Fownhope, Hereford

A Characterful 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Victorian Villa, set in the sought-after village of Fownhope and enjoying a beautifully established private rear garden, a superb contemporary kitchen/dining extension, and an abundance of original period features throughout.

Entrance Hall – Sitting Room – Snug – Kitchen/Dining Room – Utility Room – Downstairs WC – Cellar – Landing – Bedroom 1 with Ensuite – 2 Further Double Bedrooms – Family Bathroom – Storage – Rear Garden with Greenhouse – Driveway Parking

This handsome Victorian semi-detached property makes an immediate impression from the street, with its distinctive red brick elevations, decorative timber gables, original chimney stacks and traditional slate roof. Inside, the house has been thoughtfully updated to blend the best of its period character with modern living – most strikingly in a superb rear kitchen/dining extension that forms the heart of the home. The original rooms retain real presence throughout, from original fireplaces and cast iron radiators to the ornate hallway ceiling light, original staircase with turned balustrade, and striking deep teal landing with its antique glazed rooflight above. Arranged across two floors with three double bedrooms, three reception rooms, a useful cellar and a beautifully established rear garden, this is a home of genuine personality, within easy reach of Hereford city and the countryside.

The thriving village of Fownhope offers a wide array of amenities, including village stores, a post office, traditional & gastropubs, GP Surgery, primary school, and a bustling village hall with various clubs and activities. For those looking to stay active, the Wye Leisure Club provides access to swimming pools and fitness facilities. The neighbouring village of Mordiford boasts an Ofsted-rated 'outstanding' primary school, while the City of Hereford is only 6 miles away, and the market town of Ross-On-Wye and M50 are a mere 8 miles away.

The Property

Entrance Hall: A welcoming arrival space with carpeted staircase up to the first floor, original turned balustrade and arched architrave, with a beautiful chain-hung light fitting with frosted glass shade hanging beneath the arch. The hallway provides natural flow through to all principal ground floor rooms, with a sense of height and substance that sets the tone for the house.

Sitting Room: A comfortable front reception room, set into the original part of the house with a distinctive bay window. The focal point is a period fireplace, with decorative cast iron insert and white painted surround. Alcove shelving, good ceiling height and cornicing give the room a warm, lived-in quality.

Snug: A second and more intimate reception room, positioned off the hallway, offering excellent versatility as a sitting room, playroom or home office. A further original period fireplace with ornate white surround provides a strong focal point, with built-in alcove shelving to one side. The room opens through an arched doorway with glazed double doors directly to the staircase hall, and connects naturally to the kitchen/dining room beyond.

Kitchen/Dining Room: An exceptional and beautifully designed open plan space, forming the heart of modern life in this house. The kitchen itself is fitted with dark navy shaker cabinets with copper handles, quartz worktops and a striking raw metal splashback behind the range cooker, which sits beneath a substantial stainless-steel extractor. A large central island with quartz worktop provides generous preparation and breakfast bar seating, complemented by tall full-height storage and integrated appliances including a raised microwave oven.

Three pendant lights hang above the island, creating a warm, industrial aesthetic that works beautifully against the extension's bright, white walled space. A particular highlight is the retained original fireplace, its surround now home to decorative encaustic patterned tiling. The dining area is flooded with natural light via Velux skylight windows set into the vaulted ceiling, and glazed bi-folding doors open directly onto the rear terrace and garden, creating a seamless connection between inside and out. A door from the kitchen also leads through to the utility room.

Utility Room & WC: A practical space providing rear access to the side of the property, housing the boiler and providing space and plumbing for appliances, as well as access to the downstairs WC.

Cellar: A generous, full height cellar beneath the original part of the house, accessed from the hallway. An excellent storage space, with good headroom throughout and offering potential for conversion, subject to relevant permissions.

Landing: A particularly impressive first floor landing with the house's character on full display – deep teal walls, a beautiful period chain-hung pendant, ornate white balustrade, and an original Victorian glazed rooflight set into a moulded ceiling surround above. A handy linen closet can be on the left just before bedroom 1.

Bedroom 1 with Ensuite: A generous double bedroom at the front of the house, with built-in shelving and outlook over the front elevation via twin tall windows. A bright and well-proportioned room with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. The contemporary ensuite shower room is finished in classic white subway tiling with dark floor tiles, fitted with a large open rainfall shower enclosure with both overhead and handheld fittings, vanity basin with shelf below, WC and round mirror.

Bedroom 2: A spacious and light filled double bedroom with a pleasing outlook to the front and side, a decorative original fireplace, built-in storage and ample room for freestanding furniture.

Bedroom 3: A comfortable third bedroom, with a sloping ceiling adding a touch of character and a pleasant side outlook. A versatile room that would also work well as a home office or nursery.

Family Bathroom: A fully tiled bathroom, including a bath with rainhead shower and glazed screen, pedestal basin with traditional pillar taps, WC, and a chrome heated towel rail. Finished in stone effect tiling with a decorative mosaic border, and a frosted rear window.

Outside

The rear garden has been thoughtfully developed to create a private, purposeful outdoor space. Immediately off the kitchen extension is a paved terrace, well suited to outdoor dining and entertaining, which leads out to a lawn with well stocked and established planted borders, ornamental trees including silver birch, and a range of herbs including bay, sage, rosemary, chive and lavender, all with a good sense of enclosure and privacy throughout.

At the side of the house, a further area features a greenhouse and door access into the utility, while the front driveway alongside the property provides off-road parking, with a red brick retaining wall framing the front planted bed. The house is approached through a covered porch with the navy door and leaded light panel.

Practicalities

Herefordshire Council Tax Band ‘D’
Gas Central Heating
Double Glazed Throughout
All Mains Services
Fibre Broadband Available

Directions

From Hereford, head east on Eign Road, continuing onto Hampton Park Road and out of the city on the B4224. Continue for 4 miles, through the village of Mordiford. Upon entering Fownhope, the property can be found on the right-hand side shortly after passing West End Stores.

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