5 Bedroom Detached House

Wonderfully Located Detached Property In Need Of Some Updating With A One Bedroomed Self Contained Annexe Enjoying Lovely Grounds In An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty Affording Spectacular Rural Views. Additional Land Is Available By Separate Negotiation.   Energy Rating ''F''

The property enjoys a quiet setting close to the highly regarded village of Alfrick on the Worcestershire border and is approximately six miles from Great Malvern, eight miles from the City of Worcester and just seven miles from Bromyard.

Alfrick village has a community hall with regular activities and tennis courts, recreation ground, cricket and football. St. Mary Magdelene Church that dates backs to the 12th century and the excellent community shop which stocks fresh, local produce, has a Post Office and is a collection point for prescriptions from the local GP and pharmacy at Knightwick. The village is well served by excellent primary and secondary schools who offer local transport for the children.

From the property and Alfrick Village there is a vast amount of beautiful walks and bridleways which crisscross the area giving easy access to the rural scene. 

Located close by is the Hop Shed Brewery at Suckley which opens on Fridays and Saturdays and The Fox & Hounds at Lulsley is open 6 days a week & serves excellent food and drink.  Close by is Knightwick, offering the Talbot public house as well as an award winning butchers selling local produce and a superb Doctors surgery with pharmacy included..

The Knapp Papermill and Ravenshill Nature reserves are also close by and the area is renowned for some of the most unspoilt rural landscapes and walks. There are also local bus services to provide access to local primary schools at Suckley and Leigh Sinton and secondary schools in Malvern and Worcester.

Transport and communications are good. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway south of Worcester is twenty minutes away and there are mainline railway stations in both Great Malvern and Worcester. The village is not only surrounded by the two nature reserves referred to earlier but also by some of the most unspoilt countryside in the region. It is the perfect spot for anyone who enjoys outdoor life or walking.

Brownings Acre is a wonderfully located detached property situated in an idyllic rural setting and affording fine far reaching views over open undulating countryside in a peace and quiet location with no near neighbours.

The house itself would benefit from some modifications allowing new owners to make the property their own but it does benefits from ample off road parking and has a detached garage with garden store and carport.  Internally the flexible and versatile accommodation is set over two floors with period character and charm, coupled with the extensions of more modern development creating light and airy spaces ideal for family living and with the benefit of a one bedroomed self contained annexe which would suit a dependant relative, family member of perhaps even, with the correct permissions being sought to be used as a residential or holiday let.   

Initially approached via double wooden vehicular gates open to a block paved driveway that allows for ample parking and from where the fine vistas can already be enjoyed.     Accessed from this area is the detached garage set under a pitched roof with a carport to side and garden store to rear.  

The wooden front door is located between a hedge and planted beds easily accessed from the parking area and opening to the accommodation that is in excess of 2200 square feet.  The initial vestibule has a door that leads to the one bedroomed self contained annexe that has a lovely living area with exposed wall and ceiling timbers and doors open to the fitted kitchen with ample work surface space as well as a double bedroom with its on on-suite shower room and as previously highlighted this space can be used for a multitude of purposes or even as a home office should one be required.  

From the entrance porch a double glazed door opens to the main property and to an  Entrance Hall where stairs rise to the first floor.   A glazed internal doors opens through to  the generous and spacious Dining Kitchen with the initial area given over to the dining area where there are doors to the utility room and to the siting room.  Returning worksurface area divides this space from the Kitchen that has a range of drawer and cupboard base units and includes a Belling Range COOKER with extractor over, American style FRIDGE FREEZER and  DISHWASHER.  Above the sink unit a double glazed window overlooks the formal garden and to the wonderful views beyond.  From here a doorway opens to the Conservatory enjoying a bank of double glazed windows to two sides incorporating double glazed patio doors looking over and opening to the formal garden and equestrian land to the fine sloped and wooded views beyond.    Double doors open to the main Sitting Room which is a lovely space, flooded with natural light though a window to the southerly aspect.  A focal point of this room is the multi-fuel burning stove set into a brick fireplace and on a tiled hearth which heats the hot water.  A doorway returns to the dining kitchen and an oak engineered floor flow through into a Snug with triangular double glazed floor to ceiling window taking in the gorgeous views on offer.   Completing the ground floor is a useful Utility Space   immediately adjacent to the kitchen with external door opening to a side lean-to porch with wood store and coal bunker and a Cloakroom. 

To the first floor there are four lovely bedrooms, all accessed from the main landing with shelved storage, airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and further shelved storage cupboard.  The master suite is dual aspect taking in the fine views and is generous in proportions with a bank of wardrobes to one wall and a sink with cupboards under.  There are two further double bedrooms with beautiful exposed roof and wall timbers both taking in the fine views.  Further good size single bedroom.  All bedrooms are serviced and complimented my the family bathroom and there is also a further shower room which is yet to be fitted but the sanitaryware will be left at the property for the new owner to install.  

There is potential for further development of this property subject to the relevant permissions being sought, either through extensions or into the loft space above bedrooms two, three and four, accessed by a loft hatch with pulldown ladder.   

Outside the grounds wrap around the property beautifully top three sides being mainly laid to lawn an large ornamental pond and leading to planted and sloped beds displaying colour and vibrance throughout the year.  Behind the pond is a wonderful paved Gazebo making a wonderful seating area where the pleasantries of this fantastic setting can be enjoyed.  A decked area from the conservatory steps down to the lawn and there is gated pedestrian access through to the driveway.  

4 Acres of Equestrian Land with Stable Block Available By Separate Negotiation

The additional land wraps around the property to three sides, extending to approximately four acres and benefitting from road access. The paddock is a lovely, slightly sloped grass meadow leading up to the road. This equestrian classified ground features a wooden stable block containing four loose boxes under a pitched roof, with water and hardstanding directly outside. The natural area around the property provides excellent first class riding, with Kings Equestrian Centre in Bromyard also nearby.  Important is the fact that the additional land is private and has no public right of way through it.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the potential and lifestyle this property offers!

Accommodation

Entrance Porch  

Entrance Hall  

Dining Kitchen  

Dining Area  2.99m (9ft 8in) x 3.54m (11ft 5in) 

Kitchen Area 4.16m (13ft 5in) x 3.51m (11ft 4in) max 

Sitting Room 3.87m (12ft 6in) x 2.61m (8ft 5in) 

Snug 4.54m (14ft 8in) x 3.61m (11ft 8in) 

Conservatory  3.44m (11ft 1in) x 3.59m (11ft 7in) 

Utility  1.96m (6ft 4in) x 2.99m (9ft 8in) 

Cloakroom 

First Floor  

Landing 

Bedroom 1 4.62m (14ft 11in) x 5.06m (16ft 4in) to wardrobes 

Bedroom 2 3.35m (10ft 10in) x 3.25m (10ft 6in) 

Bedroom 3 3.35m (10ft 10in) x 3.25m (10ft 6in) 

Bedroom 4 2.68m (8ft 8in) x 3.35m (10ft 10in) 

Bathroom  

Shower Room 

ANNEXE 

Positioned on the ground floor 

Sitting Room  4.42m (14ft 3in) x 3.28m (10ft 7in) 

Kitchen  2.11m (6ft 10in) x 2.45m (7ft 11in) 

Bedroom 2.97m (9ft 7in) x 3.30m (10ft 8in) 

En-suite  

Garage 4.80m (15ft 6in) x 3.07m (9ft 11in) 

Workshop 2.40m (7ft 9in) x 3.02m (9ft 9in) 

Carport 2.66m (8ft 7in) x 6.54m (21ft 1in) 

Services 

We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property.  Heating is provided by way of a tanked LPG system. Hot water is provided either by the immersion heater or by the multi-fuel stove in the sitting room.  Drainage is to a private septic tank.   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 imply 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.

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 formally 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.

Viewing

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

Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND ''G''
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

EPC

The EPC rating for this property is F (36).

Directions

Head north on the A449 Worcester Road for 0.6 miles where at the traffic lights turn left into Newtown Road, B4503. Proceed along this road for 2.6 miles and at the T junction in the village of Leigh Sinton turn left onto the A4103 Worcester to Hereford Road. After 0.2 of a mile turn right into Sherridge Road and proceed to the T junction after 1.2 miles taking the left turn onto Suckley Road. Proceed for a further 1.6 miles and turn left onto the Suckley Road and after 0.4 miles the driveway to the property will found on the right hand side as indicated by the agents For Sale board.