Bridge Street, Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire

The Old Rectory is a truly fine example of a historic family home that has been renovated and is now presented to an exceptionally high standard by the current vendors.

Built in 1852, the former Rectory is in the Victorian Gothic style and its understated grandeur reflects the importance of the Rector in the village. The property boasts fine architectural detailing and is of brick construction. Situated on the edge of the historic village of Pembridge, the property occupies an idyllic position above the tranquil River Arrow. The Old Rectory was divided in 1972 from the staff quarters and now forms the major living area of the property.

Upon entering the property through an enclosed porch which leads you to a grand door with intricate stained glass, you are welcomed to the wonderful and spacious entrance hall, opening up to an impressive spiral staircase leading to a galleried landing. Five bespoke stained glass light panels, replacing the original frosted glass panels, light the landing. The ground floor flows exceptionally well and is comprised of the drawing room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/orangery and study. The first floor offers four tremendous double bedrooms which all benefit from wonderful en-suite bathrooms.

The reception rooms at The Old Rectory are of the highest order. They boast exceptional period features including wonderfully high ceilings of around thirteen feet, beautiful large Victorian windows with working shutters, open marble fireplaces and much more. All of the reception rooms boast tremendous proportions throughout and provide a superb living space overall. There is a drawing room, sitting room, dining room and study.

The kitchen and orangery have been carefully hand crafted by local tradesmen and offer ultimate storage with bespoke integrated units including a Smeg range and much more. The kitchen also provides ample space for dining and the orangery aspect provides seating to enjoy the bespoke family room. The extensive windows have views over the glorious gardens and there are French doors accessing the gardens, ideal for seasonal al fresco dining and entertaining.

The bedrooms continue the beautiful period features found throughout the rest of the property and have been carefully and tastefully renovated by the current vendors. All of the bedrooms boast the most stylish en-suite bathrooms with some exceptional features including walk-in showers with overhead rain showers, a copper free-standing bath tub, antiqued copper glass ceilings and much more. The vendor’s attention to detail throughout the house is second to none and can only be fully appreciated when viewing.

The gardens and grounds at The Old Rectory extend to around 0.5 of an acre and are mainly laid to lawn with a mature woodland running the full length of the roadside edge of the property. Many of the trees are as old as the house and include several yew trees, a monkey puzzle tree and a magnificent copper beech, all offering total seclusion.

The gardens are particularly delightful and are maintained to a very high standard. Both the secluded front and rear gardens are of superb proportions. There are exceptionally well-stocked borders and shrubbery throughout.

The vendors have created various tranquil seating areas, ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining. The driveway is gravelled and provides ample parking and leads to the double garage. There is strategic lighting throughout the gardens to enjoy the grounds at all times of the day.

Services: Mains electric and water. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage that we understand complies with current regulations.

The quintessentially English village is regarded as “The Jewel in the Crown “ of North Herefordshire’s Black and White Village Trail. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, the village boasts many magnificent Medieval properties and the amenities include two pubs, a restaurant, art gallery, hairdressers, ear specialist, cafe and an award winning shop. There are numerous other idyllic villages nearby, one of which is Shobdon which even has its own airfield!

The countryside is on the doorstep with ample countryside activities, walks and outriding that can be reached nearby. Pembridge boasts a separate and rare Bell Tower which sits alongside the church. There is a wonderful community spirit and the nearby market town of Leominster can be reached at around six miles away and offers further day-to-day amenities. There is a train station at Leominster and the nearby A49 connects to the wider network.

The Cathedral City of Hereford is approximately 15 miles away and offers a wide shopping experience. Schooling in the area is excellent with primary schooling in Pembridge and further schooling in Leominster, nearby villages and Hereford. For the private sector, nearby Lucton, Moor Park and Hereford Cathedral schools are all very notable.