Oak Bank, Chapel Lane, Cradley, Herefordshire, WR13

A Wonderfully Positioned And Generously Proportioned Detached Bungalow Affording A Wonderful Setting In Beautiful Landscaped Gardens And Affording Fine Views From The Rear Aspect Over Undulating Countryside. The Property Benefits From Three Bedrooms, Large Living Room, Separate Office/Lounge, Fitted Kitchen And Utility Space As Well As Ample Off Road Parking And A Double Garage. EPC Rating ''D''

Location & Description
Located in a quiet position within the popular and much sought after village of Cradley. The village has an active community with many events taking place within the village. Cradley offers a Doctors surgery, village shop, Serviceman's Club, church and local primary school. Further and more extensive facilities are available in the nearby town of Great Malvern or the city of Worcester offering a number of high street names and independent shops, eateries and facilities.

The area has a number of leisure opportunities including Malvern Splash leisure pool and the Worcestershire Golf Club in Malvern Wells, Manor Park Sports Club as well as the area being criss-crossed with an array of footpaths and bridleways all in the backdrop of the inspirational Malvern Hills.

Transport communications are excellent with Junction 7 of the M5 positioned just outside Worcester giving access to The Midlands and South West. The mainline railway station in Great Malvern offers direct links to Worcester, London Paddington, Birmingham, Hereford and South Wales.

Oak Bank is a wonderful three bedroom detached bungalow situated within this popular and much sought after village. The property sits fantastically within its own grounds of beautifully landscaped gardens and from the rear aspect the property affords marvellous views over the open countryside.

The property is initially approached via a driveway opening to allow ample parking and giving access to the attached double garage with workshop behind. Directly in front of the property is a lovely formal lawn with planted beds displaying colour and vibrance throughout the year enclosed by a hedge perimeter to two sides with specimen trees. A pedestrian paved path leads from the driveway past a planted rose garden to the front terrace where there is a wonderful seating area, as well as providing access to the composite front door opening to the living accommodation which is all set on one level approaching 1100 square foot and benefitting from gas fired central heating and double glazing.

The well presented living accommodation is generous in proportions and comprises in more detail of:


Entrance Porch
Obscured double glazed window and further double glazed window to front. Inset ceiling light point, wall mounted electric heater and double glazed door opening through to

'L' Shaped Entrance Hall
Having a useful airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with shelving over, inset ceiling spotlight, radiator, loft access point and modern four panelled doors giving access through to all principal rooms with the exception of the study/lounge which is accessed from the living room.

Fitted Kitchen 3.77m (12ft 2in) x 3.20m (10ft 4in)
Fitted with a range of drawer and cupboard base units with worktop over sunk into which is a one and a half stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap under a double glazed window affording fine views over the formal garden. Matching wall units incorporating display cabinet and shelving with underlighting. There is a range of integrated appliances including a four ring Bosch electric HOB with extractor over and eye level double OVEN as well as a DISHWASHER, MICROWAVE and FRIDGE. Radiator, inset downlighters, double glazed door leading through to

Utility Area 1.68m (5ft 5in) x 3.46m (11ft 2in)
Positioned to the rear of the property and enjoying double glazed windows to three sides, along with a double glazed pedestrian door giving access to garden. Further range of cupboard and work surface space with a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and space and connection point for washing machine under. Space for full height fridge freezer, wall light point, radiator.

Living Room 6.09m (19ft 8in) minimum x 3.56m (11ft 6in) minimum, 23'8 maximum
A wonderful triple aspect room enjoying double glazed double doors with matching side panels opening to the front seating terrace. There are further double glazed windows to front, side and rear flooding this room with natural light. Ceiling and wall light points, a living flame effect gas fire set into a feature fire surround. Radiators and obscured multi-panelled glazed double doors opening through to

Lounge/Study 3.51m (11ft 4in) x 3.20m (10ft 4in)
Positioned to the rear of the property and enjoying a wide double glazed bay window overlooking the formal gardens to the fabulous rural views beyond. Inset ceiling spotlights, feature recesses, radiator. A flexible and versatile space.

Master Bedroom 3.80m (12ft 3in) maximum x 3.33m (10ft 9in) maximum
Double glazed window to front, fitted with a range of bedroom furniture incorporating wardrobes, cupboards and drawer sets. Inset ceiling spotlight, radiator, double glazed window to front.

Bedroom 2 3.85m (12ft 5in) x 3.02m (9ft 9in) maximum
A further double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property with rural views for a double glazed window. Fitted bedroom furniture incorporating wardrobes and cupboards along with a dressing table. Inset ceiling spotlights, coving to ceiling, radiator.

Bedroom 3 2.09m (6ft 9in) x 3.61m (11ft 8in)
Double glazed window to front, ceiling light point, coving to ceiling, radiator, fitted wardrobes with cupboards over.

Shower Room
Fitted with a close coupled WC and vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard under. Corner shower enclosure with electric shower over. Inset ceiling spotlights and extractor fan. Wall mounted heated towel rail, obscured double glazed to rear.

Outside
To the rear of the property is a shaped, paved patio area making for a wonderful seating area where the pleasantries of this setting can be enjoyed and affording fine views over the rural countryside scene. There is a main formal lawn area with ornamental pond, flanked to one side by beautifully planted beds displaying colour and vibrance throughout the year. A paved pedestrian path leads past a second raised planted bed to the wooden shed and greenhouse. From all aspects of the rear garden the fabulous views can be enjoyed of this scenic position.

The rear garden is enclosed by a hedged perimeter giving privacy but allowing the fantastic views to be enjoyed.

Set under a covered veranda is the boiler cupboard where there is a wall mounted Worcester boiler which was installed in April 2022. Next to this there is a gardener's toilet with a low level WC and light point. A door opens to

Workshop 2.66m (8ft 7in) x 2.51m (8ft 1in)
Double glazed window to rear, further cupboard and work surface space. Ceiling light point. This area is connected to the rear of the garage and there is a pedestrian access through into

Double Garage 5.37m (17ft 4in) maximum x 5.19m (16ft 9in) maximum
Two entrances with double vehicle doors to either side. Double glazed window to side, light and power.

Services
We have been advised that mains gas, electric, water and drainage 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 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, Tel:

Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND ''E''
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 (D) 66.

Directions
From John Goodwin's Malvern office proceed north along the A449 Worcester Road towards Malvern Link. After approximately a quarter of a mile take the first left turn into North Malvern Road. After 300 yards take the first fork to the right into Cowleigh Road following this route out of town towards Storridge and Hereford. Continue along this road through Cowleigh woods for approximately a mile where at the junction with the A4103 Hereford to Worcester road turn left towards Hereford. Follow this road for just over a mile taking the third left turn onto the B4220 towards Bosbury and Ledbury. Follow this road for 0.3 miles turn left into Chapel Lane and proceed down the hill and the property can be found after a short distance on the left hand side.