Lumber Lane, Lugwardine, Hereford

A Delightfully Characterful 3 Bedroom Period Cottage, tucked away along a peaceful lane in the heart of Lugwardine. Includes two reception rooms, family kitchen/dining room, two bathrooms, and a private enclosed garden with detached outbuilding and driveway parking. All Offered With No Onward Chain.

Storm Porch – Kitchen/Dining Room – Sitting Room – Snug/Playroom – Ground Floor Bathroom – Storage – Landing – 2 Double Bedrooms – Jack & Jill Shower Room – Single Bedroom – Shower Room – Enclosed Rear Garden – Detached Outbuilding – Driveway

Full of warmth and individuality, Sweet Briar Cottage displays the distinctive red brick arches and quarry tiled floors typical of late Victorian design, complemented by a stable door kitchen entrance and Villager woodburning stove. The home sits quietly off the main road yet remains within easy reach of local amenities, while Hereford city centre is less than three miles away, offering a convenient balance of countryside peace and city access.

The Property

Kitchen/Dining Room: A beautifully handcrafted blue stable door opens directly into a bright, homely kitchen/dining room fitted with wooden cabinets, tiled splashbacks, and ample work surfaces. There is an integrated Bosch fan oven, electric hob with extractor, stainless-steel sink & a half with drainer, and spaces for a dishwasher, washing machine, and tall fridge/freezer. Stunning original patterned quarry tiles add warmth and character, while the generous layout easily accommodates a family dining table beneath the window.

Sitting Room: A charming and well-proportioned main reception room, featuring and an impressive exposed brickwork fireplace, housing a Villager woodburning stove. The continuation of the wonderful quarry tile flooring unites the ground floor and enhances the cottage’s authentic period feel. A latch handle cottage door encloses carpeted stairs to the first floor.

Snug/Playroom: To the rear, a versatile second reception room with French doors opening to the garden, ideal as a playroom, study, or peaceful reading space. This room enjoys a pleasant view across the lawn and creates a lovely connection between the house and its outdoor space, finished by red quarry tile flooring and a column radiator.

Bathroom: Also on the ground floor, the family bathroom includes a panelled bath with shower over, pedestal basin, and WC, finished in neutral tones with panelled walls and natural light from the rear windows.

Bedroom 1: A spacious double, with built-in wardrobe, fitted carpets and a large rear window overlooking the garden. An adjoining ensuite shower room is assessable from bedrooms 1 and 2.

Bedroom 2: Another comfortable double with a bright rear aspect, enjoying views across fields. Also has door access into the jack & jill ensuite shower room.

Bedroom 3: A cosy single bedroom, nursery, or home office.

Shower Room: Neatly fitted with a modern white suite with doors into bedrooms 1 & 2, including a tiled cubicle with electric shower, pedestal basin and WC.

Outside

To the front, a gravelled driveway provides private parking, bordered by mature wisteria and greenery that softens the red brick façade. The rear garden is fully enclosed and features a level lawn, floral borders, and a raised patio terrace ideal for outdoor dining, with hot tub installed to the right corner.

A detached, insulated timber outbuilding is an excellent addition to the garden, providing an ideal working from home space or studio, fully equipped with power and lighting. A large toolshed offers ample garden storage, with a side gate opening onto the driveway.

Practicalities

Herefordshire Council Tax Band ‘C’
Gas Central Heating
Double Glazed Throughout
All Mains Services
Full Fibre Broadband Available

Directions

From Hereford, take the A438 towards Ledbury. Follow the road for 2 miles, along the Ledbury Road and out across the Lugg Flats. After crossing a small bridge, continue through Lugwardine for half a mile, then turn left opposite the church into Lumber Lane, where the property can be found after approx. 150 yards on the right-hand side.

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