3 bedroom house
Mathon, Malvern, Herefordshire, WR13 5PR
Guide Price
£550,000
Residential Tags: Grade II
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Pasture Land
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jun 2022
- Removed: Oct 2022
- Residential Tags: Grade II
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Pasture Land
An Idyllic Grade II Listed Country Cottage in Approximately 1/2 Acre of Grounds, situated within a highly sought after rural location, near the hamlet of Mathon, between Ledbury and Malvern, in southeast Herefordshire.
Entrance Hall – Dining Room – Sitting Room – Garden Room – Kitchen/Breakfast Room – Shower Room – Downstairs Bedroom – 2 Further Bedrooms – Bathroom – Ensuite WC – Study – Gardeners Loo – Gardens – Stores – Driveway – Parking for Several Vehicles
This grade II Listed country cottage is believed to date back to the late 17th century, and has a wealth of historic character. The property is constructed with a timber frame with wattle and daub panels under a tiled roof. At the front, there are two dormer windows and a gabled porch, and at the rear, three dormer windows and a two storey gabled extension. To the side, there is a brick built chimney stack and a green oak garden room with slate tiled roof. The property has undergone a significant rebuild under the current owners, ensuring the future of this superb historic property.
The light and bright accommodation is arranged over two floors with most of the rooms enjoying a double aspect. On the ground floor, there is the living accommodation, a ground floor bedroom, and a shower room. Upstairs there are two further bedrooms, a bathroom and a study, including the superb triple aspect principle bedroom, with dressing area and en suite WC. Outside there are delightful gardens to the front, side, and rear of the house, including a wild life pond with cascade water feature. The property is accessed via a country lane and has a gravel driveway leading down to the large parking area.
One of the many benefits of this sought after location is the access to amenities and transport communications. There are main line train stations at nearby Colwall (4.5 miles), Ledbury (5 miles) and Malvern (6 miles). The national motorway network can either be accessed south of Ledbury at Junction 2 of the M50 (11 miles), or east of Worcester at junction 7 of the M5 Motorway (14.5 miles).
The nearby village of Cradley has a thriving community, and has a butchers shop & general store, doctors surgery and primary school. The historic market town of Ledbury (5 miles), and Spa town of Malvern (6 miles), both offer a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, banks and restaurants, including Waitrose supermarket in Malvern, and Malvern Theatre and Cinema.
Cradley 1.25 miles, Colwall 4.5 miles, Ledbury 5 miles, Malvern 6 miles, Worcester 11 miles, Hereford 17 miles, Gloucester 23 miles
(Approximate distances)
The Property
The front door is approached from the driveway via a gravel and paving stone path across the front lawn. A solid oak front door opens into a bright double aspect porch with carpet and fitted door mat. There is a storage cupboard with pine plank doors on the right, and library shelving on the rear wall, on the left there is a doorway and step down into the dining room.
The dining room is a light room with a double aspect, and has the stairs to the first floor, a doorway into the sitting room, and doorway with step up into the kitchen. There are exposed wall and ceiling timbers including an encased section of wall showing the original wattle and daub wall construction.
Similar to the dining room, the sitting room enjoys a double aspect with exposed beams and neutral carpets. There is an exposed brick wall with arched fireplace with inset wood burning stove and a brick and tiled hearth. To the left of the fireplace a glazed panelled door leads into the garden room.
The garden room is constructed of a green oak frame with exposed beams. It enjoys a triple aspect with two large 3-pane windows providing a delightful view into the garden across the pond and to the fields and hills beyond. It has ceramic tiled flooring and a part glazed oak side door onto the garden.
The kitchen breakfast room has a galley layout and is accessed via the dining room. It has fitted pine base cupboards and drawers with worktops and ceramic tiled splashbacks. There is a stainless steel sink and half with mixer tap, below a window, and space for an electric oven, counter fridge, tall fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a fitted tall pine pantry cupboard and space for a breakfast table and chairs below a window looking out over the neighbouring fields.
A glazed panel door opens into a vestibule, where opposite, there is a stable door that opens onto the rear courtyard. There is a shower room on the left, and downstairs bedroom on the right. The dual aspect downstairs bedroom is lovely and bright with windows overlooking the fields and rear courtyard. It is carpeted with a pendant light and picture rails. The shower room has ceramic tiled flooring, a glass corner shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal basin and WC.
The pine stairs have a fitted carpet runner and lead to a carpeted landing area. On the right is the guest bedroom and a bathroom, and on the left the principle bedroom with dressing area, en suite WC that leads to a study.
The principle bedroom enjoys a triple aspect with views across fields to Vinesend and the Malvern Hills. There is an exposed timber wall frame, and step between the dual aspect bed area, and the dressing room area, which has fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. From the dressing area a door leads into an en suite WC with a pedestal basin, WC, and fitted airing cupboards. A further door leads into a small study which has a wonderful view across the neighbouring fields to Beacon hill.
From the landing there is a step down into the guest bedroom. This room also enjoys a double aspect and has exposed beams and neutral carpets. There is a useful storage cupboard behind the door, and windows overlooking the front garden and fields behind the property.
The bathroom is part tiled with a panelled bath and an electric shower over it. There is wood effect laminate flooring, a pedestal sink, WC and radiator.
Outside
The grounds are a delight and have something for everyone. To the front of the property there is a level front lawn enclosed from the lane with a mature hedge, and well stocked flower beds nearer the house. Between the lawn and the driveway there are shrubs and specimen trees, including variegated hollies and a weeping birch.
Gravel paths wrap around the house to a rear gravel courtyard where there is a concrete hardstanding area and a useful gardeners loo. Next to the garden room is a good place for alfresco dining table. Beyond this, well stocked flower beds and an archway lead to another gravel sitting area and an impressive wild life pond with stunning cascade water feature. There are a wide variety of pond plants, including gunneras, rushes and water lilies, a haven for dragonflies and damsel flies.
Beyond the pond is the lower lawn which is enclosed with mature hedges and includes a wild flower meadow, specimen and fruit trees including Russet and Bramley apple trees. At the end the garden is a large vegetable patch and fruit cages.
At the end of the driveway are a variety of timber stores including a carport, potting shed, machine store, compost bins and log stores. Finally, at the end of the garden is an impressive tree house with a decked area which provides a superb view across the neighbouring farmland dotted with mature oak trees.
Practicalities
Grade II Listed
Herefordshire Council Tax Band ‘E’
Mains Water & Electricity
Oil-fired Central Heating
Private Drainage - Septic Tank
High Speed Fibre Broadband Available
Directions - WR13 5PR
From Ledbury - From the high street head north out of the town, just after the railway station take a slight right turn onto the Bromyard Road (B4214) under the railway bridge. After 3.2 miles the road bears round to the right and turns into the B4220, continue on this road for a further 3 miles, passing through the village of Bosbury. At the brow of the hill take a right turn signposted to Mathon, the property is the first house on the right.
From Great Malvern - Head towards Malvern Link on the Worcester Road (A449). Turn slight left onto North Malvern Road (B4219), then take then next slight right onto Cowleigh Road (B4219). Follow this road for approximately 2 miles. At the T-junction turn left onto the A4103, signposted to Hereford. Following this road for almost 2 miles. Turn left onto B4220, signposted to Bosbury. Follow this road for 1.3 miles through the village of Cradley and then up the hill. At the brow of the hill take a left turn, signposted to Mathon. The property is the first house on the right.
Marketed by: Glasshouse Estates and Properties, Hereford
Entrance Hall – Dining Room – Sitting Room – Garden Room – Kitchen/Breakfast Room – Shower Room – Downstairs Bedroom – 2 Further Bedrooms – Bathroom – Ensuite WC – Study – Gardeners Loo – Gardens – Stores – Driveway – Parking for Several Vehicles
This grade II Listed country cottage is believed to date back to the late 17th century, and has a wealth of historic character. The property is constructed with a timber frame with wattle and daub panels under a tiled roof. At the front, there are two dormer windows and a gabled porch, and at the rear, three dormer windows and a two storey gabled extension. To the side, there is a brick built chimney stack and a green oak garden room with slate tiled roof. The property has undergone a significant rebuild under the current owners, ensuring the future of this superb historic property.
The light and bright accommodation is arranged over two floors with most of the rooms enjoying a double aspect. On the ground floor, there is the living accommodation, a ground floor bedroom, and a shower room. Upstairs there are two further bedrooms, a bathroom and a study, including the superb triple aspect principle bedroom, with dressing area and en suite WC. Outside there are delightful gardens to the front, side, and rear of the house, including a wild life pond with cascade water feature. The property is accessed via a country lane and has a gravel driveway leading down to the large parking area.
One of the many benefits of this sought after location is the access to amenities and transport communications. There are main line train stations at nearby Colwall (4.5 miles), Ledbury (5 miles) and Malvern (6 miles). The national motorway network can either be accessed south of Ledbury at Junction 2 of the M50 (11 miles), or east of Worcester at junction 7 of the M5 Motorway (14.5 miles).
The nearby village of Cradley has a thriving community, and has a butchers shop & general store, doctors surgery and primary school. The historic market town of Ledbury (5 miles), and Spa town of Malvern (6 miles), both offer a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, banks and restaurants, including Waitrose supermarket in Malvern, and Malvern Theatre and Cinema.
Cradley 1.25 miles, Colwall 4.5 miles, Ledbury 5 miles, Malvern 6 miles, Worcester 11 miles, Hereford 17 miles, Gloucester 23 miles
(Approximate distances)
The Property
The front door is approached from the driveway via a gravel and paving stone path across the front lawn. A solid oak front door opens into a bright double aspect porch with carpet and fitted door mat. There is a storage cupboard with pine plank doors on the right, and library shelving on the rear wall, on the left there is a doorway and step down into the dining room.
The dining room is a light room with a double aspect, and has the stairs to the first floor, a doorway into the sitting room, and doorway with step up into the kitchen. There are exposed wall and ceiling timbers including an encased section of wall showing the original wattle and daub wall construction.
Similar to the dining room, the sitting room enjoys a double aspect with exposed beams and neutral carpets. There is an exposed brick wall with arched fireplace with inset wood burning stove and a brick and tiled hearth. To the left of the fireplace a glazed panelled door leads into the garden room.
The garden room is constructed of a green oak frame with exposed beams. It enjoys a triple aspect with two large 3-pane windows providing a delightful view into the garden across the pond and to the fields and hills beyond. It has ceramic tiled flooring and a part glazed oak side door onto the garden.
The kitchen breakfast room has a galley layout and is accessed via the dining room. It has fitted pine base cupboards and drawers with worktops and ceramic tiled splashbacks. There is a stainless steel sink and half with mixer tap, below a window, and space for an electric oven, counter fridge, tall fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a fitted tall pine pantry cupboard and space for a breakfast table and chairs below a window looking out over the neighbouring fields.
A glazed panel door opens into a vestibule, where opposite, there is a stable door that opens onto the rear courtyard. There is a shower room on the left, and downstairs bedroom on the right. The dual aspect downstairs bedroom is lovely and bright with windows overlooking the fields and rear courtyard. It is carpeted with a pendant light and picture rails. The shower room has ceramic tiled flooring, a glass corner shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal basin and WC.
The pine stairs have a fitted carpet runner and lead to a carpeted landing area. On the right is the guest bedroom and a bathroom, and on the left the principle bedroom with dressing area, en suite WC that leads to a study.
The principle bedroom enjoys a triple aspect with views across fields to Vinesend and the Malvern Hills. There is an exposed timber wall frame, and step between the dual aspect bed area, and the dressing room area, which has fitted wardrobes with sliding doors. From the dressing area a door leads into an en suite WC with a pedestal basin, WC, and fitted airing cupboards. A further door leads into a small study which has a wonderful view across the neighbouring fields to Beacon hill.
From the landing there is a step down into the guest bedroom. This room also enjoys a double aspect and has exposed beams and neutral carpets. There is a useful storage cupboard behind the door, and windows overlooking the front garden and fields behind the property.
The bathroom is part tiled with a panelled bath and an electric shower over it. There is wood effect laminate flooring, a pedestal sink, WC and radiator.
Outside
The grounds are a delight and have something for everyone. To the front of the property there is a level front lawn enclosed from the lane with a mature hedge, and well stocked flower beds nearer the house. Between the lawn and the driveway there are shrubs and specimen trees, including variegated hollies and a weeping birch.
Gravel paths wrap around the house to a rear gravel courtyard where there is a concrete hardstanding area and a useful gardeners loo. Next to the garden room is a good place for alfresco dining table. Beyond this, well stocked flower beds and an archway lead to another gravel sitting area and an impressive wild life pond with stunning cascade water feature. There are a wide variety of pond plants, including gunneras, rushes and water lilies, a haven for dragonflies and damsel flies.
Beyond the pond is the lower lawn which is enclosed with mature hedges and includes a wild flower meadow, specimen and fruit trees including Russet and Bramley apple trees. At the end the garden is a large vegetable patch and fruit cages.
At the end of the driveway are a variety of timber stores including a carport, potting shed, machine store, compost bins and log stores. Finally, at the end of the garden is an impressive tree house with a decked area which provides a superb view across the neighbouring farmland dotted with mature oak trees.
Practicalities
Grade II Listed
Herefordshire Council Tax Band ‘E’
Mains Water & Electricity
Oil-fired Central Heating
Private Drainage - Septic Tank
High Speed Fibre Broadband Available
Directions - WR13 5PR
From Ledbury - From the high street head north out of the town, just after the railway station take a slight right turn onto the Bromyard Road (B4214) under the railway bridge. After 3.2 miles the road bears round to the right and turns into the B4220, continue on this road for a further 3 miles, passing through the village of Bosbury. At the brow of the hill take a right turn signposted to Mathon, the property is the first house on the right.
From Great Malvern - Head towards Malvern Link on the Worcester Road (A449). Turn slight left onto North Malvern Road (B4219), then take then next slight right onto Cowleigh Road (B4219). Follow this road for approximately 2 miles. At the T-junction turn left onto the A4103, signposted to Hereford. Following this road for almost 2 miles. Turn left onto B4220, signposted to Bosbury. Follow this road for 1.3 miles through the village of Cradley and then up the hill. At the brow of the hill take a left turn, signposted to Mathon. The property is the first house on the right.
Marketed by: Glasshouse Estates and Properties, Hereford
Land Registry Data
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