Stoke Prior, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6

Summary of Features

* Delightful, black & White detached cottage (1,385 sq ft) * Three double bedrooms and a family bathroom * Entrance hall/boot room, downstairs shower room * Spacious kitchen with flagstone flooring * Oak framed and glass garden/dining room * Two further receptions rooms * Good-sized mature garden with scope * Fenced paddocks, timber stable block and pond * Detached single garage * Quiet rural location with lovely views

Acreage

In all 19 Acres

Location

* Mileages: Risbury <2½ miles, Leominster <3½ miles, Bromyard 9½ miles, Hereford 11½ miles, Ludlow 13½ miles, Ledbury & Malvern within 21 miles, Worcester 24 miles, Hay-on-Wye 25 miles, Birmingham 56 miles * Road: M50 (Jct 2 & 4) and M5 (Jct 7) within 27 miles * Railway: Leominster, Hereford, Ludlow * Airport: Birmingham (61 miles)

Situation

Cross Cottage is situated on the periphery of the pretty rural village of Stoke Prior, in a quiet and private location just 3½ miles south-east of the popular market town of Leominster, in a fertile valley with the Lugg River wending its way along the boundary of some of the pastureland, all within the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Whilst rurally located, the property has great accessibility and is within easy reach of the Cathedral City of Hereford and the historic market town of Ludlow, both of which are a short and pleasant drive away. There are good road and rail links to the rest of the country.

Cross Cottage

* This charming, black and white cottage is privately situated in a pretty rural location offering peace and quiet. * The original cottage is understood to date to c. 17th Century, having been extended in the 1970’s to add the spacious entrance hall/boot room and large kitchen. The attractive, oak-framed garden room (which has under floor heating) was added in 2022 and is currently used as a dining room, which overlooks the garden and land. * The fitted kitchen offers plenty of storage and benefits from an integrated dishwasher with space for an electric cooker, a fridge-freezer and a washing machine. Complemented by attractive flagstone flooring, the kitchen leads through to the garden room, making this a fabulous, open plan space. * Off the kitchen, a door leads through to the original part of the cottage where there are two reception rooms, with an open plan feel. There is a snug/sitting room, and the adjoining reception room offers a versatile space for a variety (truncated)

The Outside

* The property is accessed off a quiet, rural lane turning onto the private and gated driveway entrance to the property, leading to an ample, gravelled parking area and the detached, single garage. * The good-sized, yet manageable garden is mainly lawned, and complemented by a variety of mature shrubs and trees, offering further scope for keen gardeners. * Two, good level paddocks adjoin, and can be accessed from, the garden to the rear of the property, with further paddocks also being accessible via a short walk from the house which has a timber stable block comprising three, 12 x 12 stables situated around a concrete hardstanding with direct access to an adjoining turn out paddock, and gated access to the adjoining land. * There is a further access to the paddocks directly off the lane, which is suitable for vehicles and horse box/lorry. There is also a lovely wildlife pond and access to swim in the River Lugg. * The property enjoys lovely views over its own land and (truncated)

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating, the boiler and all radiators were replaced in 2020. Private water supply (well water), new pump in 2023. Private drainage (septic tank). UPVC double-glazed windows.

Broadband

TBC (TBC Mbps).

Mobile Phone Signal

All providers should give coverage outside, inside may require Wi-Fi calling to be enabled.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: .

Council Tax Band

Band “E” (Circa £2,847 for 2023/24).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Timber frame and rendered block elevations under a slate and felted flat roof (the flat roof has been checked and has lots of life in it) UPVC windows and an Oak Framed garden/dining room.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

Nothing current or lapsed that would be relevant.

EPC

Rated “E”.

Flood Risk

The property has never flooded but some of the land near the river does flood at times.

Access

Directly off the council adopted lane. There is also an unadopted track that gives access to the land.

Footpath

A seldom used public footpath crosses the land, please see the sale plan for location.

Covenants

None that the agents are aware of.

Conservation Area/ANOB

The property is not in an AONB or a Conservation Area.

General Information

Primary Schools

Stoke Prior, Kingsland, Leominster, Ludlow. Further information is available at:

Secondary Schools

Leominster, Ludlow. Further information is available at:

Independent Schools

Leominster, Hereford, Ludlow & Worcester. Further information available at:

Local

Stoke Prior has a primary school, a church, a village hall which hosts a variety of clubs and events for the community, and a golf club (Leominster Golf Club) including a bar and restaurant open to both club members and members of the public. The nearby village of Risbury has a small church and an historic Iron Age Hill Fort (Risbury Camp). The traditional market town of Leominster offers a wider range of amenities to meet most day-to-day requirements, including independent shops, coffee shops, pubs, antique shops, three supermarkets, a doctor’s surgery, and community hospital. Further cultural and retail opportunities can be found in Hereford, Ludlow, Worcester and Hay-on-Wye, which are all within easy reach.

Recreational

Many fine walks can be found in the locality and there are great walks a short drive away through the Brockhampton Estate (National Trust), Bromyard Downs, Bringsty Common and along the Frome Valley, with the Malvern Hills only a short distance away. Many historic places to explore, including the castle in Ludlow and the City of Hereford. The area offers a variety of outdoor pursuits with a range of sports clubs being available nearby in Leominster. There are also a range of festivals and events held regularly within the locality and surrounding areas, including the renowned Ludlow Food Festival and Hay Festival of Literature & Arts.

Directions

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Postcode

HR6 ONB

Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on .

Agents Notes

Grant & Co and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.