Orcop, Hereford

Wren's Nest

This high-specification eco home is nestled within a sleepy south Herefordshire village and exhibits wondrous views over the idyllic rural surroundings. The four-bedroom property boasts a timelessly elegant open-plan living arrangement, picture-perfect bathrooms, and a separate sitting room with an inset wood burner - a staple of country life.

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 individually designed country house has been built to an exceptionally high standard, with true attention to detail. Every room in the property carries delightful finishing touches that accentuate the striking character while the air-source central heating - plus an array of 10 solar panels that are built-in to the attractive, red-tiled roof - offers a move towards sustainable and efficient energy use.
While the home is newly constructed and offers contemporary amenities that are desirable for modern-day living, the property has been designed in the style of a classically beautiful, rendered country cottage.
The main entrance into the home is sheltered beneath an oak-framed canopied porch and leads into a reception hall, which offers an excellent first impression. Chic dove grey panelling, skirting boards, window and door frames perfectly compliment the solid oak floor which flows through into the dual-aspect open-plan living arrangement, which serves as the heart of the home.
A set of aluminium bi-fold doors leads out to a sun terrace within the landscaped rear garden and, in terms of amenities, the kitchen carries hand-painted, base-and-wall-mounted wooden shaker units with solid wood worktops, a matching central island and a Belfast sink with mixer tap. The space is well-equipped with integrated AEG appliances which include an induction hob with an extractor fan, a dishwasher and a double oven. In addition, there is housing for an American-style fridge-freezer and a built-in under-stair cupboard.
A cased opening on the right-hand side creates a perfect space for a snug and the utility room next door includes units matching those within the kitchen, a second Belfast sink with mixer tap and gives space and plumbing for both a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
On the opposite side of the ground floor, there is a spacious sitting room which boasts an exposed brick fireplace that accommodates a Merlin wood-burning stove on a flagstone hearth. Natural light pours into the expanse through two aspects, including another aluminium bifold door which leads to another larger terrace within the garden.
Also found on the ground floor, there is a cloakroom and a built-in coat cupboard, both of which sit near the staircase which leads to the next storey.
On this level of the property, there are four double bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom which includes a slipper bath, a countertop vanity unit, WC and a heated towel rail. It is worth noting that the sanitary ware in this room, and in every other bathroom, was sourced from Lusso Stone. Dove grey panelling around the bath and chic brick-bond tiling around the shower, further beautify the space.
Of the four double bedrooms, two boast en-suite shower rooms, both of which feature three-piece white suites that include walk-in, dual-headed showers. The largest of these would ideally serve as the master bedroom as it also includes a light-streamed dressing room with a Velux window. The room also features a Dormer-style window that exhibits Garway Hill and the surrounding rugged landscape in the far distance.
Outside, there are wrap-around gardens that are predominantly laid to lawn but a Cotswold stone patio stretches along the rear side of the home. This presents a sheltered area to enjoy the great outdoors as the terrace is built into the ground and enveloped by a retaining stone wall.
In terms of parking arrangements, a timber-framed garage - complete with a Zappi EV charging point - and a generous gravelled driveway offer plenty of space to park and manicure several vehicles.

General
Services
Air-source central heating (Vaillant). Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and within the bathrooms. Radiators within the bedrooms and on the landing. Private (Klargester) drainage. Mains water and electricity. Telephone line and broadband.
Local authority
Herefordshire Council. Tax band TBA.
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. Upon entering the village, take the second right-hand turn next to the red telephone box. The driveway to Wren's Nest will be seen on the right-hand side.
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Distances
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)