Cowl Barn Lane, Colwall, Malvern, WR13

Location

* Mileages: Colwall village <1 mile, Malvern 3 miles, Ledbury 5½ miles, Worcester 11½ miles, Tewkesbury 17 miles, Hereford 20 miles, Gloucester 23 miles, Cheltenham 27 miles, Birmingham 41 miles * Road: M50 (Jct 2) 11 miles, M5 (Jct 7) 12 miles * Railway: Colwall, Malvern, Ledbury & Worcester * Airport: Birmingham (47 miles), Bristol (67 miles)

Summary of Features

* Attractive, detached period house (2,939 sq ft) * 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & attic storerooms * Bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, utility & WC * 2 reception rooms one with wood-burning stove, sunroom * Spacious and private, enclosed garden * Detached double garage, ample parking, chain free sale

Situation

Nestled on the western fringe of The Malvern Hills, Colwall is a desirable and sought-after village; a vibrant community offering a great range of facilities and amenities. Colwall benefits from excellent road and mainline rail links, including a regular rail service to Birmingham and London. The local towns of Malvern and Ledbury offer a wide range of facilities and recreational opportunities, both easily accessible by road, rail, or bus. Hereford, Worcester, and Cheltenham are also within easy travelling distances.

The Cowl Barn

* The Cowl Barn is a fine home encompassing an abundance of charm and character. The original property is understood to date to the 17th Century and was extended during the early Edwardian era. This combination of periods makes for a very interesting home, with exposed beams and endearing features such as undulating floors to the first floor in the older part of this lovely home, a testament to the property’s age. Impressive and light rooms, with high ceilings form the later Edwardian part. * The entrance hall is complemented by parquet flooring and flows to the ground floor accommodation with the stairs leading to the first floor. * A fabulous, bespoke and hand-painted kitchen with central island provides ample storage and is the heart of this wonderful home. This room is lovely and light and is complemented by quartz worksurfaces, an integrated AEG electric cooker, Bosch induction hob and a cooker hood, with space for a full-size fridge-freezer. There is also an (truncated)

The Cowl Barn (continued)

* A dining/breakfast area adjoins the kitchen and has direct access via French doors to the patio terrace and garden. A box bay window and original stripped pine floorboards further enhance this lovely space. * There is a comfortable sitting room with wood-burner and bespoke, hand-painted bookcases with storage extending along one wall. This room opens to a good-sized family/TV room, which also benefits from a fireplace inset with a wood-burner style gas stove. To one side is a fitted bespoke utility room, where there is space for white goods and storage. * To the rear of the house is a modern shower room, a study/home office, and a charming sunroom which opens to the side garden. * Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first floor, where there are five bedrooms, two within the Edwardian extension. These later rooms are spacious and light, both with double aspect. The main bedroom has built-in storage and space for wardrobes.

The Cowl Barn (continued)

* The remaining three bedrooms are located in the original part of the property, with exposed beams and cosy atmosphere; all could accommodate a double bed. Please note that these three rooms have relatively low ceilings (190 cm/ 6’ 3” height) * There is a modern family bathroom with bath with shower over on this floor. * A box staircase leads to the second-floor attic rooms, which provide great storage and potential for other uses, such as a play/games room, or an office.

The Outside

* The property is situated almost at the end of a private, “no through” lane and a gated entrance leads onto a large, gravelled parking area and the detached double garage. * A large, established garden surrounds the property which has been partly landscaped by the current owners to create sweeping, curved flower beds planted with a variety of flowering plants and shrubs, which offer further potential for keen gardeners. * Two very old Yew trees form an open and dramatic gateway either side of the gravelled pathway that leads to the front of the property. * The main garden is lawned and planted with a variety of established trees and is bounded by mature hedging with areas of the garden being left natural for the benefit of wildlife. * The garden offers plenty of scope for keen gardeners but is also very manageable for those less green-fingered.

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity, water, drainage & gas (central heating).

Broadband

Standard Broadband connected (35 Mbps).

Mobile Phone Signal

Good with most providers.

Local Authority

Malvern Hill District Council: .

Council Tax

Band “G” (£3,971 for 2024/25).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Timber framed with inset panels to oldest part, rendered elevations to newest. All under a clay tile roof.

Listing

This property is Grade II Listed.

Planning Permission

None that we are aware of impacting this property.

EPC

Rated “E” with potential for “C”.

Flood Risk

There is no risk of flooding.

Access

A hard surfaced no through lane, 1st half adopted and 2nd half a byway.

Public Footpath

There are no public rights over this property.

Covenants

None that we are aware of.

Conservation Area/AONB:

Within Colwall Conservation Area and Malven Hills AONB.

General Information

Schools

* Primary: Colwall, Malvern, Eastnor, Welland, Bosbury. Further information is available at: and Secondary: Ledbury, Malvern, Hanley Castle. Further information is available at: and Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Worcester and Cheltenham have some excellent independent schools. Further information available at:

Local

Colwall village provides a useful variety of amenities including a post office, bus and rail services, doctor’s surgery, chemist, post office, grocer’s store, café, butcher, hairdresser, hotel and restaurant. There are also a variety of clubs and societies within the community. Malvern provides a wider range of facilities, including a well-renowned Theatre and cinema, Waitrose, and M&S stores, together with a variety of boutique and high street shops. Nearby Ledbury offers a delightful selection of independent shops in an attractive market town setting. More comprehensive retail and cultural therapy is available in Worcester and Hereford, with Gloucester and Cheltenham also easily accessible.

Recreational

The spectacular Malvern Hills are directly accessible from this property and provide a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. The Three Counties Showground at Malvern hosts a wide variety of year-round events including the Spring and Autumn Garden shows and the Royal Three Counties Show. Malvern is also home to the renowned theatre and has a Luxury Health Spa and Gym. The market town of Ledbury hosts a well-known Poetry Festival and also has a popular Theatre. Eastnor Castle, only a short drive away, is seasonally open to the public and hosts a variety of events, concerts and festivals.

Postcode

WR13 6EU.

Directions

From Ledbury: Take the A449 Worcester Road towards Malvern for about 3 miles. At Chances Pitch, after The Wellington Inn pub, turn left onto the B4218 towards Colwall. Stay on this road, entering the village and crossing over the railway bridge (traffic lights) onto Walwyn Road. Continue through the village centre, passing the station and hotel on your right. Continue 0.30 miles and take the 2nd left turn into Old Church Road, proceed 130 metres and take the first right turn into Cowl Barn Lane. The property is at the end of the lane on your left-hand side.

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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.