Aylestone Rise, Aylestone Hill, Hereford, Herefordshire, County, HR1

Summary of Features

* Superb and spacious contemporary house (2,779 sq ft) * 4 double bedrooms, 2-en-suite plus family bathroom * Fabulous, open plan kitchen/dining room * Very spacious and light living room with balcony and great views * Attractive, established garden in a secluded location * Generous plot with big garage and driveway parking

Location

* Mileages: Hereford City 1.4 miles, Leominster & Bromyard 13 miles, Ledbury 15 miles, Ross-on-Wye 16 miles, Malvern 19 miles, Hay-on-Wye 21 miles, Ludlow 24 miles, Birmingham 57 miles, Cardiff 57½ miles * Road Links: M50 (Jct 1) 4½ miles, M5 (Jct 8) 37 miles, M4 (Jct 24), 46½ miles * Railway Stations: Hereford (1 mile) & Leominster * Airports: Birmingham (63 miles), Cardiff (69 miles) & Bristol (71½ miles)

Situation

The property is situated in the popular residential area of Aylestone Hill, on the periphery of the Cathedral City of Hereford, which was settled by the Saxons in the 7th Century and is home to the famous Mappa Mundi. Situated on the River Wye, Hereford lies just 16 miles east of the Welsh border with the local market towns of Leominster, Bromyard and Ledbury being easily accessible. Worcester, Birmingham, and Cardiff are within easy reach. Open and beautiful countryside is on the doorstep.

Larch House

* This stylish home was built in 2014 and has a super contemporary style, embracing space and light to enhance the open plan, first floor living area. The triple aspect and spacious living room was designed to make the most of the elevated position and fine views, with bi-fold doors opening to a covered balcony. * The spacious and smart fitted kitchen offers plenty of storage and is complemented by a full range of integrated Bosch appliances, including electric oven and combination microwave, an induction hob with extractor hood, a wine cooler and Insinkerator hot water tap. The large kitchen island with granite top provides an excellent work surface. * The kitchen also has a full-length fridge and separate similar freezer, a dishwasher, attractive granite work-surfaces and travertine flooring to complete this fabulous space. Bifold doors give direct access to the part-walled patio terrace and outdoor seating area.

Larch House (continued)

* A generous entrance hall with double-height ceiling leads through to the ground floor bedroom accommodation, comprising four double bedrooms, two being en-suite plus a family bathroom, all with Porcelanosa fittings. There is a useful small utility/plant room off the hall, a useful space for the washing machine and tumble dryer. A bespoke oak and glass staircase leads up to the first-floor accommodation. * The generous main bedroom suite is a fabulous space and has a large en-suite shower room with double, walk-in rainfall shower. There are two, large built-in wardrobes which offer lots of storage. Two further double rooms also have fitted wardrobes. The fourth bedroom is currently used as a study and sitting room.

Larch House (continued)

* All bedrooms, the dining room and living room have engineered oak flooring, with the remaining rooms benefiting from attractive Travertine flooring. There is underfloor heating throughout to both floors. * The property benefits from energy saving PV and solar panels, Ventaxia heat exchange air system and CAT5 cabling throughout. All fenestration is powder coated aluminium double glazing. Lower energy costs plus a feed in tariff income make this an economical house to run.

The Outside

* The property is approached off Aylestone Hill via a private road which leads to this small, exclusive development of just four properties, located in an elevated position adjacent to Aylestone Park. * A smart, block-paved driveway leads to the house where there is private parking and a large, integral garage with an electric door. * Well maintained gardens surround the property and are complemented by two private patio terrace areas, to the side and rear of the house, perfect for seasonal dining and great entertaining spaces. There are superb distant views to beautiful Herefordshire countryside from the garden and house.

The Outside (continued)

* The terraced garden is bordered by mature planting and fencing, with a number of established flower beds and shrub borders, which help to create a private and secluded outside space. * A private gate from the rear garden provides direct access to Aylestone Park. * The terrace and patio are laid with porcelain paving interspersed with attractive slate chippings. An elevated seating area provides additional space to enjoy the stunning views.

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity, water & drainage. Mains gas underfloor central heating. Solar and PV panels.

Broadband

BT Fibre Broadband connected (35-55 Mbps quoted).

Mobile Phone Signal

Good.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: .

Council Tax

Band “G” (£3,846 for 2023/24).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Block built, stone clad ground floor and part rendered/larch clad first floor, with a membrane flat roof.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

No relevant current permissions applicable.

EPC

Rated “B” (87).

Flood Risk

There is no risk of flooding.

Access

There is a shared tarmac drive off Aylestone Hill to this development. Maintenance is shared between users as/when required. To date, no contribution has been required.

Rights of Way

There are no public rights over this property.

Covenants

None that we are aware of.

Conservation Area/AONB

This property is in the Aylestone Hill Conservation Area.

General Information

Schools

* Primary: Aylestone Hill, Hereford. Further information is available at: Secondary: Hereford. Further information is available at: Independent: Hereford, Monmouth, Leominster & Malvern have some outstanding independent schools. Further information available at:

Local

The Property is situated within the sought-after residential area of Aylestone Hill, which is within easy access of the schools, colleges, and hospital. Legges, one of Herefordshire’s leading Butcher and Delicatessen is within walking distance and offers a variety of quality, locally sourced produce. The City centre is within cycling/walking distance, or a short drive away, and has an excellent range of amenities, including several supermarkets, and an array of shops, cafes and eateries, as well as good leisure facilities plus a mainline railway station.

Recreational

Hereford offers a wide range of sports clubs and leisure facilities, including the Courtyard Theatre, a Museum & Art Gallery and cinemas; fishing and water sports are especially good in the region, and there are some excellent golf courses close by. Many fine walks abound within the Woolhope Dome, Golden Valley and Black Mountains, which are within easy reach and renowned for their natural beauty and diversity of wildlife. Culturally the area is host to several festivals, most notably the Hay Festival of Literature and the Abergavenny and Ludlow Food Festivals.

Postcode

HR1 1AG.

Directions

Hereford City: At the A438/Union Street junction, head north onto the A465/Commercial Road, proceed 0.60 miles to the top of the hill, passing the station and hospital. At the dual mini roundabouts, continue straight ahead and down Aylestone Hill for 0.40 miles. Pass Overbury Road and take the next left turn into Aylestone Rise. Follow the private drive right, to the top of the hill, Larch House is the third property on your left side.

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