Bache Farmhouse & Wheelhouse Cottage, Ocle Pychard, Herefordshire

Exceptional period home set within stunning countryside surroundings | Circa 1 acre private grounds with landscaped gardens, pond and walled kitchen garden | Versatile accommodation with multiple reception rooms | Impressive handcrafted kitchen/breakfast room with Sun Room/Orangery | Five bedrooms including two en-suites and dressing area to principal suite | Detached barn conversion (Wheel House Cottage) ideal as annexe or holiday let | Circular driveway with extensive parking and garaging | Beautifully maintained gardens with patios, greenhouse and outbuildings

Ocle Pychard is a charming rural village set amidst the rolling countryside of Herefordshire, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting. Despite its tranquil surroundings, the village enjoys excellent connectivity, with easy access to the nearby market towns of Bromyard and Ledbury, as well as the cathedral city of Hereford. The A417 provides convenient links to Worcester and the M50, making it an ideal location for those seeking countryside living without compromising on accessibility.

Bache Farmhouse
Set within an exceptional rural setting, this truly unique home enjoys far-reaching countryside views from every aspect and sits centrally within its own established grounds. The gardens have been carefully cultivated over many years and offer a variety of spaces, including lawned areas, patio seating, a natural pond and a beautifully enclosed walled kitchen garden. To the front, a circular driveway provides ample parking and access to garaging, while to one side sits a detached barn conversion, finished to a high standard and ideal as an annexe or potential holiday let.

At its heart, the main house is a characterful brick and timber period property, rich in charm and heritage. Over time, it has been thoughtfully extended and adapted, now offering extensive and highly versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The result is a spacious family home with a natural flow, perfectly suited to both everyday living and entertaining.

The entrance hall provides access to the principal reception rooms, all of which showcase exposed beams to both walls and ceilings, adding warmth and character throughout. The living room centres around a striking chimney breast with inset wood-burning stove and leads through to the orangery, a light-filled space enjoying a southerly aspect. The dining room, also featuring an original fireplace with wood burner, connects through to a cosy snug and onward into the impressive kitchen/breakfast room. An additional WC can be foound off the hall.

The kitchen is a standout feature of the home, fitted with a handcrafted solid wood kitchen complemented by granite worktops and natural limestone flooring with underfloor heating. Designed with both practicality and sociability in mind, the space offers clearly defined areas for cooking, storage and dining. To one side, the orangery provides a bright additional seating area, while to the other, doors lead through to the utility room and a substantial family room, an ideal space for larger gatherings, complete with its own WC and direct access to the garden.

Upstairs, the bedroom accommodation is equally impressive, with many rooms retaining exposed timbers. The principal bedroom suite offers a generous bedroom area, dressing space and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities, discreetly positioned, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family shower room.
There is also a double garage with electric doors and parking for numerous vehicles.

Wheelhouse Cottage
The detached barn, known as Wheelhouse Cottage, has been thoughtfully converted to provide high-quality, self-contained accommodation. It comprises a spacious kitchen, living room/dining room with vaulted ceiling and character features, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and a utility area with additional toilet, making it ideal for extended family or ancillary use. A sigle garage with electric doors and with parking for one additional vehicle is incorporated alongside.

Gardens
The gardens and grounds are a particular highlight, offering a peaceful and private setting with a variety of well-established planting, lawned areas and seating spaces. A natural wildlife pond attracts a range of species, while additional features include a wood store, brick-built outbuildings, greenhouse and a charming walled garden with areas dedicated to vegetables, herbs and fruit. Altogether, the grounds provide a superb example of country living, combining practicality with natural beauty.