Westbrook, Dorstone, Hereford, Herefordshire

Swallows Nest is a lifestyle property set in picturesque countryside enjoying sweeping views across the Wye Valley. With over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation there is plenty of space for a growing family.

The large bright modern kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of units with granite worktops, and a large central island with seating at the breakfast bar. Travertine tiled flooring, beams and exposed stone walling gives quite an impact. Double French doors open onto the terrace and garden. A large boot room, utility and cloakroom complete this wing.

Three further reception rooms all spacious and a paticularly large and bright conservatory which is accessed via the kitchen, sitting room and office. One of the features here is a doublesided wood urner which is shared between the sitting room and conservatory. One reception room, which is currently used as an office has the original fireplace, bread oven and wood burning stove along with a lovely exposed stone wall.

Upstairs a large landing leads to the five bedrooms. The principal bedroom has double aspect and a spacious bathroom with roll top bath and shower. The four remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom with a large enclosed shower.

General
Local Authority: Herefordshire
Services: Mains electric, private water, private drainage, this may not comply with current regulations. Oil fired central heating, PV panels
Council Tax: Band E
Fixtures and Fittings: Only items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.
Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned or not.
Tenure: Freehold

The property is approached from the common through a wooden five bar gate leading to a tarmacadam driveway which leads down to the main parking and turning area. n the left of the driveway there is a building incorporating a double car port 12.09m x 8.59m) with a concrete floor and an internal lockup area, a garage / workshop (9.11m x 6.02m) with power, lighting and a sliding door to the front.

From the driveway there is a pleasant garden to the front of the house with a generous terraced area. Further to the side there is a pond with a variety of trees and shrubs and past the vegetable garden there is a barn of steel portal construction with a concrete floor (8.72mx 8.88m) which also contains the solar panel system. There is a further enclosure to the main barn (7.88m x 4.37m) which has a concrete floor and a front gate.

There are three paddock areas, one immediately to the south of the house and two leading up the driveway, all of which have automatic water systems and are laid to permanent pasture.

Dorstone 3 miles, Hay-on-Wye 4 miles, Hereford 18 miles, Brecon 20 miles, Abergavenny 26 miles, M50 Motorway 27 miles, M4 Motorway 43 miles, Gloucester 44 miles, Bristol 70 miles.

Situated amongst rolling countryside, Swallows Nest offers rural privacy and peace, yet is easily accessible to nearby Hay-onWye, Hereford, Abergavenny and the national motorway network via the M50 or M4. villages and amenities such as charming Dorstone which has a well thought of pub and community amenities. The Drovers Rest offers a destination for foodies and family days out.

A mainline railway service is available at Hereford and Abergavenny. Hay-on-Wye boasts beautiful scenery and great walks, with the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons and the winding River Wye close by. Often described as ‘the town of books’, with more than 20 bookshops and hosting the annual Hay Festival of Literature and Arts, together with independent shops, cafes, galleries, delis, pubs and restaurants.

The neighbouring towns of Abergavenny, Brecon and Crickhowell provide a wider range of day to day amenities. The Brecon Beacons National Park is one of three national parks in Wales. It has a stunning landscape and natural beauty. There are a range of educational establishments within the area with several local primary schools within the vicinity as well as two good state secondary schools.