3 bedroom detached house

A Substantial 3/4 Bedroom Bespoke Built Detached House set within Grounds of 2.18 acres, in the village of Edwyn Ralph near Bromyard.

Porch – Reception Hall – Sitting Room – Kitchen/Breakfast Room – Conservatory – Cloakroom – Boot Room – Utility Room – Study – Workshop/Bedroom Four – Main Bedroom with Ensuite & Storage Room – Gallery Landing – 2 Further Double Bedrooms – Family Bathroom – Lift – Double Garage – Outbuildings – Greenhouse – Private Driveway – Front & Rear Gardens – Woodland – Approx 2.18 Acres Total Plot

The Nook comes to the market for the very first time, having been built in 1998 to the exacting standards and bespoke specification of the current owners. It is constructed of a Potton timber frame with brick elevations under a clay tiled pitched roof. The property has a unique style and design with a protruding central gable with flanking dormer windows, integrated double garages, and a single storey wing to the rear. The house sits within a private 2.18 acre plot, including approximately 1 acre of deciduous woodland, a haven for wildlife. There are two large detached outbuildings, vegetable garden, greenhouse, and a large elevated sun terrace overlooking the expansive rear garden. Notable features include the meticulous attention to detail in its construction and design, the exposed timbers throughout, underfloor heating to the both floors, and the wonderful gardens and woodland at the rear. The single storey wing at the rear offers excellent annexe potential.

Edwyn Ralph is a small rural village situated in northeast Herefordshire, close to the Worcestershire border and between the historic market towns of Bromyard and Tenbury Wells. The village is mentioned in the Doomsday book and features a pretty 12th century church, an active village hall, and nearby Ralph Court Gardens & Restaurant. The surrounding countryside is highly regarded, with numerous footpaths, including the 'Hereford Way' which passes through the village. There are numerous well regarded public houses in the wider area and the Michelin Star restaurant 'Pensons' (3 miles), and estate restaurant 'Green Cow Kitchens' (6 miles). The nearby market town of Bromyard (2.5 miles), offers a broad range of amenities, schooling and shops, including 'Legges of Bromyard', a butchers and food hall. There are a host of state and independent school options within the area.

Main Line Train Stations - Leominster (12 miles) and Malvern (15 miles)
Motorways - M5 (Jct 7) and M50 (Jct 2), both 20 miles
Hereford 17 Miles - Worcester 17 Miles - Ludlow 18 Miles
(All distances approximate)

The Property

The property is approached via a long private driveway that opens into a large tarmac parking area in front of the house and double garage, then continues around the side of the property towards the rear garden. There is an elevated front garden with a weeping willow tree, and raised beds. Steps lead up to a central solid timber front door with stained glass insert. The front door opens into a spacious porch which has tall windows flanking the front door, and part glazed double doors that open into a large inner hall. There is ceramic tiled flooring which continues throughout the ground floor.

The reception hall has exposed beams which continue throughout most of the property.There are timber stairs to the first floor with storage cupboards below, a cloakroom/WC, and a lift to the first floor landing. On the left, there is a door to the sitting room, on the right the door into the kitchen/breakfast room, and straight on part glazed double doors that open into the octagonal conservatory.

The sitting room is a large dual aspect room with an impressive brick built inglenook fireplace at its centre, which has a wood burning stove and lighting. There is a large window overlooking the front, and windows and French doors at the rear that open on to a sun terrace overlooking the rear garden. There are pendant and wall lights and exposed beams.

The conservatory is accessed through the reception hall, via part glazed double doors. It has a corridor with external doors either side, then opens up into the octagon shaped uPVC conservatory. Here there is an excellent view over the rear garden where the plentiful wildlife can been observed.

The kitchen breakfast room mirrors the sitting room with a large brick built inglenook featuring a two oven Aga. There is a separate pantry with fitted shelving.There are windows at the front, a window at the rear, and a part glazed stable door that opens onto the rear sun terrace. There are 'shaker style' fitted wall and base cupboards with composite worktops and tiled splash backs. In addition to the aga, there is an inset ceramic hob with extractor above and eye-level double ovens. There is a composite sink and a half with mixer tap, and space for a counter fridge and dishwasher.

Next door to the kitchen is a boot room which has further fitted cupboards with composite worktops, an oil-fired boiler, door to the rear terrace and a door to the back of the garage. From there, part glazed double doors lead into a utility room. The utility room has fitted wall and base cupboards with composite worktops, a window at the side, a large stainless steel double sink and drainer, and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. To the side of the utility room is a door leading to the study.

The study is a long room with large low windows so views over the sun terrace and gardens can be enjoyed from a sitting height. There is ample space for several desks. At the far end of the study there is a door leading to the workshop.

The workshop is a large room with a dual aspect and large external timber doors that open onto the sun terrace. It has strip lighting, a stainless steel sink and drainer. This room could be used as a fourth bedroom or used as part of an annexe. There is a hatch to a large boarded loft space above.

The double garage has remote controlled up and over timber doors, a concrete floor, strip lighting and a rear door to the boot room. There is a useful worktop and panelled access points for most of the house services.

Upstairs there is a large landing, effectively a room in its own right. There are exposed timbers and pitch ceilings. There is a large central window, timber balustrade around the stairs, and the lift in the corner. There is a space for several items of furniture and could be used as a reception room or study. It has light coloured wood laminate flooring which extends throughout most of the first floor, excluding the bathrooms.

The main bedroom is accessed from the landing. This impressive room has high vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers and a dual aspect. There are pine plank door fronted fitted wardrobes along one side. A door in the corner leads to an ensuite and storage room. The ensuite has ceramic tiled flooring and includes a bath, separate shower cubicle, double basins with cupboards below, a bidet, separate WC, large linen cupboard, and door to a large storage room which houses the hot water tank. This room would make a superb walk-in dressing room.

At the other end of the house are the two other bedrooms and family bathroom. Both bedrooms are a similar size and both have a wall of fitted wardrobes. One overlooks the front of the house, and the other overlooks the rear garden. Next to the bedrooms there is a large bathroom with ceramic tiled flooring, separate bath, shower cubicle, WC, bidet and pedestal basin.

Outside

To the front of the property is the tarmac driveway and a small front garden with Weeping Willow tree & mature Magnolia, and brick retaining walls planted with flowers and shrubs. There is an 2690 litre Oil tank concealed with trellis screen. At both side of the porch are flower beds planted with shrubs and ornamental climbing plants on trellis. The tarmac driveway continues around the side of the house providing further out of sight parking. To the other side there is a wide pathway leading to the rear garden and outbuildings, where there is an old brick built privy containing a 'surprise'.

At the rear of the property there is a large paved elevated sun terrace overlooking the rear garden. It is edged with brick retaining walls planted lavender, and has trellis fencing to one side. Wide steps with a steel handrail lead down to the lawn, vegetable garden, fruit cages, greenhouse and outbuildings. There are numerous paved paths that lead to the vegetable garden, greenhouse, and outbuildings.

The greenhouse is sunken into the ground maximising height. It has a green aluminium frame on a brick wall base with concrete paving slab flooring. There is a water and electricity supply with irrigation system.

There are two large outbuildings, both timber framed with timber cladding and sheet metal profile roofing. Both have lighting and power. The larger of the two is set up as for workshop, with stalls and framing for work benches. The other is used as a garden store, also with stalls. Beyond the outbuildings is a concrete hardstanding.

Most of the garden is lawn with mature trees on the boundaries, creating a long avenue effect. The lawn is approximately 100m long by 30m wide. Half way down the lawn is an old pond with a bridge over it. Beyond the lawn is the woodland which has several paths running through, each named with carved name plaques. The names include 'Muntjac Trail', 'Nanooks Way' and 'Charlies Way'. The woodland is a great source of firewood, as well as a rich habitat for wildlife with owls, deer and badgers often sited. The woodland slopes down to the property boundary where there is a small brook at the bottom of the valley.

Practicalities

Herefordshire Council Tax Band 'G'
Mains Water & Electricity
Oil-Fired Underfloor Heating Throughout (including 1st floor)
Private Drainage (septic tank)
Double Glazing Throughout
Ultrafast Fibre Available
Freehold

Directions – HR7 4LY (Satnav NOT accurate)

From Bromyard, head north on the Tenbury Road (B4214) for approximately 2.5 miles. Continue through the village of Edwyn Ralph, and just as you approach the end of the village the driveway to the property is on the left, just before a large half timbered house, and opposite a 'Slippery Road Surface' sign. There will be a Glasshouse Properties 'For Sale' board at the entrance of the driveway.

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Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold