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Upper Pendock, Malvern, WR13

West Midlands

£875,000

Listed on 10/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2059 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached country house in Upper Pendock has origins believed to date to the 1600s and offers more than 2,000 sq ft of accommodation. The house has been extended over time and retains features including exposed timber beams, fireplaces and characterful internal doors. It is offered with no onward chain and is described as comfortable in its current form, with scope for modernisation and adaptation to suit a purchaser's needs. The accommodation includes four double bedrooms, several reception spaces and an open-plan kitchen and dining area. The kitchen has timber worktops and cabinetry, a Rangemaster double oven and space for laundry appliances. A study provides additional flexible space, while the sitting room has a wood-burning stove and French doors opening to the garden. The property stands within approximately ten acres, including formal gardens, adjoining land and stables. A well water connection is also stated. The listing notes possible alternative uses for existing outbuildings, subject to any necessary consents. A gated driveway, garage and carport provide vehicle and storage facilities. The rural setting is within reach of Ledbury, Malvern, Upton-upon-Severn and Cheltenham, with the M50 approximately four miles away. The stated EPC rating is E.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

39out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Bradstock House is a distinctive country-home project: its exposed beams, fireplaces and period character provide a strong base for a cosmetic refresh, while the established garden, greenhouse, pond, outbuildings and paddock land make the setting a major part of the appeal. The interiors look usable but old-fashioned, so there is room to update finishes and make the house your own without the photos suggesting a major internal overhaul.

The price is the clear constraint. At £875,000, the asking price is about £425 per sq ft against a local average of £356, and once a mid-to-substantial programme of work is allowed for, the purchase looks stretched against local benchmarks for a home of this floor area. That comparison is with current local average value, not a forecast of the value after renovation, so the character and extensive grounds need to justify a premium.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated decoration and older carpets while retaining and showcasing the exposed beams and fireplaces.
  • Make the established garden, greenhouse, pond and extensive outdoor setting a central part of the home’s appeal.
  • Explore how the older outbuildings and stables could be used, subject to inspection and any necessary consents.

Key risks

  • The asking price is already above the local £/sq ft average, and the purchase plus a mid-to-substantial works programme looks stretched against local benchmarks for this floor area.
  • Budget carefully — economics look thin when the asking price sits alongside the indicated works scale — around 17% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. Finished value after works is not modelled here.

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Location

Upper Pendock, Malvern, WR13
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Colwall Rail Station

    5.9 miles

    Train · Colwall

  • Ledbury Rail Station

    6.7 miles

    Train · Ledbury

  • Great Malvern Rail Station

    7.1 miles

    Train · Great Malvern

  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station

    7.3 miles

    Train · Ashchurch

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£3,306
Based on a loan of £656,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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