A Fine and Elegant Edwardian House Situated on the Slopes of the Malvern Hills and Enjoying Far Reaching Views. Entrance Hall - Drawing Room - Sitting Room - Dining Room - Study - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Pantry - Utility - Cloakroom - Principal Bedroom Suite - En-Suite Bedroom - Two Further Bedrooms - Family Bathroom - Attic Rooms of Sitting Area, Two Bedrooms, Shower Room - Lower Ground Floor of Family Room, Office/Library, En-Suite Bedroom - Gardens - Gazebo - Sheds.
83 Wells Road is situated on the slopes of the Malvern Hills in an elevated position with far reaching views across the Severn Plain, and just a short distance from the heart of the spa town of Great Malvern. There are local facilities within Malvern Wells as well as a good range of shops and amenities in town, including Waitrose, leisure centre, sports grounds, hospital and the renowned Malvern Theatre which hosts a full season of stage and film performances, many straight from London.. A comprehensive choice of schooling is available including the two highly respected independent schools. The spectacular Malvern Hills is an area of significant interest and provides walks amongst stunning scenery with a wealth of wildlife and plant habitats to explore. The historic market town of Ledbury is 8.5 miles distant and provides a good contrast with its lovely examples of Black and White architecture. The Cathedral cities of Worcester, 8 miles, and Hereford, 21 miles, are both within easy commuting distance and the Regency town of Cheltenham is just 25 miles away. Direct rail links to London Paddington and Birmingham New Street can be found at Malvern making travel by train so convenient. Access to the motorway networks are via the M5, Junction 7, 9 miles, and the M50, Junction 1, 11 miles.
83 Wells Road is a superb example of an elegant and charming Edwardian house with many original architectural features including tall ceilings with fine cornices, picture rails, deep skirting, panelled doors, wooden staircase and romantic balcony to the first floor. The spacious and versatile accommodation offers a great deal of flexibility to suit a many situations. The decorative timber porch with pitched roof leads to the original heavy panelled front door. The large reception hall has the original tiled floor and two lovely examples of stained leaded glass windows of an art nouveau tulip design. The attractive drawing room has a stripped wood floor and large sash windows including a large square bay. There is an open fire with a painted iron fire surround, tile inserts and a tiled hearth. In the sitting room is a large built in corner cupboard and an attractive period cast iron fire surround with a gas fired woodburning style stove on a tiled hearth. A large window with arched middle pane looks out across the valley and double doors open into the spacious dining room with stripped wood floor and arched window. The bespoke kitchen has space for a breakfast table and is fitted with handmade pine kitchen units with iroko worktops, quarry tiled floor, ceramic sink, space for a dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A cream coloured Aga, available by separate negotiation, is set within an old fireplace recess and there is also an electric Aga conventional cooker available separately. A doorway takes you into the large utility with spaces for a washing machine and tumble dryer, butlers sink with cupboard under, shelving and two fitted wall cabinets. A ledge and brace door takes you out to the rear lobby with external door and further access to the good size pantry with brick floor and ample shelving. A good size study and cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. The lower ground floor currently has a sitting room with gas stove and door out to the garden, a large office/study with plenty of built in shelving and an en-suite bedroom with built in cupboard, door out to the garden and bathroom with white suite and corner shower unit. From the reception hall is the fine staircase up to the light and spacious landing with panel doors into all the rooms. The master bedroom suite has a large bedroom with windows overlooking the garden and distant views beyond. A door opens onto the most charming covered balcony ideal for sitting out and having morning tea. The dressing room has a number of built in wardrobes and an archway opens into en-suite shower room with large tiled shower unit. There are three further bedrooms on this floor, one of which is en-suite and another has direct access to the family bathroom. The family bathroom has a wood floor, tiled shower unit and coloured cast iron, ball and claw footed bath. Stairs from the landing lead up to the attic rooms with sitting area, under eaves storage, a boarded attic room, two bedrooms and shower room.
The property is approached through ornamental metal gates and onto a drive leading down to the ample gravel parking area. The house is set in fine mature and private gardens with an abundance of established shrubs and ornamental trees. The grounds have been landscaped into three tiered levels incorporating level areas of lawn ideal for the family. Paths meander around the house and gardens with steps and pergolas adorned with climbing plants leading to the different rooms of the gardens. A fantastic paved circular patio makes the ideal area for outside entertaining and dining with a brick built bar-b-cue, butlers sink and storage. A brick arch leads you down to the lawned gardens with mixed borders and a summer house. A rock cascade has water flowing down to the large pond which is a haven for wildlife and there is a greenhouse and vegetable plot with fruit trees. A large decking area has a gazebo that houses a hot tub. Further up the garden, steps lead to another decking area and then onto terracotta paving with a large shed. Outside the kitchen and utility areas a curved walled area with blue glass panels has a distinctive continental feel and provides a lovely seating area for bistro eating. On the same level as the parking area are two further useful storage sheds.
Council Tax Band: G, Malvern Hills District Council.
Mains water (Metered) mains electricity and drainage.
Gas fired central heating.
Broadband is available.
From the offices of Hayes, Sales and Lettings, head to the Top Cross and proceed straight over on the A449, towards Worcester and Great Malvern. The A449 will take you over the Malvern Hills and track along the eastern slope of the Hills. Drive into Malvern Wells and just before the right turn to Peachfield Road you will see the entrance to the property on your right.
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