Farm House
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.
Wood glazed door leading into:
Single glazing to all sides and ceiling, slate tiled floor, double radiator, French doors to rear garden and stable door through to:
Continuation of the slate flooring. Hanging space for coats. Wood panelled door into:
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:
Slate flooring. Wash hand basin with tiled surround. Low level WC.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
First Floor Landing - Double glazed window to front aspect. Ideal for a study area.
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.
Feature wall. Double glazed window to front aspect. Exposed A frame beams. Fitted wall lights. Painted floorboards.
Inner Lobby - Built in cupboards. Door to:
Painted pine flooring. Built in storage cupboards. Dressing table. Double glazed window to side aspect. Recessed stone feature with oak mantle over. Radiator.
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.
Built in storage cupboard. Velux window to front aspect. Exposed ceiling beams. Steps leading down to:
Large double glazed window to side aspect, double glazed window to front aspect. Exposed A frame feature beams, exposed pine flooring. Radiator.
Built in storage. Exposed ceiling beams. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Double glazed window to front aspect.
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.
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:
Entrance Hall - Tiled floor, exposed beams. Access via pine doors to:
Wash hand basin with vanity unit, WC. Corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Towel radiator, tiled floor and splashbacks, skylight, beamed ceiling.
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:
Tiled floor. Double glazed picture window to front aspect. French door. Vaulted beamed ceiling.
Tiled floor, arrow slit windows, skylight, beamed ceiling.
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 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 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.
These sales details are awaiting vendor approval.
Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.
- Heating Supply: Oil, Electric
- Electric Supply: Private Supply
- Water Supply: Private Supply
- Sewerage Arrangements: Private Supply
- Broadband: Fibre to the premises (FTTP)
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Auction Details
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