Cross Keys, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 3NN

This beautiful, charming semi-detached 2 bedroom cottage, built circa 1875 is set in the hamlet of Cross Keys, only ten minutes' drive into the city of Hereford.

With a welcoming lobby, entrance hall, kitchen, sitting room, dining room, family bathroom, two double bedrooms, a south-east facing garden, large driveway and far-reaching countryside views. Nearly everyone asks me for a pretty cottage like this! It is the general feel and ambience of the cottage that grabs you from the moment you enter.

No. 1 Marsh Cottages possesses charm and character and boasts a wealth of individual historic features; period doors and exposed beams, flanked by exposed stone walls. This beautifully presented and stylish home has been modernised and updated with modern comforts like mains central heating and double glazing.

There is generous driveway parking for at least four vehicles to the front. The few neighbouring houses are a friendly, kind and lovely community.

Entrance Porch & Hallway - stepping through the solid oak front door into the porch with its Gothic arched windows peeking through to the sitting room. The beautiful flagstone floor continues into the main hall with two handy storage cupboards and doors leading to the family bathroom including a separate shower, kitchen and dining room.

The sitting room is awash with characterful exposed stone, oak ceiling beams, timber panelled walls and carpeted flooring. This charming and cosy room includes a wood burning stove set within a deep stone inglenook fireplace with wooden mantel atop a flagstone hearth.

Through a pretty wood panelled door lies the versatile dining room at the heart of the home. Boasting exposed beams and views, this space provides ample room for a six-seater dining room table and makes an excellent home office.

The kitchen is tastefully designed and in keeping with the style of the home. Featuring a Belfast sink as well as space for a dishwasher and washing machine. The oven is included in the sale. Warmed by solid wooden countertops and well-lit by spot lights and recessed lighting, the room is flooded with natural light from both a double window and an external half-glazed stable door which leads out onto the wide rear patio and garden.

The family bathroom features a classic white suite with ceramic half tiled walls and a freestanding roll top bath with period style mixer taps and shower handset, wc, hand basin and a full-size shower cubical with electric overhead rain shower head.

Bedroom 1 - the bright main bedroom with front and rear aspect is a good size and provides ample space for a king size bed and comes complete with two integral wardrobes either side.

Bedroom 2 - along the hall lies another double bedroom with double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

OUTSIDE

The wide gravel driveway provides ample parking and turning space on this sizeable plot. To the rear, the long enclosed garden with gated side access and outside tap features a wide paved patio, shed with wood store and raised decked sun trap ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining guests.

This quintessential country property has been an adored and much loved family home for the past six years. The only reason the vendors are selling is because they have to relocate for their jobs.

BROADBAND - Fibre with speeds up to 80 Mbps (The owner works from home and says the broadband is great with no issues to download, stream and game)

TAX BAND - D (Herefordshire Council)

EPC - D | 63

All mains services including gas, electricity and water are connected to the property. The septic tank is located on the neighbour's property so emptying costs are equally shared 50/50.

LOCATION

1 Marsh Cottages, Cross Keys, Hereford is set back from the road and enjoys lovely views across the large wheat field opposite. It feelsl rural and yet is just a ten-minute drive into the centre of Hereford. The Cross Keys pub is a minutes walk away and Legges, an excellent delicatessen selling fresh meat, vegetables, cheese and is a one stop shop for all your essentials, just 3 miles away.

There are many excellent local walks to exercise your dog and children.

Hereford is a cathedral city that lies on the banks of the River Wye and is 16 miles east of the border with Wales, 23 miles north west of Gloucester and 24 miles south west of Worcester and has a population of 53,000 residents. In general Herefordshire is a relatively wealthy area with a high level of education and strong house prices.

The city has many independently owned stores and high street chains with excellent restaurants including Beefy Boys, the Book Shop serving Herefordshire beef and many more. There is a retail market Wednesday and Saturday and a produce and craft market every third Thursday and the first Saturday of each month to enjoy. Waitrose and M & S can be found in the city along with all other supermarkets so you are spoilt for choice.

Hereford is most famous for its apple orchards and cider production and The Barrels, an 18th Century coaching inn, located in St Owens Street was recently named in the top 50 pubs in the UK by the Telegraph, offering a wide selection of cask ales and draft beers.

Hereford's most notable claim to fame is that it has one of the original old medieval maps, the Mappa Mundi. You will find the black & White House Museum and the Cider Museum..

Amenities include Hereford County Hospital and the Nuffield Hospital, local dentists, pharmacies and railway station.

Educationally the area boasts the full range from Ofsted "Excellent" and "Good" primary schools, Bishops Bluecoat secondary, Hereford Cathedral School, to the Hereford Sixth Form and Colleges.

Hereford race course offers days out at the races for any horse lovers out there. Herefordshire is one of the least populated counties with beautiful countryside surrounding the city in every direction.


DIRECTIONS

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From Hereford drive along the Roman Road which turns into the A4103 and take the A465 signposted to Bromyard. After 3 miles you enter Cross Keys and you will find 1 Marsh Cottages just past the Cross Keys pub on the right hand side.

VIEWINGS

By prior appointment through the agents, ChocolateBox - OPEN everyday from 7.00 am including evenings and weekends.

CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 (CPR)

We endeavour to ensure that the details contained in all our brochures are correct through making detailed enquiries with the owner but they are not guaranteed. The agents have not tested any appliance, equipment, fixture, fitting or service and have not seen the title deeds to confirm tenure. All liability in negligence or otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars is hereby excluded.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Require prospective purchasers to produce two original ID documents prior to any offer being accepted by the owners.