Laskett Lodge, Laskett Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2

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FOR SALE BY WAY OF PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY 30th OCTOBER 2025 (UNLESS SOLD PREVIOUSLY) AT THE FEATHERS HOTEL LEDBURY HR8 1DS AT 6.00 P.M.
Guide Price £150,000 - £175,000
In need of renovation, Laskett Lodge is situated adjacent to the well renowned Laskett Gardens and enjoys far reaching views across rolling Herefordshire countryside. The Lodge has garden to all sides, a detached garage and parking. EPC G.



Location

The linear village of Much Birch sits between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye alongside the A49. The village has a church, a well regarded village school, doctors surgery and the popular Axe & Cleaver pub. A little further south one finds the picturesque riverside market settlement of Ross-on-Wye, the only English town standing within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Formerly a centre for leather working, shoe making, brewing, corn milling and glove making, Ross became a very busy Coaching town in the 18th and 19th Centuries. When viewed from either of the river bridges, the white painted façade of The Royal Hotel stands adjacent to the fine, 206 feet steeple of St Marys Church. With a population of around 10,000, Ross remains a bustling town and the summer months in particular sees many visitors coming to canoe, fish, cycle or alternatively enjoy more leisurely pursuits involving food and drink, perhaps downing a refreshing cider from one of the many local artisan cider makers.

Description

Situated approx. 1.5 miles south of the village of Much Birch, some 8 miles south of the county town of Hereford, and 9 miles from the market and tourist town of Ross-on-Wye, Laskett Lodge was part of the well renowned Laskett Gardens. The Laskett was purchased in 1973 by Sir Roy Strong formerly a Director of the V&A, and his wife Julia Trevelyan Oman a set designer. Together they turned the four acre bare field besides the house into one of the largest, private, formal gardens to be created since the war. The gardens were subsequently gifted to Perennial in 2021 who continue to maintain this remarkable story telling garden.
The Lodge sits on the south side of Laskett Lane and was constructed in 1932 of sandstone, with a slate roof, and most attractive, decorative ridge tiles. The accommodation is generous, with two reception rooms, a kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. There is also access to the extensive roof void where windows are already in place at each gable end, offering potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents. Within the Lodge are many period features such as decorative fireplaces, panelled doors and an abundance of exposed wooden floorboards. Externally a gateway gives access from Laskett Lane into the driveway where there is a single garage and wooden lean-to. The gardens wrap around the Lodge, planted with several mature Silver Birch trees and giving stunning far reaching views across the rolling Herefordshire farmland beyond.
For those concerned with strategic location the A49 is easily accessible, linking to the A40 dual carriageway and M50. Hereford railway station is within 15 mins drive, as are all of the Cathedral City's facilities.

Entrance Porch
Glazed to all sides entrance porch with door leading to entrance hall.
Roof access point.

Dining Room 3.69m (11ft 11in) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
Window to front elevation. Wooden floorboards.

Kitchen 3.59m (11ft 7in) x 3.46m (11ft 2in)
Windows to two elevations. Door to cupboard with hot water cylinder.
Door to shelved pantry. Sink and drainer unit. Door through to

Conservatory 3.46m (11ft 2in) x 2.04m (6ft 7in)
Glazing to all sides. Oil fired central heating boiler. Door to garden.

Living Room 3.69m (11ft 11in) x 3.44m (11ft 1in)
Windows to front and side elevation. Fireplace surround. Wooden
floorboards.

Bedroom One 3.72m (12ft) x 3.66m (11ft 10in)
Window overlooking rear elevation giving far reaching views.
Fireplace with tiled surround. Wooden floorboards.

Bedroom Two 3.72m (12ft) x 3.61m (11ft 8in)
Window to side and rear elevation. Fireplace with hearth. Wooden
floorboards.

Bathroom
NB Take care due to holes in floorboards.
Bathroom fitted with bath, pedestal hand basin and w.c.

Outside
A detached single garage/workshop accessed from the gated
driveway. Gardens are to all sides of the property and give far
reaching views across the rolling Herefordshire countryside beyond.

Services

We have been advised that mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. 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 Ross-on-Wye take the A49 towards Hereford. Pass through Harewood End and after approx. 1.5 miles on your right hand side will be Laskett Lane. Turn right and Laskett Lodge will be found shortly after on the right hand side. Park in the grassed parking area immediately before, and walk carefully along the road to the property.

Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND "E"
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 G.

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 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 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

Agents Note
For Sale By Auction Information for prospective bidders at auction. Bidders registrations - potential buyers are required to register their details before bidding. At registration you will need to provide your full name and address and the solicitor/legal representative who will be acting on your behalf. You will also need to prove your method of payment of the deposit and that you have necessary proof of identify to comply with money laundering regulations. You are advised to register prior to the date of the auction at one of the offices and you will need to bring your proof of identify with you to the sale where you will be allocated a personal bidding number which will enable you to bid. A bidders registration form is available upon request. Please bring this along to one of our offices at least 48 hours prior to the auction or ensure that you attend the auction registration desk at the auction venue at least 30 minutes before the advertised start of the sale. There is no charge for registration. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse a bid where registration has not taken place and to offer the lot to the under bidder. Proof of identity In compliance with Money Laundering Regulations bidders are required to provide photographic identification and evidence of residency. Buyers must provide the following: 1.Photographic identify document such as a current passport or UK driving license AND 2.An original utility bill, building society or bank statement, council tax bill or any other form of identity document (excluding credit card statements and mobile phone bills) that has been issued within the last 3 months and provides evidence of residency at the correspondences address stated on the registration form. If the bidder is acting on behalf of another party they will be required to provide the documents above for themselves and for the named buyers for whom they act, as well as providing a letter of authority from the buyers authorising them to bid on their behalf. If the bidder is acting on behalf of a company, the above documents will still be required together with written authority from the company and a copy of the certification of incorporation. It is advisable to ensure that this process is satisfactorily completed and approved well before the sale. Deposits A deposit payment, which is payable on the fall of the hammer, is calculated at 10% of the purchase price (or £3000 whichever is greater). Buyers should arrange to bring either a bankers draft/counter cheque, building society draft or debit card to the sale room to cover their maximum bid. Personal and company cheques will not be accepted unless agreed by prior arrangement even if you are well known to us and have bought from us previously. If you wish to pay by personal or company cheque you should contact us at least 3 working days prior to the auction. A £20 fee will be charged (payable in cash only) upon acceptance of any personal or company cheque to cover the bank chargers for special clearance. Buyers may pay deposits by either Maestro or Visa debit cards (not credit cards). Transactions must be in person and cannot be accepted over the telephone. Buyers should note that cash will not be accepted for deposit payments. Important all buyers are advised to inspect all available legal documentation prior to bidding and you will be deemed to fully understand your liabilities if successful. Liabilities could include stamp duty, land registry fees and VAT which may become payable upon completion in line with any property transaction whether it is be auction or private treaty. If you are in any doubt you should seek advice from your own professional advisors. AUCTION GUIDE PRICE An indication of the seller's current minimum acceptable price at auction. The guide price or range of guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to persue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case, that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of the auction in light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. The guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve (see below). Both the guide price and reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. RESERVE PRICE This is seller's minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. A reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. Solicitors/Legal Pack The solicitors acting on behalf of the vendors in the sale of Laskett Lodge are Russell Cooke Solicitors Tel:

Tenure

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

By Way Of Public Auction

Far Reaching Views

Renovation Potential