4 bedroom detached house for sale

In an elevated rural location, with stunning far-reaching views, a very versatile and practical country residence beautifully maintained throughout, all set in large established and well stocked gardens, together with a detached modern garage with self-contained annex/home office.

Situation and description
This delightful property lies in a beautiful part of southwest Herefordshire on the edge of a small rural village and enjoys extensive and far-reaching southerly views over unspoilt countryside. The village of Orcop offers easy access to Hereford and has its own village hall, public house and church. There is an excellent shop at the larger village of Wormelow, which also has a public house and thriving cricket club, and the highly regarded Steiner School at Much Dewchurch is within 4 miles. More extensive facilities can then be found at Hereford (9 miles) and at the market towns of Abergavenny, Monmouth and Ross on Wye, which are all within easy reach.
 Holly Cottage is a very practical and extremely comfortable country property which has been well cared for and improved by the existing owners. Well-appointed throughout the accommodation is very versatile and includes a self-contained annex which would be ideal for an extended family, or as a potential home office.
 Other benefits include double glazing, oil-fired central heating with a recently replaced boiler and oil tank, an independent gas fired generator, terracotta tiled floors, fitted carpets and plenty of natural light with many of the windows making the most of the far-reaching views. Over the years the cottage has been sympathetically extended whilst retaining much of its original character and charm. The cottage is set in well stocked gardens which offer both privacy and protection and extend to just under an acre.
 On arrival, a front door leads into a useful entrance porch and then to the main reception hall. Double doors lead into a very spacious and comfortable sitting room, which has a central brick fireplace with stone hearth and fitted wood burner effect gas fire. There are windows to the side and front as well as French doors which enjoy far reaching southerly views and provide direct access to the gardens.
 The kitchen has recently been renewed and is well designed offering plenty of working space with a range of fitted cupboards and drawers as well as a number of built in appliances including double oven, hob, extractor and dishwasher. There is direct access from the kitchen to the gardens and an open doorway into an adjoining dining room. The ground floor accommodation is supported by a good-sized utility with WC with washing machine and tumble dryer.
 At the rear of the kitchen, glazed panelled doors and steps lead up to the garden room, which is a more recent extension and is full of light and space. It has a vaulted ceiling, engineered oak floor, windows on three sides, garden views, and double doors that lead out to a sun terrace and the gardens.
 From the reception hall a carpeted staircase leads up to the first-floor landing which has enough space to sit and read and provides access to the bedrooms. The master bedroom has a dual aspect with spectacular far-reaching views, there are fitted wardrobes to one wall and a door to a well-appointed en suite shower room. There are three further cottage style bedrooms all supported by a separate family bathroom.
 Outside
The property is approached from a country lane by its own private driveway which sweeps up to the rear of the cottage, where there is an excellent parking and turning area with plenty of space for a caravan or motorhome. From here access can be gained to a modern and well insulated garage which has exterior lighting, a covered fuel store, automatic door, concrete floor and a fitted work bench, as well as double glazed windows to the front and side. Adjoining the garage and with its own separate access is The Annex/ Home Office, which offers another dimension to Holly Cottage. It provides very comfortable living/office space with its own separate entrance which leads into a small hall and then a living/bedroom, shower room and kitchen area. Ideal for guests or extended family, it is an excellent addition and offers independent space for a variety of uses and could be extended further into the adjoining garage.
 The property stands in lovely well-tended gardens, which are laid predominately to lawn, interspersed with herbaceous borders, mature shrubs and trees. These afford the cottage a good degree of privacy and protection and there are areas to sit and relax with two attractive stone paved terraces making the most of the location. There is a small integral storage cupboard, as well as a garden shed 10ft x 8ft . The gardens extend to just under 1 acre and includes a wildflower area at the rear and various viewpoints.

Services and Considerations: mains electricity, mains water, private drainage. It is not our company policy to test services and domestic appliances, so we cannot verify that they are in working order. These and any matters relating to Rights of Way should be checked with your Solicitor or Surveyor.
Tenure: Freehold. EPC band: E. Council Tax Band: F. Construction : predominantly timber block and stone. Broadband available with a high speed connection being installed.

Prospective purchasers: Upon submitting an offer, we will require by law, proof of ID for all buyers. A picture ID and a separate address ID together with proof of funding.

Directions ///shady.whisk.remarried - - HR2 8SF
From Hereford proceed on the A49 in a southerly direction towards Ross on Wye. After approximately 2 miles turn right onto the A466 towards Monmouth and Wormelow. Continue through the village of Wormelow and after 2/3rds of a mile take the first turning on the right-hand side to Pontrilas, Garway Hill and Orcop. Proceed up the hill and just after passing the “Orcop Hill” village sign, take the first turning on the right-hand side between two stone cottages. Continue for approximately ¾ of a mile and Holly Cottage will be found on the right. (The postcode will take you to the house).