Almeley, Herefordshire with circa 5 acres

We offer for sale Batch Cottage the 'picture postcard' country retreat set within its own five acre grounds and equating to: bridge approach, gardens, woodland, paddock/orchard, waterfall and pond. A true 'Gentleman's Residence', recently renovated and tastefully decorated and worthy of any page in a Country House Magazine. If you wish to live the rural dream in the heart of the popular Herefordshire countryside and crave exposed beams, log burners, luxurious master bedroom suites, hobby rooms and country style kitchens then please call to arrange a viewing.

Introduction - Batch Cottage exudes charm and offers the following tastefully decorated and 'magazine worthy' accommodation: four bedrooms, master with en-suite and dressing room, shower room, bathroom, entrance hall, study/music room, snug, dining room, sitting room, kitchen and utility room.

Property Description - The approach to Batch Cottage is truly unique as you follow the path across the footbridge to the inviting entrance hall where there are stairs to the first floor. To the left is a room currently set up as a music room with front and rear aspect and has a lovely private location within the property so may work well as a home office for those needing to work from home. This room would also work well as a fifth downstairs bedroom if required. On the adjacent side of the hallway is a snug with stone inglenook fireplace with log burner, exposed beams and stone walls and a window to the front of the property. The snug connects to a dining and accompanying sitting room positioned to the rear of the property and therefore nestled within the garden space. It is the perfect reception area for receiving guests. The living room has french doors opening onto a patio area to further extend this space and bring the outdoors in and a log burner fireplace with stone feature surround. Also connected to the snug is a newly fitted kitchen again with exposed beams and country cottage styling. There are base and drawer units with open shelving, integrated slimline dishwasher, oak worktops, integrated oven with gas hob top and space for a tall fridge/freezer. Steps from the kitchen lead into a useful utility room with wall and base units and roll top work surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine and spaces for a fridge/freezer and tumble dryer. It has a door leading out to the front of the property which allows busy gardeners or those returning from a long country walk a separate access to dispose of muddy boots and wash green fingers. Even more appropriate is the addition of a shower room just off the utility space with a shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin and radiator.

On the first floor are four bedrooms, one with en-suite and a family bathroom. The luxurious master suite has dual aspect windows overlooking the grounds and an accompanying dressing room and en-suite. The dressing room has built in storage, front aspect and a wall mounted radiator. The en-suite has a walk in shower, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rails and a rear facing window. Bedroom two is a double bedroom with built in storage and front aspect. Bedroom three is a characterful double with exposed beams and a front facing window. Bedroom four has dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations. The decorative style of wallpapering in each bedroom is very much en-trend and seems to fully immerse the occupant; making the spaces feel welcoming and warmly enclosed. The family bathroom has a traditional white suite featuring a roll top bath with a shower head and mixer taps, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail and front facing window.

Garden & Land - Totaling just over five acres are the expansive grounds with two streams, mature woodland and water features all within the most idyllic rural and private setting and approached by a long driveway. The previous vendors created a very rich and varied habitat of labelled trees, shrubs and wild flower specimens that adorn the garden all year round and ultimately will be a delight for any keen garden enthusiasts or horticulturalists. At the far end of the grounds is a paddock which currently houses fruit trees but could lend itself to animals or be rented out if desired.

Outbuildings & Parking - The cottage is approached via a well-maintained private driveway to a large parking area with access to a double garage and large steel framed workshop. The workshop has a 29ft steel frame with double doors to the front, light and power. The double garage has a car pit, light and power and presents an opportunity for conversion into guest accommodation subject to the necessary planning permissions.

Services - Tenure is Freehold
Herefordshire Council Tax Band G
LPG, electric and septic tank

Broadband - Broadband type Highest available download speed Highest available upload speed Availability
Standard 5 Mbps 0.6 Mbps Good
Superfast 80 Mbps 20 Mbps Good
Ultrafast --Not available --Not available Unlikely

Networks in your area - Openreach
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Outdoor Mobile Coverage - Provider Voice Data
EE Limited Limited
Three Likely Likely
O2 Likely Limited
Vodafone Limited Limited

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Indoor Mobile Coverage - Provider Voice Data
EE None None
Three Limited Limited
O2 None None
Vodafone None None

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Location - Set in the desirable rural village of Almeley. The village offers a thriving community centered around the village pub, parish church, community hall with craft club and regular social events, village green, bus stop, cricket club and primary school. The village also has the benefit of regular visits from the mobile post office. The nearby market town of Kington situated approximately 5.5 miles away provides an extensive range of shopping, essential amenities including both primary and secondary schooling. Hay-on-Wye is located approximately 14 miles away and is popular locally and nationally with a wealth of book shops and arts festivals.

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Agent's Note - Please notes there is a public Footpath up the access track which diverts into woodland (not owned by the vendors).

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