Northend is a fine, detached bungalow with plenty of appeal and glorious, well-tended gardens. Situated in an elevated position on the lower slopes of the Malvern Hills with superb views across the Severn Valley.
Cowleigh Bank is a quiet, residential area ideally located for Northleigh Primary Schools and St Peter's Church opposite. Worcestershire Way hiking trail, within an area of outstanding beauty and North Hill are easily accessed if you enjoy the great outdoors.
Originally built in 1946 when properties were built on decent plots, lovingly extended over recent years and now with nearly 2,200 of internal living space! Very recent works to the house include damp proofing and new drainage at the front of the property.
This wonderful, rarely available bungalow would now benefit from some manageable updating but also has further options, subject to budget, of converting or reconfiguring the layout (full planning permission to add a spectacular main bedroom in the loft was approved but has since lapsed) A ceiling hatch, in the internal hall, with a folding ladder leads up to an extensive and partially boarded loft running the length of the property..
This impressive home provides a copious amount of space for a family to spread out. It is well-proportioned with plenty of sizeable rooms, some original parquet wood flooring and is naturally light with an array of double glazed windows and doors throughout. The accommodation has gas fired central heating provided by an annually serviced Baxi 40 combination boiler newly installed in 2010.
All four bedrooms are a good size. The main bedroom, with en suite shower, and bedroom two both have a wall of fitted wardrobes. Bedroom four, with en suite shower and a private entrance, has recently been used as a beauty/treatment room. It lends itself to be used either as excellent guest accommodation, games/hobbies room or a useful annexe for a dependent relative wanting some personal space and privacy.
Northend is surrounded by captivating, established gardens that are both private and not overlooked. Level, south-facing lawns, shaped beds plus many areas to explore it is also well stocked with a variety of colourful plants including clematis, fuchsias, apple, pear trees, quince, raspberries, magnolias, roses bushes, climbers and a plethora of spring and summer bulbs. A gardener's paradise with three green houses, large shed (to store lawnmowers, tools etc), vegetable patch and an enclosed area to keep chickens should you wish to have fresh daily eggs.
Driveway parking, behind wrought iron gates, will cater for at least four cars. If required, further convenient parking for guests or visitors can easily be found just outside on Cowleigh Bank or get a digger in and excavate an area to the left of the drive and add a garage.
Last sold nearly 30 years ago the current owners purchased No. 23 due to the relatively secluded location, extensive gardens, wildlife, birds and plants. The owner will miss her home greatly but has decided now is the right time to downsize.
I adore the property and with a little foresight Northend represents a terrific opportunity to own a large home all on one level. Please feel free to contact me at anytime
LOCATION
Cowleigh Bank is enviably located in North Malvern. There are a good range of convenience shops nearby on Newtown Road including an excellent local bakers, pet shop, men and women's clothing shop and a couple of public houses. The Nag's Head is very popular and a 10 minute walk away.
More extensive shopping can be found only five minutes away by car in Great Malvern and The Link..
Malvern is a safe and beautiful town with an abundance of quintessentially British charm steeped in culture. A designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the spectacular Malvern Hills providing a glorious back drop, you will find this so much more than just a place to put down roots.
Here you will find independent boutiques, outstanding restaurants, pubs, cafes, a range of supermarkets including Waitrose and the renowned Malvern Theatre. A favourite of mine is Faun on the Worcester road, excellent for brunch and the best cinnamon buns baked daily!
The Malvern Theatre is a real pull, located in the Winter Gardens complex in the town centre of Great Malvern and has been a provincial centre for the arts since 1885. It is a model of artistic and architectural excellence and boasts a diverse programme and great selection of events throughout the year.
For those who love walking and cycling the magnificent Malvern Hills are literally on your doorstep.
Some of the finest independent, primary and secondary schools are located in Malvern including Malvern College, Malvern St. James and The Downs in the private sector and the Wyche Primary and The Chase High School. The nearest schools are Northleigh Primary School and Dyson Perrins High School is only a mile away.
The ever popular Three Counties Showground offers a variety of events throughout the year including festivals, food, gardening, agricultural, entertainment and so much more..
Malvern has excellent links by road and rail: Great Malvern and Malvern Link train stations are only a few minutes away with direct links to Worcester (10 minutes), Birmingham (1 hour) and London Paddington (2 hours 15 mins) with Junction 7 of the M5 a short drive away. Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Broadway, Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham all readily accessible.
