Forge Cottage, Roddhurst, Presteigne

View this detached, period house set in approximately 3/4 of an acre and forge an unbreakable love. Available with no upward chain, Forge Cottage is in need of tender, love and care, but has the potential to be a magnificent property once again. Wait, there is more! Forge Cottage also offers an array of out-buildings and unusually a former community hall offering plenty of possibilities.

Key Features - - Detached Period House
- 4 Bedrooms & 2 Reception Rooms
- Character Features Throughout
- In Need of Refurbishment
- Semi-Rural Location , Approx. 2 Miles from Presteigne
- Set in Approx. 3/4 of an Acre
- Adjoining Open Countryside
- Off Road Parking
- Including the Former Community Hall
- Available with No Upward Chain
- Useful Range of Out-Buildings

The Property - Located in the semi-rural hamlet of Roddhurst, close to the English border and surrounded by glorious countryside, it is hard to believe the vibrant town centre of Presteigne is conveniently found approximately 2 miles from this detached, unique dwelling, while 5 miles away finds the English market town of Kington.

If walls could talk, we are sure Forge Cottage would have plenty to say! Oozing character throughout, the original construction of this former forge is unclear, but we believe could be circa early 18th century. In need of refurbishment and offering ample space both inside and out, Forge Cottage is also sold with a useful array of stone and timber built out-buildings as well as the unusual addition of an attached former community hall, which will really spark your imagination. It is worth noting that in the past, planning permission was granted to add a new driveway and convert the attached barn. This planning has now lapsed.

Set over 3 floors, the accommodation is made up of an entrance porch, reception room, kitchen, hallway, living room and rear sun room on the ground floor, while upstairs a landing gives way to 3 bedrooms. Bedroom one also has the benefit of an en-suite, which houses the relatively new boiler. From the ground floor hallway, a door below the stairwell provides access down to the cellar. From the kitchen, a door allows access into a further hall where seperate doors lead into a downstairs shower room, the old community hall and outside to the rear garden. A second staircase from the kitchen leads up to a 4th bedroom/study.

Sat within approximately 3/4 of an acre, outside, Forge Cottage has off road parking as well 4 useful out-buildings. The garden is located largely to the rear of the property and is stocked with an abundance of mature shrubs, planted beds and trees. Although currently obscured, far reaching views across the adjoining fields would be visible if a number of trees and shrubs were removed. For explorers or those of an active disposition, next to the property is a footpath which leads through neighbouring fields, into Rodd Wood, Titley Village and beyond.

The Location - Forge Cottage is found in the hamlet of Roddhurst, which sits on the B4355 between the towns of Presteigne & Kington. Presteigne sits alongside the river Lugg, at the corner of the three counties of Shropshire, Herefordshire and Powys, within a short drive to Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, Ludlow and Shrewsbury, surrounded by beautiful, unspoilt countryside, perfect for walking and cycle rides and was named again as one of the best small towns to live in by the Sunday Times in 2018. Just to the west are Radnor Forest and Offa's Dyke. Go slightly south west and you can browse the book shops of Hay-On-Wye, and to the east you can sample the renowned culinary delights of Ludlow. Hereford, with its Cathedral, is 26 miles away and in between there are activities and visits to satisfy a whole variety of tastes. The High Street has a good range of individual shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels and services. Throughout the year the senses are served with a range of musical and arts based events; The Presteigne Music Festival is a prestigious and internationally renowned regular event and throughout the year other musical events provide a rich and eclectic menu. There is a calendar of high quality art exhibitions throughout the year, whilst the Church of St Andrew's permanently houses its own treasure, a 16th century Flemish Tapestry.

The Judge's Lodging museum, a Georgian Court House complete with cells, courtroom and living quarters has been classed as Britain’s Best Hidden Gem. The town is home to educational facilities to suit all ages, Presteigne Primary School is under a mile away and the newly reformed John Beddoes Campus provides secondary education up to GCSE level, acting as a campus of Newtown High School. Sports clubs in the area are renowned after various successes across Wales, including Presteigne Saint Andrews Football Club, Presteigne Bowling Club, Cricket Club and a ladies Hockey Team.

Further educational facilities are available within the area, which include many highly regarded private primary and secondary schools including Hereford Cathedral School, Lucton School just outside Leominster, Moor Park just outside Ludlow and Chirst College in Brecon. There are 6 separate college's including Newtown College, Hereford College of Arts, Herefordshire & Ludlow College, The National School of Blacksmithing (the oldest established Blacksmithing college in the UK), Hereford Sixth Form College and The Royal National College for the Blind, which is one of the top colleges in Europe for blind and visually impaired students.

Services - We are informed the property is connected to all mains electricity. Private water and drainage.

Heating - LPG and a wood-burning stove.

Tenure - We are informed the property is of freehold tenure.

Council Tax - Herefordshire Council. Band D.

Broadband - Enquiries via British Telecom indicates the property has an estimated fibre broadband speed of 16-31MB. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries via BT or their own broadband provider.

Nearest Towns/Cities - Presteigne - Approximately 2 miles
Kington - Approximately 5 miles
Knighton - Approximately - 8 miles
Leominster - Approximately - 13 miles
Ludlow - Approximately - 20 miles
Hereford - Approximately - 21 miles
Llandrindod Wells - Approximately - 22 miles

Agents Note - Due to the low EPC score, the lending capability may be limited.

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