Forge Crossing, Lyonshall, Kington, HR5 3JQ

Catkin Cottage really is the archetypal period rural cottage, with charm and period features in abundance. It offers good sized and very peaceful accommodation along with lovely cottage gardens, having two wildlife ponds, wonderful rural aspects to all sides, along with driveway parking, workshop and detached garage. The cottage is just a short drive from the market towns of Kington & Leominster which offer a range of facilities to include shops, cafes, eateries, supermarkets, schools, leisure centres, swimming pools and good road and rail links to Hereford & Worcester. The property benefits from stunning countryside walks right on your doorstep.

The cottage is approached along a quiet country lane with gravelled driveway and door leading into the utility/boot room, which is a very useful space, with fitted units, sink drainer, plumbing for washing machine and windows to the side and rear. A further door leads into the ground floor shower room with shower cubicle and WC. The kitchen/diner is a generously proportioned room with fitted units, fitted oven, gas hob, sink drainer, plumbing for dishwasher, ample work surfaces and breakfast bar, along with windows to the front and rear elevations. The dining area, has space for table and chairs and feature fireplace with heavy beam over and inset wood burning stove, with stairs off to the first floor and having tiled flooring and door leading out to an enclosed rear porch. The sitting room is delightful with exposed beams, feature inglenook style fireplace with wood burning stove, and windows to the front and rear overlooking the open countryside. This room opens into a lovely garden room with views over the gardens and doors out onto the garden with door through to a study/office, currently used as an art studio, with window to the front.

The stairs rise to the first floor landing with exposed beams, with window to the front elevation with doors off to the bedrooms. The principal bedroom is delightful, having a vaulted ceiling, fitted wardrobes and dual aspect windows over the fields and gardens. The second and third bedrooms also have views with rural aspects to the front and rear. The family bathroom has a bath, WC and wash hand basin with window to the rear elevation.

Outside the property comes into its own with stunning cottage style gardens, with seating areas, a selection of maturing shrubs, flowering plants and specimen trees. The lawn leads along to a vegetable garden with a pond, further leading to a mini bridge and a larger wildlife pond teeming with wildlife. Beyond this area is a covered area used for storing logs, a workshop and a detached garage fitted with light and power, along with rear access providing an additional secure parking area accessed from the lane. All set in beautiful unspoilt countryside, providing the perfect and importantly the most peaceful backdrop to this glorious cottage.

Agents note : The property would lend itself to a first floor extension over the utility/boot room to create an additional En-Suite shower room to the first floor. (Subject to the necessary consents).

Directions - Leave Leominster and head out towards Kingsland village and procced to Shobdon. Upon entering the village turning left after the shop/post office. Continue to follow the road along at the junction proceed straight over and follow the road along taking the second right hand turning along Noke lane. Follow the road along for some distance and Catkin Cottage can be located on the left hand side.

Services - We understand the property has mains electricity, gas, water supplied from the local farm and private drainage.

Local Authority - Herefordshire Council. We understand the property is registered as band C.

Tenure - We understand the property is registered as Freehold.

Viewing - Viewing of Catkin Cottage is strictly via the agents Lee Anderson Property. To book a viewing, call Lee Anderson Property on or email .