Hay on Wye, Craswall, HR2

Property Description

Charming Grade II property with annexe, outbuildings, 15 acres of land approx & excellent equestrian facilities set in beautiful countryside. The outbuildings and detached annexe can be used or a variety of uses. The detached annexe can also be a commercial venture if desired.

Property Details

White Haywood Farm is a Grade II listed property and is set in a stunning location in The Foothills of The Black Mountains. It has a Barn Conversion providing further ancillary accommodation, previously a Restaurant and Holiday Accommodation and A Range of Farm Buildings including a Dutch Barn which can be converted under Class Q into residential development and possibly some of the other buildings could be considered for this purpose. Prospective buyers should contact the Planning Authority for advice.
The property has great potential with approximately 15 acres of Land, with further acreage available if desired. The property lends itself to be suitable for Equestrian stabling & menage. The Barn/Annexe can be used for residential or commercial purposes. Pre application advice in 2022 identified that the Barn/Annexe could be used as a holiday let, commercial or business use alongside its use as an annexe and does not require additional permissions. The current owner uses the barn as additional residential accommodation to the house. The previous owners had a successful restaurant in the Barn/Annexe and had a letting unit. The Dutch Barn could be converted under Class Q into residential development and possibly other buildings could be considered for this purpose. Prospective buyers should contact the Planning Authority for advice. The land includes a wide range of modern outbuildings including a menage. Hay on Wye is renowned for its Literary Festivals and known as the book capital of the world. Hay on Wye has many independent shops, galleries, restaurants, and pubs/bistros. The Historic Castle has been restored and opened to the public and well worth a visit/tour.
The Grade II Listed Farmhouse dates back to the mid 17th Century and is of traditional stone construction, retaining original period features including flagstone floors, plank and muntin partitions and inglenook fireplaces. There are also leaded windows and a wealth of exposed beams.
The Farmhouse is accessed via a porch which leads into the Hallway. To the right is a Sitting room, which has previously been used as a bedroom, with an adjacent shower room and further room (previously used as a separate entrance). From the Hall, a set of steps lead up to another Bedroom. The Kitchen, which has been recently fitted, offers a wide range of wall and base cupboard storage, work surfaces, an inglenook fireplace containing an oil-fired Rayburn and a large island which enjoys views from the window to the garden. A doorway leads into the formal Sitting Room which features an attractive inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. There are windows to the front and French Doors open out onto the garden. The Dining Room is approached from the Sitting Room and has windows to the side. A further door leads into the Former Kitchen which is currently used as a Utility Room with plumbing for a washing machine, sink and further cupboard storage and worksurfaces. Adjoining the Utility Room is a Boot Room with a door to the outside.
From the Sitting Room an additional door leads to a downstairs Bathroom with panel bath and shower over, wash-hand basin, toilet and a window. A stone staircase next to the inglenook fireplace leads to the First Floor Landing which provides access to Three bedrooms and a Bathroom.
The Annexe/Barn is a barn of stone, timber and tiled roof construction. This is currently used as ancillary accommodation to the main property. The Barn has a Kitchen with a door opening into the Main Reception Area which is of size. There is a doorway leading out into two washrooms with separate male and female facilities and a disabled shower room. From the Main Reception Room, a set of steps lead downstairs to an En suite Bedroom with a separate door to the outside and another door leading into a Small Hallway with an independent door to the outside and another set of steps which give access to another En suite Bedroom on the First Floor.
The Main Yard has a Range of Buildings which provide excellent opportunities for livestock/horses, storage or workshops and the Q Class Dutch Barn. There is an All Weather Menage with a sand and wax surface.
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