1 bed flat for sale

Essington House, Holywell Road, Malvern WR14

Spacious ground floor apartment with private garden, modern interiors and allocated parking, set in a character building within sought-after Malvern.

Description

- Ground floor apartment with one bedroom, private garden and allocated parking.

- Spacious lounge and refurbished bathroom within an attractive period home.

- Private garden area with direct access from kitchen and living room.

- Allocated parking space within private grounds. Q Sought-after Malvern location with views and nearby countryside.

This well-presented ground floor apartment forms part of Essington House, a handsome period building tucked away in a leafy corner of Malvern. The property includes a generous reception room with feature fireplace, a bright kitchen with garden access, one spacious double bedroom and a recently updated bathroom. The layout is both practical and well-balanced, with French doors from both the kitchen and living room leading out to the garden. Outside, the apartment benefits from its own private section of garden as well as use of a large communal garden area. There is also an allocated parking space to the front. This home offers an appealing combination of character and convenience, ideal for first-time buyers, down-sizers or investors alike.

The kitchen
The kitchen offers a functional, modern layout with ample cupboard space, work surfaces and integrated appliances. It is positioned at the rear of the apartment with double doors that open out onto the garden terrace, making it a lovely space to cook or enjoy morning coffee with a view. The tiled floor adds to the character and practicality of this space.

The living room
A bright and spacious room with a wide window and French doors leading directly to the garden. A beautiful brick fireplace with wood-burning stove creates a natural focal point and the high ceiling and generous proportions offer a feeling of space and comfort. This is a versatile area for both relaxing and dining.

The bedroom
The bedroom is generously sized and well positioned, with a large window overlooking a leafy garden area. It comfortably accommodates a double bed and additional furniture and benefits from a peaceful outlook, ideal for rest and relaxation.

The bathroom
Recently refurbished to a high standard, the bathroom features modern tiling, a stylish L-shaped bath with rainfall shower and contemporary fittings in brushed brass. Built-in alcoves with lighting add function and flair, while the bold floor tiling brings a touch of individuality.

The garden
The property enjoys its own private garden area, which is accessible via both the kitchen and the living room. The patio area provides a peaceful spot for outdoor seating, while the surrounding planting gives a natural feel. There is also access to a larger communal garden with mature trees and open space.

The driveway and parking
The apartment includes an allocated parking space, located close to the front entrance. There is also additional turning space for convenience and visitor access.

Location

Flat 1 is located within Essington House on Holywell Road, a tucked-away residential spot in the highly desirable WR14 postcode of Malvern. The surrounding area is known for its beautiful hillside setting, offering countryside views, excellent walking routes and a sense of peace while still being conveniently close to amenities.

Great Malvern is just over a mile away and provides a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, including the renowned Malvern Theatres. There is a regular train service from Great Malvern station to Worcester, Hereford, Birmingham and London Paddington, making the area popular with commuters as well as those seeking a gentler pace of life.

The nearby Malvern Hills are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering some of the most spectacular scenery in the region. Excellent schooling options, including Malvern College and The Downs, are also within easy reach.

Services

The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

There are 87 years remaining on the lease length and an annual service charge of £2160.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.