LD8 2HG

The Cat & Fiddle is an attractive stuccoed three bedroomed detached Grade II listed property, set in just under an acre. Once a Drovers’ Inn, and adjacent to Broadheath Common the house is situated 1.4 miles east of the thriving and popular market town of Presteigne. The property has unique charm and character, retaining many period features including stone roof tiles, exposed beams, Georgian doors, timber floors, inglenook fireplaces with bread ovens and sash windows with shutters and window seats. Set in private beautiful mature gardens with orchard and a private driveway and parking, close to the attractive and historic market town of Presteigne. The property offers spacious accommodation set over two floors, with a cellar. The ground floor comprises two large porch areas, sitting room, dining hall, library/second reception room, kitchen, and utility. The first floor provides access to two double bedrooms, a single bedroom currently used as an office and a family bathroom. Location Presteigne, once the county town of Radnorshire, nestles at the heart of the Marches on the border of Herefordshire and Powys. Surrounded by beautiful and unspoilt countryside with its hills, woods and rivers, the town is well known for its range of independent shops, pubs and eateries, and with excellent restaurants in surrounding villages, is a centre for foodies. Presteigne’s thriving artistic and musical community hosts regular arts events including the nationally recognized Presteigne Music Festival. Close to Offa’s Dyke, the Mortimer Trail, Radnor Forest, Wapley Hill fort, Nash Woods and the rivers Lugg and Teme, there is excellent local walking, cycling and riding. The attractive and historic shopping town of Ludlow with its train station is a 25 minute drive, with the centres of Leominster and Hereford being some 15 and 24 miles away. Pretty Hay on Wye, known for its lovely shops and world-famous literary festival is under 30 minutes away.