Highlands, Ridgeway Cross, Cradley, Malvern, WR13

Front Cover Description

An Individual Eco-Efficient Three Bedroom Detached Bungalow Conveniently Situated On The Outskirts Of The Village Of Cradley In An Elevated Position With Views To The Malvern Hills Set In Garden And Grounds In All Approaching 1.5 Acres With Driveway Parking And Attached Garage. EPC A

Property Location

The Highlands enjoys a convenient location just outside the well served village of Cradley on the Herefordshire Worcestershire border. The village has a range of local amenities including doctor's surgery, village shop, church and primary school. Further and more extensive amenities are available in the nearby Victorian hillside town of Malvern (approx. 6 miles) the market town of Ledbury (approx. 5 miles) and the riverside city of Worcester (approx. 10 miles).

Property Description

The Highlands is a unique, eco-efficient home embraces passive design principles to offer an incredibly low-carbon lifestyle. Crafted for maximum thermal efficiency, the property relies on superior external insulation and high-performance insulated window shutters to retain heat naturally. Renewable energy is generated on-site via solar panels, while a centrally positioned wood-burning stove provides cozy, low-impact warmth on colder days. By eliminating the need for a traditional central heating system, this home offers the next owner exceptional energy independence and minimal running costs.

The spacious accommodation is well suited to modern living and, while offering scope for updating and personalisation, provides excellent proportions throughout. The ground floor comprises two reception rooms, a large conservatory and kitchen with a generous adjoining utility room and interconnecting door to the garage. There are three bedrooms, one including an  with en-suite shower room, together with a family bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached via a gated, block-paved driveway providing ample parking and excellent turning space, with access to the attached garage. Steps lead to a further driveway and additional garage, providing useful ancillary parking and storage.

The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.5 acres and enjoy a desirable southerly aspect, with far-reaching views towards the Malvern Hills. A generous paved terrace, arranged over two levels, provides an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the surrounding countryside. The formal garden is complemented by a large ornamental pond, decked seating area and pergola.

For those with a passion for gardening and self-sufficiency, the productive kitchen garden includes a variety of fruit trees, soft fruit and vegetable cages. Areas of paddock adjoin the property on both sides, benefiting from its own separate field gate, offering versatility for  livestock or simply further enjoyment of the extensive grounds.

The Highlands presents a rare combination of generous accommodation, innovative eco-conscious design, substantial grounds and countryside views, with excellent potential for the next owner to further enhance and personalise this individual property.

Porch

Enclosed porch.

Kitchen - 3.43m x 3.3m (11'3" x 10'10")

Fitted with a range of wall and base units with countertops over. Stainless steel sink unit. Eye level double oven and ceramic hob with extractor over. Fridge freezer. Double glazed windows to front with insulated window shutters. Tiled floor. Door to:

Utility Room - 5.41m x 2.54m (17'9" x 8'4")

Tiled floor. Separate WC and wash basin. Double stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine. Useful storage cupboards. Connecting door to the garage. Staircase to attic storage with power, light and three Velux windows.

Sitting Room - 5m x 3.86m (16'5" x 12'8")

With bi-fold doors opening to the conservatory. SOLID FUEL STOVE. Tiled floor. TV point . Fitted shelving.

Dining Room - 4.34m x 3.1m (14'3" x 10'2")

Enjoying views towards the Malvern Hills with rear aspect double glazed windows fitted with insulated shutters. Glazed double doors opening to the sitting room.

Conservatory - 7.62m x 4.32m (25'0" x 14'2")

Double glazed with doors opening to the garden terrace . Two ceiling fans. Tiled floor.

Inner Hall

Carpeted with doors leading to:

Bedroom 1 - 3.68m x 3.68m (12'1" x 12'1")

Rear aspect double glazed window with fitted shutters and enjoying garden views. Carpet. Telephone point.

Bedroom 2 - 3.71m x 3.71m (12'2" x 12'2")

Rear aspect double glazed windows with fitted shutters and garden views. Telephone point. Carpet.

Bedroom 3 - 3.66m x 2.77m (12'0" x 9'1")

Two front aspect double glazed windows with fitted shutters. Door to ensuite shower cubicle with electric shower, tiled floor and electric towel rail.

Bathroom

Suite comprising panelled bath, vanity unit with WC and wash basin, fitted cupboards over with mirror and lighting. Tiled walls. Carpet. Front aspect double glazed window with fitted shutter.

Garage

With attached wood store. PIR lighting.

Outside

A block paved driveway provides access to the property with ample parking and turning area giving access to the attached garage 17'5" x 9'9" with light and power. Steps lead up from the front of the property to a further driveway and additional garage with access to the paddock.

Enjoying a southerly aspect, the generous garden is arranged with a paved terrace set over two levels with far reaching views towards the Malvern Hills, a large ornamental pond with a decked seating area and pergola complement the garden. There is a productive kitchen garden with a variety of fruit trees, soft fruit and vegetable cages and polytunnel. An area of paddock with separate field gate adjoins the property on each side. The paddock and lower garden is well planted with a variety of mature trees, to the bottom of the garden is a large pond with decked terrace and gazebo. There is a bank of 16 solar panels to the rear of the garden with further panels to the rear side of the roof.

Directions

The approach from Ledbury is north on the B4220 to the village of Cradley. Proceed through the village and at the "T" junction with the Hereford/Worcester Road (A4103) turn left towards Hereford and the property will be found after a short distance on the left hand side.

Services

We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system. 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.

Viewing

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

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.

Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND "D" 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 A (96).