Gilberts End, Hanley Castle, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR8

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A Contemporary Detached House Offering Extremely Generous Family Accommodation In A Lovely Rural Spot On the Outskirts Of  The Highly Regarded Village of Hanley Swan With Views Over Countryside And THREE ACRES Of Garden And Orchard And Currently Comprising A Hall, Dining Room, Lounge, Conservatory, Study/Bedroom 5, Cloakroom with WC, Utility Room, Kitchen, Four Principal Bedrooms (One With En-Suite Bathroom And Dressing Room), Further En-Suite Shower Room, Family Bathroom, Central Heating, Double Glazing, Extensive Off Road Parking And Double Garage. Energy Rating "E" 

Location

Oaklands enjoys a lovely rural position in the highly regarded neighbourhood of Gilberts End and less than a mile from the centre of Hanley Swan, one of Worcestershire's premier villages which boasts a village hall and primary school, a general stores, a popular pub (The Swan) and village pond. Great Malvern and Upton upon Severn are only about four miles. Both provide a comprehensive range of amenities. The city of Worcester is about ten miles.

Transport communications are excellent. Junction 1 of the M50 motorway near Upton is only about seven miles and there are mainline railway stations in Worcester, Great Malvern and nearby Ledbury.

Hanley Swan is only a mile from the renowned Three Counties Showground and is set in the heart of some of the most beautiful countryside in the region, notably the Severn Valley and the Malvern Hills so this is a lovely setting for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities, walking the dog or horse riding.

Description

Originally constructed in the early 2000's, Oaklands is a contemporary two storey detached house which offers extremely generous family accommodation. It is now in need of some updating and refurbishment but will offer buyers the perfect opportunity to stamp their own mark. The property stands in a large level garden with the bonus of additional paddock and orchard (where there is a natural pond) extending to over three acres in total.

On the ground floor the accommodation includes a large hall, dining room, lounge, conservatory, a kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom with WC, utility room and study which can double as a fifth bedroom when needed. At first floor level a landing leads to four double bedrooms, one of which has its own en-suite shower room and dressing room. There is also a guest bedroom with its own en-suite shower room and a family bathroom at this level.

Other features include oil fired central heating, double glazed windows, a driveway capable of accommodating several vehicles and a double garage attached to which is a large machinery shed/storeroom.

Ground Floor 

Canopy Entrance Porch

Light, solid timber door to 

Reception Hall - 6.17m x 2.84m (20'3" max x 9'4"max) narrowing to 5'8

A spacious hall with stairs leading to first floor, radiator, smoke alarm and doors to dining room, lounge and study (described later).

Dining Room - 4.37m x 3.38m (14'4" x 11'1")

Radiator, double glazed window to front aspect.

Lounge - 6.1m x 4.34m (20'0" x 14'3")

Fireplace with stone surround, mantel and hearth. Radiator, double glazed window to front aspect. Pair of glazed doors leading into 

Conservatory - 7.01m x 4.22m (23'0" x 13'10"max)

An impressive room with glazed roof and double glazed windows all overlooking the rear garden. Two radiators, cupboard housing the oil fired central heating boiler and doors leading to the kitchen, lounge and outside.

Study/Bedroom 5 - 3.28m x 2.26m (10'9" x 7'5")

Radiator, double glazed window to side aspect.

Inner Hall

Doors leading to cloakroom, kitchen and utility room (described later).

Cloakroom

Close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin, radiator, towel rail, double glazed window, central heating programmer.

Utility Room - 1.98m x 1.45m (6'6" x 4'9")

One and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Work surface with cupboards below, space and plumbing for washing machine, three eye level units, extractor fan and part glazed stable style door to 

Porch - 5.44m x 0.97m (17'10" x 3'2")

A long porch glazed to two aspects and with quarry tiled floor and part glazed door leading to driveway.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.98m x 3.38m (16'4" x 11'1"min) 12'8 max

Comprehensive range of floor and eye level cupboards with worksurfaces and tiled surrounds. One and a half bowl single drainer sink with mixer tap, integrated four ring electric HOB with stainless steel canopy above. Eye level OVEN and GRILL, space for fridge freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher. Ceiling downlighting, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, double glazed window to rear aspect and part glazed door leading to conservatory.

First Floor 

Landing

Radiator, double glazed window, airing cupboard with slatted shelving, large walk-in broom cupboard/store, access to roof space.

Bedroom 1 - 4.98m x 4.8m (16'4" x 15'9"max) 10'3 min

Two radiators, windows to side and rear aspects with views over countryside. Door to 

En-Suite Dressing Room - 1.52m x 1.42m (5'0" x 4'8")

With fitted shelving, hanging rails and downlighting.

En-Suite Bathroom - 2.29m x 1.88m (7'6" x 6'2")

Half tiled and having panelled bath with telephone style shower tap and hand grips. Radiator, close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin, towel rail, mirrored wall cabinet, shaver point, downlighting and double glazed window.

Bathroom - 3.2m x 2.44m (10'6" x 8'0"max )

Half tiled and having panelled bath, close coupled WC, bidet, pedestal wash basin and tiled SHOWER CUBICLE, mirrored cabinet, shaver point, two towel rails, radiator, ceiling downlighting and double glazed window.

Bedroom 2 - 4.17m x 2.34m (13'8" min x 7'8")

excluding a full range of fitted wardrobes with shelving, hanging rails and storage above. Radiator, double glazed window to front aspect and door to 

En-Suite Shower Room

Half tiled having fully tiled double shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, mirrored cabinet and shaver point above, close coupled WC, radiator, towel rail and double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom 3 - 4.42m x 2.92m (14'6" x 9'7"min excluding doorwell)

Radiator, double glazed windows to front and side aspects.

Bedroom 4 - 4.39m x 3.02m (14'5" x 9'11")

Radiator, shelved recess (ideal for accommodating a wardrobe). Double glazed window to rear aspect.

Outside

A five bar gated entrance opens onto a long and wide gravelled driveway (flanked by mature hedging and shrubs). This leads to the 

Double Garage - 5.84m x 5.56m (19'2" x 18'3"min)

Window, side door, power and lighting, overhead storage and two separate up and over doors.

A gravel and paved path lead to the front porch. The front garden itself is laid to lawn with mature and well stocked shrub borders, spring bulbs, Lavender, climbing Roses and a mature Copper Beech hedge.

The driveway leads past the garage into the rear garden where there is a large paved seating area/patio flanked by mature shrubs and hedging. In one corner is a small TIMBER STORE. Immediately behind the garage is an integral 

Machinery Shed/Store - 5.66m x 2.92m (18'7" x 9'7")

The garage itself supports a a mature climbing rose and Clematis. Behind the garage is a trellised area concealing a large GREENHOUSE 13'10 x 8'. It also conceals a COLD FRAME and FRUIT CAGE. Adjacent to the greenhouse is an oil tank (concealed by an impressive Honeysuckle).

The main garden is laid to lawn with numerous shrubs, a variety of ornamental and fruit trees and well established hedging. At the far end of the formal garden a gated entrance leads into an informal PADDOCK/ORCHARD where there are a number of fine trees including some particularly impressive Oak as well as a natural pond. At strategic points there is an external tap and outside lighting.

Directions

From Malvern proceed south along the A449 Wells Road across Peachfield Common carrying on for approximately two miles before bearing left onto the B4209 Hanley Road (signed The Hanleys and Three Counties Showground). Follow this route for just under a mile passing the Three Counties Showground on your left and going straight over a traffic lit crossroads. Continue for a further mile into Hanley Swan itself turning right opposite the Duck Pond towards Welland. Follow this road for a short distance to the village school and hall before turning left signed Gilberts End. Continue for almost a mile where the house will be seen on the left hand side immediately opposite the entrance to Brick Walls Barn.

Services

We have been advised that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. There is no gas available. 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.

Viewing

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

Council Tax Band

COUNCIL TAX BAND ''G''

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 E (53).

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.