Property Details

• • 4 Bedroom cottage
• • Detached
• • stables and gardens
• • rural location
• • in need of modernisation
• • EPC G

For sale by public auction on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 2pm with an auction guide price of £500,000-£600,000. A large 4 bedroom dwelling in need of modernisation with useful outbuildings including stabling and ample off road parking as well as potential to further extend and improve, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Set within approximately 1.65 acres of grounds with views towards the Malvern Hills. No chain.

ENTRANCE HALL
Wooden door to

WETROOM
Shower area, hand basin, tiled floor and walls

HALLWAY
Exposed timber and beams, radiator, stairs off

STORE ROOM 3m x 2m
Exposed timber and beams, built in cupboard, external door to side

LIVING ROOM 7.4m x 4.3m
Fireplace with inset multi fuel burning stove, radiator, French doors to outside

KITCHEN 3.5m x 3m
Comprising fitted wall and base units incorporating 1½ stainless steel sink unit with drainer, tiled splashbacks, electric oven with hob and extractor above, exposed timber and beams

DINING ROOM 3.7m x 3.6m
Exposed timber and beams, radiator, external door

STUDY 3.5m x 3.1m
Exposed timber and beams, ornate fireplace with open grate which has been in regular use, radiator

CONSERVATORY 3.7m x 2m
External doors to garden

UTILITY ROOM 5.8m x 4.6m
Space and plumbing for appliances, stainless steel sink unit with drainer, oil fired boiler, external door to rear

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Access to airing cupboard and loft

BEDROOM 5.4m x 4.3m
2 Built in wardrobes, radiator

BEDROOM 3.5m x 2.7m
Exposed timber and beams, fitted shelving, ornate fireplace

BEDROOM 3.8m x 3.2m
Exposed timber and beams, built in cupboard, ornate fireplace, radiator

BEDROOM 3.6m x 2.7m
Exposed timber and beams, radiator

BATHROOM
Suite comprising bath, hand basin, W.C., radiator

OUTSIDE
The property is approached by a gated vehicular access leading to the off road parking area and double garage (5.5m x 5.4m) with up and over doors and power connected. There is a second gated vehicular entrance with a hardstanding area providing additional parking, which in turn leads to 2 wooden stables blocks (with a total of 9 stables). The grounds belonging to Portway Cottage extend in total to approximately 1.65 acres and comprise large areas mainly laid to grass with shrub borders and mature trees. Immediately adjacent the property there is an attractive cottage style garden with a small pond, wisteria, climbing roses and borders. From the garden there are fine views across the surrounding countryside toward the Malvern Hills in the distance.

SERVICES
We understand from the vendors that mains water, electric and private drainage are connected to the property. Oil central heating is available but will need to be re-instated.

COUNCIL TAX
Band G (2025-2026) (Malvern Hills District Council 01684 862151)

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
To be offered for sale by public auction, subject to conditions of sale and unless previously sold, At Hazle Meadows Auction Centre, Ross Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2LP on 22nd July 2026 at 2pm.

AUCTION GUIDE PRICE £500,000-£600,000
Please note an Auction Guide Price is an indication by the Agent of the likely sale price and is not the same as a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is the lowest price at which the vendor will consider a sale and is within or below the Guide Price. Both figures are subject to change.

AUCTION PACK
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ONLINE BIDDING
The auction will be live and online, if you wish to register to bid online please contact the office. All online bidders must be registered online by 5pm on Monday 20th July 2026.

VENDORS SOLICITORS
Russell and Co Solicitors, Holland House, Church Street, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2AH. Donna Ingram acting. Tel 01684 892000

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the sole agents Pughs. Tel. 01531 631122 Out of office hours 07836320330 James Pugh

TENURE
We understand that the property is freehold and offered with vacant possession

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
We are governed by the Anti-Money Laundering Legislation and are obliged to report any knowledge or suspicion of money laundering to the National Crime Agency. We will require formal identification from all the purchasing parties before proceeding, this can take the form of using photographic identification and a utility bill for your current address in accordance with this Act. Without identification, a sale cannot proceed.