Grafton Lane, Hereford

A Distinguished Grade II Listed 6/7 Bedroom Italianate Villa Dating from the Mid-19th Century, set within approx. 1 acre of landscaped grounds, with elegant period interiors, restored sash windows, and a self-contained 4 bed coach house annex. All Offered With No Onward Chain.

Porch – Entrance Hall – Study – Drawing Room – Dining Room – Sitting Room – Conservatory – Kitchen/Breakfast Room – Laundry Room – WC – Cellar – First Floor: Landing – 4 Double Bedrooms – 2 Bathroom Suites – Separate WC – Second Floor: Landing – 2 Double Bedrooms – Single Bedroom – Coach House Annex with Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, 4 Bedrooms (One with Ensuite) & Bathroom – Extensive Landscaped Gardens – Pond – Carport – Outbuildings – Circular Driveway – Approximately 1 Acre Grounds

Grafton Bank is a stunning mid-19th century Italianate villa, listed Grade II for its architectural importance and distinctive stucco façade. The property has been carefully maintained, with major works including partial re-roofing, replastering and rewiring, new gas boiler and radiators, restoration of original sash windows, and a newly fitted kitchen with granite worktops. Many original features remain throughout, from decorative fireplaces and high ceilings to the broad staircase and bay-windowed elevations that define its character. The main house provides elegant and versatile accommodation across three floors, while a substantial four bedroom Coach House Annexe offers additional space for family, guests or ancillary use.

Set within about an acre of established grounds, the gardens were originally planted by the Williamson family – founders of Wyevale Nurseries – in the 1970’s and feature specimen rhododendrons, magnolias, maples, and ornamental trees arranged as a series of ‘garden rooms’. Elevated views extend towards Dinmore Hill and the Black Mountains, while a sweeping circular driveway and mature trees create a wonderfully private setting just south of Hereford city.

The Property

Porch & Entrance Hall: Stone steps and front door with arched transom window lead into the tiled porch and wide reception hall beyond, showcasing the home’s fine proportions, high ceilings and period detailing. The staircase rises with a carpeted runner and volute handrail, with a door at the rear leading down to the cellar.

Study: Positioned at the front right of the house, a peaceful workspace or snug, featuring a sash window, crown molding and solid wood floors.

Drawing Room: A grand formal reception with an Italianate bay window overlooking the front garden, ornate cornicing, ceiling rose and a decorative fireplace with tiled inset. Ideal for entertaining or as a morning room, with glazed French doors accessing the conservatory.

Dining Room: A curved archway and floorboards provide open flow into the dining space opposite the kitchen, with triple sash windows set into the bay and a stunning period fireplace, offering ample space for family dining and formal occasions.

Conservatory: Currently uPVC glazed, overlooking the gardens and featuring a blue-tinted glass roof for reduced solar glare and heat absorption.

Garden Room: A charming light filled reception room at the rear, with a triple set of French doors bringing garden colour into the house and flooding the herringbone wood flooring with natural light. Further ornate features include original coving and a feature fireplace with woodburning stove.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: A brand new contemporary kitchen, newly fitted with granite worktops, shaker units, new hob and oven, with plenty of space for further appliances. Triple sash windows fill the space with light, with a long built-in breakfast bar creating a social dining space.

Laundry Room: A practical secondary space retaining its original bread oven and historic features, with plumbing for laundry appliances, sink and access to the rear garden.

Cellar: Two generous rooms beneath the main hall. Ideal for storage or wine keeping, also housing the gas boiler.

Bedrooms 1 & 2: Two capacious double bedrooms, with decorative fireplaces, built-in wardrobe and large triple sash windows overlooking the garden, set into the window bay.

Bedroom 3: Well-proportioned double, with a sash window and built-in bookcase, situated opposite the main bathroom.

Family Bathroom: Includes a freestanding cast iron roll top bath, separate corner shower, pedestal basin and WC, all finished in white and marble tiling. A fitted linen cupboard houses the water tank.

Bedroom 4: A carpeted double bedroom directly above the study, with front outlook through a sash window.

Bedroom 5: An impressive principal bedroom with three sash windows, soft grey décor, ornate fireplace and far reaching elevated countryside views.

Bedroom 6: Another generously spacious double with restored cast iron fireplace, neutral décor and triple sash bay window.

Bedroom 7: A smaller bedroom or possible study, enjoying elevated views. Pre-plumbed for conversion to a bathroom if desired.

Coach House Annex

A self-contained annex adjoining the main house, retaining a discreet internal connecting door. The accommodation includes a fitted kitchen, dining room, sitting room, four bedrooms including an ensuite bathroom and a shower room, all served by oil-fired central heating with a separate tank and meter. Ideal for guests, extended family, or as an independent ancillary space.

Outside

Electric gates open to a circular driveway leading to the front of the house, surrounded by landscaped lawns and mature trees. The gardens unfold in a series of “rooms”, with distinct planting areas showcasing the work of the Williamson family in the 1970s. Notable species include rhododendrons, magnolias, acers, weeping pear and other ornamental trees.

The grounds extend to approximately one acre, including a pond with power supply and carport. A collapsed section of the garden wall has been approved for repair under insurance, with Listed Building Consent and Planning Permission submitted; a retention is proposed if the sale completes prior to reinstatement.

A greenhouse and shed remain for potential restoration or replacement, and a professional gardener currently maintains the grounds fortnightly.

Practicalities

Herefordshire Council Tax Band ‘G’
Gas Central Heating (Main House)
Oil Central Heating (Coach House Annex)
Restored Sash Windows Throughout
EV Charging Point
Mains Gas, Electricity & Water
Private Drainage (septic tank)
Full Fibre Broadband Available

Directions

From Hereford, take the A49 south towards Ross-On-Wye. Continue on Ross Road for approx. a mile, then turn right at the top of the hill into Grafton Lane, where the property can be found on the right-hand side after 0.4 miles.

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