Hazle Manor, Dymock Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8

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A Rare Opportunity To Purchase A Unique Grade II Listed Detached Period Property Conveniently Situated On The Outskirts Of Ledbury Affording Fantastic Far Reaching Views Across Surrounding Open Countryside Offering Versatile Six Bedroomed Accommodation With A One Bedroomed Annexe, Ample Driveway Parking, Four Bay Garage And Mature Grounds Extending To Approximately One Acre. Inspection Essential. EPC F.

Location

Hazle Manor is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Ledbury and is within walking distance of the town. Ledbury is a thriving and expanding town offering a range of local facilities and amenities including shops, schools, churches, restaurants, theatre, doctors surgeries, community hospital and a mainline railway station, with direct links to Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham New Street, Oxford, Reading and London Paddington. The cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester are all approximately 16 miles distant with the M50 motorway available approximately 4 miles to the south of the town.

Description

Hazle Manor is a unique Grade II listed detached former farmhouse conveniently situated on the outskirts of Ledbury. The property dates back in parts to the 1600's and offers generously proportioned family accommodation, which has been much improved in recent years. There are a number of noteworthy character features including original fireplaces, extensive exposed timbering, solid wood internal doors, sash windows and panelled walls.

Extending to approximately 5000 sq ft, the accommodation is extremely versatile and would suit a variety of needs including a growing family or those with a dependant relative. Arranged over three floors, the property is approached at ground floor level with an entrance porch leading to a reception hall, drawing room with feature original inglenook fireplace, formal dining room, breakfast kitchen and a snug family room. The first floor is approached by two staircases. The first staircase from the reception hall leads to the master bedroom with an en suite bathroom, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. From here, there is access to an attic bedroom located on the second floor with an adjoining dressing room. A second staircase from the family room leads to two further bedrooms and a bathroom.

In addition to the main accommodation, there is an annexe with an open plan breakfast kitchen, light and airy living room, wet room and a double bedroom. The annexe is arranged so that it can be self contained or incorporated into the house with an interconnecting door from the dining room.

One of the great strengths of Hazle Manor it is position, enjoying a sunny south facing aspect with fine far reaching views across surrounding open countryside toward Marcle Ridge. The grounds belonging to Hazle Manor are a true delight extending to approximately ONE ACRE and comprise large areas of lawn interspersed with mature trees, a SWIMMING POOL and a small PADDOCK planted with fruit trees. There is a gravelled driveway providing ample parking and a FOUR BAY GARAGE.

With so much to offer, the agent's strongly recommend an early inspection to appreciate this unique opportunity.

The accommodation with approximate dimensions is as follows:

Entrance Porch
Solid wood entrance door. Front and side facing windows. Wall light. Space for coats and boots. Tiled floor.

Attractive solid wood door to

Reception Hall
Front facing sash window. Wall light points. Exposed beams. Radiator. Exposed floorboards. Stairs to first floor.

Doors to

Drawing Room 8.00m (25ft 10in) x 5.42m (17ft 6in)
Impressive reception room with large front facing sash window and original shutters. Cornicing. Two ceiling light points. Exposed ceiling beams. Feature inglenook fireplace with original stone surround, inset wood burning stove and slate hearth. Three radiators. Two built in bookcases. TV point. Telephone point. Exposed floorboards. Glazed door with steps down to outside.

Dining Room
Side facing window. Ceiling light point. Exposed beams. Feature exposed stone fireplace with oak beam. Two radiators. Quarry tiled floor. Door to Annexe (described later).

Door to

Breakfast Kitchen 5.30m (17ft 1in) x 4.28m (13ft 10in)
Fitted with a range of solid wood floor mounted units with solid wood work surface over and inset Belfast sink. A particular feature of the kitchen is an oil fired AGA with two ovens and twin hot plates. There is space for a fridge.

Front and rear facing windows overlooking the garden. Recessed spotlights. Exposed ceiling beams. Tall radiator. TV point. Tiled floor.

Open to

Snug 4.54m (14ft 8in) into chimney breast recess x 4.44m (14ft 4in)
A cosy family room ideal for entertaining. Front facing window. Recessed spotlights. Exposed beams. Tall radiator. Tiled floor. Stairs to first floor leading to Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5 and Bathroom (described later). Solid wood door to outside.

Door to

WC
Ceiling light. Exposed beams. Low level WC. Wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Tiled floor.

First Floor Landing
Light and airy landing with two front facing windows. Wall light points. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator. Exposed floorboards. Doors to

Bedroom 1 5.89m (19ft) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
Beautifully appointed room enjoying a dual aspect with far reaching views across open countryside. Ceiling light point. Wall light points. Exposed beams. Radiator. Exposed floorboards. Door to

En Suite Bathroom
Suite comprising panel bath with tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Velux window. Recessed spotlights. Exposed ceiling beams. Chrome ladder style towel rail. Shaver point. Fitted shelving. Exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 2 4.54m (14ft 8in) x 4.00m (12ft 11in)
Rear facing sash window enjoying far reaching views across open countryside toward Marcle Ridge. Ceiling light point. Impressive wood panelling. Exposed ceiling beams. Ornate fireplace with wooden surround. Radiator. Exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 3
Side facing window overlooking the garden and surrounding open countryside. Ceiling light point. Exposed ceiling beams. Impressive wood panelling. Radiator. Exposed floorboards.

Family Bathroom
Suite comprising panel bath with tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level WC. Side facing window. Recessed spotlights. Exposed ceiling beams. Fitted shelving. Radiator. Exposed floorboards.

Second Floor
Dressing Room 3.49m (11ft 3in) x 1.63m (5ft 3in) plus wardrobes
Side facing window enjoying superb long distance views across surrounding open countryside. Recessed spotlights. Exposed beams. Comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes with shelving. Matching dressing table.

Attic Bedroom 6 8.78m (28ft 4in) x 3.64m (11ft 9in) overall measurement
With some restricted head height.

Side facing window overlooking the garden and across surrounding open countryside. Exposed beams.

Second Staircase
Accessed from the Snug.

Landing
Rear facing window enjoying far reaching views across open countryside. Exposed beams. Doors to

Bedroom 4 4.31m (13ft 11in) x 3.92m (12ft 8in) plus recess
Side facing window enjoying far reaching views across surrounding open countryside. Two ceiling light points. Exposed beams. Radiator.

Bedroom 5 4.49m (14ft 6in) x 3.07m (9ft 11in)
Front facing window. Wall light points. Exposed beams. Radiator. Recess with shelving.

Bathroom
Suite comprising panel bath with tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level WC. Recessed spotlights. Exposed beams.

ANNEXE
A door from the dining room leads to the annexe, which would be ideal for those with a growing family, dependant relative or as a potential source for additional income. The annexe also has its own external entrance door.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.68m (18ft 4in) x 4.59m (14ft 10in) max overall measurement
Open plan kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of wall and floor mounted units with solid wood surface over, matching upstands and inset double Belfast sink. Electric COOKER with 4 ring HOB and cooker hood over. Space for fridge freezer. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

Side facing windows overlooking the garden. Recessed spotlights. Exposed beams. Two tall radiators. Fitted window seat. Tiled floor. Stairs to Annexe Bedroom. Door to outside. Door to outside seating area.

Open to

Living Room 4.99m (16ft 1in) x 4.31m (13ft 11in)
Flooded with natural light with rear and side facing windows overlooking the garden. Ceiling light point. Wall light points. Exposed beams. Tall radiator. Exposed floorboards.

Wet Room
Wall mounted raindrop shower head, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level WC. Opaque glazed window. Recessed spotlights. Chrome ladder style towel rail. Tiled walls.

Annexe Bedroom 8.19m (26ft 5in) x 2.71m (8ft 9in)
Rear facing window enjoying superb long distance views across open countryside toward Marcle Ridge. Two ceiling light points. Exposed beams. Four radiators. Access to eaves storage. Contemporary freestanding cast iron bath with hand held shower attachment. Engineered oak flooring.

Cellar
The cellar is divided into two chambers with power and light connected.
Cellar Chamber 1 - 25'06'' x 9'07''
Cellar Chamber 2 - 25'05'' x 7'07''

Outside
Hazle Manor is approached by a private driveway serving four other properties. Wooden vehicular gates lead to a sweeping gravelled driveway, flanked on both sides by large areas of lawn and mature trees, providing ample parking with turning area. There is a four bay garage with power connected and an adjoining garden store.

The grounds belonging to Hazle Manor are a true delight and extend to just over ONE ACRE. To the rear of the property there is a formal walled garden mainly laid to lawn with a large gravelled seating area, which enjoys a sunny south facing aspect and views across surrounding open countryside toward Marcle Ridge. A gentle slope leads to a SWIMMING POOL (24ft x 12ft) with an attractive paved seating area.

A further area of lawn wraps around the side of the property, interspersed with a variety of mature trees including two Hazelnut trees. A step up leads to an additional gravelled seating area and to a useful external STORE ROOM. A gate provides access to a small PADDOCK, which has recently been planted with fruit trees.


Services

We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Heating is oil fired. Drainage is to a private system. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Directions

From the Ledbury office turn right and proceed down New Street. At the roundabout take the second exit onto the B4216 Dymock Road. Continue for a short distance and the driveway leading to Hazle Manor can be found on the right hand side.

Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND "G"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

Energy Perfomance Certificate

The EPC rating for this property is F (33).

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel: ).

General

Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.

John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

Tenure

We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.