Little Marcle Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8

Summary of Features

* A beautiful period detached house (1,238 sq ft) * Two good-sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom * Sitting room, dining room and hallway/study * Kitchen/breakfast room and utility room * One-bedroom detached annexe (721 sq ft) * Open-plan kitchen/sitting room and a shower room * Useful workshop and storeroom * Large gardens, covered patio area and open garden room

Location

* Mileages: Ledbury on the doorstep, Malvern 8½ miles, Hereford 16 miles, Gloucester 17½ miles, Worcester 17½ miles, Cheltenham 23 miles, Bristol 51 miles, Birmingham 55 miles * Road: M50 (Jct 2) 5 miles, M5 (Jct 8) 16 miles * Railway: Ledbury, Malvern & Hereford * Airport: Birmingham (60½ miles), Bristol (61 miles)

Situation

This property is situated on the edge of the vibrant and popular market town of Ledbury, in east Herefordshire and west of the renowned Malvern Hills. The property benefits from an easy 10–15 minute walk to the town centre and is conveniently placed for amenities and everyday requirements. There are excellent commuter road, rail and bus links to the larger commercial centres of Malvern, Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Bankside House

* Built in around 1885, this late Victorian property has been extremely well cared for over the years and presents exceptionally well. * On the ground floor, the entrance hallway offers plenty of room for coats and boots and is large enough to accommodate a small study/office area. A door leads through to a generous sitting room with a feature brick fireplace and a Clearview wood-burning stove. There is a bay window and high ceilings, adding to the sense of space. * Off the sitting room is a door to the dining room, again with a bay window, high ceiling and patio doors leading out onto a covered seating area and the garden beyond.

Bankside House (continued)

* There is a good-sized kitchen/breakfast room with a tiled floor, solid wood worktops and ample storage, including a range cooker, Belfast sink and fitted dishwasher. A door off the back of the kitchen leads into a large utility room with a sink, storage units, and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. * A staircase from the sitting room gives access to the first floor, where there are two double bedrooms and a beautiful three-quarter wood-panelled bathroom with a roll-top bath and a separate shower.

The Outside

* There is ample off-road private parking on the driveway for several cars, with access at both sides of the house to the generous gardens. * There is a lovely enclosed lawned garden to the rear of the house with flower bed borders and access into the separate annexe. * The annexe has been beautifully designed to provide space for an older relative or child, or to generate a useful income. It offers a double bedroom and an open-plan sitting room/kitchen. There is ample kitchen storage, a fitted fridge, electric oven and hob. It also has its own shower room with a walk-in shower.

The Outside (continued)

* At the rear of the annexe is a very useful secure workshop and storeroom, with the remainder of the gardens laid to lawn (incorporating part of the old railway embankment), bounded by mature trees and shrubs, and a fantastic rustic outdoor kitchen/garden room.

Material Information

Services

Mains gas central heating in the house (electric heating in the annexe), mains water, mains electricity and mains drainage are all connected.

Broadband

Ultrafast broadband is available, up to 1,800 Mbps.

Mobile Phone Signal

All providers should give adequate coverage.

Local Authority

Herefordshire County Council: .

Council Tax

Band “D” (£2,695.10 2026/27). The annexe isn’t subject to its own council tax.

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Brick built elevations under a slate roof. All windows are UPVC double glazed.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

There is an old, lapsed planning permission for houses to be built in part of the garden.

EPC

House - “TBC”, Annexe – “TBC”.

Flood Risk

The property has never flooded. The official maps show there is a risk of run-off flooding but this has never occurred.

Access

Directly off a public highway.

Public Access

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

Covenants

None the owners are aware of.

National Landscape

The property is not in a national landscape (formerly an AONB).

Conservation Area

The property is not in a conservation 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: Ledbury, Eastnor, Bosbury. Further information is available at: Secondary: Ledbury. Further information as above. * Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Hereford, Worcester, Cheltenham & Gloucester have some excellent independent schools. Further information available at:

Local

Ledbury has a thriving community and offers a good range of local amenities with many independent shops, restaurants & pubs, as well as a church, doctors surgery, cottage hospital and theatre with both primary and secondary schools. A wider range of amenities can be found nearby in Malvern, including Waitrose and M&S, with further cultural and retail opportunities easily accessible in Worcester and Cheltenham.

Recreational

The surrounding area offers a wide range of outdoor sports and activities with the Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley within easy access. Ledbury itself is renowned for its annual Poetry Festival. The Three Counties Showground at Malvern hosts a wide variety of year-round events, from national garden shows, concerts & antique fairs to agricultural and equestrian events. Eastnor Castle is nearby and is seasonally open to the public, offering a wide range of events. Further recreational and cultural activities can be found in Gloucester, Worcester and Cheltenham. Birmingham is also within easy reach.

Directions - HR8 2DR

From Ledbury: From the Co-op supermarket on New Street, head South-West and follow the road down for 0.3 miles before taking the right hand turn onto Little Marcle Road. Follow this road for about 120 yards and Bankside will then be found on your left hand 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.