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Millstone, Walwyn Road, Colwall, WR13 6QT Millstone Walwyn Road, Colwall, WR13 6QT £475,000 A modern three double bedroom detached home, in need of some updating, with beautiful gardens in the heart of the village of Colwall and a short walk to all facilities including Colwall Railway Station. The accommodation comprises; entrance hall, sitting room, family room/study, front to back dining kitchen, utility, cloakroom, main bedroom with en- suite, two further bedrooms, main bathroom. Further benefits include; central heating, double glazing, carport and return driveway for numerous cars, and beautiful landscaped gardens to the rear. Offered with no onward chain viewing is a must to appreciate the size and location of home on offer. Millstone, Walwyn Road, Colwall, WR13 6QT COLWALL Colwall is one of the most sought after villages situated on the western side of the hills. For a village it has an extensive range of facilities including; cafes, shops, post office, doctors surgery, pharmacy, library, private and public schools, the Colwall Park Hotel and public houses. Colwall also has the benefit of a mainline railway with direct services to Birmingham New Street, Oxford and London Paddington. Bus services operate to both Ledbury and Malvern. ENTRANCE PORCH Accessed via obscure glass front door with double glazed window to side, ceiling light point, tiled floor, glass panel door with window to side to: ENTRANCE HALL Ceiling light point, smoke alarm, built in double coats cupboard with storage cupboard over, radiator, stairs to first floor, door to: SITTING ROOM 15'1" max x 14'5" (4.61m max x 4.40m) Two rear aspect double glazed windows overlooking the garden, four wall light points, feature stone fire surround and hearth with inset living flame gas fire, radiator, glass panel door to: STUDY/ FAMILY ROOM 14'1" x 9'1" (4.30m x 2.78m) Front and rear aspect double glazed windows, ceiling light point, two wall light points, radiator. DINING KITCHEN 20'3" x 9'10" + recess (6.19m x 3.00m + recess) Front aspect double glazed window, two ceiling light points, two wall light points, fitted kitchen comprising of a range of floor and wall mounted units under a light coloured work surface, one and a half bowl sink unit, integral electric hob with extractor over, integral oven, integral fridge, two radiators, opened under stairs alcove with storage cupboard, space for dining table, double glazed sliding doors to rear garden patio, tiled flooring throughout. UTILITY 6'11" x 5'4" (2.12m x 1.65m) Front aspect double glazed window, ceiling light point, recessed wall mounted storage units, work surface with space for two cupboards below and a further space to the side, tiled floor, door to: CLOAKROOM Front aspect double glazed window, wall light point, wash hand basin, WC, radiator, wall mounted Worcester gas boiler, tiled floor. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Rear aspect double glazed window, ceiling light point, smoke alarm, doors to: BEDROOM ONE 12'11" x 10'0" (3.96m x 3.05m) Front aspect double glazed window and side aspect double glazed window overlooking Colwall Ledbury and the Malvern Hills beyond, ceiling light point, two fitted double wardrobes, radiator, arch to: EN-SUITE 7'1" x 6'4" (2.17m x 1.95m) Front aspect double glazed, ceiling light point, corner shower cubicle with Mira shower, wash hand basin with storage below, radiator. BEDROOM TWO 10'2" x 11'7" max into wardrobe (3.12m x 3.55m max into wardrobe) Front aspect double glazed window, ceiling light point, access to roof space, built in double airing cupboard with hot water tank and slatted shelving, two fitted double wardrobes, radaitor. BEDROOM THREE 11'8" x 9'8" (3.56m x 2.96m) Rear aspect double glazed window, ceiling light point, picture rail, radiator. BATHROOM 9'9" x 6'11" (2.98m x 2.13m) Rear aspect double glazed window, ceiling light point, large corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin with storage below, WC, radiator. FRONT GARDEN Good sized low maintenance front garden to the property, is set well back from the road. It is initially laid to block paving with a central flower and shrub bed which provides plenty of off road parking and the ability to drive on to and off the drive without the need to turn around. The remainder of the garden is laid to low maintenance stone chip, flower and shrub and bulb beds. A path and gate lead to the car port. This is currently used as a covered store but could be reused as a car port by removing the fence. REAR GARDEN The beautifully looked after rear gardens are one of the main features of the property with the gardens for the house being wider at the rear that at the front. A wide patio is accessible from the dining kitchen providing plenty of space for outside dining and entertaining. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with mature flower and shrub beds, a number of specimen trees, a fruit bed to the rear and a number of sitting places to enjoy views over the gardens, to the Colwall clock tower and the Malvern hills. DIRECTIONS From the Allan Morris office in Great Malvern proceed across Belle Vue Terrace onto the Wells Road. Take the first right onto the Wyche Road and continue uphill and through the Wyche cutting. Continue onto the Walwyn Road and into the village of Colwall. Pass the Colwall Park Hotel and past the Library on the right and the property can be found on the right hand side immediately after the library. TENURE: We understand the property to be Freehold but this point should be confirmed by your solicitor. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: Items referred to in these particulars are included in the sale price. Carpets are also included. Other items may be available by separate arrangement SERVICES: Mains gas, mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Please note that we have not tested any services or appliances and their inclusion in these particulars should not be taken as a warranty. OUTGOINGS: Local Council: Herefordshire District Council (01432 260000); at the time of marketing the Council Tax Bank is: F ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATINGS: Current: D66 Potential: C78 SCHOOLS INFORMATION: Local Education Authority: Worcestershire LA: 01905 822700 Local Education Authority: Herefordshire LA: 01432 260927.
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