This attractive five bedroom barn conversion is set amongst a small, select complex of similar properties, amidst the rolling Herefordshire countryside. This spacious property offers generous accommodation over 2 floors, amounting to circa 3,000 square foot (278.71 Sqm). As befitting of a former agricultural building, there is much character and many retained features, including exposed timbers, original brick surrounded doors and windows, brace and ledge doors with wrought iron door fittings, a wood burning stove and oak joinery. The barn stands in gardens and grounds that adjoin open farmland affording far reaching countryside views. Rowlestone is a village with an historic church situated on the Herefordshire/Monmouthshire border with good access to major road and rail links.
Ground Floor
A wooden stable door leads into the farmhouse style, well fitted, kitchen/breakfast room with ample space for a breakfast table and a range cooker. The flagstone floor in the kitchen continues through into the dining room, which is accessed through double doors, a perfect room for entertaining or enjoying family dinners. The impressive sitting room, which is flooded with natural light, has a feature exposed brick wall showcasing the log burning stove, adjoining the dining room, the principal rooms flow offering versatile use. A small reception room is presently a study but could be a playroom or hobby room. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a useful utility room and W.C. and underfloor heating throughout. The garage can be accessed via the utility room and could, subject to any necessary planning or building regulation consents, be incorporated as further living space. There is a useful basement located underneath the kitchen accessed via a hatch door.
First Floor
A bespoke staircase rises to the first floor galleried landing, where there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom with both bath and freestanding shower. The two largest bedrooms are exceptionally light rooms with en-suite shower rooms, the third bedroom also has an en-suite shower room. All bathrooms have radiators and heated towel rails.
Outside
The property is approached via wooden gates opening onto a private, gravelled driveway. The driveway continues to a parking/turning area and provides access to the garage. Adjacent to the kitchen, is a south easterly patio area, ideal for outdoor eating and enjoying the glorious location. Steps lead down to the terraced gardens and grounds which have been attractively designed to include lawns with mature planted borders. The garden design includes stone walls which are in keeping with the exterior of the house.
Parking and Access
Private driveway.
Location
Situated just over the Welsh/English border near the pretty Herefordshire village of Rowlestone, around 2 miles from Ewyas Harold on the A465. The village boasts a handful of amenities including shops, two pubs, a primary school, and doctor’s surgery and is approximately halfway between Hereford to the north and Abergavenny to the south. Hereford sits on the River Wye and has all of the expected out-of-town retail parks, high street chain stores and independent boutiques in the city centre. The city and surrounding villages offer innumerable high quality restaurants and traditional pubs. The historic market town of Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales, hosts a calendar of popular events including the annual Food Festival. Both Hereford and Abergavenny offer a good range of amenities including general hospitals, mainline train stations and excellent leisure facilities. Sought-after state and private schooling possibilities are available locally.
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Renowned for its glorious rolling countryside, the area around Rowlestone offers a wide range of activities in the nearby Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog). The arterial A465 road continues south to the Heads of the Valleys road to West Wales and links to the A4042 and A40 which in turn lead to the M50/M5 and M4 motorways.
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Local Authority
Herefordshire County Council.
Council Tax Band
G.
Please note that the Council Tax banding was correct as at date property listed. All buyers should make their own enquiries.
Energy Performance Certificate
D.
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Tenure
Freehold.
Services
We are advised that the property is connected to mains electricity and mains water. Oil fired central heating. Sewerage treatment plant which is shared with 3 other properties who all share the maintenance costs.
Broadband:
Standard, superfast and ultrafast fibre broadband available subject to providers terms and conditions. Please make your own enquiries via Openreach.
Mobile:
EE, Three, 02 and Vodaphone are all limited indoors but likely outdoors. Please make your own enquiries via Ofcom.
Title
The house is registered under Title Number HE23617 – copies of which are available from Fine & Country.
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