Bartestree, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1

Summary of Features

* Immaculate, detached dormer bungalow (2,702 sq ft) * 3 – 4 bedrooms, principal room with en-suite, 2 further bathrooms * Spacious, open plan kitchen/dining/family room * Additional reception room/bedroom 4 to first floor * Generous sitting room with wood-burning stove * Attractive and well-maintained gardens * Detached barn with lean-to store * Ample private parking plus double carport

Location

* Mileages: Hereford 4 miles, Ledbury 11½ miles, Leominster & Ross-on-Wye < 15½ miles, Malvern 17½ miles, Worcester & Monmouth < 25 miles, Gloucester 28 miles, Birmingham 64 miles * Road: M50 (Jct 4 Ross-on-Wye) 14 miles, M5 (Jct 7) 26 miles * Railway: Hereford, Ledbury * Airport: Birmingham (59½ miles), Bristol 75 miles

Situation

The thriving village of Bartestree is situated just 4 miles east of the Cathedral City of Hereford and is affiliated with the neighbouring village of Lugwardine. The area is well known for its hop fields, arable land, orchards and livestock farming, and is still very much an agriculturally based community. Nestled within beautiful Herefordshire countryside surrounded by fields and woodland, this property is well placed to enjoy a pastoral quality of life within the local community yet has excellent access to the local market towns and regional cities.

Halfacre

* This superb property has recently undergone a complete transformation and has been refurbished throughout, now providing a fabulous modern home (built in 1992). Improvements include new electrics, plumbing, radiators, bathrooms, kitchen and utility along with full redecoration and new carpets/flooring. * The front door opens into a spacious hallway, leading to all the accommodation. * A spacious, newly fitted kitchen/dining/family room is the heart of this home; a great space which lends itself perfectly to everyday living and informal gatherings. A new central island/breakfast bar with seating takes advantage of this great living space.

Halfacre (continued)

* The kitchen offers ample storage and is complemented by a new island and a range of integrated appliances including a double oven, dishwasher and fridge-freezer plus a walk-in larder. The kitchen opens out to the versatile dining/family space, which has direct access to the patio terrace and garden via a pair of French-style doors. * The comfortable sitting room has a double aspect with sliding patio doors also leading out to the patio terrace. This lovely, tranquil room is complemented by a wood burning stove set on a slate hearth, which provides an attractive feature to this space.

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* There is a very handy cloak cupboard along with a separate WC, off the hallway, as well as a fitted utility with space for a fridge-freezer, a washing machine and a tumble dryer. There is a separate shower room within the utility and stairs to the first floor, a rear door opens to the carport and leads to the garden. * Stairs from the utility lead to a very generous first floor room, which offers potential for a variety of uses, including a fourth bedroom, a games/TV room or home office. It also offers scope to be incorporated with the utility and shower room below to create an annexe or potential rental income. There is access to good attic storage space from this room, complete with lighting.

Halfacre (continued)

* The three double bedrooms are all located in the south wing of the property; two rooms benefit from fitted wardrobes, with the principal bedroom having a luxurious en-suite shower room with large walk-in shower and a separate walk-in dressing room. The family bathroom is complemented with a bath and a shower over.

The Outside

* The property is approached off the main village road and accessed via a private, gated entrance which leads onto a smart, gravelled driveway with parking for several vehicles. * The tidy front garden is complemented by lawned areas and a lovely mature specimen tree and manageable flower bed, offering plenty of scope for keen gardeners. The garden is enclosed with timber fencing, to match with the vehicle and pedestrian gated access. * The large rear garden can be accessed directly from the property, or via a useful, gated pedestrian side access from the front.

The Outside (continued)

* A large patio terrace is positioned directly outside the property and provides a super south facing area for a seating, BBQ and entertaining space. This very private area is perfect for warm summer days and overlooks the rest of the garden. * The well maintained lawned gardens to the rear are enhanced with several attractive flower beds, planted with a variety of flowering plants, shrubs and specimen trees, providing year-round interest. * A pretty, gravelled pathway wends its way through the garden and culminates in a further sheltered seating area, complemented by a pergola.

The Outside (continued)

* Hidden from view of the property, is a large, enclosed agricultural barn (9m x 4m) which is mainly timber clad. There is an attached lean-to store and a concrete hardstanding to the front with water standpipe. A gate opens into the neighbouring field, this land may be available by separate negotiation (2¼ Acres). The barn provides great storage and versatility of use, there is scope for hobbies, livestock or domestic uses, subject to any relevant planning requirements.

Material Information

Services

Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas central heating. New Megaflow water system. new UPVC double-glazing throughout. Mains water and electric to the barn.

Broadband

Fibre to the property, about 150 mbps d/l.

Mobile Phone Signal

Very good with most providers.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: .

Council Tax

Band “F” (£3,637.63 for 2026/27).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Timber framed with brick cladding and rendered exterior under a slate roof.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

There are no current or outstanding permissions.

EPC

Rated “C” (73%).

Flood Risk

There is no flood risk to this property.

Access

Off the public highway.

Public Access

There are no Rights of Way or Public Footpaths over this property.

Covenants

None of which the Vendors are aware.

Additional Land

The adjoining field may be available via separate negotiation, different ownership. Please speak with the Agent for further details.

National Landscape

The property in not within a National Landscape (formerly AONB).

Conservation Area

The property is not within any designated area.

Buyers Purchase Fee

Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.

General Information

Schools

* Primary: Lugwardine, Withington, Hereford. Further information is available at: Secondary: Hereford. Further information at: Independent: Hereford, Leominster, Malvern, Monmouth & Worcester. Further information at:

Local

The village of Bartestree has an excellent range of amenities, including a village store, a pub, hair salon, a thriving village hall, football and cricket clubs. The nearby village of Withington also has a Post Office. The Cathedral City of Hereford, believed to have been settled by the Saxons in the 7th Century and home to the famous Mappa Mundi, is only 3½ miles away and offers an extensive range of amenities including an array of shops, cafes, and eateries as well as good leisure and educational facilities, and a mainline railway station.

Recreational

The surrounding area is renowned for its wide range of wildlife habitats and riverside walks. Fishing and water sports are especially good in the region and there are some excellent golf courses close by. The Woolhope Dome, Golden Valley and Black Mountains are within easy reach. Culturally, the area is host to several festivals, most notably the Hay Festival of Literature and the Abergavenny and Ludlow Food Festivals.

Directions - HR1 4BY

From Hereford: Head East on the Ledbury Road/A438 for 3 miles. Pass through Lugwardine and up the hill, on entering Bartestree turn right immediately opposite the turning into William’s Mead. Look out for the large fir tree in the garden of this property on your right side.

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Agents Notes

Grant & Co and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.