2 bed flat for sale

Essington House, Malvern WR14

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An Immaculate And Spacious Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment With Wonderful Views Over The Severn Valley Occupying An Idyllic And Quiet Setting In This Striking Grade II Listed Building. Allocated Parking Space And Garage and Beautiful Communal Gardens. Offered With No Onward Chain. Ecp "C"

Location

Apartment 6 Essington House occupies a prime position on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills, within the Malvern Wells Conservation Area. Tucked just beyond the laurel hedges that lead to the former Victorian Essington Hotel grounds, the property enjoys a truly special setting, with direct access to the historic Malvern Well where spring water can still be collected at source.

Essington House apartments are are within their own private grounds, enclosed by perimeter walls and mature hedging, with no through traffic. The setting provides a peaceful and secure environment, ideal for families. The renowned Cottage in the Wood hotel is just minutes away, offering fine dining, afternoon teas and spectacular views across the Severn Valley.

Great Malvern lies approximately two miles to the north, providing an excellent range of amenities including independent shops, banks, Waitrose supermarket, the Malvern Theatres complex, and the Splash leisure pool and gym. A Morrisons Daily convenience store is within a five-minute walk, either via the road or a nearby public footpath leading to Wells Road, where a petrol station and hairdresser are also located.

A nearby bus stop on Peachfield Road provides regular services to Great Malvern, Malvern Link retail park and Worcester city centre.

For commuters, Upton upon Severn is around seven miles away, offering access to the M50 motorway. Great Malvern railway station provides mainline services to London Paddington, Birmingham, the Midlands, Hereford and South Wales. Colwall Station, less than a mile away and accessible via a scenic walk over the hills, offers additional rail connections.

The property is well placed for highly regarded primary and secondary schools, including The Chase High School. For outdoor enthusiasts, the open slopes of the Malvern Hills are just minutes away, with Malvern Common approximately half a mile distant.

Description

Essington House is a Grade II listed spectacular apartment building which is steeped in history and used to be a hotel, set in an exceptional position and the apartment itself sits on the first floor with panoramic views across the Severn Valley towards Bredon Hill. The communal gardens can be enjoyed by all residents and one of the main selling points of Flat 6 is it one of only two apartments within the block that comes with a garage. There is also allocated parking.

The accommodation is spacious and versatile with two large bedrooms and a wonderful open sitting and dining room, all of which enjoys plenty of natural light throughout. The property is offered with no onward chain and the communal door opens to a reception hall and stairs to the first floor provide access to Apartment 6 and the accommodation in more detail comprises:

Porch

Carpet, ceiling light fitting, telephone intercom system and door to the

Entrance Hall

Carpet, two ceiling light fittings, doors to all rooms, radiator, sash window and thermostat.

Bedroom 1 - 4.67m x 3.76m (15'4" x 12'4")

Carpet, two ceiling light fittings, large sash window with beautiful views towards the Severn Valley and beyond, radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 3.56m x 3.51m (11'8" x 11'6")

Carpet, sash window, ceiling light fitting and exposed beams.

Kitchen - 4.5m x 1.91m (14'9" x 6'3")(max point)

Vinyl flooring, partially tiled walls, range of base and eye level units with worktop over, one and half ceramic sink and drainer, built-in oven and gas hobs, ceiling light point, sash window with views, radiator, space for undercounter fridge, storage cupboard with Worcester Greenstar boiler installed in 2021.

Bathroom

Vinyl flooring, ceiling light fitting, panelled bath with shower, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, extractor fan, obscured sash window, radiator and shaving point.

Sitting and Dining Room - 4.75m x 4.72m (15'7" x 15'6")

A lovely light and open area with carpet, dual aspect sash windows, two ceiling light fittings, electric fireplace radiator.

Outside

Apartment 6 benefits from an allocated parking space and there is further visitors' parking if required and one of the many selling points of the property is its own individual Garage (19'10 x 8'5) with double glazed window to the side, double wooden doors to the front and storage to the pitched roof. Only two apartments enjoy the benefit of a garage.

The communal gardens are beautifully maintained throughout the year and provide a mature and colourful aspect at all times. All residents have the benefit of enjoying these gardens which provide a peaceful, private setting.

Directions

From the Agents office in Malvern proceed south along the A449 Wells Road towards Ledbury for approximately two miles, forking right at the sign for the Cottage in the Wood into Holywell Road. Essington House is on the left hand side and the entrance to the building faces you after approximately 200 yards.

Services

We have been advised that mains gas, electricity, 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 infer 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 verification) that the property is Leasehold and the vendors have a 8th share of the freehold. The lease was extended to 999 years in June 2015. The service charge is £180 per calendar month which includes building insurance, outside window cleaning and a gardener for the communal grounds.

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By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel: Council Tax

council tax band "C"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

EPC

The EPC rating for this property is C (73).

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 formerly 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.

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