The Orchards, Foxhill, Bosbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8

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A Most Attractive Detached Half Timbered Country House Enjoying An Idyllic Position Overlooking Open Farmland Offering Five Bedroomed Accommodation With An Extensive Range Of Outbuildings And Delightful Grounds Extending To Approximately One Acre. Internal Inspection Highly Recommended. EPC D.

Location

The Orchards lies within easy reach of the popular village of Bosbury, which has a primary school, church, village hall and public house. Ledbury is approximately 4 miles away and has a wide range of facilities and amenities including a mainline railway station. The M50 motorway is four miles to the south of Ledbury. The property is strategically well placed for access to a number of major centres including the city of Worcester (14 miles), Hereford (16 miles), Malvern (9 miles). In Malvern itself there is an excellent range of facilities including Waitrose supermarket, shops and banks, the renowned theatre and cinema complex and the Splash leisure pool and gymnasium. Malvern also has two railway stations and Junction 7 of the M5 motorway at Worcester is only about ten miles away. The area is also renowned for its educational facilities including a variety of highly regarded primary state and private schools (notably Malvern College and Malvern St James School as well as The Downs and Elms Preparatory Schools).

Description

The Orchards is a delightfully situated detached half timbered residence of great character believed to date back in parts to the 17th century set in a beautiful garden extending in all to approximately one acre.

Originally a two bedroom farmworkers cottage, The Orchards was sympathetically extended by the previous owner in 1971 and has since undergone a scheme of updating by the current owners. The property has been a much loved family home for over 20 years and offers tastefully presented five bedroomed accommodation incorporating many period features and extensive half timbering.

Benefitting from oil fired central heating and double glazed throughout, the accommodation on the ground floor comprises an open entrance porch, reception hall, shower room, drawing room with feature inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, formal dining room with an attractive bay window, breakfast kitchen fitted with solid wood units, separate utility room and large walk in pantry. On the first floor a landing leads to five bedrooms (four of which enjoy a double aspect) and a family bathroom. There is also a large boarded loft space with an adjoining store room.

The Orchards enjoys a secluded rural location approached from a quiet country lane and enjoys views across surrounding open farmland. The grounds belonging to The Orchards are a true delight with separate areas of seclusion set against a backdrop of mature trees and shrubs. There is a large formal lawn surrounded by spring bulbs and other perennials, an orchard with an attractive ornamental pond and a sunny south facing Mediterranean style walled courtyard.

Within the grounds there are extensive outbuildings comprising a detached building extending in all to over 2,200 square feet with three sets of double garages, workshop and first floor office. They at one time housed a light engineering business and offer excellent scope for the creation of an annexe, home office, studio, etc (subject to any necessary planning permission).

With so much to offer, the agents strongly recommend an internal inspection.

The accommodation with approximate dimensions comprises:

Open Porch
With pitched tiled roof and beam supports. Wooden entrance door to

Reception Hall
On two levels with staircase leading to the first floor. Exposed ceiling and wall beams, radiator, built in cloaks cupboard. Doors to

Shower Room
Suite comprising shower cubicle, wash basin, low level WC. Front facing window, radiator, tiled floor.

Drawing Room 8.06m (26ft) x 4.03m (13ft) overall measurement
Situated in the oldest part of the property and arranged on two levels partially divided by exposed timbering.

Front facing window enjoying a pleasant outlook across the garden. Feature inglenook fireplace with exposed stone and tiled hearth, impressive wooden beam and inset wood burning stove. Wall light points, radiator.

Steps lead down to a further living room with French doors opening onto a Mediterranean courtyard. Ceiling light, radiator, TV point, tiled floor.

Dining Room 4.44m (14ft 4in) x 3.72m (12ft)
Beautifully appointed with an attractive bay window overlooking the Mediterranean courtyard. Exposed wall beams, central pendant light point, radiator, filed floor. Door to

Breakfast Kitchen 4.75m (15ft 4in) x 4.03m (13ft)
Fitted with a range of solid oak wall and floor mounted units with granite work surface over and matching upstands, inset one and a half bowl sink with bevelled drainer and tiled surrounds. There are a range of integrated appliances including an electric Bosch DOUBLE OVEN, INDUCTION HOB with EXTRACTOR HOOD over and an Ariston DISHWASHER. Front and side facing windows overlooking the garden, recessed spotlights, radiator, floor mounted Worcester oil-fired central heating boiler, tiled floor. Doors to

Utility Room 3.80m (12ft 3in) x 1.80m (5ft 10in)
Rear facing window, stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, radiator, tiled floor. Door to

Larder 3.87m (12ft 6in) x 1.29m (4ft 2in)
Spacious walk in larder with fitted shelving.

Rear Entrance Porch
Useful porch with room for coats and boots. Stable door to outside.

First Floor Landing
Arranged over two levels. Large rear facing window overlooking the Mediterranean courtyard.

Master Bedroom 4.96m (16ft) x 3.95m (12ft 9in)
Enjoying a dual aspect overlooking the garden and adjacent farmland. Ceiling light, exposed wall beams, fitted airing cupboard, fitted wardrobe with drawers and cupboard above, radiator.

Bedroom 2 3.92m (12ft 8in) x 3.72m (12ft)
Enjoying a dual aspect with views across open farmland. Ceiling light, corner washbasin, radiator.

Bedroom 3 4.13m (13ft 4in) x 3.10m (10ft)
Enjoying a dual aspect view across open farmland. Ceiling light, radiator.

Family Bathroom
Suite comprising panel bath with tiled surrounds, walk in shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, bidet. Rear facing window overlooking adjacent farmland, recessed spotlights, part panelled walls, ladder style towel rail, radiator.

Bedroom 4 3.80m (12ft 3in) x 3.20m (10ft 4in)
Front facing window overlooking the garden. Ceiling light, exposed wall beams, wash basin, radiator.

Bedroom 5 4.13m (13ft 4in) x 4.13m (13ft 4in)
Front and small side facing window overlooking the garden. Ceiling light, exposed wall beams, radiator. Open tread staircase to spacious attic room.

Attic Storage Room
With good head height and boarded. Window, light point, hanging space. Access to

Store Room 3.41m (11ft) x 2.17m (7ft)
With good head height. Window, light point.

Outside
The Orchards is approached from a quiet country lane via a five-bar gate leading to a gravelled driveway with ample parking and turning space.

The garden is a delightful feature of the property and encompasses a variety of secluded corners. To the front of the property there is a large area of formal lawn with inset circular border and hedge. There are a variety of mature shrubs, bushes, trees and borders stocked full of spring bulbs. Brick paved pathways weave around the lawn and lead to two secluded seating areas, one with an attractive stone bench and seating.

There is also an area of orchard planted with several apple trees and a large pond with decked area and seating.

To the rear of the property there is an attractive south facing Mediterranean style walled courtyard arranged over two terraces with seating area, brick built BBQ, wooden pergola and water feature.

The Outbuildings
The property features an extensive range of detached outbuildings incorporating THREE sets of DOUBLE GARAGE AREAS each with twin double doors, one having an inspection pit. The buildings are of brick construction with tiled roof and at one time housed a construction and engineering company. There is an enclosed hardstanding area, which would be ideal for a motorhome or a large trailer. The buildings have power and light connected and there is a WC and sink. The buildings in total provide an area of approximately 2,000 sq ft. To the first floor is an OFFICE 23'6 x 12'6.

Adjoining the outbuildings there is a large LEAN TO/STORE with bird pens at either end.

The area of the garden extends in total to approximately ONE ACRE.


Services

Mains electricity and water are connected. Drainage is to a private system. The property has the benefit of oil fired central heating and solar panels which generate approximately ?1700.00 per year. Fibre broadband is available. 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 infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary

Directions

From the Ledbury office turn left at the traffic lights and proceed through the town centre. Continue over the traffic lights by Tesco and at the railway station bear right onto the B4214 Bromyard Road. Continue out of Ledbury and proceed through Staplow. At the sharp right hand bend fork left and continue on the B4214 towards Bromyard. Continue past Stanley House nursing home and take the next right signposted to Catley. Continue along this road, round the bends taking two left hand turns and the property can be found on the left hand side.

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Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND "G"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

Energy Perfomance Certificate

The EPC rating for this property is D (66).

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel: 01531 634648) or Colwall Office (01684 540300)

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 formerly 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.

Attractive Half Timbered Detached Country Home

Idyllic Position Overlooking Open Farmland

Characterful Accommodation

Five Bedrooms

Three Reception Rooms

Two Bath/Shower Rooms

Outbuildings Extending To Approx 2,000 Sq Ft

Grounds Extending To ONE ACRE