Guide price
£1,000,0004 bedroom detached house for sale
Phelps Cottage, Coddington, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1JH
Detached house
4 beds
1,528 sq ft / 142 sq m
EPC rating: D
Key information
Features and description
- Detached grade ii listed country cottage
- Delightful village location
- Garden and paddocks in all approximately 15 acres
- Two reception rooms / four bedrooms
- En suite to master bedroom
- Attached garage and detached double garage with adjoining store
- Further outbuildings
A Charming Grade II Listed Detached Country Cottage Situated Within The Sought After Village Of Coddington Offering Characterful Four Bedroomed Accommodation With Two Reception Rooms, Master Bedroom With En-Suite Shower Room, Attached Garage, Further Double Garage With Workshop, Outbuildings And Delightful Garden And Paddocks In All Approximately 15 Acres. EPC E
VIEWING ESSENTIAL
Location
The village of Coddington is set amidst unspoilt farmland and is convenient for access to the popular village of Colwall, which is approximately 3 miles distant. Colwall offers a offers a good range of local facilities including shops, post office and pharmacy, schools, a doctor's surgery, churches, hotel and public houses. From Colwall, 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. Ledbury is approximately 4 miles distant and offers a wider range of facilities and amenities including supermarkets and banks. The cities of Hereford and Worcester are approximately 16 miles distant.
Description
Phelps Cottage is a charming Grade II Listed detached country cottage situated in the delightful village of Coddington surrounded by wonderful countryside with views toward the Malvern Hills. It is understood that the original cottage dates back to the 1500's with extensions carried out by the current owners in the 1970's and 1980's creating this lovely family home.
The well presented accommodation is arranged on the ground floor with an enclosed porch, entrance hall, sitting room with original exposed beams, dining room, breakfast kitchen and rear porch with cloakroom off. To the first floor is the master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and the family bathroom; the bedrooms all enjoy views overlooking the garden.
The gardens are a true delight, extending to approximately one acre and comprising lawns, prolifically planted flower borders with a wonderful selection of cottage garden flowers, trees and shrubs and for the keen gardener a large vegetable area with fruit cage, polytunnel and greenhouse.
Adjoining the gardens are 14 acres of paddocks with gated access, water supply and outbuildings.
Phelps Cottage is approached by its own private track leading to the driveway with parking for several vehicles and the double garage / workshop.
With so much to offer, an early inspection is essential.
The accommodation with approximate dimensions is as follows:
Enclosed Porch
With part glazing, Tiled floor. Double glazed window and door to:
Entrance Hall
With double glazed picture window. Stairs to first floor. Radiator. Latch doors to:
Sitting Room 7.10m (22ft 11in) x 3.92m (12ft 8in)
Characterful with original exposed timbers. Dual aspect double glazed windows. Feature fireplace with multi stove. Two radiators.
Dining Room 5.66m (18ft 3in) x 3.30m (10ft 8in)
With exposed timbers. Brick fireplace with multi-fuel stove. Double glazed windows to side and door to rear courtyard. Two radiators.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.27m (17ft) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
Fitted with a range of handmade pine units. Oil fired Rayburn range cooked with back boiler. Electric double oven. Ceramic two ring hob. Space for fridge and washing machine. Stainless steel sink/drainer unit. Dual aspect double glazed windows to front and side. Inset downlights. Radiator.
Rear Porch
With tiled floor. Double glazed window and door to rear courtyard. Door to:
Cloakroom
Comprising WC and wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Double glazed window to rear.
First Floor Landing
With original exposed timbers. Double glazed windows overlooking the garden. Radiator. Latch doors to:
Master Bedroom
Dual aspect double glazed windows with views over the garden. Radiator. Door to:
En-Suite Shower Room
With double glazed window to side overlooking the garden. White suite comprising WC. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Walk-in shower cubicle with MIRA electric shower. Tiled surrounds. Inset downlights. Chrome ladder radiator. Hatch to roof space.
Bedroom 2 4.26m (13ft 9in) x 3.69m (11ft 11in)
With two double glazed windows with garden views. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator. Access to roof space.
Bedroom 3 4.08m (13ft 2in) x 3.64m (11ft 9in)
With original exposed timbers. Double glazed windows to front and rear. Pine fitted wardrobes. Radiator.
Bedroom 4 3.35m (10ft 10in) x 2.89m (9ft 4in)
Original exposed timbers. Double glazed window to front. Window to landing. Fitted cupboard. Radiator. Hatch to roof space.
Bathroom
With white suite comprising panelled bath. WC. Bidet. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. Recessed shelving. Fully tiled walls. Wood effect flooring. Ladder radiator. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Ceiling downlights. Double glazed window to front with obscured glass.
Outside
The cottage is accessed via a long private driveway giving access to the generous parking area, detached double garage 19'8x17'2 with adjoining workshop 17'1x10'2 and gates to the adjoining paddocks. (approx. 14 acres.)
The gardens of approximately one acre are a true delight laid to lawn and with an array of seasonal flowers, mature tress and shrubs. A pathway to the front of the property gives access to a private courtyard and raised seating areas. For the keen gardener there is a greenhouse, polytunnel, large vegetable beds and fruit cages, offering a lovely selection of soft fruit to include blackcurrants, gooseberries and raspberries. The orchard offers several varieties of apple including Bramley, Discovery, Worcester and Grenadier.
Paddocks surround the property, from where wonderful views of the Malvern Hills and Clee Hills can be enjoyed.
A spring fed stream runs along the front garden.
Services
We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Central heating is via an oil fired Rayburn. Private drainage is via a septic tank. 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.
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Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND "F"
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Energy Performance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is E (43).
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office ([use Contact Agent Button]) or Colwall Office[use Contact Agent Button])
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.
Tenure
We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.
DETACHED GRADE II LISTED COUNTRY COTTAGE
DELIGHTFUL VILLAGE LOCATION
GARDEN AND PADDOCKS IN ALL APPROXIMATELY 15 ACRES
TWO RECEPTION ROOMS / FOUR BEDROOMS
EN-SUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM
ATTACHED GARAGE AND DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH ADJOINING STORE
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John Goodwin FRICS is a firm of independent Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Valuers and Estate Agents offering comprehensive services in residential and commercial sales and lettings throughout Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Established since 1981, the business has grown in size and reputation and now has offices in Ledbury, Colwall, Malvern, Upton-upon-Severn and an associated office in Park Lane, London. We are a general practice firm specialising in residential and commercial sales and lettings; auction sales; furniture and antique sales; and many professional services including valuation, planning and business relocation. Our dedicated and friendly staff include members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the National Association of Estate Agents and the Guild of Professional Estate Agents.