Castle Bungalow, Kings Caple, Hereford, Herefordshire

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Detached Three Bedroom Bungalow in Elevated Position on Village Outskirts with Far Reaching Views. Double Garage and Gardens Surrounding the Property. Solar Hot Water Panels & 2KW PV Panels. EPC D

Location

The delightful village of Kings Caple lies some 8 miles SSE of the county town of Hereford, and stands near the end of a tongue of land formed by a great, looping, horseshoe meander of the River Wye. Barn Cottage however is on the distinctly rural outskirts of the village, and indeed lies at an approx. elevation of 300ft, this dominant location enabling the property to have the terrific views that it enjoys in all directions.
The very large Church of St John the Baptist also has an elevated setting. It stands opposite The Tump which was probably the site of a timber framed Norman Castle, whilst the church dates from the 13th Century having a Decorated (1290 - 1350) Tower with ball flower ornament.
Kings Caple is one of three parishes where Pax Cakes are distributed on Palm Sunday. These are paid for by a bequest for the 16th Century Scudamores.
There was once a splendid house at Kings Caple called Aramstone, a mansion of 1730, which was of national importance. Alas, in 1959, whilst a preservation order was being considered, the owners had it demolished! The site is now owned by a nationally recognised horse trainer Venetia Williams who has a string of successes to her name, including a Grand National winner!


Description

Castle Bungalow occupies a peaceful, elevated location just south of the centre of this popular village, which lies in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty between the county town of Hereford and the market and tourist town of Ross-on-Wye. Views from the principal windows are outstanding, extending in a south easterly direction across rolling countryside towards May Hill in the distance.

Moreover, the huge double glazed windows in the exceptional 24' living/dining room not only capitalise on these views, but let in a wonderful amount of natural light.

The kitchen is well fitted, and boasts the same views, whilst all three bedrooms have fitted bedroom or study furniture. In addition to the main bathroom, there is also an additional cloaks and w.c. just off the reception hall. Central heating is from an oil fired radiator system, and all of the windows are double glazed.

Positioned on the roof of the bungalow are two solar hot water panels, whilst on the south facing slope of the garage are six P.V. panels.
Lawned gardens surround the property, whilst the double garage has a remote controlled up and over door and alongside the garage is a hard standing area ideal for e.g. motorhome/caravan etc.

The historic stone church is within easy walking distance, whilst just across the road from same, a mound called The Tump is the site of a motte castle built by the Normans in the troubled years after their invasion of 1066. Also nearby are both village hall and small primary school.

For those needing fast communications, the M50 motorway, accessed at Ross-on-Wye enables first class links into the national motorway network.

ACCOMMODATION:

Entrance Porch
Glazed front door gives access to the porch and adjacent cloaks and w.c. Door leading through to inner hallway

Living Room 7.52m (24ft 3in) x 7.23m (23ft 4in)
A light and spacious room with windows to three elevations and double patio doors giving access to the sun terrace beyond. Wooden fireplace surround with wood burning stove on stone hearth.

Kitchen 3.66m (11ft 10in) x 2.99m (9ft 8in)
Fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units with space for appliances below. Windows to two elevations giving far reaching views.

Bedroom One 3.61m (11ft 8in) x 3.56m (11ft 6in)
Window to rear elevation. Range of built in bedroom furniture.

Bedroom Two 3.61m (11ft 8in) x 3.56m (11ft 6in)
Window to rear elevation.

Bedroom Three 3.66m (11ft 10in) x 2.35m (7ft 7in)
Window to side elevation

Family Bathroom
White suite comprising bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Window

Outside
Detached double garage with electrically operated rolling door. Side pedestrian door. Power and lighting. Fitted to the roof are six PV panels. Gardens are laid predominantly to lawn and wrap around the entire property. Large gravelled driveway with space for many vehicles.

Services

We have been advised that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Solar Hot Water Panels & 2KW Solar PV Panels. 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

Leave the western outskirts of Ross at Wilton roundabout (BP service station) taking the A49 towards Hereford. Take the second turning on the right, signposted Hoarwithy, proceeding into Hoarwithy village, and shortly after passing the New Harp pub on the right hand side, take the right turning over the River Wye bridge towards Kings Caple. Take the second turning right and proceed straight over the crossroads in the middle of the village. Drive past Caple Avenue on your left, and Castle Bungalow will be found after 100 yards on the right hand side.

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Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND "D"
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

Energy Performance Certificate

The EPC rating for this property is D

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ross On Wye 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 formally 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.

Agents Notes

Please note that the photographs were taken last year.

Tenure

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

Spacious Bungalow with Far Reaching Views

Wrap Around Gardens

Detached Garage

Ideal Renovation/Modernisation Project