Quarter House occupies an exceptional elevated position at the westerly edge of the Malvern Hills, in the heart of Worcestershire’s finest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. An expansive glazed façade frames wonderful views across the treetops of the neighbouring arboretum and stretching as far west as the welsh Black Mountains. Internal living space of over 2,520 sq ft extends across three storeys, with two terraces, secluded rear gardens and private off-street parking. Malvern and Great Malvern train stations are less than ten minutes’ drive away, providing direct routes to London Paddington and Birmingham New Street.

The house was partly designed and built by the current owners and has been finished in high quality materials, to exacting standards and with a meticulous attention to detail. Built of a steel frame and clad in North American cedar, the design concept pairs a striking modern aesthetic with veritable eco credentials, providing excellent insulation, energy efficiency and with many of its natural materials sourced locally. Mechanical ventilation provides a good energy flow and a heat recovery system maintains an excellent provision of energy storage.

Approached via a quiet country lane built into the hillside, the house is set back from the road via a sweeping private driveway. There are three entrance points – one at every level. The internal layout revolves intuitively around the astonishing views, with the primary living areas occupying the second floor, the working and sleeping areas in the central storey and further bedrooms and utility rooms at ground level.

Arguably the most impressive room in the house is the second floor open-plan living space, with floor-to-ceiling glass walls framing breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The entire living room can be opened out in warmer months, with doors at the rear opening onto the terrace, and also at the front, sliding open onto the west-facing balcony; the perfect position for a morning coffee.

In cooler seasons, the log-burning stove creates a natural centre point, whilst underfloor heating powered by a ground source heat pump ensures a level spread of heat throughout the house. Fitted with high-specification appliances, the modern kitchen and adjoining dining area have been well-designed to serve both the practicalities of daily life and with entertaining in mind.

A central stairwell through the spine of the house leads down to three generously sized bedrooms on the first floor, a family bathroom and the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The two front bedrooms on this level have verdant views through the old cedars and other fine specimens of the arboretum. The ground floor is given over to a beautifully light entrance hall which leads through to the fourth bedroom, an office or study, a utility space and the plant room.

Externally, there is a thriving sedum roof and Gabion walls of Cley Hill stone providing neat divisions. There are two decked terraces for eating outside, both of which are built of recycled materials. The upper terrace, screened by a line of Silver Birch, has a seating area crafted from local cedar, providing a sheltered haven to watch the setting sun.

Quarter House is exceptionally well placed for access to the Malvern Hills and their panoramic views, with a hiking path up to the top of the hills just a few minutes’ walk from the house. There are exceptional trails along the Malvern ridge from British Camp, a magnificent Iron Age hill, across Wyche Cutting and down into the town of Great Malvern. On a clear day views stretch west across the Herefordshire Hills and rugged Black Mountains. The Malvern hills are full of springs, well-known historically for the Victorians’ pilgrimage for natural spas and cures, and Malvern water is still freely available for anyone to collect.

Malvern, a five-minute drive from the house, is a picturesque spa town with a good selection of cafes, restaurants and independent shopping. The charming market town of Ledbury, characterised by its wealth of historic black-and-white timber buildings, is 20 minutes by car, and has a good selection of independent restaurants, cafes, butchers and shops.

The area is well-known for excellent schooling options and rail connections are also very good, with the stations at Great Malvern and Malvern, both a short drive from the house, providing direct routes to both London and Birmingham.

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.