4 bed detached house for sale

Quay Lane, Earls Croome, Worcester WR8

An established holiday let generating over £12,000 annually complements this detached period home, with a self contained annexe, mature gardens and extensive reception space.

Description

An established holiday let generating over £12,000 a year is a key attraction of Emblem House. The self contained one bedroom annexe combines its own kitchen, living and dining room, bathroom and enclosed garden, allowing guests to enjoy a separate retreat alongside the main home. A symmetrical brick frontage, character fireplaces and a vaulted kitchen and family room distinguish the main property, with three further reception rooms, four upstairs bedrooms, a bathroom and a downstairs shower room. Mature gardens with a pond, a courtyard and parking for four cars complete the setting.

The ground floor
Traditional cabinetry and broad work surfaces give the kitchen an inviting country character, with stone flooring and a window above the sink. A wide opening flows through to the additional kitchen area with a range cooker and built-in cupboards. The family room opens beneath a vaulted ceiling, combining exposed brickwork and a Velux window. Glazed garden doors extend the space outside to the courtyard, while the adjoining boiler room keeps household equipment separate from the principal living areas. From here there is also access to the ground floor shower room. A long dining room links the entrance hall with the kitchen and family room, creating a natural setting for entertaining. Stone flooring lends texture and continuity, while an internal window overlooks the family room and glazed double doors open into the garden. A stove set within a character fireplace gives the living room a welcoming focal point. Timber floorboards and windows on two sides reinforce its appeal, with a position off the entrance hall providing separation from the busier kitchen and family room.

The sitting room retains a decorative fireplace and chimney breast, bringing character to a further reception space at the front of the home. Currently used as a gym, and previously used as a playroom, it could equally become a dedicated home office or hobby room. Warm toned tiling surrounds the ground floor shower room, where a broad shower tray, WC and wall mounted basin make effective use of the space. A recessed shelf adds a considered detail, with access directly from the family room. An entrance door with a fanlight opens into the central hall, where a painted balustrade accompanies the staircase. Doors to both front reception rooms and the dining room establish a clear connection between the original rooms and the rear living spaces.

The first floor
A decorative fireplace with a pale surround gives the primary bedroom a distinctive period feature. Timber floorboards add warmth, while the front window looks towards established trees beyond the frontage. The second bedroom pairs exposed floorboards with a dark decorative fireplace, preserving the character of the original home. A front facing window frames a leafy outlook, with recesses beside the chimney breast, ideal for freestanding furniture. The third bedroom enjoys a side facing window, with its simple layout providing a straightforward double bedroom, with timber floorboards continuing the traditional character found elsewhere on this floor. The bathroom combines a curved bath with an overhead shower, set against white tiling with blue and turquoise detailing. A window brings daylight into the room and a wash basin and WC complete the space. The landing opens around the stairwell, with a white balustrade and timber floorboards giving it an airy, open character. A rear window draws daylight across the space.

The annexe
Cream cabinetry, timber work surfaces and tiled splashbacks give the annexe kitchen a traditional finish. An oven with electric hob and built in extractor complete the space, and a door opens into the rear courtyard which is shared with the main home.

The annexe living and dining room has space for distinct seating and dining areas beneath a sloping ceiling. Dual-aspect windows and a glazed garden door connect the room with its surroundings, while stone flooring adds texture throughout.

An exposed dark beam contrasts with the sloping ceiling in the annexe bedroom, creating a characterful setting for its substantial proportions. Windows along both sides and stone flooring distinguish the space.

The annexe bathroom includes a bath with a handheld shower and a tiled surround, alongside a pedestal basin and WC.

An enclosed garden gives the annexe its own outdoor retreat, with lawn, gravel and a paved seating area beneath a timber pergola. Mature trees soften the fenced boundaries, creating an appealing setting for outdoor dining away from the main garden.

The garden and parking
Lawns and established shrubs frame the brick frontage, where railings between brick piers and a central path draw the eye towards the entrance. Mature climbing growth around the doorway complements the symmetry of the windows and chimney stacks.

Beyond the frontage, the garden opens into a broad lawn bordered by mature trees and shrubs, with a pond adding further interest. A patio beside the kitchen and family room creates a setting for outdoor meals, leaving the grass available for games and gardening.

Brick elevations and boundary walls give the courtyard a sheltered character, with paving extending from the family room doors. Its position between the main home and annexe creates a further outdoor seating area distinct from the larger lawn.

Parking for four cars is provided at the end of the garden, keeping vehicles away from the principal frontage and leaving the outdoor areas around the home available for enjoyment.

Location

Quay Lane lies in the rural village of Earls Croome, within Worcestershire’s Malvern Hills district. The surrounding countryside and historic St Nicholas Church establish a village setting close to Upton upon Severn. Nearby Upton upon Severn offers independent shops, cafés and traditional pubs beside the river. Its town centre includes a butcher, bakery and The Pudding Shop, providing a useful range of everyday amenities.

Schooling in the surrounding area includes Upton upon Severn Church of England Primary and Pre School and Hanley Castle High School and Sixth Form. Independent options include Malvern College. The A38 provides connections towards Worcester and Tewkesbury, with the M5 and M50 extending regional access. Worcestershire Parkway offers direct rail services to London Paddington and Birmingham New Street.

For recreation, the wider area combines riverside walks around Upton with the open landscapes of the Malvern Hills. Nearby Croome offers extensive parkland walks, gardens and a historic National Trust property.

Services

Broadband Speed
Standard broadband available. Download speeds up to 23 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile Coverage
Mobile Coverage: Likely available from EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (source: Ofcom checker).

Flood Risk
Flood Risk (Long-term forecast): According to the Environment Agency’s long-term flood risk data, the property is currently at a High Risk for surface water flooding, maintaining a high risk between 2040 and 2060. The risk for river flooding remains very low.

The EPC rating for this property is: D

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, subject to a minimum reservation fee of £750. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer.

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.

Compliance and Verification Fee

A Compliance and Verification Fee of £85 plus VAT (£102 inc VAT) per individual purchaser or related party requiring anti-money laundering, identity, source and proof of funds or financial verification checks is payable upon acceptance of an offer and receipt of the reservation fee.

This fee represents the cost of compliance administration and verification services undertaken in connection with the proposed purchase including anti-money laundering checks, sanctions screening, source of funds verification, proof of funds checks and associated compliance procedures.

The Compliance and Verification Fee shall be deducted from the reservation fee monies held by Andrew Grant.

No compliance or verification work shall be commenced until the reservation fee has been received in cleared funds.

The Compliance and Verification Fee becomes due immediately upon acceptance of the offer and receipt of the reservation fee and shall become non-refundable once any compliance or verification work has commenced, irrespective of whether the transaction subsequently proceeds to Exchange of Contracts or completion.

Where all or part of the reservation fee is refundable under the reservation fee terms, any Compliance and Verification Fees incurred shall first be deducted from the monies returned.