Orcop

There is still time to find your perfect country home before Christmas, but you need to act soon.

The most wonderful time of the year is rapidly approaching. You may be dreaming of hanging decorations and putting up a Christmas tree in a new home, hosting parties in a spacious new dining room, curling up in front of a crackling fire, or simply gazing out at the enchanting winterscape scenery in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There's good news; here at Hamilton Stiller, we have a selection of charming and characterful homes that can be available before December 25 - and all of these homes are either chain free or have owners who have confirmed they can complete before Christmas.

But the time to act is now. There is an average of 12-14 weeks for the conveyancing process to complete. So, if you are aiming to spend the Christmas and New Year festivities in a glittering new residence, please call the team at Hamilton Stiller.

This detached country house carries a plethora of charming cottage features and is tucked away in a tranquil corner of south Herefordshire. The home offers occupants the chance of a quintessential pastoral lifestyle; it is set within approximately one-quarter of an acre of land, giving ample opportunity to grow fresh produce and keep chickens.

Three bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities - Open sitting room/dining room - Dining kitchen - Snug - Bathroom - Porch - Driveway - Expansive rear garden - Approximately one-quarter of an acre -

Location
The village of Orcop includes The Fountain Inn, a traditional village pub. There is also a network of footpaths surrounding the village that wind up the hills into the neighbouring areas of Garway and St Weonards.
The nearest shop is Carrot & Wine Stores in the nearby village of Wormelow, around two miles away, and this stocks locally produced food and drink.
More comprehensive amenities, including supermarkets, shops, leisure facilities and schools can be found further afield, in the cathedral city of Hereford and market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth.

The home at a glance
This stone-built, lime-rendered property dates to 1850. The home is set off a country lane, behind two sets of five-bar gates. A solid oak door leads into an attractive entrance porch which carries a timbered vaulted ceiling, offering a delightful first impression.
There is a striking sitting room found beyond here, and this showcases the rustic character of the cottage wonderfully. There is an inglenook fireplace made from red sandstone, a richly coloured rock that is synonymous with the local area. This houses a woodburning stove - a staple of country life. There are various other eye-catching details, such as a wooden floor and a timbered ceiling. At the far end of the room, this rises into a vaulted feature, creating a grand space which presently serves as a formal dining room.
Two steps lead up to a hallway, which gives access to a utility cupboard on the left - giving space and plumbing for a washer/dryer. Next door, there is a family bathroom - complete with a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a vanity unit, and a WC.
Further along, there is an expansive dining kitchen, which is streamed with plenty of natural light, owing to its conservatory extension. There are various country features, including a flagstone floor, an oil-fired Rayburn cooker that provides the heating and hot water, a Belfast sink, wooden units and worktops and a Butcher's block. There is also space to accommodate both a dishwasher and a fridge.
The dining area either leads out to the garden, through a set of French doors or, to the right, there is a door leading into a dual-aspect double bedroom which has an en-suite shower room. This leads into a second reception room, which presently serves as a serene study as it overlooks the sunny rear garden.
The first floor of the property offers two further bedrooms, the largest of which has fitted wardrobes on either side of the room, a pitched ceiling and two Velux windows which let plenty of natural light cascade into the space. The smaller bedroom could serve as a single bedroom, nursery, or office.
The garden wraps around the front, side, and rear of the property. At the front, there is a lawn, mature shrubs, and high hedges to give privacy. In terms of parking, there are two off-road spaces, one of which is gravelled and one of which is paved.
A gate leads to the south-facing rear garden which is filled with birdsong. Pathways meander around a level lawn and a variety of mature trees including a Scots Pine, Maple, Holly, Rowan, Damson, and Yew. It is also worth noting that, in addition to the extensive raised bed kitchen gardens, there is an assortment of fruit trees, giving plums and apples. There are also various outbuildings including a greenhouse, a log store, a substantial shed, and a summerhouse with a veranda which beautifully catches the evening sun.

General
Services
Oil central heating. Mains water and electricity. Septic tank. BT telephone line and broadband.
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council. Council tax band D.
Tenure
Freehold
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye, take the A49 towards Hereford. Head through Peterstow and pass Pengethley Garden Centre on the right-hand side of the road. At the crossroads, turn left towards Orcop. At the crossroads after two miles, turn right towards Wormelow and Hereford. Stay on this road for approximately 1.5 miles, then take the left-hand turn for Pontrilas, Garway Hill and Orcop. After three-quarters of a mile, turn right. Rose Cottage will be found on this road, on the left-hand side after approximately 135 metres.
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Hereford 9 miles - Ross-on-Wye 10 miles Monmouth 12 miles - Hay-on-Wye 23 miles Gloucester 29 miles - Cheltenham 35 miles (All distances are approximate)