Clifford, Hereford

Tucked away in the peaceful hamlet of Priory Wood, just moments from Hay-on-Wye, Priory Cottage is a charming country home that perfectly balances character and comfort.
Beautifully extended and impeccably maintained, it offers plenty of living spaces, a large kitchen/ breakfast room with Aga, four elegant bedrooms complemented by 3 luxurious bathrooms, all wrapped in timeless rural charm.
With two garages, ample parking, and a setting that feels both private and picturesque, this is country living at its most inviting.

Description - Nestled in the sought-after hamlet of Priory Wood, close to Hay-on-Wye, Priory Cottage is a truly delightful country home that blends traditional charm with modern comfort. Thoughtfully extended from its original form, the property now offers spacious and versatile accommodation of around 2,300 sq. ft.

Beautifully maintained and tastefully modernised, the cottage retains a wealth of period character while providing all the conveniences of modern living. The ground floor features three reception rooms, a generous L-shaped kitchen with an Aga, and a separate utility room, ideal for family life or entertaining. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and three well-appointed luxurious bathrooms, offering comfort and flexibility for modern country living.

Set in peaceful surroundings with ample parking and two garages, Priory Cottage captures the essence of rural charm just a short distance from the vibrant market town of Hay-on-Wye.

Location - The community of Clifford lies approximately 3½ miles north-east of Hay-on-Wye, set above the beautiful Wye Valley. It offers a welcoming community atmosphere with its own primary school, church, and community centre, and falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Fairfield High School in Peterchurch.

Everyday amenities can be found nearby in Hay-on-Wye, world-famous as the “Town of Books” and celebrated for its independent shops, cafés, and annual literary festival. The town also provides a medical practice, a supermarket, and a primary school.

A broader range of shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Brecon (17 miles) and Hereford (22 miles), where mainline rail connections to national destinations are also available, with further links from Abergavenny

Accommodation - Beautifully presented throughout, this charming home combines period character with stylish modern features. The front door opens into a welcoming hallway with a cloakroom/WC and access to the snug, which enjoys a window to the front, built-in cupboard, and shelving. The sitting room is full of warmth and character, featuring a large inglenook fireplace with stove, a bay window to the front, and double doors leading to the dining room.

The L-shaped kitchen is both practical and inviting, fitted with a range of attractive units, a variety of integrated appliances including an Aga, electric hob and oven, and plumbing for a dishwasher with space for a fridge. Double doors and windows to the side and front fill the space with natural light. There is also a door leading to a utility room, which in turn links to the side hall, giving access to the integral garage and a second staircase to the first floor.

Upstairs, the home offers great flexibility with two staircases providing access to the first floor. One bedroom suite forms a self-contained area with its own dressing area and bathroom, and a balcony enjoying lovely views. The main bedroom is exceptional, featuring three windows and a Jack and Jill en suite bathroom beautifully fitted with a freestanding bath, large shower cubicle, WC, inset wash basin, and built-in storage. Two further bedrooms are served by an additional family bathroom.

Outside - Approaching from the village lane into the front drive with hedge boundaries to the front and rear, interspersed trees and floral boarders either side of the tarmacadam driveway with level lawns and a parking/ turning area. To the front is a double garage with power, lighting and a door to the rear. To the rear of the house is a second driveway laid to gravel with a five-bar gate onto the lane and a second garage building with a single garage and carport.

Tenure - Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services - We are advised that the property is connected to mains water, mains electricity and private drainage. Please note the services or service installations have not been tested.

Council Tax Band - Band “E” Herefordshire Council.

Directions - From Hay-on-Wye take the B4350 road to Clifford. Proceed into the village and take the second turning right, by the small grass triangle on the right hand side, up the hill continuing for approximately ½ mile and take the second turning left which is sign posted to “Priory Wood” and then bear immediately right and continue along this road where the property will be found after approximately 0.2 of a mile and the property will be found on the left hand side as indicated by the agents.
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Contact And Viewing Details - All viewings must be arranged through the sole selling agents Sunderlands.
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