Lower Eaton, Eaton BIshop, Herefordshire

The Coach House is a beautiful Grade II listed property in a secluded rural location, a stone’s throw from the River Wye and with easy access to the nearby city of Hereford.
The property retains many of its original Georgian features and has been considerably improved by the current owners for contemporary family life. The Coach House has been a family home for nearly 30 years and offers a rare opportunity to purchase a property of this kind.

Location - Eaton Bishop is a small village in rural Herefordshire on the boundary of the Golden Valley. There is good local access to the River Wye and surrounding countryside, with the Black Mountains on the Welsh Border in easy reach.
The cathedral city of Hereford is located approximately 7 miles away, which has a good selection of individual shops, bars and restaurants, and all amenities including the County Hospital, a cinema, and Old Market Shopping Centre.
The delightful country town of Hay-on-Wye, famous internationally for its annual literary festival, is a short distance away. The nearby villages of Madley and Kingstone offer village shops, local pubs, good-rated primary and secondary schools, and a GP surgery.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - The Coach House is uniquely positioned as the past stables to Lower Eaton House, in a secluded but not isolated setting. The south-east and west facing aspects of the house offer an abundance of natural light throughout the day, capitalising on views over the neighbouring fields and surrounding countryside.

Access to the property is via a sheltered courtyard through the retained characterful stable doors into the welcoming entrance area which is found in the architect-designed extension to the rear of the house.

Immediately to the left is the open plan kitchen and breakfast area which is light and airy with three sets of double doors giving access to the garden and courtyard.

The kitchen is superbly appointed with bespoke kitchen units providing ample cupboard space along with integrated appliances, a dual sink unit, and a wonderful oil-fired Aga.

A statement oak staircase and bridge provides access to the first-floor landing.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room and a further storage space. The utility features additional cupboards and space for additional white goods. A door leads to a large storage area which is currently used as a pantry.

The Dining Room is one of the many impressive rooms in the property with two large windows overlooking the front of the property.

The dining room offers a warm and intimate formal dining setting and must be viewed to appreciate its size.

From the entrance hall, a door to the right leads to the Drawing Room which has been thoughtfully decorated and features a wood burning stove and two large windows overlooking the attractive parterre in the courtyard. The drawing room is light and airy and offers ample space for relaxing and entertaining.

To conclude the ground-floor accommodation is the sitting room. With its high ceiling, beautiful oak floor, and multiple windows, this room is a great addition to the property and is used by the current owners as a hi-fi and media room. The vendors have installed a wood burning stove which gives a cosy feel in the winter months.

First Floor - The first floor, which can be accessed from the main entrance hall or kitchen staircase, offers five generously proportioned bedrooms, a family bathroom, a shower room and a study area.

Accessing the first floor via the kitchen staircase a bridge to the left leads to the main bedroom which is spacious and well- proportioned with the unique feature of a Juliet balcony overlooking the rear garden and the far-reaching views over the River Wye to Credenhill. The room also has the benefit of built-in wardrobes and an en-suite which includes a modern three-piece suite with walk-in shower and a Velux window.
To the right of the staircase is the study area which provides a well-lit home-working and library space with two Velux windows and opening which gives access to the remaining accommodation.
Bedroom two is also a spacious room with a feature beam and a window to the front.

Bedrooms three, four and five are all evenly proportioned double bedrooms with the original beams giving them an individual character.
The shower room adjacent to the landing has been recently refitted with a modern walk-in shower, w.c. and a wash-hand basin.

Outside - The property is approached via the private driveway with ample parking space for multiple vehicles and a carport area equipped with an electric car charging point.
Adjacent to the carport there is a large barn, perfect for storing garden tools, bikes, and other equipment.

The courtyard features a tastefully designed parterre with a pond. There is also a paved patio area perfect for entertaining, which leads out onto the rear garden which is enclosed by hedging and fencing and mainly laid to lawn interspersed with planted flowers and trees.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Council Tax Band - Herefordshire Council Band “G”

Services - We are informed that the property is connected to mains water and electricity, private septic tank drainage and oil-fired central heating. Please note the services or service installations have not been tested.

Directions - From Hereford follow the A49 then A465 towards Abergavenny. After 2 miles turn right on the B4349 signed to Clehonger and Hay on Wye. Continue for approx. 3 miles passing through the village of Clehonger and bearing right on the B4352. Turn Right Signed to Eaton Bishop. Continue through the Village for 1.5 miles. Turn Right on a small No Through Road with a stone wall on the left. Continue down the tarmac track and bear left through the green gate posts, pass two houses on the right and bear left at the Y junction. At the bottom of the private driveway the property can be found on the opposite side of the courtyard area.

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