Wellington Heath, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8

Summary of features

• Detached, period, stone built cottage (2,433 sq ft) • 4 double bedrooms, main with en-suite. Family bathroom • Reception hall, sitting room, study and garden room • Large kitchen/dining room, utility and W.C. • Detached garage and car port • Fantastic cottage gardens with wildlife pond • Quiet, private and peaceful location

Location

Mileages: Ledbury 2½miles, Colwall 4 miles, Malvern 7 miles, Hereford 15 miles, Worcester 16 miles, Cheltenham 24 miles, Birmingham 56miles Road: M50 (Jct 2) 6½ miles, M5 (Jct 8) 17½miles Railway: Ledbury, Colwall and Malvern Airport: Birmingham (62 miles), Bristol (64 miles)

Situation

The property is situated on the very edge of the main village of Wellington Heath, a short drive from the nearby market town of Ledbury. Renowned for its beautiful countryside, this area of Herefordshire is characterised by a diverse farming landscape with undulating countryside and ample woodland. This property offers a desirable semi-rural idyll combined with excellent communication links to the rest of the country.

The Forge

• Dating from the early 1800s, the property was originally part of the Hope End Estate and was a forge in the 1840s. It has latterly been extended and now provides comfortable, family sized accommodation. • The property retains many character features including stripped pine doors, oak flooring and some exposed beams in the oldest part of the house. • The main door leads into a spacious entrance hallway with some fitted oak storage cupboards and a former fireplace. A couple of steps from here lead down to a generous sized, triple aspect garden room, with patio doors out to the terrace area and the gardens beyond. • There is a study area with a fitted desk and bookshelves, a useful downstairs W.C and, a good-sized utility room with sink and storage cupboards, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a tiled floor.

The Forge Continued

• The ample kitchen is a triple aspect room with views out over the gardens. It has space for a large dining table and chairs and there are fitted oak storage units, a fantastic gas fired Aga and a separate electric cooker for when the Aga is turned off in the summer months. There is also space for a dishwasher and plenty of space for a fridge freezer. • The cosy and characterful sitting room completes the downstairs accommodation with a fireplace, currently housing a gas fired “wood-burner” and exposed beams. • On the first floor, the hallway gives access to all 4 double bedrooms, the main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a good sized en-suite. 2 of the other bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and 1 has a feature period fireplace. There is also family bathroom with a linen cupboard and a jacuzzi bath.

The Outside

• As you enter off the road there is a detached timber garage and carport in front of you and ample driveway parking. • There is a lovely, covered seating area by the front door in which to relax and take in the gardens with a further area of patio/terrace off the garden room. • The large garden has been lovingly created in the cottage garden style with abundant planted beds and borders and interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. • There is a large pond acting as haven for wildlife and a lovely pergola with a shingle tiled roof. • The garden has pathways mown for access with some more open areas of lawn for recreation. • The gardens offer complete privacy and are a wonderful space to relax in.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

Services

Mains water (metered), Mains electricity, Mains gas central heating (boiler serviced annually), private drainage via a septic tank, all contained within own grounds. (emptied every 2 years)

Broadband

Ultrafast Broadband is available via Gigaclear. (up to 1,000 Mbps)

Mobile Phone Signal

All providers should give adequate coverage.

Local Authority

Herefordshire County Council: .

Council Tax

Band “F” (£3,675.29 2026/27).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Stone and brick elevations under a slate tiled roof. The original property dates from the 1800s with the extension being added in 1991 and the garden room in 2001. Wood framed double glazed windows throughout.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

Nothing current or historic.

EPC

Rated “D” Potential for a "C"

Flood Risk

The property is not at risk of flooding.

Access

Directly off the 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 part of the Malvern Hill 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, Bosbury, Colwall & Eastnor. For further information visit Ledbury. For further information visit Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Worcester and Hereford all have some outstanding independent schools. For further information visit

Local

Wellington Heath has an active village hall hosting various regular events. The nearby market town of Ledbury has a thriving community and offers a good range of local amenities with many independent shops, restaurants & pubs, as well as a church, a doctors’ surgery, cottage hospital and theatre. A wider range of amenities can be found in Malvern, including Waitrose & M&S, with further cultural & retail opportunities easily accessible in Hereford, Worcester, and Cheltenham. Birmingham, Bristol, and Cardiff are also very accessible.

Recreational

The surrounding area offers a wide range of outdoor sports and activities with the Malvern Hills, the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean easily accessible. Ledbury itself is well known 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 seasonally open to the public.

Directions

From Ledbury: Head out of the town under the railway bridge and take the first right hand turn to Wellington Heath. Follow this road right to the very top and at the junction, turn left. Follow the road for a short distance and the Church will be on your left-hand side. The entrance to The Forge will be the next entrance on the left.

Postcode

HR8 1NA

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Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on .

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.