Poplar Cottage, Drake Street, Welland, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13

A Period Detached House Situated In A Popular And Much Sought After Village On A Generous Plot That Offers Potential For Further Development, Subject To The Relevant Permissions Being Sought. The Accommodation Is In Need Of Some Cosmetic Refurbishment And Updating. Energy Rating ''E'' NO CHAIN

Location & Description
The property enjoys a convenient location in the highly regarded village of Welland, which has a local shop and stores, church, village hall, playing fields and a popular primary school. The busy riverside town of Upton upon Severn is only about three miles away. Here there are further amenities including shops, a supermarket, post office, medical centre, library, church and Hanley Castle secondary school. The larger cultural and historic town of Great Malvern is about four miles. This boasts a more comprehensive range of facilities including shops and banks, Waitrose supermarket, the renowned theatre and cinema complex and the Splash leisure pool and gymnasium. The cities of Worcester (twelve miles), Cheltenham and Gloucester (approximately nineteen miles) are also within commuting distance.

Transport communications are excellent. Junction 1 of the M50 near Upton upon Severn is only about six miles and there are mainline railway stations in both Great Malvern and Worcester. Educational needs are well catered for, particularly in Malvern at both primary and secondary levels in both the state and private sectors. The property is perfectly placed for anyone who enjoys country life. The Malvern Hills are only about three miles away and the river Severn is even closer at hand.
Poplar Cottage is a beautifully positioned and ''quaint'' detached cottage situated in a popular village location.

The property is set back behind a deep lawned foregarden split in two by the gravel driveway accessed through a five bar wooden vehicular gate that opens to allow parking for vehicles and giving access to an attached double garage. The garden is enclosed by a fenced and hedged perimeter with planted shrub beds interspersed with mature specimen trees.

Set either side of the wooden front door are lantern style wall lights and the hardwood front door opens to the accommodation which is in need of some cosmetic updating and refurbishment but does benefit from oil fired central heating and double glazing.

The accommodation is in excess of 1,400 square feet, set over two floors and offering potential for further development subject to the relevant permissions being sought.

The accommodation in more detail comprises:


Entrance Porch 1.58m (5ft 1in) x 1.08m (3ft 6in)
Double glazed windows to side, tiled floor, ceiling light fitting, wooden door with glazed insets and matching side panel opening to

Reception Hall 4.13m (13ft 4in) x 3.95m (12ft 9in) max
Stairs to first floor, exposed ceiling timbers and double glazed window to front. Wall light point, tiled floor, radiator, useful cloaks cupboard, door to sitting room, dining room, breakfast kitchen (described later), further door to

Shower Room
Continued tiled floor and fitted with a white low level WC with corner pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Shower enclosure with thermostatically controlled shower over and Aquaboard splashbacks. Ceiling light point, obscure double glazed window. Wall mounted heated towel rail.

Sitting Room 7.02m (22ft 8in) x 3.95m (12ft 9in)
A lovely dual aspect room flooded with natural light through double glazed windows to front and double glazed picture window to rear overlooking the fabulous garden which is one of the key selling points of this wonderful property. A focal point of this room is the inglenook style fireplace with woodburning stove, wooden mantel and a flagstone hearth as well as a glazed leadlight window to side. Exposed timbers are evident to the ceiling and there are light points to walls and ceiling. Radiators and door opening to

Dining Room 2.73m (8ft 10in) x 2.61m (8ft 5in)
Conveniently situated adjacent to the kitchen with double glazed window overlooking the kitchen with double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Ceiling light point, radiator and tiled floor. Door to reception hall and understairs storage cupboard. Further door open to

Breakfast Kitchen 5.21m (16ft 10in) x 2.84m (9ft 2in) min 12'5 max
Refitted with a modern suite of wooden drawer and cupboard base units with worktop over and matching wall units. To one wall there is a dresser style unit with display cabinets with drawers under, plate rack, worksurface space and cupboards under. Range of integrated appliances including a four ring Neff electric HOB with extractor over and eye level DOUBLE OVEN and MICROWAVE. DISHWASHER and FRIDGE. Set under a double glazed window that overlooks the rear garden is a twin bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator, tiled floor, door to reception hall and glazed wooded door opening to

Utility Room 1.49m (4ft 10in) x 3.95m (12ft 9in)
Fitted with a range of base units with worktop over under which there is space and connection point for washing machine and kitchen white good. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer under a double glazed window to rear. Radiator, tiled splashbacks, double glazed pedestrian door giving access to the garden and further door giving access to the garage.

First Floor


Landing
Having a double glazed Velux skylight. Radiator, wall light point, access to loft space and doors to

Master Bedroom 4.03m (13ft) x 3.92m (12ft 8in)
Double glazed dormer window to front, beautiful exposed ceiling timbers and radiator.

Bedroom 2 3.28m (10ft 7in) x 2.87m (9ft 3in)
Double glazed window to rear, ceiling light point and radiator. Fitted wardrobes with hanging space.

Bedroom 3 2.87m (9ft 3in) max x 3.28m (10ft 7in) max
Being L shaped with double glazed window to rear, ceiling light point, radiator.

Bathroom
Fitted with a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower head fitment. Inset ceiling spotlights, triangular double glazed window, radiator, walls finished in complimentary tiling. Shelved airing cupboard with sliding doors.

Outside
Accessed via a pedestrian door from the utility room and having an open storm porch with pitched roof.

The rear garden is certainly one of the key selling points of this property being well proportioned. Extending away from the rear of the property is a paved patio area allowing for a wonderful seating area where the pleasantries of this setting can be enjoyed. To the right of the garden is a further paved area leading to a SUMMER HOUSE. A couple of steps lead up to a lawn which is flanked by shaped beds, planted with a variety of plants and shrubs as well as specimen trees displaying colour and vibrance throughout the year. This area is enclosed by a hedged and fenced perimeter and has gated pedestrian access to front and also benefitting from a SHED, outside sensored light points. Taps with Belfast sink and an ornamental pond. To the left of the patio a pedestrian path leads past the lawn and brick built STORE continuing behind the neighbouring property where there is an additional parcel of land which, at the present time, to slate chippings with a paved path. There are gates leading to what was once a productive vegetable garden where there is a further GREENHOUSE and SHEDS. This area is enclosed by a fenced and hedged perimeter and is a wonderful addition to this fabulous home.

Double Garage 5.35m (17ft 3in) x 4.93m (15ft 11in)
Two up and over doors to front, window to side, light and power, access to loft space and floor mounted oil fired boiler.

Services
We have been advised that mains electric, water and drainage are connected to the property. Heating is provided by an oil fired system. 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 imply 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 confirmation) that the property is freehold.

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 formally 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.

Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel: 01684 892809

Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND ''E''
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

EPC
The EPC rating for this property is E (46).

Directions
From Malvern proceed south along the A449 Wells Road in the direction of Ledbury for approximately three miles passing a Texaco Garage on your right hand side. Continue for a further half mile taking a fork to the left signed to Upton upon Severn (A4104). Proceed for just over a mile into the village of Welland where at a T junction turn right towards the village centre. Almost immediately turn left (just before the church). This is Drake Street. Proceed and after a short distance the property can be found on the right hand side as indicated by the agent's For Sale board.