Dripshill Lodge, Rhydd, Hanley Castle, Nr Malvern , Worcestershire, WR8 0AE

A Superb Opportunity To Purchase A Unique Pair Of Properties In An Attractive Semi-Rural Location With Outstanding Westerly Aspect Views & Generous Grounds Surrounding The Properties Extending To Almost A Third Of An Acre With The Detached Lodge House Offering Two/Three Bedroom Accommodation , As Well As The Annexe, A Detached Single Bedroom Bungalow. Both Properties Offer Modern And Excellently Maintained Accommodation Alongside Ample Off Road Parking And A Detached Oak Cladded Double Garage. EPC Rating E & D

Location

Dripshill Lodge and Dripshill Annexe enjoy a convenient position on the outskirts of Malvern and within good access to Worcester, Malvern and Upton upon Severn. Also close by are the villages of Callow End and Hanley Swan. All of these centres provide a wide choice of amenities. Malvern has a comprehensive array of shops, banks, Post Office, restaurants and both Morrison's and Waitrose supermarkets. As well as being famous for its range of hills it is also renowned for its theatre as well as for having many recreational and sporting facilities available.

Educational facilities are well catered for with a number of primary schools in the area together with Hanley Castle, The Chase and Dyson Perrins Secondary Schools close by.

Transport communications are excellent with Malvern having two mainline railway stations with connections to Worcester, Birmingham, London Paddington, Hereford and South Wales. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester provides good access to The Midlands and most parts of the country.

Description

Dripshill Lodge and Dripshill Annexe are two independent properties under a single title. They both sit within generous grounds approaching a third of an acre, enjoying glorious views to the rear over the surrounding fields and towards the Malvern Hills. Both properties have been lovingly maintained, improved and extended by the current owners to offer a superb opportunity and unique opportunity.
The nature and set-up of the properties offer a wealth of flexibility in their use and are sure to appeal to a multitude of buyers.

The main Dripshill Lodge property is approached from the ample driveway area via a paved pathway and gate to a set of steps ascending down to an attractive patio/verandah area with open, oak framed canopy porch over.
Entering through a UPVC door through to
Dripshill Lodge

Sun Room 13.78ft (4.20m) x 8.86ft (2.70m)
UPVC double glazed French style double doors to the front aspect, UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspect, ceramic tiled flooring with under floor heating, recessed ceiling spot lights, exposed brick walling, part obscure glazed double doors to:

Breakfast Kitchen 13.71ft (4.18m) x 11.05ft (3.37m)
A generously sized room with an extensive range of base and wall units with drawers and work surface over. Resonite Franke sink and drainer with mixer tap over, integral fridge and freezer, inset towel rail, Belling double electric range stove with electric hob and extractor fan over, integral fridge, freezer and Hotpoint dishwasher. UPVC double glazed window and door offering wonderful views over the rear garden. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Underfloor heated tiled flooring throughout. Loft hatch. Door through to

Hallway
With Velux skylight, ceiling light and wall lights. Exposed ceiling beams. Offering access to all remaining accommodation within the property.

Sitting Room 16.20ft (4.94m) x 14.20ft (4.33m)
A wonderfully proportioned room with high ceilings and an attractive fireplace creating a real focal point of the room. With a decorative tiled surround and hearth inset with an LPG living flame coal effect fire. Two windows to the rear and an open, oak beamed divide leading through to

Dining Room 15.94ft (4.86m) x 11.94ft (3.64m)
With tiled floor throughout and a brick surround feature fireplace with inset multi-fuel wood burner. Decorative wooden shelving. UPVC windows to both the front and side of the property offering views of the attractive gardens. Radiator and ceiling lights.

Bedroom Three/Snug 12.86ft (3.92m) max x 11.81ft (3.60m) max
Leading directly from the siting room, a room with flexibility of use. Currently set up as a Snug room, offering wonderful views over the rear garden through the UPVC sliding patio doors to the rear and two further UPVC windows. Inset double wardrobe. Loft hatch and upright radiator. Ceiling lights. Door thorough to the

En-suite WC
With WC and corner wash hand basin with storage cupboard under. Opaque double glazed window to the side. Chrome heated ladder-style towel rail and tiled flooring throughout.

Master Bedroom 11.84ft (3.61m) x 10.50ft (3.20m)
With an extensive range of fitted overhead cupboards and matching bedside cabinets with drawers. Additional range of fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors. Radiator, ceiling lights and UPVC window overlooking the front gardens. Door through to

En-Suite Bathroom 7.35ft (2.24m) x 10.89ft (3.32m)
Corner bath with mixer tap and shower head attachment. Corner shower cubicle with monsoon shower head and additional shower head. Tiled underfloor heating throughout. Inset sink and close coupled WC with storage cabinet. UPVC opaque windows to side and rear. Chrome heated ladder-style towel rail. Illuminated mirror.

Bedroom Two 10.46ft (3.19m) x 12.00ft (3.66m)
With UPVC window to front overlooking the gardens. Radiator and ceiling light.

Main Shower Room
Large walk-in shower cubicle with glass sliding screen , wall mounted shower with monsoon shower head and additional hand-held head. Heated Victorian style radiator and chrome towel rail. Inset sink and close coupled WC with fitted furniture surround. Illuminated mirror above. Inset ceiling spotlights, wall lights and extractor fan. Opaque glazed window to side.

Outside
The Lodge is surrounded by attractively landscaped and planted gardens both to the front, side and rear and bordered by fencing and hedging. Offering far reaching westerly views to the rear over open fields towards the Malvern Hills from both properties. Paved patio area to the rear of the Lodge with retaining walls and planted borders. Elevated lawned area with greenhouse, sweeping around the side and front of the property with mature trees and shrubs and pathways. Outside power sockets, outside lighting. Oil tank (serving both properties). Outside tap.
To the front of the property is double gated access from the road leading to a generous gravel driveway serving both properties with access to a DOUBLE GARAGE, timber shed and SUMMER HOUSE with laminated flooring and power.


Double Garage 18.56ft (5.66m) x 16.99ft (5.18m)
Oak framed and clad with Brazilian slate roof. Electric, roller shutter door (remote controlled) with additional side door entrance. Insulated walls. Plumbing for washing machine and six electric points for further white goods etc.
Dripshill Annexe

Entrance Porch
With paved pathway and gated access from the driveway area. UPVC glazed entrance porch with tiled floor and light. Hardwood front door with opaque decorative panel leading through to

Kitchen 11.68ft (3.56m) x 8.17ft (2.49m)
Range of fitted base and wall units with drawers and feature corner glazed cupboard. Work top over. White ceramic one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap over and drainer. Integrated eye-level ZANUSSI double oven. Electric hob. Integrated BOSCH dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Radiator and ceiling light. UPVC window to front of property overlooking driveway area. Glazed door through to

Hallway
Attractive wooden floor throughout. Loft hatch. Louvre doors to AIRING CUPBOARD housing BOSCH oil fired boiler and wood slatted shelving. Part glazed double doors through to

Sitting Room 13.22ft (4.03m) x 15.09ft (4.60m)
A light and spacious room with fabulous views towards over the surrounding fields to both the rear and side aspects. Feature fireplace with LPG living flame coal-effect fire, wood surround and stone hearth. Exposed ceiling beams. Wall light and ceiling lights. Radiator. Open doorway through to

Garden Room 18.17ft (5.54m) max x 6.49ft (1.98m) max
Offering further fabulous views over the surrounding area with feature lantern skylight and extensive UPVC glazing the room can be used for a dining and relaxing space with double doors leading straight out onto the rear garden.

Bedroom 9.74ft (2.97m) x 11.68ft (3.56m)
With UPVC window to the front aspect. Extensive range of sliding wardrobes with part mirrored front, shelving and hanging rail. Radiator and ceiling light.

Bathroom
Corner shower cubicle with sliding glass doors. Part tiled surround and TRITON wall mounted shower. Close coupled WC and wash hand basin with vanity storage unit and mirror over. Radiator, ceiling light and opaque glazed window to side.

Outside
The property enjoys the lawned garden to the rear with fabulous views over the neighbouring fields and towards the Malvern Hills. Paved patio area and pathway with dwarf wall and shrub borders. Paved pathway to the side of the property and fencing (offering some separation between the two properties) leading to the driveway area. Outside power sockets and lighting. Outside tap.

Services

We have been advised that mains electricity and water services are connected to the property. The heating is provided by an oil tank serving both properties. The property also has private water drainage facilities. 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.

Directions

From the Upton office, proceed towards the mini-roundabout, continuing straight over on the B4211 towards Malvern and Worcester. Follow the road for approximately 3.5 miles, passing the turning on your left towards Malvern B4211.
Continue for approximately another 500 yards and the property will be found on your left hand side as denoted by the agents for sale board and a small chain link fence to the front of the property on the roadside.

Council Tax

THE LODGE - COUNCIL TAX BAND "D"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

THE ANNEXE - COUNCIL TAX BAND "A"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

Energy Performance Certificate

The EPC rating for Dripshill Lodge is 'E' and Dripshill Annexe is 'D'

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Upton upon Severn Office, Tel: 01684 593125

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.

Tenure

We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.

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Unique Opportunity To Purchase A Pair Of Properties

Convenient Location Offering Excellent Views And Generous Gardens

Two/ three Bedroom Main Property

Separate And Self-Contained One Bedroom Detached Property

Detached Oak Framed Garage With Ample Off-Road Driveway Parking