Birtley, Bucknell, Herefordshire

A wonderful opportunity to purchase a detached country farmhouse with land extending to just under 3 acres | Porch | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Kitchen | Utility | Bathroom | Study | Three Bedrooms, One En-suite | Attic Room | Double Garage and Carport | Gardens | Paddocks | In need of modernisation | No onward chain

The property is located close to the North Herefordshire village of Wigmore which is surrounded by wonderful rolling countryside on the South Shropshire/North Herefordshire/Welsh borders. Wigmore has a community shop, pub and provides excellent schooling for all ages. Nearby Leintwardine has a thriving village community and has managed to retain a whole host of amenities to include a post office, shop, butcher, primary school, public houses and restaurants. The market town of Ludlow to the east continues to enjoy an immense popularity from both locals and visitors alike with its Michelin starred restaurant, vibrant festivals and interesting architecture. Further afield, the cathedral city of Hereford to the south provides a wide range of facilities. Communications in the area are good with Ludlow having a train station on the main Manchester to Cardiff railway line. The A49 links Shrewsbury to the north and Hereford to the south, with the main motorway network accessed towards Kidderminster via the A4117.

Birtley Farm is a charming detached small farmhouse nestled in the stunning North Herefordshire rolling countryside. A useful porch/boot room leads into the sitting room. This is a well-proportioned room, with dual aspect and attractive open fire place. There is a door to a useful store room and beyond is the inner staircase hall, with understairs cupboard. The dining room is a lovely light room, with windows to two elevations and door out to the garden, with ample room for a generous dining table and chairs. Adjacent is the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and base units with space for an under counter fridge and dishwasher as well as a oil fired Rayburn. A further door leads off the sitting room to a large utility with cupboard storage, sink and space/plumbing for a washing machine. Also on the ground floor is a study with built-in shelving and storage, together with a bathroom.

To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. The master bedroom is of a good size, with a wall of built-in wardrobe cupboards and has windows to two elevations enjoying the fabulous views over the land and countryside beyond. A further bedroom has a wash hand basin fitted and the remaining room is served by an en-suite bathroom and also has access to an attic room.

OUTSIDE The property sits within just under 3 acres and is accessed via a gravelled drive leading to a large parking area and on to the carport/double garage. There are more formal gardens surrounding the property, with mature trees, shrubs and hedges, as well as a fenced vegetable garden. To the rear is a lovely paved terrace with fabulous views, ideal for entertaining. The land is separated into two paddocks, both having a water supply. The top paddock has two buildings, both in need of repair, although offer potential for conversion subject to the necessary consents.