Titley, Kington, Herefordshire,

Introduction

Ricketts Castle is a detached two bedroom dwelling being of traditional half timbered black and white construction under a pitched tiled roof with a later rear extension of block and render construction under a tiled roof. The property is in need of renovation and improvement. The property is delightfully situated in an unspoilt rural location with views over the surrounding Herefordshire countryside close to the Village of Titley and is set within a short distance of the popular Black and White villages of North Herefordshire. The property offers prospective purchasers the exciting opportunity to purchase a 2 bedroomed dwelling to renovate, develop or extend to their own taste and standard subject to the necessary consents. The property has a wide range of nearby footpaths providing excellent walking routes. The property also offers peaceful cycling routes along the surrounding country lanes. The property includes gardens and pastureland extending to approximately 5.09 (truncated)

Location

Rickets Castle is situated approximately 0.5 miles north from the popular village of Titley. The village enjoys a mix of beautiful period properties, public house, Village Hall and Church. The towns of Kington and Presteigne lie within 4 mile of the property with a range of local amenities. Ricketts Castle is situated approximately 4 miles north east of the town of Kington, 3 miles south of the town of Presteigne, 13 miles north west of the town of Leominster; and 20 miles north of the cathedral city of Hereford.

Dwelling

The dwelling is a traditional black and white 2 bedroomed cottage with a later rear extension under a tiled roof in need of renovation. The dwelling is situated in a level position with views over the surrounding countryside. The dwelling forms the perfect rural escape and is situated within a good position in relation to the remainder of the land accompanying the property. The dwelling is in need of renovation and is served by a mains water supply. There is no mains electricity or telephone connected to the property. Foul drainage is to a septic tank

Accomodation

The internal accommodation is more particularly described as follows: Open front porch leading to front door Front Room (3.48m x 3.76m) with a window to the front elevation, open fire place and exposed beams. Sitting Room (3.72m x 2.76m max) with a window to the front elevation, exposed beams and access to stairs Small Rear Hall leading to external side door and Stairs rise from the sitting room to Former Kitchen / Bathroom (2.33m x 2.31m) with window to the rear elevation Former W/C (1.18m x 0.91m) with window to the rear elevation Stairs rise from the sitting room to what was orginally a Walk Through Bedroom (3.48m x 3.76m) with a window to the front elevation. Bedroom (3.72m x 2.76m max) with a window to the front elevation

Outside

Externally, the dwelling has former gardens surround the dwelling and provide plentiful amenity space. Adjacent to the dwelling is a stone, brick and tiled roof storage shed (2.64m x 1.86m) The property benefits from a small timber framed shed under a corrugated iron roof together within the garden areas The property includes a desirable pasture field to the side of the dwelling extending to approximately 5.09 acres, which forms a useful pony paddock or livestock/amenity area. Alternatively, the land could be used to complement the dwelling and support a self sufficient lifestyle.

Planning Permission

We understand that a planning application for a proposed two storey extension, conversion of utility room to study/bedroom and improvements to vehicular access was previously approved in 2011 (Reference: N110036/FH). Please note that this consent has since lapsed, and while it demonstrates a precedent for development, any future applications would be subject to fresh consideration by the local planning authority.