Ryelands, Upper Colwall, WR13

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A rare opportunity to create an outstanding four-bedroom country home in one of Colwall's most highly regarded settings, with approximately 3.7 acres of magnificent gardens, orchard, pastureland and timber stabling. To be sold via auction at a later date if not via private treaty.

EPC - TBC

Location

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.

Description

Occupying an exceptional and highly regarded position within the sought-after village of Colwall, this substantial detached residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire a property of considerable potential, set within approximately 3.7 acres of beautifully established gardens, orchard and pastureland.

Properties in this enviable location rarely come to the market, offering purchasers the opportunity to create a truly outstanding family home in one of the Malvern Hills' most desirable villages. Whilst now requiring a comprehensive programme of modernisation, the property offers extensive and highly adaptable accommodation, with a distinctive split-level design that creates a characterful and versatile internal layout. The arrangement of the reception rooms and bedrooms provides excellent flexibility for modern family living, whilst also lending itself to sympathetic remodelling, subject to any necessary consents.

The accommodation is approached via an inviting entrance hall which leads to the principal reception rooms. The kitchen is complemented by a useful pantry, utility room and cloakroom, whilst the reception space includes a comfortable lounge, separate study, generous dual-aspect sitting room, dining room and conservatory overlooking the gardens. To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a spacious dual-aspect principal bedroom, together with two family bathrooms.

The property's grounds are undoubtedly one of its defining features. Extending to approximately 3.7 acres, they have evolved naturally over many years to provide a wonderful mixture of mature gardens, specimen trees, orchard and pasture. However, they also present an exciting opportunity for an incoming purchaser to reimagine and reinstate the formal gardens that would perfectly complement a house of this stature. The gently terraced landscape, established framework planting and attractive topography provide an exceptional canvas from which elegant lawns, ornamental borders, terraces and entertaining spaces could once again be created, making the most of the property's private and prestigious setting.

Approached via a substantial tarmacadam driveway providing extensive parking, the house enjoys an excellent degree of privacy, with mature trees and established planting framing the approach. The gardens incorporate a wildlife pond, impressive collection of mature acers, timber summer house, former kennels now utilised as workshop and storage space, productive orchard and adjoining pastureland.

A comprehensive range of outbuildings further enhances the property's appeal and includes a detached double garage, separate single garage, substantial stable block with adjoining stores and an additional detached garden shed, offering considerable scope for a variety of lifestyle, equestrian or hobby pursuits.

Requiring modernisation but occupying one of Colwall's most coveted residential positions, this is an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial village residence with exceptional grounds, a distinctive and characterful layout, and enormous potential to create an outstanding country home with beautiful formal gardens befitting its remarkable setting.

Ground Floor Accommodation

Entrance Hall

An inviting entrance hall with an interesting split-level design, radiator, ceiling light point and wall light. Doors lead to the kitchen and lounge, with a staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation.

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer with tiled splashbacks. There are windows to both the front and rear aspects providing excellent natural light. Additional features include an under-counter fridge, integrated dishwasher and under-counter cooker, together with two ceiling light points and a radiator.

A door leads to a walk-in pantry with fitted shelving, cupboard, meat safe and front-facing window. The kitchen also retains its original service bells.

Utility Room

Providing additional storage and workspace with wall and base units incorporating a stainless steel sink with tiled splashbacks. The room benefits from front and rear entrance doors, a rear-facing window, fitted cupboards, strip lighting and space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer.

Cloakroom

Fitted with a low-level WC and housing the Glow-worm gas-fired boiler. Front-facing window and ceiling light point.

Lounge

A comfortable reception room featuring a glazed bow window to the front aspect, radiator, television point and an electric fireplace with tiled surround. A serving hatch connects conveniently to the kitchen. Door leading to:

Study

An ideal home office or hobby room with side bay window and additional rear-facing window, radiator, carpeted floor and strip lighting.

Half Landing

With doors leading to the sitting room, dining room and cloakroom.

Sitting Room

A generously proportioned reception room enjoying windows to both the front and rear aspects. Features include two radiators, two pendant light fittings, carpeted flooring and an electric fireplace with tiled surround.

Dining Room

A well-proportioned room with pendant lighting, radiator, tiled flooring and fireplace with tiled surround. A side-facing window and rear-facing French doors with adjoining glazed panels open into:

Conservatory

Of timber-framed construction with dwarf walling beneath glazed elevations. Tiled flooring and sliding doors opening onto the rear garden.

First Floor Accommodation

Half Landing

With door leading to:

Bedroom Two

A spacious double bedroom featuring a bow window to the front aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring and an extensive range of fitted wardrobes extending across one wall.

First Floor Landing

Approached via a staircase from the half landing, with side-facing window providing natural light. Radiator, carpeted flooring and ceiling light point. Doors lead to the remaining bedrooms and bathroom facilities.

Principal Bedroom

A generously proportioned dual-aspect bedroom enjoying views to both the front and rear. Features include two radiators, fitted double wardrobes, two ceiling light points and a partially vaulted ceiling, creating a light and airy feel.

Bedroom Three

A further double bedroom with two rear-facing windows, radiator, carpeted flooring and ceiling light point. A wash hand basin with tiled splashback is fitted within the room.

Bedroom Four / Dressing Room

A versatile room suitable for use as an additional bedroom, dressing room or study. Rear-facing window, radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling light point, fitted wardrobe and useful storage cupboard.

Bathroom One

Fitted with a coloured pink suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin and low-level WC. Front-facing window, radiator, heated towel rail and partially tiled walls.

Bathroom Two

Fitted with a coloured green suite comprising panelled bath, wash hand basin and low-level WC. The room further benefits from partially tiled walls, radiator, electric towel rail, ceiling light point and a useful airing cupboard.

Outside and Gardens

The property enjoys an exceptional setting within one of Colwall’s most sought-after locations, surrounded by approximately 3.7 acres of beautifully varied gardens, orchard and pastureland. The grounds have been thoughtfully landscaped to take advantage of the natural topography, creating a series of distinct areas that offer both interest and privacy whilst enjoying a wonderfully secluded atmosphere.

Approached via a substantial tarmacadam driveway and over a cattle grid providing extensive off-road parking, the property is well screened from its surroundings and benefits from a gated pathway leading down to the main entrance. To the front, a paved terrace overlooks lawned gardens and a wildlife pond, creating a peaceful and attractive setting.

The wrap-around gardens are a particular feature, incorporating an impressive collection of mature acers together with established planting and specimen trees. Steps descend to a further lawned area where there is a timber summer house and pathway leading to former kennels, now providing useful workshop and storage accommodation.

The upper orchard contains a variety of mature fruit trees, whilst to the left of the driveway lies a pasture field through which a public footpath passes. A small stream runs through the lower field along the boundary, enhancing the attractive rural setting.

A range of useful outbuildings complement the property and include a detached double garage with concrete floor and lighting, a separate single garage, and a substantial timber stable block with hardstanding, comprising two loose boxes and a tack room, together with a separate loose box to the side. Within the lower field is a further timber loose box with adjoining fodder store.

Services

We have been advised that mains Gas, Electric, Water and Drainage services 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

Freehold

We are 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

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 E (49).

Directions

From the Colwall office turn left, travelling up Walwyn Road passing Brockhill Road on your left hand side. Continue towards Upper Colwall, taking a left hand turning (If you reach the hair pin bend, you have gone to far). Travel down the shared access road for a short while, where the private driveway entrance is located on the left.

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