6 Bedroom Detached House

The Lodge is a charming period home with a rich and interesting past, formerly associated with The Downs School and once home to the renowned poet W.H. Auden. Originally two cottages, the property has been thoughtfully combined and extended over time to create a spacious and versatile family residence. EPC D

Description

The accommodation is both generous and flexible, offering six bedrooms, five reception rooms, two bathrooms and the benefit of two staircases. This layout lends itself to a variety of living arrangements, including the potential to create a self-contained area ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or even a holiday let or B&B, subject to any necessary consents.

Set back from the road, the property enjoys attractive, well-established gardens, creating a natural and inviting outdoor space. In addition, there is a double garage along with useful ancillary storage.

Located on the western slopes of the Malvern Hills, the highly regarded village of Colwall offers a strong sense of community alongside a range of everyday amenities. The area is well connected, with good road and bus links, as well as a mainline railway station providing convenient access to further destinations.

Location

The property is within easy walking distance of the village centre, while the nearby towns of Malvern and Ledbury offer a wider selection of facilities. Worcester, Hereford and Cheltenham are also all readily accessible.Colwall is a very popular and sought after village situated at the foot of the western slopes of the Malvern Hills and offers a good range of local facilities including shops, post office and pharmacy, schools, a doctor's surgery, churches, hotel and public houses. There is a regular bus service to Ledbury (approximately 4 miles) and Great Malvern (approximately 2 miles). Colwall also has the benefit of a mainline railway with direct services to Birmingham New Street, Oxford and London Paddington.

Accommodation 

Annex accommodation 

Entrance Hall – UPVC front door, stairs to right hand side first floor, tiled floor, door to:

Reception Room Two - 4.74m x 3.43m (15'6" x 11'3") - Dual aspect with front and side facing double glazed windows, stripped wooden floor boards, two radiators, door to:

Utility/Laundry - Rear facing door and window to covered rear porch, under stairs storage cupboard, wall mounted gas boiler, sink and plumbing for washing machine and other appliances, quarry tile floor, door to:

WC - Rear facing window, low level WC, wash basin, continued quarry tile floor.

Main Accommodation 

Snug - 3.69m x 2.91m (12'1" x 9'6") - Front facing double glazed window, radiator, fireplace, stripped wooden floor.

Dining Room - 4.31m x 3.68m (14'1" x 12'0") - Front facing large double glazed window overlooking garden, period corner fireplace, radiator, wooden floor boards.Rear Hallway - 4.28m x 2.10m (14'0" x 6'10") - Staircase to first floor with under stairs storage below, quarry tile floor, radiator, doors to:

Downstairs WC - 3.86m x 2.11m (12'7" x 6'11") - Two rear facing windows, low level WC, wash basin, quarry tile floor. A large room which offers huge potential. 

Kitchen - 4.30m x 3.06m (14'1" x 10'0") - Rear facing window, range of standalone kitchen units, sink unit with integrated electric hob, electric cooker, plumbing to dishwasher, extractor hood, radiator, exposed floor boards, door out to rear porch/potting shed.

Study - 4.29m x 3.68m (14'0" x 12'0") - Open plan with folding wood and glass door to the sitting room, fireplace with a wood burner, exposed wooden floor boards. Radiator. 

Sitting Room - 4.69m x 4.28m (15'4" x 14'0") - Lovely light open space with vaulted ceiling, front facing double glazed window, side facing double glazed bi-fold doors to garden, two x Velux skylight windows, tall radiator, wooden floor boards.

First Floor Main Accommodation 

Landing - Side facing window, wooden floor boards, radiator.

Bedroom One - 4.32m x 3.70m (14'2" x 12'1") - Front facing double glazed window, bedroom fireplace, wooden floor boards, radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.30m x 3.06m (14'1" x 10'0") - Rear facing large window, radiator, wooden floor boards.

Bedroom Three - 4.31m x 2.66m (14'1" x 8'8") - Front facing double glazed window, wooden floor boards, radiator. storage cupboard under loft room stairs housing a fireplace.

Bathroom - 4.19m x 2.13m (13'8" x 6'11") - Two rear facing windows, standing double end bath, separate shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and further hand held attachment, low level WC, wash basin, heated towel rail, spot lighting. Second Floor - Stairs off landing lead to loft room, with two rear facing Velux windows, wooden spindle banister, access to loft space.

First floor annex accommodation

Landing – Accessed from the entrance hall stairs. Loft access, radiator, exposed floor boards. Doors to;

Bedroom Four - 3.73m x 3.47m (12'2" x 11'4") - Front facing double glazed window overlooking garden, period bedroom fireplace, radiator, recessed double shower cubicle with sliding door, wooden floor boards.

Bedroom Five - 3.70m x 2.91m (12'1" x 9'6") - Front facing window overlooking garden, radiator, corner situated bedroom fireplace with tiled hearth, wooden floor boards.

Bedroom Six - 2.84m x 2.13m (9'3" x 6'11") - Rear facing window, radiator, exposed floor boards.

Bathroom - 2.30m x 2.11m (7'6" x 6'11") - Rear facing window, bath with tiled surround, wash basin, radiator, wooden floor boards.

Wc - 1.52m x 1.08m (4'11" x 3'6") - Rear facing window, low level WC, wooden floor boards.

Outside Driveway And Garage - Approached via long private driveway off Brockhill Road, with additional store on the left hand side next to the sub station. Leads to the parking area and the double garage,

Double Garage - 6.10m x 5.49m (20' x 18') - Metal up and over door, power and light.

Garden - The property is complemented by beautifully established ornamental gardens, predominantly positioned to the front. Mainly laid to lawn, they are interspersed with well-stocked flowering borders, a productive vegetable plot, fruit trees, and a charming wildflower meadow area that comes into its own in the spring months.

A substantial 16ft x 8ft concrete outbuilding provides useful external storage. Across the front of the house, a paved terrace offers an ideal seating area, complete with a timber pergola draped in mature, flourishing wisteria.

Pathways extend to the side and rear of the property, where additional storage space can be found. A gate provides pedestrian access to a nearby pathway, leading directly onto the extensive network of walking and cycling routes across the Malvern Hills.

Directions - From the agents office in Colwall turn left and head up the Walwyn Road toward The Downs School. Take the left hand turn into Brockhill Road, and after 200 yards, the driveway for the property can be found on the right hand side opposite the entry to Covent Garden.

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Services: 

We have been advised that mains gas, electricity, drainage and water 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 authorities. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Tenure:

We have been advised (subject to legal verification) 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 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.

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel: ) or Colwall Office )

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.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATINGS: Current: D (59)