6 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Detached 6-bed home with annex and circa 18 acres
- Additional holiday cottage
- Gymnasium, Fitness Suite, Studio and Pool Area
- Ample Living Space within picturesque landscape
- Immediate holiday let income plus further commercial opportunity
- Property and grounds must be viewed to appreciate all on offer
Abbeydore is a picturesque village located in Herefordshire, England. Nestled in the scenic Golden Valley, it is renowned for its tranquil rural charm and historic Abbey Dore, a stunning 12th-century Cistercian abbey that remains a focal point of the village. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush countryside, Abbeydore offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful landscapes, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Nearby facilities are available in Ewyas Harold, which is close by and offers various local amenities. Additionally, the towns of Hay-on-Wye, Abergavenny, and Ross-on-Wye are within easy reach, providing a broader range of services, shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities.
Barn conversion with attached annex, additional separate cottage & beautifully converted outbuildings: Fitness studio, additional studio room, pool room with endless pool, stunning gymnasium with outdoor space, | Circa 18 acres of gardens, paddocks and woodland. Ample business opportunities or multiple generational living | Set in the picturesque landscape of South Herefordshire’s Golden Valley.
Abbeydore is a picturesque village located in Herefordshire, England. Nestled in the scenic Golden Valley, it is renowned for its tranquil rural charm and historic Dore Abbey, a stunning 12th-century Cistercian abbey that remains a focal point of the village. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush countryside, Abbeydore offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful landscapes, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Nearby facilities are available in Ewyas Harold, which is close by and offers various local amenities. Additionally, the towns of Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Abergavenny and Monmouth are within easy reach, providing a broader range of services, shopping, dining, and recreational activities.
Oak House is situated within circa 18 acres of picturesque land, offering a diverse and serene landscape. The property includes two expansive meadows, woodland, large lawned areas, a flourishing orchard, and a productive vegetable garden. This idyllic setting creates a peaceful retreat, ideal for enjoying the natural beauty and tranquillity of the countryside.
Oak House
Double patio doors welcome you into a breathtaking open-plan kitchen/dining room boasting vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers, and plenty of room for a table to seat ten or more guests. The kitchen is equipped with a range of units and features a central island. To the left, steps ascend to a split staircase, beautifully handcrafted in oak. Steps to the right lead to a cozy snug with log burner. Beyond this, you step down into the large living room, a delightful space for entertaining with doors opening to the patio area. Exposed timbers and stone walls enhance the character. Beyond the living room sits a garden room, bathed in natural light through its panoramic windows.
Above this level are two double bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom. An additional oak staircase leads to the top floor where you will find the large master bedroom with stunning countryside views and an additional bathroom. Above the kitchen is another double bedroom with its own landing area. All the rooms have exposed beams and lots of character.
An internal door leads from the corner of the kitchen through to the annex.
The Annex
The charming Annex has its own front door with porch area as well as being accessible directly from the main dwelling. The current owners have undertaken extensive soundproofing works between the main house and annex, including installing two (lockable) doors into the connecting doorway complete with acoustic seals. Downstairs, you'll find a modern well-equipped kitchen, newly updated shower room, cosy sitting room (bedroom 6) and dining area. Upstairs, is a large bedroom and another bathroom with a bath. The Annex also features period exposed beams and handcrafted oak staircase. Perfect for multigenerational living, or as extra accommodation or holiday let.
The Granary (detached holiday cottage)
Opposite the main house is the former working granary lovingly turned into a cosy holiday cottage. The accommodation is ready to let. Generating year-round extra income, it attracts quiet couples looking for a rural retreat, or just providing excellent accommodation for visiting friends and family. Upon entering through the front door, you step into the cosy living room, with wood burning stove and spiral staircase. To the right is a fully-fitted kitchen complete with breakfast bar, washing machine and plenty of storage. Upstairs is a spacious bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and a stable door/window with stunning views. The ensuite large bathroom has a powerful shower and a walk-in storage cupboard.
Additional buildings
To the rear of the main house, you will find the separate outbuildings with 20 solar panels along the roof, plus a sizeable greenhouse. The outbuildings have been meticulously converted to a very high modern standard by the current owners, while preserving their character and charm which includes vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. All these spaces are large (see floorplan) and heated with their own entrance door (on both sides of the building):
• Large yoga/fitness studio with wooden floor, underfloor heating and air conditioning
• Large gym with rubber flooring, central heating, air conditioning, large windows with orchard/stream views and double glass doors into outside training space (specialist outdoor rubber flooring).
• Studio/recreation space used as a café/ business reception area by the current owners
• Pool room (endless pool) with stainless steel wet room, tiled floor and underfloor heating
• Utility room with WC, central heating, plumbing for 3 washing machines, dishwasher and sink
• Workshop
• large loft space with easy access (full staircase) as the entire level above the workshop and utility room
The current owners developed these outbuildings with flexibility in mind, so that they can all be repurposed easily to suit different needs. This includes additional electrics and plumbing to enable potential for easy future conversion.
Step Outside
Access and parking:
The property is accessed via a shared gravel driveway, leading to the impressive front of Oak House (with ample space for parking). The driveway extends to the left of the property, to a large parking area and access to all the developed outbuildings. Continuing beyond the outbuildings, the driveway crosses over a small bridge, granting access to the meadow (with additional parking area).
Main gardens:
Adjacent to the driveway is a lovely spacious lawned area inviting relaxation with amazing views. There is a fantastic vegetable garden and well-stocked orchard offering exciting opportunities for gardeners and producing fresh produce for much of the year. Directly at the front of Oak House is a walled garden area for entertaining, plus further garden space and large flower beds as you walk round to the Annex side. At the rear lies a gravelled area, providing access to the outbuildings. To the rear of these buildings lies a charming and very private patio area, perfect for enjoying the sunshine and outdoor relaxation, complemented by further lawned areas and a pathway that leads through to the first meadow via pedestrian bridge over a babbling stream.
Land with further business opportunity:
The first large meadow is situated behind the outbuildings over the stream. Within the field, there is a separate electricity supply installed by the current owners, plus water supply and septic tank. The field has carefully planted trees and paths laid across the field. It has planning in place for four shepherd's huts which were used as accommodation for retreats run by the previous owners, as well as extra holiday lets, making this an ideal space for a business opportunity.
Woodland: Beyond the first meadow are over 9 acres of broadleaf woodland to explore with an interesting range of plants and wildlife which really adds to the overall charm of this idyllic property.
Top field: The top field, circa 6.5 acres, commands stunning, unspoiled views down the valley and across to the black mountains.
The current owners created a 2.5 km looped walking/running track starting in the first field behind the house, winding through the woodland and out into the top field and down, offering beautiful countryside views along the way.
Previous Income Averages/Potentials: Our clients utilised Air BnB for rentals on the shepherds huts and The Granary, bringing in an income of circa £22,000. There is then the additional annex space which would add more income in the region of £15,000 per annum and the aspect of running the home with the gym and pool as a retreat centre.
Rooms
Services & Expenditure Information
Tenure: Freehold
Services Connected: Mains Electricity, Water, Private Drainage, Oil Heating
Council Tax Band: F
Broadband availability: Starlink Broadband is available at circa 100Mbps
Phone Coverage: 4g available
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