St. Weonards, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2

Dating back to the mid 1600’s, this former farmhouse has, like most period properties of this nature, been added to, and improved to meet the needs of the owners of the time. Constructed of indigenous red sandstone and pale coloured gault bricks under a Welsh slate roof, the original house underwent a great deal of alteration during the 1800’s , when it is possible, that whilst repairs were being undertaken at nearby Garway Church, some of the surplus stone was reused here at Treferanon. There is certainly a similarity between the grand entrance porch here at Treferanon, and the porch foundations still visible on the north side of the church! The farmhouse was tenanted for much of the time, on the whole by aspirational families and their servants, until it was purchased prior to auction in 1919. This was the last sale before the current owners purchased it in 2000. 

The current owners have undertaken a great deal of updating and renovating, with the farmhouse being re-roofed and insulated 10 years ago, beams exposed and sandblasted, en-suite bathrooms added to each bedroom, two new septic tanks installed in 2001 and a wonderful garden room added to the southside of the house overlooking the gardens beyond. The house now offers 3 reception rooms, 5 en-suite bedrooms on the first floor, and two further bedrooms/office accommodation on the second floor, with a total of circa 6,000sq ft of exceptionally versatile accommodation.

Approached via a cattle grid, through stone columns adorned with slate globes, the drive passes in front of the house to a vehicular parking area to the rear. There is a large lawn to the front of the farmhouse, from which there are uninterrupted, far reaching views, a seat is strategically positioned here. Lining the drive is an orchard of Old Apple varieties, the surplus of which has been used to make the award wining, 2024 Three Counties Best in Show, Hollow Ash Cider. Planted with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, the lawn wraps around the house and leads into the rear courtyard garden, with species including Fig, Rosemary and ferns, all surrounding the central well. Beyond here is a large pond, attracting an abundance of wildlife and birds, whilst to the far side of the house is the vegetable garden, with soft fruits including raspberries, gooseberries and currants. 

To the rear of the house and adjacent to the pond, is the Grade II Listed Farm Cider House, the detailed listing refers to "Cider house. Probably early C19. Sandstone rubble. Two storeys. South-east elevation has segmentally- headed doorway to right hand side and square opening above to first floor; to the left of the door tallet stairs rise to a ledged door at the left upper corner. Interior has a complete cider mill to left hand side and a complete cider press to the right hand side"  To have both the press and mill in their entirety, offers the chance to have a real piece of history.

Alongside the Cider House is a recently constructed livestock barn. Having both power and water connected this could easily be used for either stables, or as a covered vehicle store.  

To the west and south are the adjoining, gently sloping, grass paddocks which are stock fenced and hedged. Gates link the fields, whilst there is also a further gate giving direct access onto the adjacent lane if vehicular access is required. The grounds and paddocks in total, extend to approx. 5 acres. 

Leaving an Old Rectory in Surrey, and wanting to be nearer family in Herefordshire proved to be a most successful move for us. Situated above an old stone wall, with stunning distant views, the purchase was largely clinched on our first day of searching.

With well-proportioned rooms, and all of a good size, it has been a great house for entertaining friends and family.  With two open fires, and a wood burner it is also cosy on those dark winter evenings; and been our happy home for over 25 years. 

We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private drainage. Fibre is connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

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

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/tenants 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 formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants 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.

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ross-On-Wye Office, Tel:

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.

The EPC rating for this property is E