3 bedroom detached house for sale

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A Charming Three Bedroom Detached Country Cottage Situated In The Rural Hamlet Of Stoke Edith Enjoying Far Reaching Views Over The Frome Valley To The Shropshire Hills With A Large Garden Approximately Half An Acre, Detached Garage With Studio/ Wood Store And Ample Driveway Parking.

EPC E

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Location



Keepers Cottage is situated in the peaceful hamlet of Stoke Edith. Stoke Edith lies approximately four and a half miles east of Hereford and eight miles west of Ledbury. The neighbouring villages of Bartestree and Lugwardine together offer a range of facilities including primary and secondary schools with Hereford and Ledbury combined offering a further range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities together with educational establishments and both bus and railway stations. Access to the M50 motorway is available from Junction 2 on the outskirts of Ledbury.



Description



Keepers Cottage is a most attractive period brick and stone cottage sympathetically modernised throughout whilst retaining its charm with exposed timbers and beams. Set in a large garden, the cottage enjoys a wonderful position adjoining farmland belonging to Stoke Edith Estate with far reaching views over the Frome Valley and the Shropshire Hills beyond.



The current owners have further enhanced their beautiful home with the addition of a most attractive hardwood garden room including underfloor heating, a new kitchen, replacement double glazed windows and doors and LED lighting throughout. Outside, a new garage has been built including a spacious home office / studio with French doors opening onto the garden and an attached open fronted log store.



This beautifully presented home full of character and charm benefits from oil central heating with accommodation comprising to the ground floor an entrance hall with feature brick and tile staircase with blacksmith-forged banister, shower room with WC, sitting room and separate dining room both with feature fireplaces and wood burning stoves, well appointed re-fitted kitchen with doors leading to the delightful garden room with open views and access to the garden.

To the first floor the character continues with exposed wooden floor boards and exposed beams. The half galleried landing leads to the master bedroom with timber framed dressing area, two further bedrooms and the bathroom.

Outside, Keepers Cottage is approached via a country lane which leads to the gated sloping driveway, providing parking for several vehicles. The front garden laid mainly to lawn, slopes away from the house, with steps leading to the sizeable garage with adjoining studio and log store. The gravelled courtyard garden to the rear of the cottage is planted with beautiful selection of Rhododendrons, a wonderfully private area to enjoy a drink with family and friends.



The agent recommends an early inspection to appreciate this beautiful home and location.



Covered porch

With outside light. Step up to:



Entrance Hall

With tiled floor. Exposed timbers and brickwork. Attractive brick and tile staircase leading to half galleried landing with blacksmith-forged banister. Double glazed window to front. Radiator. Pendant light fitting.

Doors to sitting room and kitchen described later. Door to :



Shower Room

Tiled shower cubicle. WC and wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Towel radiator. Double glazed window to front with fitted shutters. Ceiling down lights.



Kitchen 5.68m (18ft 4in) x 2.53m (8ft 2in)

Re-fitted with a range of contemporary units comprising wall and base cupboards, pan drawers and pull out larder cupboards. Granite work surfaces with upstands and inset ceramic sink unit. Integrated appliances to include FRIDGE FREEZER, WASHING MACHINE, DISHWASHER, RANGEMASTER ELECTRIC OVEN WITH INDUCTION HOB. Radiator. Tiled floor. Fitted cupboard with space for tumble dryer. Ceiling down lights. Door to:



Garden Room 4.31m (13ft 11in) x 3.04m (9ft 10in)

Hardwood construction with glazing and tinted glazed roof. French doors opening to the front garden with far reaching views. Further door to rear. Underfloor heating.



Sitting Room 5.92m (19ft 1in) x 3.69m (11ft 11in)

With exposed timbers. Windows to rear with fitted shutters and door to the courtyard garden. Feature exposed brick fireplace with wood burner. Alcove fitted shelving. Tiled floor. Radiator. Ceiling down lights.



Dining Room 5.97m (19ft 3in) x 3.69m (11ft 11in)

With exposed timbers . Feature bread oven. Feature exposed brick fireplace with wood burner. Tiled floor. Windows to rear with fitted shutters and door onto the courtyard garden. Radiator. Ceiling down lights.



First Floor Landing

Half galleried landing. Exposed floor boards and timbers. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank with shelving. Velux window. Access to roof space, partially boarded with drop down ladder. Door to:



Master Bedroom 5.52m (17ft 10in) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)

Timber framed open dressing room with radiator. Window to rear with fitted shutters. Exposed floor boards.



Bedroom area with two windows to rear. Feature brick fireplace. TV point. Two windows to rear.



Bedroom 2 3.72m (12ft) x 3.33m (10ft 9in)

With exposed timbers and flooring. Bespoke fitted wardrobes. Feature brick fireplace. Radiator. Ceiling down lights. Open to useful storage area with sloping ceiling. Window with fitted shutter. Painted floor boards. Ceiling down lights.



Bedroom 3 4.28m (13ft 10in) x 2.63m (8ft 6in)

With window to front enjoying far reaching views. Fitted wardrobes. Carpet. Radiator. Access to boarded roof space with drop down ladder. Ceiling down lights.



Bathroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and glazed screen. WC. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Tiled floor. Window to rear with fitted shutters. Ceiling down lights.



Outside

Keepers Cottage is approached via a country lane which leads to the gated sloping driveway, providing parking for several vehicles. The front garden laid mainly to lawn, slopes away from the house bordered with hedging and a selection of mature shrubs and trees. Steps down from the cottage lead to the sizeable garage 20'4''x14'3'' with double wooden doors, light and power, with adjoining office/studio 19'9''x14'3'' with Velux and French doors to the garden and open fronted log store 14'3''x9'3''.



There is a five bar gate from the road giving access to the garage.



The gravelled courtyard garden to the rear of the cottage is enclosed with picket fencing and planted with a beautiful selection of Rhododendrons, a wonderfully private area to enjoy a drink with family and friends. The garden borders open farmland owned by the Stoke Edith Estate.



The hot tub is available by separate negotiation.



Services



We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property.

Central heating is oil fired and septic tank drainage. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.



Directions



From Ledbury take the A438 towards Hereford. Continue for approximately 7 miles. At the small cross roads take the left hand turn into The Hamlet. Continue towards the end of the lane where the gated driveway to the property will be located on the left hand side.



Council Tax



COUNCIL TAX BAND "F"

This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.



Energy Performance Certificate



The EPC rating for this property is E (39).



Viewing



By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office ([use Contact Agent Button])



General



Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.



John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.



Tenure



We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.