Wycheway House WYCHE ROAD MALVERN

Wycheway House WYCHE ROAD MALVERN

Wycheway House WYCHE ROAD MALVERN Are these the best views in England? An exceptional house in a breathtaking hilltop position. Open plan kitchen/living space Sitting room Utility Study/bedroom three Two bedrooms Two bathrooms Garden and private parking Self contained apartment Kitchen/living room Two double bedrooms Bathroom Private garden Great Malvern 1 mile Ledbury 6 miles Worcester 10 miles M5 (J7) 11 miles Birmingham 37 miles (All distances are approximate) These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text.

Situation Malvern is a thriving spa town well positioned for access to Worcester and the Birmingham conurbation, with easy access to the motorway network and a direct mainline train service to London Paddington. The Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are the dominant feature of the landscape. It is also a renowned cultural centre with an excellent theatre and cinema, and has several excellent state and private schools. Furthermore, Malvern has good shopping facilities, a Waitrose superstore is in the town centre and there are a wide range of independent retailers on a busy high street. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the thriving Cathedral city of Worcester, which caters for most needs. There are extensive shopping and recreational facilities including premiership rugby at Sixways, County cricket in the setting of Worcester Cathedral and horse racing on the banks of the River Severn. There is excellent schooling nearby from both the private and state sectors including The Royal Grammar School and The Kings School in Worcester, The Malvern Colleges and renowned Prep schools in Colwall. Trains run from both Malvern Stations direct to Birmingham and London. Motorway access is via junction 7 of the M5. For sale freehold Wycheway House is unique. It commands a truly spectacular position, straddling the border of Worcestershire and Herefordshire on the very top of the Malvern Hills. From nearly 1000 feet above sea level, it has breathtaking and far reaching views over seven counties and could claim to have the best views in England. The accommodation extends to nearly 2,500 sq. ft. and is currently arranged as a three bedroom house on the ground floor and a self contained two bedroom apartment on the lower ground floor. The properties would easily combine to form one, large four bedroom house. There has been a dwelling on the site since 1897. The original Victorian house was extensively altered in the 1970 s and converted into two dwellings. The current owners acquired the property in 2006 and set about a complete remodelling of the building and transformed it into the house it is today. The whole site was razed to the ground leaving just two perimeter walls which were on the very edge of the plot. The house is constructed around a large steel frame. Running costs are kept to a minimum through thoughtful use of renewables, including an air source heat pump, heat recovery system, underfloor heating throughout, solar panels and photovoltaic panels to maximise both income and efficiency. There is also rainwater harvesting for the washing machine, W.C.s and watering the garden.

The project was nominated for an award by the local building control office and won the South Worcestershire Award for building excellence. It was also awarded the prestigious Malvern Civic Society Award for innovative design and local heritage. The committee were particularly impressed with the use of local materials and workmanship, the design and how it complements the surroundings as well as the forward thinking eco features. Garden The garden provides excellent outdoor entertaining space. There is a part covered terrace with access from the main living area at the southern end of the house. There are further terraces and seating areas, well placed to take advantage of the views in all directions. The main part of the garden is a level infinity lawn with an ancient and very prominent Yew tree. There are also shrub and perennial borders providing year round colour and interest. There is a block paved parking and turning area behind electrically operated gates and two storage sheds. Agent s Note Please note that the property is co-owned by one of the employees in the Knight Frank, Worcester office. Services Mains Gas, Electricity, Water and Sewerage are connected to the property. Fixtures & fittings All items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded. Local Authority Malvern hills District Council, Tel: 01684 862151 Council Tax Band: Main House (80 Wyche Road) Band C. Apartment (82 Wyche Road) Band B Directions (WR14 4EQ) From Worcester take the A449 Malvern Road, passing through Powick and Newland. Stay on the A449 passing through Great Malvern and on to Wells Road. Take the right turn onto the B4218 signed Colwall. Go through the Wyche Cutting onto the west side of the hills and turn immediately right into Beacon Road. Take the right fork towards the Upper Beacon Road car park. Turn right again and follow the track uphill past a cottage on the left. Wycheway House is on the right. NB. the sat nav will not take you directly to Wycheway House. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 231 sq m (2,487 sq ft) This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars Lower Ground Floor Apartment Ground Floor 01905 723438 5 College Street, Worcester WR1 2LU worcs@knightfrank.com KnightFrank.co.uk Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Viewing by appointment only. Ref: WRC 120233. Particulars dated August 2017. Photographs dated June/July 2017. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Energy Efficiency Rating 89 89