Caldicott Farm, Holme Lacy, Hereford HR2 6PH

For sale on 29 May 2025
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On behalf of Richard Butler Estate Agents

Set in almost 2.96 acres of prime Herefordshire countryside and offers a fantastic investment potential. The property offers a large 4 bedroomed farmhouse, with 2 bedroom detached annexe, and 2 substantial barns with planning approval for residential dwellings. (Ref: B203543/F).

Nestled quietly within glorious South Herefordshire countryside, just a short distance from the River Wye. This picturesque location is surrounded by a range of amenities in the village of Holme Lacy; there is a primary school, village hall, local playing fields and also a renowned agricultural college along with Holme Lacy country house which has a spa and leisure facilities. Short drive away you have access to two local pubs including the popular Cottage of Content pub.

The cathedral city of Hereford is approximately 4 miles away where there is an array of shopping, social and sporting facilities along with excellent commuter links via train, bus or car, while Ross-on-Wye provides convenient access to the M50 and M5 motorways.

Additional Information:
Construction Material - Sandstone or Limestone.
Heating Supply - The Farmhouse: Oil. The Annexe: Electric.
Broadband Coverage - Standard.
Mobile signal - O2, Vodafone and Three.
Satellite and Cable - BT and Sky.

Accommodation:
Farmhouse -
The property is entered via: Wood glazed door leading into:
Conservatory - 21ft x 9ft 1 (6.4m x 2.77m) Single glazing to all sides and ceiling, slate tiled floor, double radiator, French doors to rear garden and stable door through to:
Rear Boot Room - 9ft 9 x 6ft 4 (2.97m x 1.93m). Continuation of the slate flooring. Hanging space for coats. Wood panelled door into:
Utility Room - 6ft 3 x 6ft 1 (1.9m x 1.85m). Oak block worktop with drainer. Belfast style sink with cabinet beneath. Tiled surrounds. Window to side aspect with flagstone sill. Ledge and brace door to:
Downstairs WC: Slate flooring. Wash hand basin with tiled surround. Low level WC.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 19ft 2 x 9ft 10 (5.84m x 3m). Continuation of the slate flooring. A selection of farmhouse style cupboards, central oil fired AGA with rear feature tiled wall. Belfast sink with mixer tap and base cupboard. Original feature store cupboards to one wall. Side facing uPVC double glazed window, rear single glazed window to the garden room. There is also access to the kitchen from the entrance hall.
Dining Area - 13ft 10 x 11ft 11 (4.22m x 3.63m) Raised stone hearth with brick surround, mantle and display niche. Corner unit. Wood panelled feature walls. Wall mounted period style lighting. Radiator. Double glazed window to front aspect. Period door to:
Front Entrance Hall: Door through from kitchen/breakfast room. Quarry tiled floor, staircase to first floor. Panel door access under the stairs to basement housing oil fired boiler.
Cellar - 13ft 8 x 10ft 9 (4.17m x 3.28m) This would require tanking to become a useful space. Original stone walls. Wall mounted oil fired boiler which supplies domestic hot water and central heating. Large pressurised hot water cylinder. Power and lighting.
Sitting Room - 14ft 1 x 14ft (4.3m x 4.27m) Double glazed window to front aspect. Exposed ceiling beam. Fitted wall lights, radiator. Pine flooring. Stone hearth with recessed wood burning stove in an inglenook fireplace with exposed timbers. Ledge and brace door with three stone steps to:
Drawing Room - 21ft 6 x 13ft 6 (6.55m x 4.11m) Double glazed windows to rear aspect, one of which has a window seat. Exposed ceiling beams. Double glazed windows to side and rear aspect. Double doors out to a small courtyard. Feature corner stone fireplace with inset log burner. Pine flooring. Stone feature walls with flagstone steps leading in.
From reception hall, period staircase leads to: First Floor Landing - Double glazed window to front aspect. Ideal for a study area.
Bedroom One - 13ft 11 x 10ft 11 (4.24m x 3.33m). Exposed A frame beams. Painted stone feature walls with flagstone hearth and oak mantle over. Double glazed window to front aspect with lovely views. Radiator. Pitched pine flooring.
Bedroom Two - 14ft x 12ft 1 (4.27m x 3.68m). Feature wall. Double glazed window to front aspect. Exposed A frame beams. Fitted wall lights. Painted floorboards.
From the landing, set of small steps lead down to: Inner Lobby - Built in cupboards. Door to:
Bedroom Three - 13ft 11 x 10ft (4.24m x 3.05m). Painted pine flooring. Built in storage cupboards. Dressing table. Double glazed window to side aspect. Recessed stone feature with oak mantle over. Radiator.
Bathroom One: Original claw foot cast iron bath. Wood panelled feature walls. Wash hand basin. Bidet. Period sink with copper stand. Ladder towel rail. Double glazed window to side aspect. Painted ceiling beams and pine flooring.
Lobby Space: Built in storage cupboard. Velux window to front aspect. Exposed ceiling beams. Steps leading down to:
Bedroom Four - 13ft 5 x 11ft 1 (4.1m x 3.38m). Large double glazed window to side aspect, double glazed window to front aspect. Exposed A frame feature beams, exposed pine flooring. Radiator.
Dressing Room - 10ft 2 x 3ft 11 (3.1m x 1.2m). Built in storage. Exposed ceiling beams. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Double glazed window to front aspect.
Bathroom Two: Panelled bath with mixer tap shower with tiled surrounds. Heritage style sink. WC Walk in enclosed shower cubicle. Fitted mirror fronted cabinet. Extractor fan. Double glazed window to front aspect.
Outside: The property is approached via a tree lined drive leading to a wide parking area and triple Car Port and Stables. There are domestic gardens which incorporate the lawned courtyard area, where there is a variety of mature trees and shrubs. A gate leads to the paddock, which is fenced/hedged and is ideal for ponies and adjoins neighbouring farmland. In the middle of the main farmhouse and barns is a private garden with steps up to the farmhouse and a lawned area of grass that leads to:
Annexe: Entrance Hall - Tiled floor, exposed beams. Access via pine doors to:
Shower Room: Wash hand basin with vanity unit, WC. Corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Towel radiator, tiled floor and splashbacks, skylight, beamed ceiling.
Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen: Ceramic tiled floor. Fitted beech effect base units. Granite effect work surfaces. Integrated electric oven and hob. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, recess for fridge. Vaulted beamed ceiling. panelled walls to waist height. Double glazed picture window to front aspect and French doors. Pine door to:
Master Bedroom: Tiled floor. Double glazed picture window to front aspect. French door. Vaulted beamed ceiling.
Bedroom: Tiled floor, arrow slit windows, skylight, beamed ceiling.
Barns: There are two substantial stone built barns on which planning has been obtained under Application No. B203543/F for three years from 5th August 2022 for conversion into residential properties.
The Fruit Barn: The Fruit Barn proposed accommodation extends to 2,841 square feet (external measurements) arranged over two floors and briefly comprising large open plan kitchen/dining room, living room, snug, utility/WC and to the first floor 4 double bedrooms, 2 en-suites and family bathroom.
The Hay Barn: The Hay Barn proposed accommodation extends to just under 3,700 square feet (external measurements) arranged over two floors with large kitchen, dining room, lounge, sitting room and office and to the first floor 4 double bedrooms, en-suite shower room and bathroom.
Draft Sales Details These sales details are awaiting vendor approval.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: E and G

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