Mid-1800s detached cottage with pronounced period charm
A highly individual two-bedroom detached cottage dating from the mid-1800s, 21a Cowleigh Road combines pronounced period character with a private, courtyard-style garden and a useful garden room. The house has exposed floorboards, a wood-burning stove in the sitting room and charming original details such as a stained-glass window and decorative porch. A new gas boiler was fitted in 2022 and the property benefits from gas central heating.
The layout is compact and practical: open-plan sitting/kitchen area, separate dining room with large windows, a stylish wet room and two first-floor bedrooms. The garden room provides versatile extra space and could be incorporated into the main accommodation subject to the necessary permissions — a useful opportunity to increase living space in a small footprint. The property sits within easy reach of Malvern town centre, local amenities and footpaths onto the Malvern Hills, with glimpses of the Severn Valley from the first floor.
Important practical points: the house is presented as a compact cottage with limited internal floor area (approximately 642 sq ft) and a small plot — better suited to buyers seeking character over extensive outdoor space. The Energy Performance Certificate is rated E (50); upgrading thermal performance could reduce running costs and improve efficiency. Tenure is freehold and the property falls in Council Tax Band A, keeping ongoing costs low. Interested buyers should confirm measurements, services and any planning requirements for alterations before committing.