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" MAGNIFICENT, individual SIX / EIGHT BEDROOM VICTORIAN DETACHED RESIDENCE with THREE RECEPTION ROOMS; offering flexibly arranged, well proportioned accommodation (over 3,500sq.ft. G.I.A.); superb VIEWS over the Severn Vale, considerable character, plus parking for 4+ cars and a DOUBLE GARAGE EPC - F

CHARACTERFUL DETACHED VICTORIAN RESIDENCE COMPRISING: Grand Entrance Hall * Three Reception Rooms * Kitchen Diner * Utility * Eight Bedrooms with En-Suite to Master * Bathroom * Potential for Separate Top Floor Annexe * Large Sloping Hillside Gardens of Approx. 0.5 Acres * Double Garage * Parking * Period Features

?The Gables?, 90, Wells Road, Malvern, WR14 4PA

We are delighted to offer ?For Sale? this generously proportioned, individual VICTORIAN DETACHED RESIDENCE, with flexibly arranged accommodation over THREE floors to include the former servants quarters / flat (potential Teenage Annexe) to the upper floor.  The upper floor is fully utilised by our vendor and currently offers Two/Four bedrooms to the upper floor (as detailed hereafter) with the first floor having Four Double Bedrooms.

?The Gables? offers spacious, well proportioned rooms (the property extends to over 3,500sq.ft. G.I.A.) with many having the original sash windows to include the bay window to the Drawing/Sitting Room and many rooms have period fireplaces and other character, which will be evident from studying our particulars and your subsequent viewing of this superb period home.  ?The Gables? also enjoys large gardens which extend in total to approx. ? an acre and a drive leading to the DOUBLE GARAGE.

This generously proportioned VICTORIAN DETACHED RESIDENCE has mainly Brick elevations under a tiled roof, set within large sloping and part terraced HILLSIDE GARDENS extending to around ? an acre.

Wells Road is a desirable location and the house is located well above the road with this elevated position providing superb VIEWS across the Severn Vale and for walkers and dog owners it allows speedy access to the Common and the Malvern Hills.  The property has been updated over our vendors occupancy to include updating of the Kitchen with Granite worktops plus a gas fired AGA; gas fired central heating updating, an En-Suite installed to the main bedroom, yet many period features have been retained. The house offers two Bathrooms to the First Floor and a further Shower Room to the 2nd Floor and one of the properties main features is the ability to create a Teenage Annexe or even a Two bedroomed Letting Apartment to the 2nd Floor as it has an independent access from the rear and a separate Hall (with lockable door to the house main Landing) and stairs from this Upper Hall to the sizable top floor accommodation. 

Great Malvern offers an excellent selection of shopping facilities, schooling and recreational plus sporting facilities i.e. you have the ?Malvern Theatre? complex, Library, ?The Spash? Swimming Pool & gymnasium, plus for those who need to commute Malvern has two main line Railway Stations and City of Worcester is only 9 miles distant (approx.) and the M5 motorway Junction 7 is approximately 11 miles distant. To aid your understanding and appreciation of this most attractive property, these details incorporate ?Layout Plans? and a Garden Sketch Plan.  We strongly recommend an inspection to appreciate the fine location, character, excellent sized gardens, well proportioned, spacious interior and last, but not least, the ambience! 

THE PROPERTY COMPRISES AS FOLLOWS
(all dimensions stated are approximate):

Entrance via double opening, timber-panelled doors with triangular ?Toplight? over and the double doors open to the:

Character Enclosed Porch  5?3??  x  3?4??  with original  Tessellated / Encaustic? tiled floor, windows to front and sides, low level cupboard housing electric meter and ?Fuseboard? and finally a ceiling light point and the wide period entrance door (with ?Toplight? over) leads to the:-   

Magnificent, Character  Reception Hall  21?0?? x 5?8?? plus further section (with Staircase off) being 15?0?? x 6?0?? with ?Victorian Tessellated/Encaustic? tiled floor continuing throughout and having a original cornice to ceiling, deep skirting boards, dado rail, picture rail, wide feature Arch, two radiators, power points, central heating thermostat, smoke detector (interlinked) and wall and ceiling light points. Original balustraded STAIRCASE leads to the First Floor and Hall area beyond the Staircase has a side aspect sash window.  Finally, doors from Hall to the Three Reception Rooms and an opening to the:-

Inner Hallway   6?0?? x  4?2??  again with the ?Victorian Tessellated/Encaustic? tiled floor; dado rail, coving to ceiling, main telephone point in, power point/s, fitted low level double door Store Cupboard with Serving hatch above to the Dining Room. 

PERIOD, FOUR PANEL DOORS FROM HALL AREAS LEAD TO ROOMS AS FOLLOWS:

Large Downstairs Cloakroom   9?0?? x  6?0?? having side (northerly facing) sash window plus a fitted ?White? period style suite comprising: Hi-level cistern  W.C., pedestal wash hand basin plus splashback ceramic tiling.  Tile effect vinyl flooring, radiator, coat hooks and finally, a high level double door Store Cupboard above the door in from the Hall and last, but not least, a ceiling light point.

DRAWING ROOM  18?3?max. into front triangular BAY  x  16?10?? into the rectangular BAY to the southern side of the Drawing Room  (15?2??min. x  14?0?? wall to wall) and offering front/easterly aspect via the sash windows to the front triangular BAY which provides excellent VIEWS over the Severn Vale.  The other Bay has casement windows plus French Doors opening onto the garden areas to the southern side of the house and the Drawing Room is completed by:-Chimney breast with a White marble fireplace surround with cast iron inset, marble hearth and a ?coal? effect ?Living Flame? gas fire; original cornice to the ceiling, deep skirting boards, radiator, T.V. point plus numerous power points and lastly, two wall light points.

DINING ROOM  14?2??  x  14?0?? with two front aspect  sash windows  providing excellent VIEWS over the Severn Vale.  Feature cast iron inset having tiled cheeks and tiled hearth with grate for ?open fires?.  Fitted tall bookcase, original cornice, deep skirting boards, picture rail, radiator, serving hatch to Inner Hall (adjacent to the Kitchen), power points and a ceiling light point.

COSY SITTING ROOM / STUDY  12?0??  x 11?6??  having side aspect (southerly) sash window providing garden outlooks; cast iron fireplace with tiled inset plus Black marble fireplace surround, original cornice, deep skirting boards,  dado rail, two radiator, telephone point, power points and finally, two wall light points.

LARGE DINING/BREAKFAST KITCHEN  20?5?? x 12?0?? overall comprising of the: 

Kitchen Area  12?0?? x  11?0??min. plus the deep fireplace recess with fitted  AGA (gas fired) and the Kitchen has a rear aspect sash window plus door to the Rear Courtyard and Gardens.  The Kitchen Area offers solid 'ASH? fronted base and wall units plus African Granite worktops, an inset stainless steel sink with strainer bowl inset and monobloc mixer tap; space and provision below worktops for a dishwasher and for a fridge, plus the afore mentioned deep fireplace recess with the AGA and having tile freize splashback and downlighter above the AGA.   The Granite worktops incorporate a large semi-Breakfast Bar area with cupboards under and Kitchen Area is completed by splashback ceramic tiling above worktop areas, numerous power points, central heating programmer, Microwave recess with double door louvre door cupboard over housing the wall mounted POTTERTON ?Netaheat Profile? gas fired central heating boiler; further cupboard to L/H chimney breast recess being an Airing Cupboard with the factory lagged hot water cylinder (installed 2011) plus an immersion heater for ?back-up? and slatted shelving.  Three down-lighters to ceiling over the sink and a further ceiling light point over the semi-Breakfast Bar area. Kitchen also has a clothes airer to the ceiling, picture rail in part, ?bell? push which is connected to bells to the Upper/Former Servants floor, a wall mounted intercom phone connecting to the ?Workshop? up the garden and finally, quarry tiled floor continues through to the:

Breakfast/Dining Area  12?0??max. (11?2??min. to chimney breast) x 9?6??max. (8?10??min. wall to wall) and this area has a side aspect (northerly facing) casement window plus a part glazed door to the side access path leading to the Gardens; fitted wall mounted china cupboards below the window, tongue and groove panelling in part to dado height, picture rail, power points, ceiling light point, door to: Broom/Ironing Board Cupboard with power point within, shelving and further shelved Store Cupboard over.  Door from this Breakfast Area to the:-

Utility Room  7?8?? x  6?6??  with side aspect (northerly facing) casement window plus VELUX rooflight to the southern roof slope.  Fitted base unit with worktop over and an  inset stainless steel sink; plumbing and waste plus space below worktop for an automatic washing machine, further space for Fridge/Freezer, tumble dryer etc., splashback ceramic tiling above worktop area, quarry tiled floor continueing on from the Breakfast Area, power points, strip light to the ceiling and door to the:

Store Room  8?0?? x  3?6??  with  tiled floor, power points, light point and shelves.

FROM THE RECEPTION HALL STAIRCASE LEADS TO: 

Large First Floor Main Landing  22?10?? overall dimension x 6?0??min. and opening to 11?0??max. in part with Landing offering:  coving, dado rail, picture rail, feature Arch, deep skirting boards, radiator, interlinked smoke detector, power points, ceiling light point and a picture/wall light point.  Finally, period four panel doors from Landing lead to rooms as follows and to the: 

Inner Landing (or Annexe Inner Hall)  12?0?? x  6?5?? overall with this area  offering:  radiator, power points, ceiling light point and the 2nd wall mounted POTTERTON ?Netaheat Profile? gas fired central heating boiler providng the central heating and hot water to the Upper floor.  Additionally it has a 2nd central heating programmer, Staircase to the 2nd/top floor and door to the BRIDGE leading to the rear garden and the path round to the Wells Road.  

FROM THE MAIN LANDING DOORS LEAD TO: 

MASTER BEDROOM (Bedroom ONE)  15?2??  x  14?0?? with two front aspect sash windows providing superb VIEWS across the Severn Vale.  The room is completed by a feature fireplace with White painted fireplace surround and a cast iron feature fireplace; deep skirting boards, two radiators, power points, ceiling light point and an ornamental ceiling centre, a built-in double door Wardrobe to the L/H chimney breast recess, further fitted  Wardrobing and a door to the:-

En-Suite Bathroom  9?6?? x  5?8?? with front aspect sash window providing VIEWS across the Severn Vale and offering a ?White? suite comprising: panel sided bath, fitted vanitory unit with contemporary wash hand basin and an electric shaver point over; extensive ceramic wall tiling, White ladder style towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, wall mounted ?Downflow? electric fan heater, cornice to ceiling, ceiling light point and vinyl flooring.

BEDROOM TWO  14?2??  x  14?0?? having two front aspect sash windows affording superb long distance VIEWS as Master Bedroom.    Also offering a feature fireplace with a Black marble fireplace surround and a cast iron inset. Fitted vanitory unit with contemporary ?White? wash hand basin and ceramic splashback tiling, mirror over and a ceiling light point above basin.  Room is completed by deep skirting boards, picture rail, radiator, power points, further ceiling light point and fitted Wardrobing and shelving unit to one wall.

BEDROOM THREE 15?8??  x 12?0?? with side aspect (northerly facing) sash window; chimney breast with feature fireplace having a White finish fireplace surround and a cast iron inset and to the L/H chimney breast recess is a  fitted vanitory unit with contemporary ?White? wash hand basin to a marble top with ceramic splashback tiling over, plus  mirror and down-lighters and an electric shaver point. Room is completed by: picture rail, radiator, T.V. point, power points and a ceiling light point.

BEDROOM FOUR 12?0??  x 11?6?? having side aspect (southerly facing) sash window plus a chimney breast with a feature White fireplace surround having a cast iron inset with a fitted electric fire.  To the L/H chimney breast recess is a fitted Wardrobe and the room also offers: fitted low level cupboards with bookcase over (to one wall), radiator, power points and a ceiling light point.

BATHROOM  11?6?? x  6?0??  with side aspect (northerly facing) UPVC double glazed window and offering a ?White? suite comprising: cast iron roll top bath, period style pedestal wash hand basin with an electric shaver point and a wall mounted mirror door cabinet above; Bathroom also has a low level W.C., vinyl flooring, radiator plus an electric heated towel rail and a wall mounted ?Downflow? electric fan heater. Half height ceramic wall tiling to exposed wall areas; an extractor fan, coving to ceiling plus a light point and finally, double doors to the Airing/Linen Cupboard with oil filled electric tubular heaters within plus slatted shelving.

From First Floor Landing door to:

Inner Landing/ Annexe Hall as detailed earlier with Staircase off and a door to an Under Stairs Store Cupboard and this Inner Landing Area was the former servants ?back stairs? allowing them to come and go from the house without that used by the owners of the house; utilizing the door leading to the Bridge to the Rear Garden and path out to the Wells Road.  Stairs lead to a:-

Small ?Study Landing?  with a rooflight to a half landing area and stairs continue to the: 

2nd Floor/Potential Annexe/Flat

Second Floor Landing Areas  with interlinked smoke detector, former servants ?BELLS?, central heating thermostat, ceiling light points plus a loft hatch and a door to a Useful Store Cupboard.  Doors from Landing & an Inner Landing Area to rooms as follows:-

Bedroom Five (or Annexe Living Room)  20?6??  x  14?1?? with part sloping ceiling areas with a VELUX rooflight to the rear (westerly) roof section and a front aspect window to a Dormer affording superb VIEWS over the Severn Vale.  Room also has a feature period cast iron fireplace with fitted gas coal effect ?Living Flame? fire,  four radiators, power points, T.V. point/connection and four spot light fittings to the purlins.

Bedroom Six  15?10??  x  12?1?? with part sloping ceiling areas and a large VELUX rooflight to the rear with westerly VIEWS to the rear garden and thereafter Westminster Road and the Malvern Hills.  Room also has a side (northerly facing) window; radiator, power points and two ceiling light points plus door to: 
Large Eaves Store Room  18?2?? x 6?6?? approx. with a side (northerly facing) window

Bedroom Seven  15?10??  x  14?6??max. being an ?L?shaped room with part sloping ceiling areas and offering a front aspect window affording superb VIEWS over the Severn Vale, plus a side aspect (southerly) dormer window.  Room also offers: radiator, power points, two spot light fittings and lastly fitted Wardrobing & shelving.
 
Bedroom Eight / former Kitchenette  10?0?? x  8?3?? with side (southerly) aspect window and currently being a 2nd Study with a fitted desk, power points and two spotlight fittings to the ceiling.

Shower Room  8?3?? x 6?10?? with a side (southerly) aspect window and having a ?White? suite comprising: shower cubicle with TRITON  electric shower and full height ceramic wall tiling within; a low level close coupled W.C., pedestal wash hand basin and splashback tiling over basin.  Radiator, ceiling light point and door to a Water Tank & Store Cupboard with two water tanks etc..

OUTSIDE / GARDENS

?The Gables? has an elevated position, above the Wells Road with ?Malvern Stone? walling to the front boundary and offering a gated pedestrian access to the northern end of the wall leading to a stepped path initially which then opens to the front and side garden areas (this was originally the servants access path).   Vehicular access is via a splayed, walled entrance drive, leading to a tarmacadam parking area for 4+ cars and this in-turn leads to a gate to the right hand side of the parking area leading to the steps up to the Foregarden, Porch and front door and the drive also leads to the:-    

DOUBLE GARAGE 18?1?? x  17?8?? with ?Up & Over? door, power points and light points.    

Foregarden  Briefly, this is principally laid to lawn with inset Rose/flower beds, Hydrangea and other shrub borders and hedging above the stone walling to the front boundary (for enhanced privacy). Paths lead round the property and the gardens to the southern side of the house are terraced and fairly level overall and comprise of a slightly elevated lawn area with flower and shrub borders, steps down to a ?Terrace? above the Double Garage and thereafter sloping and stepped paths lead up to the main garden areas to the rear of the house.  Gardens have various outside lights and path at the rear of the house leads to the BRIDGE leading to the potential Annexe/Letting Unit.   

MAIN / REAR GARDEN  This initially offers a 12?  x 8? Greenhouse to the rear of the house with an adjacent soft fruit area (to include a Mulberry Tree) then thereafter you have a retaining wall and behind the wall is the sloping rear garden up to Westminster Road (around a 30 degree slope to these main garden areas).  The rear garden does have a further relatively level area with a 15? trampoline presently in place and above this are large shrubberies and more natural garden areas and the specimen Copper Beech tree. Additionally the upper gardens feature a small pond and near to this is the Workshop / Shed   13?10?? x  9?8?? with double doors in, window to one side, power and lighting, extractor fan and the Phone/Intercom connecting to the Kitchen of the house.  Garden also offers further established trees and large shrubs, plus a paved patio area close to the Hexagonal  ?Summerhouse? to the upper section of the garden from which stunning views can be enjoyed. Finally to the rear of the house is a ?Courtyard Area?  with outside tap and outside light/s and door to the Kitchen.  N.B. Gardens as a whole extend to around ? an acre and the property deserves your early interest.

TENURE  This is understood to be FREEHOLD

Council Tax   BAND G

VIEWING  Strictly via Agents

SERVICES    Mains Electricity, Gas, Water & Drainage 

TELEPHONE LINE Subject to B.T. connection regs

VACANT POSSESSION UPON COMPLETION OF PURCHASE

N.B. Room sizes stated are approx. and measured wall to wall.  If you require measurements for carpets or other purposes, you must measure the RELEVANT areas.

AGENTS NOTE 1  We endeavour to ensure the accuracy of property details produced. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are connected, in working order or fit for the purpose. Neither have we had sight of the legal documents to verify the Freehold or Leasehold status of any property. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor and/or Surveyor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically stated within the sales particulars. A potential buyer is advised to check the availability of a property before embarking on any journey to see a property. 

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The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "