30 Grundys Lane | Malvern | Worcestershire | WR14 4HS
Hillside
HILLSIDE
A detached, double fronted, six bedroom Victorian residence nestled in Malvern Wells on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills. This handsome property boasts a detached studio (previously a double garage), private driveway, gardens and ample parking, all set in circa 0.5 acres. Hillside is a substantial property with original features throughout; offering a wealth of potential for the next custodians. The property benefits from no onward chain.
Middle Floor: Upon entering Hillside through the front entrance (which is on the middle floor), you are welcomed into a porch, leading into a spacious entrance hall featuring a Victorian dado rail and coving. This floor offers three inviting reception rooms, as well as a kitchen/breakfast room with dual aspect windows, all benefiting from impressive high ceilings. The two rear-facing rooms boast generous bay windows, filling the space with natural light. A balcony gives views towards Bredon Hill.
Lower Floor: This level of the property boasts two separate access points, one at the rear leading into the garden, and one at the side with steps to the front drive. This floor features a utility room, and three additional rooms, currently configured as two bedrooms and a playroom. Both rear rooms benefit from large bay windows, enhancing the sense of space. A vaulted area below the front drive houses the bathroom, passage to side door, and workshop with extensive storage, and an original well is connected to an outside tap. This floor could easily be converted into a separate living unit for family members or for letting.
Seller Insight
Set within the heart of Malvern Hills, this charming period home offers a blend of historical elegance and modern-day flexibility. Built in 1860, it is the oldest house in the area and retains many original features, including brass bell handles, ceiling mouldings, and the well, which once supplied the water for the house, while recent renovations have enhanced its comfort and practicality. The home’s sense of space and light, highlighted by its high ceilings and large windows, creates a grand yet inviting atmosphere. It’s an ideal space for those who work from home, with flexible rooms, a converted double garage serving as a studio, and soundproof interiors providing quiet and privacy.
The spacious garden, filled with mature trees and vibrant plants like magnolias, rhododendrons, and fruit trees, invites you to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Wildlife is abundant, with birds, frogs, and even bats frequenting the space. The garden also features a wild area for local flowers to thrive, adding to the property’s charm and appeal to nature lovers.
With views over the Severn Vale and Bredon Hill, this peaceful residence offers not only tranquillity but also a strong sense of community. Local amenities, including shops, schools, and social clubs, are within easy reach, and the proximity to golf courses, walking paths, and village activities make it perfect for both families and retirees. The home’s unique character, along with its flexible spaces and stunning outdoor setting, ensures a lifestyle of comfort, heritage, and connection to nature.”*
* 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.
Top Floor: The first floor comprises a family bathroom, and three generously sized bedrooms, all complemented by ample storage throughout.
Outside: An in-and-out gravel driveway provides ample parking to the front of the property. The extensive wrap-around gardens feature a pond, grassed areas, and a magnificent specimen thuja tree. The lower part of the garden is an orchard with fruit trees and bushes as well as a shed and wood store.
Studio: An excellent space for home-working, this brick-built outbuilding, constructed in the 1980s as
a double garage, with a garden tool store beneath, has been fully insulated and benefits from power, heating, and water. The space features a vinyl floor covering over a concrete base, with woodenframed, double-glazed doors and windows to the front aspect. Inside, there is a storage heater, fuseboard, a stainless steel sink, cupboards and workbenches and double-glazed window to the rear aspect.
LOCATION
Hillside is situated on the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills with views of the Severn Vale. The town of Great Malvern is 2.4 miles away (circa 5 minute drive) giving easy access to an array of amenities. A nearby local Morrison’s convenience store serves everyday needs.
The centre of the Victorian spa town of Malvern has a Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons and major retailers and the Morgan Motor Company factory, 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 hills themselves link Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire and are a great destination for walkers 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. The Three Counties Showground, home of the RHS Autumn and Spring Garden Shows, is within easy reach. Worcestershire and Herefordshire are both major food producing areas serving a number of local farm shops and markets.
The county town and cathedral city of Worcester, lying on the banks of the River Severn, is some 12 miles north east providing for high street shopping and characterised by one of England’s great cathedrals, its racecourse, county cricket ground and university. The county towns of Hereford and Gloucester are a short drive away. Sir Edward Elgar spent much of his life in the area and you can follow a driving route around Elgar country with his final resting place being Saint Wulstan’s Catholic church within walking distance from the property.
Other local small towns with a wide range of shopping facilities and other activities include Ledbury and Bromyard, both in Herefordshire, and in Worcestershire, Upton-on-Severn, Pershore and Evesham.
Great Malvern and Malvern Link railway stations are on direct lines to Hereford, Birmingham and London, while the Worcester Parkway Station connects to other long-distance services.
If education is a priority, then the Malvern area is blessed with an enviable mix of schooling at all levels, including well-regarded state schools and a variety of independent establishments, allowing parents to select the right environment for their children’s needs. Independent boarding schools include the co-educational Malvern College and the girls-only Malvern St James, while the independent day schools of King’s and the Royal Grammar in Worcester, and the Cathedral School in Hereford are easily accessible by train. Malvern Wells has two state primary schools, and the nearby village of Colwall also has two preparatory schools, The Elms School and The Downs Malvern.
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Services, Utilities & Property Information
Utilities: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas-fired central heating
Services: Superfast fibre broadband (FTTC) and 4G and some 5G mobile coverage available in the area – please check with your local supplier.
Parking: Driveway.
Construction: Standard.
Tenure Freehold
Local Authority
Malvern District City Council Council Tax Band G
Viewing Arrangements
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Agents Notes
All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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 and 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.
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 23.10.2024
CATHERINE NEILSON
Fine & Country Droitwich Spa
T: 01905 678111 | M: 07729 801 143
catherine.neilson@fineandcountry.com
FINE & COUNTRY
HALINA DAY
Fine & Country Droitwich Spa
T: 01905 678111 | M: 07920 857 582
email: halina.day@fineandcountry.com
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