Hollybush, Ledbury, Worcestershire, HR8

Summary of Features

* Two thatched Grade II Listed, semi-detached cottages * For Sale by Informal Tender – as a whole or two properties * Unmodernised and requiring investment/renovation * Scope for amalgamation and/or extension (subject to consents) * Extensive grounds and good access * Fabulous setting on the Malvern Hills (an AONB)

Location

* Mileages: Ledbury 4½ miles, Malvern 8 miles, Worcester 15 miles, Ross-on-Wye 16½ miles, Hereford 18½ miles, Cheltenham 19 miles, Monmouth 24 miles, Birmingham 45 miles * Road: M50 (Jct 2) 4½ miles, M5 (Jct 8) 15 miles * Railway: Ledbury, Malvern & Worcester Parkway * Airport: Bristol (58 miles) & Birmingham (59 miles)

Acreage

In all 1.4 Acres (there is no further land available).

Situation

These properties are tucked away in the rural hamlet of Hollybush, which lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the southern end of the Malvern Hills, not far from the popular market town of Ledbury. This part of Herefordshire lies on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire borders and is renowned for its beautiful and unspoilt countryside. The area offers a sought-after rural quality of life combined with excellent road and rail links.

The Properties

* Hollybush Top and Hillview are a pair of semi-detached, thatched, Grade II Listed cottages. They are located at the top of Hollybush, on the edge of the Eastnor Estate. This is a stunning location within the Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). * These authentic Estate cottages are vacant and offered for sale with no onward chain. They are unmodernised and offer a unique and economical entry to a stunning location. * Available as a whole or two modest-sized cottages, this opportunity is not for the fainthearted. The properties are priced to reflect their unmodernised condition and Listed status. Any significant work will require Listed Building Consent. * Hollybush Top has been vacant for a number of years and Hillview has recently been vacated. Mains water and electricity are connected, and drainage is shared to a private septic tank within the grounds, which we believe to be compliant with current regulations.

The Properties (continued)

* The cottages are set well back from the public road and have generous grounds of 1.4 acres. This is gently sloping land, rising more prominently behind the cottages, towards Ragged Stone Hill. * Accommodation is basic and comprises 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen and living room/s for each cottage. The bathrooms are ground floor extensions, Hollybush Top with external access (see floor plans).

For Sale by Informal Tender

The tender process is detailed in a separate enclosure to this brochure. We hope interested parties will find this clear and straightforward, but should you have any queries, please speak to the Agent at your earliest opportunity. The legal tender pack will be available from the Vendors solicitor by mid-August, on request (supplied at a charge) and will also be available to view at the Grant & Co office in Ledbury, by appointment.

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity & water, private drainage to a shared septic tank. There is no central heating.

Broadband

Not currently connected but super-fast fibre available via BT (50 – 900 mbps d/l speeds).

Mobile Phone Signal

Good via Vodafone plus 4G reception.

Local Authority

Malvern Hill District Council: .

Council Tax Bands

Hollybush Top rated “D” (£2,393 in 2024/5), Hillview rated “C” (£2,071 in 2024/5).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Timber framed with brick and rendered elevations under a thatched roof. Brick single storey bathroom extensions under clay tile roofs.

Thatch

A quote has recently been provided for renovation of the roof where necessary.

Listing

The properties are Grade II Listed.

Planning Permission

None applicable.

Flood Risk

There is no risk of flooding.

Access

Direct from a public highway.

Rights of Way

No public rights over this property.

Restrictive Covenant

There can only be two dwellings on this site.

Conservation Area/AONB

These properties are within the Malvern Hills AONB but outside of the SSSI.

Vendors Solicitor

Frank Smith & Co Solicitors, FAO Tim Williams at Essex House, 18 Rodney Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1JJ.

General Information

Schools

* Primary: Eastnor, Bromesberrow, Ledbury. Further information is available at: Secondary: Ledbury. Further information is available at: Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Hereford, Worcester, Cheltenham & Gloucester all have some outstanding independent schools. Further information available at:

Local

Hollybush is situated on the southern end of the Malvern Hills and sits between Ragged Stone Hill and Midsummer Hill, close to Whiteleaved Oak, all part of the Malvern Hills range. The nearby village of Eastnor has a church, nursery and primary schools, a cricket club, an artisan forge and a pottery. Ledbury is a short drive away and has a thriving community, offering a good range of local facilities with a variety of independent shops, restaurants & pubs, as well as three supermarkets, a church, doctors’ surgery, cottage hospital and theatre. Additional retail and cultural amenities are available at Malvern, Hereford and Worcester, with Gloucester and Cheltenham being easily accessible.

Recreational

This area provides a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities including many fine walks and rides. There are excellent walks across the Malvern Hills, around the Deer Park on Eastnor Estate and on Hollybush and Castlemorton Commons nearby. The surrounding area offers a wide range of outdoor sports and activities, with the Wye Valley also being within easy access. Ledbury has popular tennis and rugby clubs, a leisure centre and swimming pool, and is also renowned for its annual Poetry Festival. There are a range of golf clubs within easy access and a leisure spa at Malvern, which also has a renowned Theatre. The Three Counties Showground, near Malvern, hosts a wide variety of year-round events, from national garden shows, concerts & antique fairs to agricultural and equestrian events. Eastnor Castle is also nearby and is seasonally open to the public, offering a wide range of events through the year.

Postcode

HR8 1ET.

Directions

From Ledbury: Take the A449 Worcester Road towards Malvern. After 1.3 miles, take the first right-hand fork signposted A438 Eastnor/Tewkesbury. Proceed on this road, passing through the village of Eastnor and continue for about 2 miles and pass over the Hollybush hilltop. As you start to head downhill, the entrance to these properties is immediately on your right side, by the County boundary sign/BT cabinet. See the For Sale sign.

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Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on .

The Tender Process

Hollybush Top & Hillview Cottages

Hollybush Top & Hillview Cottages, Eastnor, Herefordshire. HR8 1ET. These properties are offered for sale by Informal Tender under the following terms. All participants will be accepting of these terms by proceeding with an offer.

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1. Offers must be submitted in writing by no later than 12 noon on Monday 16th day of September 2024. Offers must be clearly stated in writing to the Estate Agent, by email or post, not related to any other bids and addressed FAO: Tom Grant, , Bank Chambers, 24 High Street, Ledbury, HR8 1DS.

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2. Bidders must detail and provide evidence for their identity and proposed funding.

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3. Bidders must provide their solicitor’s contact details and all payments will need to be made via their solicitor to the vendors solicitor.

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4. A Tender Pack will be available to order from 16th of August, directly from the Vendors solicitor at an anticipated supply cost of £50+Vat. The Vendors solicitor is:- Frank Smith Solicitors, FAO Tim Williams on or Once produced, a copy of the tender pack will also be available to view at the office of Grant & Co in Ledbury, by appointment only.

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5. The Vendor is not obliged to accept the highest or any offer and may choose the most suitable Bidder (in their opinion).

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6. The Vendor will endeavour to reach a decision within 48 hours of the Tender Deadline. No late offers will be considered.

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7. The successful Bidder will be required to transfer their deposit (via their solicitor only) and exchange contracts within 3 working days of being notified.

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8. Completion will be on Friday 11th October, unless a financially viable alternative is proposed by an interested party.

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9. The Vendor reserves the right to agree a sale ahead of the Tender Deadline, should they receive a suitably tempting proposal.

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10. Bidders must clearly indicate whether they are offering on The Whole or for an Individual Cottage, and if so, the named property.

Agents Notes

Grant & Co and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.