Malvern, Worcestershire

HEDGEBANK

Hedgebank is an impressive, contemporary, and individual detached property situated in a superb village location with exceptional views of the Malvern Hills. Built in 2015, this breathtaking property has accommodation across three levels with large windows and balconies, meticulously designed to complement the panoramic vista. It hosts 5 bedrooms, open plan reception rooms with breakfast kitchen, a cinema room, large office/library, garaging, and gardens designed and landscaped by a Chelsea and Malvern gold winner. Constructed using the German PassivHaus approach, with triple glazed windows, underfloor heating and solar panels, the property allows luxurious country living without compromise.

Ground Floor and basement:

The ground floor welcomes you with a bright and practical entrance hall, leading onto a show-stopping fitted kitchen, with a wide range of units including gas hob fitted to the central island, with extractor and overhead lighting and a wide range of Siemens appliances. There are two principal reception rooms left and right of the kitchen space, which benefit from full height smart sliding doors leading to the stunning outside terrace and garden, with matching internal and external biothermal fires. The ground floor is an ideal open plan area for cooking, entertaining guests, and relaxing, and white ceramic tiles and high ceilings throughout help maintain a clean and fresh ambience of light.

From the entrance hall you can descend to a well-equipped basement area featuring an abundance of storage, a games area ideal for a billiards table, and cinema room providing DVD, internet, and Freeview on a 3.2m screen. There is discreet surround sound installed, which also connects to the kitchen and reception rooms, and a separate access and egress point to the basement which can be found via a glorious display of external steps.

The ground floor is concluded with a large study overlooking the comings and goings of the driveway, a utility room, and cloakroom/shower room.

• Hall

• Office / library

• Kitchen

• Dining area

• Living room

• Sitting room

• Utility

• Cloakroom / WC

Seller Insight

This stunning, spacious, family home enjoys a magnificent setting with breathtaking views out to the Malvern Hills. Located within the vibrant, historic, village of Colwall, which contains a wealth of outstanding amenities, including excellent schools, sport and leisure facilities, shops and restaurants. Situated on the western side of the Malverns and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hedgebank has been a wonderful family home for its owners since coming to live here in 2017.

“During our house hunting, we were not particularly looking in this area, that is until our agent gently persuaded us to come and look at Hedgebank. However, once viewing the house, alongside its stunning location, it was love at first sight, and one which ticked all our boxes and more besides. The house had been designed, and only recently built, for its previous owners to an outstanding, bespoke specification, and contains so many innovative features, not least of which are its triple glazing and state-of-the-art insulation. Its contemporary style layout, with its Scandinavian influences, provides an ideal living space; it is so light and airy and cleverly zoned to be practical, and sociable. All its windows open out onto patios from which we enjoy the most amazing panoramic views. We have further added to its comforts and luxuries, one being the addition of a cinema. It is the most fabulous house to share with friends and family and, recently, we had our son, his wife, and children to stay for quite a long period and there was ample space for everyone to be relaxed.”

“We had the garden professionally landscaped by a Chelsea award winning designer. Our brief to him was to provide a garden which was easy to manage, but with colour and interest throughout the year. This is a truly magical space, and we even have a ’secret garden’ which is a delight for our grandchildren. We have exceptional areas to enjoy casual dining and our upstairs balcony is a fabulous space to enjoy a morning tea and relish the amazing view.”

“We appreciate the fabulous walks direct from the house, but everything required is close at hand, including good access to major roads and motorways, and we do have a mainline station in the village which provides an efficient service into surrounding cities and London. ”

“We adore living in this house in such a fabulous location and it was intended to be our happy ever after home. We are moving to be closer to our family who need extra support but know that the new owners of this home will experience an extraordinary quality of life living here in this idyll.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

First Floor:

The galleried landing on the first-floor tours you to the principal bedroom with a stylish ensuite and balcony, allowing you to be immersed in the southerly views across the garden to the Hereford Beacon. There are four further bedrooms, all featuring high, apex ceilings, and large windows, and bedroom two with an aspect to front, has an ensuite and a unique ramp detail leading to a sitting area. The family bathroom is spacious, with picture windows and a circular bath, shower and sauna.

• Principal bedroom with ensuite

• Bedroom 2 with ensuite

• Bedroom 3 with plumbing available for ensuite

• Bedroom 4

• Bedroom 5

• Family bathroom with sauna

• Balcony

Outside

Via the electronic gates, the brand new, permeable driveway gives access to an integral garage (17’5 x 14’6), and a steel frame triple car port (26’3 x 18’9) allowing dry storage of vehicles. Behind the car port, there is a quaint garden area with a cherry tree, greenhouse, and vegetable garden.

The front and rear gardens are designed and landscaped by Peter Dowle, a Chelsea and Malvern gold winner, and this is evident as they are absolutely jaw-dropping. Beside the lawn there is a tapestry of foliage leading to the basement, a secluded fire pit area, external lighting in both front and rear gardens, and a large sun-decking area off the kitchen with wiring for a spa. External real flame biotherm fire to mirror the dining room, and a Malvern Collection 8’5” insulated cedar tile summer house with electricity.

LOCATION

Hedgebank is situated in a much sought after location, within the village of Colwall, at the foot of the western slopes of the Malvern Hills, on the borders of Herefordshire and Worcestershire yet within the county of Herefordshire. The village offers an excellent range of local facilities including shops, café’s, doctor’s surgery, churches, hotel, public houses, a wide variety of local societies, an excellent cricket club and a mainline railway station with services to Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham New Street, Oxford and London Paddington. The area is also famous for its range of good quality local schools including The Elms and The Downs. A perfect location for those wanting a village life, with excellent facilities and with easy commuting to the vibrant cities of Worcester, Cheltenham, Hereford and Gloucester.

With much faster M5 motorway links from recent major works to the Worcester Bypass. You have a choice of two Malvern train stations, or three in Worcester. Worcester Parkway, a brand-new train station outside Worcester has extensive parking, as does Malvern Link. Fast train services go direct to London and Birmingham from all stations.

The Victorian spa town of Malvern is only five minutes’ drive from the property, with Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons and major retailers, plus the Malvern Theatre and community hospital.

The Malvern Hills are one of the most outstanding locations in England with stunning landscapes, beautiful towns and villages and an abundance of festivals and attractions that draw visitors all year round. The historic riverside towns of Upton-upon-Severn and Tenbury Wells lie in the beautiful Teme Valley locally, and Ledbury only 4 miles away. The hills themselves link Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire and are a great destination for walkers and cyclists of all ages.

Within easy driving distance, there are a wide range of well known and boutique shops and restaurants ensuring everyone’s tastes are catered for. Worcestershire and Herefordshire are both major food producing areas, and the property is within easy distance of farm shops in all directions.

There is a choice of premiership rugby and county cricket in the region and the area is alive with festivals, theatre and music. Edward Elgar spent much of his life in the area, and you can follow a driving route around Elgar country, perhaps in a classic sports car, as the Morgan Motor Company have manufactured here for over 100 years.

The Regency town of Cheltenham and the north Cotswolds, home to the races and the famous literary festival are 40 minutes’ south. Hay-On-Wye for literature, Ludlow for food...the world’s culture comes to your doorstep in this location.

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Services & Additional Information

Superfast broadband up to 1gb

Extremely well insulated including triple glazed windows which open inwards for easy cleaning

6.4kw latest technology solar panels with 16kw battery back up

Backup auto switch over generator (available as an option)

House wired with own internal network

Water softener installed for whole house

Filtered water available on a separate tap in the kitchen

Clean air heat recovery system throughout house

Mains electricity, water and drainage

Mains gas fired central heating

Situated in a Conservation area

Benefits from a new home structural warranty

No onward chain

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Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council

Council Tax Band G

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01905 678111. Contact Bert Rogers on 07734955460.

Website

For more information, visit www.fineandcountry.com

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Saturday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 20.09.2023

BERT ROGERS

Fine & Country Droitwich Spa

T: 01905 678111 | M: 07734 955 460

email: bert.rogers@fineandcountry.com

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Bert’s strong history in construction project management enables him to utilise his skills in communication, negotiation, and client management. Past work includes being involved with luxury penthouses in Birmingham, private new build dwellings, and the Arabic Islamic Science Museum in Kuwait. Consequently, his project-minded, process-driven nature shines through, ensuring the best price is obtained for the client via Fine & Country’s unmatched marketing. Overall, Bert has a natural interest in real estate, gym work, and the great outdoors.

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