"Description
A Quaint Malvern Stone Period Semi Detached Home Offering Versatile Accommodation Over Three Floors And Retaining Much Of Its Period Charm. The Well Presented Accommodation Comprises Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Fitted Kitchen And Sitting Room, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom And Useful Internal Store Workshop. Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating. Enclosed Garden. Lovely Aspect, Direct Access To The Hills. Energy Rating D.
Location & Description
Located in the ever popular residential district of West Malvern, Garth Cottage enjoys an elevated position enjoying views from the rear across rooftops to a wooded slope beyond. There is a regular bus service along West Malvern Road and gives access to Great Malvern which offers a range of amenities including independent shops, Waitrose supermarket, restaurants, eateries and takeaways as well as the renowned Malvern Theatre with concert hall and cinema. Further and more extensive facilities are available on the retail park in Townsend Way which has a number of high street names or the city of Worcester.
Educational facilities are well catered for at both primary and secondary levels in the public and private sectors.
Transport communications are excellent with a mainline railway in Great Malvern and Malvern Link with direct links to Worcester, Birmingham, London, Hereford and South Wales. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway is positioned just outside Worcester bringing The Midlands, South West and South Wales into an easy commute.
Garth Cottage is a delightful Malvern stone semi detached property offering period character and charm including double glazed stone mullion windows, flexible and sociable accommodation over three floors. The property is set down and back from the road and offers a secluded and private feel and accessed via a pedestrian gate set between a Malvern stone wall. For a short distance the steps are shared with the neighbouring property then branch off to descend through the private sloped mature foregarden to the porch door.
The well presented accommodation benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. The house has recently had external painting to the rear and the current owner has maintained the property well during their ownership including fully replacing the roof covering with new natural slates, new guttering, wood and leadwork as well as some timbers. At the same time additional loft insulation was added and a partition fire wall in the attic void between properties. The composite front door with obscure glazed inset opens to the accommodation which comprises of
Entrance Porch 1.44m 4ft 8in x 1.75m 5ft 8in
Quarry tiled floor, double glazed windows to side and rear. Cupboard housing gas meter, ceiling light fitting. Wooden door with glazed insets opens to steps descending to the rear garden. Open to the
Dining Room 3.33m 10ft 9in x 3.66m 11ft 10in
Carpet, stairs to first and lower ground floors. Two wall lights, double glazed window to side, radiator, understairs storage cupboard, Nest thermostat, open to the kitchen and door to
Sitting Room 3.38m 10ft 11in x 3.56m 11ft 6in
Original stripped and treated floorboards, log burner set in fireplace on a slate hearth. Double glazed window to front and side, radiator, two wall lights and pendant light fitting.
Kitchen 2.48m 8ft x 3.44m 11ft 1in
Laminate flooring, ceiling light fitting, range of base and eye level units with Oak worktops over. Built in DISHWASHER, space for freestanding cooker, space for fridge freezer, partially tiled walls, radiator, two double glazed windows to rear and a lovely outlook to the rear garden. Window to side.
First Floor
Landing
Carpet, wall light Door leading to bathroom and door to
Bedroom 1 3.46m 11ft 2in x 3.61m 11ft 8in
Carpet, radiator, double glazed window to front, pendant light fitting and access to loft space.
Bathroom 2.48m 8ft min x 3.64m 11ft 9in
Carpet, close coupled WC, double glazed window to rear with lovely outlook, pedestal wash hand basin, wall cupboard and tiled splashback, panelled bath with shower over and obscure double glazed window to side. Cupboard housing central heating boiler and ceiling light fitting.
Lower Ground Floor
A hallway with doors to bedroom 2 and storeroom. Wall light and laminate flooring.
Bedroom 2 2.35m 7ft 7in x 3.38m 10ft 11in
Laminate flooring, spotlights, radiator, double glazed window to rear and door to the rear garden.
Storeroom 3.25m 10ft 6in x 2.84m 9ft 2in
Light and power, window to side.
Outside
The rear garden can be accessed from bedroom two or the porch. Steps lead down to a level patio area ideal for alfresco dining. A path and steps lead through the lawned garden with planted borders and mature shrubs and leads through the good size garden where there is a hardstanding for a shed. External lighting.
Services
We have been advised that mains electricity, gas, water and drainage 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 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.
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 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 Malvern Office, Tel
Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND C
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
EPC
The EPC rating for this property is D 61 .
Directions
From the agent office in Great Malvern proceed north along the A449 Worcester Road in the direction of Malvern Link. After just over quarter of a mile bear left into North Malvern Road following this route uphill for a further quarter of a mile. Go round a very sharp left hand bend into West Malvern Road. Continue up the hill for approximately 0.4 miles and the property will be found on the right hand side as indicated by the agents For Sale board. Should you reach the West Malvern Social Club on the junction with Ebrington Road you will have travelled too far."