Church Lane, Orleton

FULL RENOVATION OPPORTUNITY - Situated in the highly sought after village of Orleton on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border in a historic church side position is this period three bedroom red brick and timber framed (with original wattle and daub) cottage in need of full renovation and restoration. Churchyard Cottage offers a new occupier the opportunity to put their own stamp on a home with grounds of approximately 0.5 Acres and various outbuildings

Introduction - A detached house in need of full restoration within the village of Orleton. The property has accommodation comprising; two reception rooms, hall, three bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the property on offer and the opportunity it presents.

Property Description - Entry begins into the first reception room with front and rear aspect. There is evidence of red quarry floor tiles, exposed timber framing, a fireplace with open fire and a staircase leading to bedroom one. To the right is a bathroom, stairs leading to bedroom three and a kitchen. The bathroom is currently set out with bath, WC and hand basin. There is a door to an under stair storage cupboard and a small window. The kitchen is dual aspect and has a door leading to the front of the property. There is plumbing here for a sink and currently has an electric oven in situ and a pantry cupboard. To the left of the first reception room is a second reception room with rear aspect, exposed timber framing, stone fireplace, parquet flooring and a cupboard for storage.
On the first floor are three bedrooms all with front aspect. Bedroom one (approached by a staircase from the first reception room) leads to bedroom two and then bedroom three in turn. Bedroom one is 157ft squared with some exposed timber framing and currently holds a water cylinder. Bedroom two is 163ft squared again with exposed timber framing and a fireplace that is currently blocked. Bedroom three is 119ft squared having again exposed timber framing and a second staircase leading down into the hall by the bathroom.

Garden - The grounds extend to approximately half an acre and are currently made up of mature trees and shrubbery growth.

Barn & Parking - There is parking opportunity within the grounds once the ground has been cleared. There is a traditional timber clad black barn and a small stone shed with aluminium sheet roof.

Services - Mains electric and water.
Storage heating and open fire with capped chimney.
Tenure: Freehold
Herefordshire Council Tax Band D

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Location - Orleton is a highly sought-after village in North Herefordshire, just five miles away from the historic market town of Ludlow. The village conveniently comprises a number of amenities, such as Post Office, GP surgery, general store and two country pubs. Nearby, Ludlow hosts a number of independent shops and eateries as well as larger supermarkets and has an exciting schedule of festivals and events throughout the year.
Orleton Primary School is just across the road and has been rated ‘good’ by OFSTED, whilst there is a regular bus service to the well-regarded secondary school and further education college in Ludlow.
Local beauty spots include the Clee Hills and River Teme, both popular with outdoor explorers, and the National Trust’s Berrington Hall is an enjoyable family day out only three miles away.
The A49 provides convenient transport links to Ludlow, Leominster and Shrewsbury, whilst Ludlow railway station offers direct travel to Manchester, Hereford, Cardiff and Chester.

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Agent's Note - In accordance with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007, Cobb Amos are required to carry out customer due diligence checks by identifying the customer and verifying the customer’s identity on the basis of documents, data or information obtained from a reliable and independent source. At the point of your offer being verbally accepted, you agree to paying a non-refundable fee of £24 inclusive of VAT per purchaser in order for us to carry out our due diligence.

Agent's Note - Please note that there are two private burials at one end of the plot adjacent to the church yard which could easily be fenced off.

Agent's Note - Historic England have the property as being Grade II listed however the vendor advises us that they have received confirmation from Herefordshire Council that this listing in fact relates to another property nearby. Prospective purchasers are advised to also make their own enquiries with Herefordshire Council.