondary school at nearby Hanley Castle. There is also excellent private schooling in Great Malvern and Worcester.

Leisure pursuits are well catered for in the area which is criss-crossed by a number of footpaths and bridleways as well as being on the edge of Castlemorton Common and Malvern Hills themselves. There are leisure centres and swimming pools in Malvern and Worcester as well as excellent golf courses. The Malvern Thatre Complex is well renowned.

Description

Sweetpea is an exceptionally well presented and maintained detached family home in a wonderful setting affording fantastic views across open countryside with glimpses of the Malvern Hills. The living accommodation is flexible and versatile, ideal for family living and offers further potential to enhance and extend the property (subject to planning permission being granted).

The property is approached via a private driveway providing ample parking and giving access to the detached DOUBLE GARAGE. The property is set back from the road occupying generous surrounding grounds with a lawned fore garden comprising beautiful planted beds, shrubs and wild flower areas.

A pedestrian path leads to the storm porch with pitched tiled roof and front door with obscured glazed insets opening to the living accommodation, which is in excess of 1900 square feet and benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing.

The living accommodation in more detail comprises:

Reception Hall
A welcoming space with engineered wood flooring flowing throughout. An open balustrade staircase rises to the first floor with useful under stairs cupboard and recess. A double glazed Velux sky light to rear floods this area with natural light. Inset ceiling spotlights. Radiator and hard wood doors leading to dining kitchen, study/bedroom 4 (described later) and opening to:

Sitting Room 8.16m (26ft 4in) maximum into recess x 3.97m (12ft 10in) maximum
A lovely dual aspect room with double glazed window to rear and double glazed patio doors to side overlooking and leading out to the landscaped garden. The main focal point of this room is a wood burning stove set onto a slate hearth. Inset ceiling spot lights, two radiators.

Study/Bedroom 4 4.70m (15ft 2in) maximum into recess x 4.03m (13ft)
A flexible and versatile room with dual aspect double glazed windows enjoying views across the church spire to the Malvern Hills. Inset ceiling spotlights, radiator.

Dining Kitchen 7.85m (25ft 4in) x 4.28m (13ft 10in) maximum narrowing to 12' minimum
A lovely light and airy room ideal for family living which is divided into two main areas comprising

Kitchen
Recently refitted with a modern range of Shaker Style drawer and cupboard base and eye level units with beautiful wooden handles and a butcher's block work top over. Matching central island with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, bin storage and integrated dishwasher. Space and connection point for a range cooker (available by separate negotiation) with extractor hood over. Wood effect flooring flows throughout this area, inset ceiling spotlights, space for fridge freezer and glazed wooden door leading to the utility room. Kitchen is open to

Dining Area
Double glazed windows to front and side enjoying views to the Malvern Hills. Inset ceiling spotlights, radiator, door to entrance hall. A lovely area for entertaining and family living.

Utility Room 3.33m (10ft 9in) x 2.61m (8ft 5in)
Fitted with a further range of cupboards, shelves and work surface space with plumbing under counter for washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Airing cupboard housing the floor mounted oil fired boiler with shelving over. Double glazed window to side, inset ceiling spotlights, tiled floor and splash backs. Double glazed UPVC door to front and door opening through to

WC
Fitted with a modern white low level WC , wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled splash backs. Inset ceiling spotlights, ceiling mounted extractor fan and useful recessed wooden shelving.

Dressing Room 3.13m (10ft 1in) x 1.73m (5ft 7in)
A useful area leading to the master bedroom where fitted wardrobes and dressing table have been installed. Double glazed window to rear, inset ceiling spotlights and feature archway leading through to

Bedroom 1 3.95m (12ft 9in) x 3.25m (10ft 6in)
Double glazed double doors with matching double glazed side panels overlooking the rear garden. Inset ceiling spotlights, radiator. Door opens through to

En Suite 3.20m (10ft 4in) x 2.92m (9ft 5in)
A lovely area fitted with a white low level WC, bath with mixer tap and shower head fitment. Vanity wash basin with mixer tap and cupboards under, side worktop and splash back. Walk in shower enclosure with rainfall shower over and hand held unit. Inset ceiling spotlights, ceiling mounted extractor fan, chrome wall mounted heated towel rail and double glazed window to rear.

First Floor

Landing
Inset ceiling spot lights and doors opening through to

Bedroom 2 3.72m (12ft) minimum plus restricted head height x 3.38m (10ft 11in)
Double glazed window to side, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator and door opening to

En Suite
Low level WC, corner shower enclosure with thermostatic controlled shower over. Vanity wash basin, cupboard under and mixer tap. Tiled splash backs and floor, wall mounted light point, ceiling mounted extractor fan and heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3 3.77m (12ft 2in) plus restricted head height x 4.06m (13ft 1in) maximum
Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Inset ceiling spot lights, radiator and access to eaves.

Bathroom
Double glazed Velux sky light to front with views over the open farmland and toward the Malvern Hills. White low level WC with pedestal wash hand basin and waterfall mixer tap. Panelled bath with mixer tap and thermostatic controlled shower with hand held fitment, heated towel rail. Inset ceiling spotlights, wall light point, ceiling mounted extractor fan, tiled walls in complementary ceramics, tiled floor.

Outside
The grounds extend to approximately 0.4 acres and are mainly laid to lawn to the front, side and rear of the property. Throughout the garden there are planted beds offering a variety of plants, wild flowers and shrubs to provide colour and vibrance throughout the year. A central gravel path leads from the patio area at the side of the property through a rose arbour. The garden is enclosed by a hedged and fenced perimeter. Outside light points, water tap and external power points. GREENHOUSE and large WORKSHOP/STORE (19'4 X 12'8'') a large useful space with pitched roof and window to front which could easily be transformed into further accommodation subject to planning permission being granted.

Double Garage 4.88m (15ft 9in) x 4.80m (15ft 6in)
Two up and over doors to front, glazed window to rear, pedestrian door to side. Attic storage over. This space could be used for many purposes such as annex, home gym or office subject to any relevant permissions being sought.

Services

We have been advised that mains electricity and water are 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 01/01/2020 relating to soakaways and septic tanks. Central heating is by way of an oil fired system. 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 the Ledbury office continue over the traffic lights onto the Worcester road and then turn right signposted Eastnor /Tewkesbury. Continue on this road for approx. 3miles then take the left hand turn onto the B4208 signposted Malverns. After approx. 1 mile turn right into Church road where the property will be located after about one mile on the right hand side.

Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND "E"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

Energy Performance Certificate

The EPC rating for this property is D (60).

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.

Tenure

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