4 bedroom detached house for sale

Affording Fantastic Panoramic Views With Generous Grounds Approaching 8.6 Acres, A Substantial Detached House Situated In A Rural Location And Benefitting From Planning Permission To Covert A Barn Outbuilding And Having A Stable Block Comprising Of Three Loose Boxes. Energy Rating ''D''. No Chain



Location & Description

Crews Hill House enjoys a lovely position along the Worcestershire/Herefordshire border in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, less than three miles from the villages of Suckley and Alfrick. The village of Suckley has a church and an excellent primary school as well as Holloways Garden Centre and café. Alfrick has a Community store with Post Office and coffee shop. There are fantastic walking and cycling routes accessible from the property including the Suckley Hills Crews Hill is also well placed for access to the more major centres of Great Malvern (eight miles), Ledbury (fourteen miles), Worcester (ten miles) and Hereford (twenty two miles). Junction 7 of the M5 motorway is near Worcester and there are mainline railway stations in Ledbury, Malvern and Worcester.

Crews Hill House is a wonderfully located detached property of period character and charm, offering flexible and versatile rooms set over two floors. Its position in an elevated setting provides panoramic views back to the Malvern Hills and over the surrounding valley. One of the key selling points of this property is the generous grounds including formal garden and paddock together with 8 acres of pasture land that surround the property. The house is initially approached over a gravel driveway that leads past a small fenced paddock and lawned front garden and enjoys a southerly aspect with fine views. The driveway continues to the rear of the property where the main parking area is located. From here access is gained to the fields (described later) as well as the stable block. There is a medieval barn, with planning permission to be converted into an annexe/home office and studio, planning application number 21/0/566/HP. The front of the property is initially approached through a glazed wooden door that opens to an entrance porch and giving access to a further internal lockable door through to the accommodation which is in excess of 2500 sq. ft. The house has wonderful period character and charm, coupled with the amenities of modern day living. From all rooms glorious views are on offer over the surrounding countryside.



The open plan living room is at the centre of the house and offers triple aspect double glazed windows to make the most of the views. A flexible and versatile space where the open glazed, balustraded staircase rises to the first floor. There is an inglenook fireplace with wooden mantel and wood burning stove set on a blue brick hearth. A fabulous room for entertaining and is open to the dining area linked to the kitchen via a wooden open wall. The kitchen itself is beautifully fitted with cream fronted units with worktop over and a wonderful breakfast bar and granite island with additional cupboards. Range of integrated appliances. The hallway gives access to the rear hallway with door to guest cloakroom and useful storage cupboard. In addition to the living room there are two further reception rooms, both generous in proportion and offering flexibility and enjoying south facing views to the Malvern Hills.



On the first floor there are four generous double bedrooms, all light and airy and take in the fantastic views across the surrounding countryside. The bedrooms are conveniently serviced by a shower room and separate family bathroom. Off the landing is a useful utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine.



Outside

Undoubtedly one of the key selling points of this property is its outdoor space which wraps around the house to all sides and incorporates formal gardens, a small paddock and fields extending to 8.6 acres. Initially the main formal garden is to the south aspect of the house and enjoys an initial lawned area with gate leading to a further enclosed grass paddock.



The gravel driveway continues to the rear off the property and allows for ample parking and a pea gravelled seating area where the pleasantries of this fantastic setting can be enjoyed.



The pasture land wraps around on three sides and is enclosed by a wood fenced and hedged perimeter with a range of specimen fruit trees. There is gated vehicular access to the field and in total this area extends to 8 acres. The wooden stable block ( three loose boxes and tack room ) with pitched verandah is located in the rear parking area.



Within the curtilage is a detached barn which requires attention but does have full planning permission to be converted into an additional annexe to the house, or to be used as a home office/studio. Planning application 21/0/566/HP



Services

We have been advised that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Central heating is provided via an oil fired system. The septic tank may not comply to Septic Tank Regulations brought in on 1/01/2015 and enforced from 01/01/2020 relating to soakaways and septic tanks. It will be the buyers responsibility to replace this system if required. 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.



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 formally 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, [use Contact Agent Button]



Council Tax

Currently rated as a business as a holiday let. Current Rateable Value: £3,350. The previous Council Tax band was an 'E', but this will need to be checked.



EPC

The EPC rating for this property is D (67).



Directions

Head north on the A449 Worcester Road for 0.6 miles where at the traffic lights turn left into Newtown Road, B4503. Proceed along this road for 2.6 miles and at the T junction in the village of Leigh Sinton turn left onto the A4103 Worcester to Hereford Road. After 0.2 of a mile turn right into Sherridge Road and proceed to the T junction after 1.2 miles taking the left turn onto Suckley Road. Proceed for a further 1.6 miles and turn left onto the Suckley Road and after 0.4 miles the driveway to the property will found on the right hand side as indicated by the agents For Sale board.