Freehold Smallholding Equestrian Farming or B&B For Sale

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Sure to appeal to those with equestrian, farming, or Bed and Breakfast interests, this freehold smallholding comprising a four bedroom farmhouse, adjoining two/three bedroom annexe, numerous outbuildings including a newly built agricultural barn, stables, workshop, garage, detached office and in excess of eleven acres of garden and land. This well maintained detached house offers charm and character with the most commanding views over open countryside and towards the Malvern Hills. The self-contained cottage-style annexe could be integrated with the main house if required.

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Property:

Freehold

Living accommodation:

Sure to appeal to those with equestrian, farming, or Bed and Breakfast interests, this freehold smallholding comprising a four bedroom farmhouse, adjoining two/three bedroom annexe, numerous outbuildings including a newly built agricultural barn, stables, workshop, garage, detached office and in excess of eleven acres of garden and land. This well maintained detached house offers charm and character with the most commanding views over open countryside and towards the Malvern Hills. The self-contained cottage-style annexe could be integrated with the main house if required. Located between Ross on Wye and Monmouth on the outskirts of the popular village of Whitchurch with its excellent Primary School, shop, Post Office, Hotel and pubs and restaurants and within easy reach of the major road networks for those needing to commute. The house is of stone and render construction under a pitched tiled roof. There is double glazing and oil central heating with sufficient radiators, power, TV and BT points throughout. There are many features including an exposed 'Cruck' Beam a stone Gothic arch, wooden latch lever doors, beamed ceilings, and exposed stone walls. MAIN HOUSE The property is accessed from a quiet lane onto a tarmacadam drive and parking area. The property is accessed via a gate through the front garden to a porch and entrance is made through a wooden panelled door into: MAIN HALLWAY: Exposed stone wall with feature Gothic stone arch over the sitting room door, Staircase up to first floor. Doors into: DINING ROOM: approximately 14' x 13' (4.26m x 3.96m) Windows to front and side elevations. SITTING ROOM: approximately 19' x 17'5 into recess (5.79m x 5.30m) Two windows to front elevation and one window to rear elevation with views towards open countryside. Feature inglenook fireplace with stone hearth and inset wood-burner and bread oven. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: approximately 16' x 12'8 (4.87m x 3.86m) Two windows to the front elevation overlooking the garden with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and hills. Wooden stable door to the side sun terrace. Re-fitted cottage-style kitchen with black granite effect laminate worktop inset with two black resin bowls and drainer with monoblok tap. Cream cupboards, drawers and space, power and plumbing for dishwasher below, matching wall cupboards and ceramic tiled splashback between. Dresser unit with shelves, plate rack and cupboards below. Recess space and power for fridge freezer. Door to larder cupboard. Ceramic tiled floor and door into: INNER HALLWAY Door to side area. Ceramic tiled floor. Doors to: CLOAKROOM: Window to rear elevation. Low level WC and flushbox, vanity unit with inset basin and cupboards under. Built in cloaks cupboard and ceramic tiled floor. UTILITY ROOM/OFFICE: approximately 10'2 x 6'2 (3.09m x 1.87m) Window to the side elevation. Under-stair storage cupboard. From the main hallway, staircase up on to: LANDING Window to side elevation. Doors off to: MASTER BEDROOM 1: approximately 16'10 x 17'2 (5.13m x 5.23m) Windows to front and rear elevations with far reaching views of surrounding countryside. Built in low level storage cupboards and access to eaves storage. Door into recently refurbished: ENSUITE CLOAKROOM: Low level WC and flushbox, pedestal basin with ceramic tiled splashback and shaver point. From Master bedroom there is an opening into a Dressing Area with hanging rail. Steps lead down to: DRESSING ROOM/STUDYNURSERY: approximately 10'10 x 7'5 (3.30m x 2.26m) Window to front elevation, hatch to loft space. Door giving access to self contained annexe. NB this room has the potential to be converted into an en suite bathroom for the master bedroom or alternatively could be used as 'Bedroom 3' in the annexe by locking the interconnecting door. BEDROOM 2: approximately 10'2 x 9'6 (3.09m x 2.89m) Windows to rear elevation overlooking the garden and far reaching countryside views. Access to under eaves storage space. BEDROOM 3: approximately 11'2 x 6'6 excluding recess (3.40m x 1.98m) Window to side elevation. Built in cupboards, fitted dressing table and under eaves storage space. BEDROOM 4: approximately 13'6 x 6'6 (4.11m x 1.98m) Window to front elevation. Built in wardrobe, fitted storage cupboards and hatch to loft space. FAMILY BATHROOM: approximately 9'5 x 8'8 (2.87m x 2.64m) Frosted window to rear elevation. Refurbished with a white suite comprising low-level WC and flushbox, pedestal basin, free standing roll tap bath with mixer attachment and double shower cubicle with 'Shower Force' shower and sliding door. Fitted cupboard at low level with laminate worktop and shelving and over. Part ceramic tiled walls. SELF CONTAINED COTTAGE-STYLE ANNEXE From walled courtyard front garden a wooden stable door leads into: SITTING ROOM: approximately 18' (into under stair recess) x 15'8 (5.48m x 4.77m) Window to rear elevation with views overlooking garden and stable door onto rear terrace. Feature stone fireplace and hearth with bread oven. Built in storage cupboards. Door to cloaks cupboard. Quarter staircase to first floor. Doors off to: STUDY: approximately 9'4 x 5'6 (2.84m x 1.67m) Window to rear elevation with views overlooking garden. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: approximately 17'9 (into L-shaped recess) x 10'10 (5.41m x 3.30m) Window to front elevation. Laminate worktop inset with one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Oak fronted cupboards and space, plumbing and power for dishwasher under. Matching wall cupboards over and ceramic tiled splashback between. Space and power for slip in cooker with extractor fan over. Door into: UTILITY/CLOAKROOM: approximately 6'10 x 5'8 (2.08m x 1.72m) Low level WC with flushbox. Stainless steel sink with cupboards under and space, power and plumbing for washing machine. Part ceramic tiled walls. From the sitting room staircase leading to: FIRST FLOOR LANDING Door to storage cupboard with shelving. Doors off to: MASTER BEDROOM 1: approximately 13'10 x 10'7 (4.21m x 3.22m) Window to rear elevation with breathtaking views of surrounding countryside. Fitted shower cubicle with 'Mira sport' shower over and glazed pivot door. Access to under eaves storage. BEDROOM 2: approximately 13'8 x 6'5 (4.16m x 1.95m) Window to side elevation. BEDROOM 3(optional): see DRESSING ROOM/STUDY/NURSERY - MAIN ACCOMMODATION OUTSIDE GARDENS: From the lane into a gated courtyard with off road parking for several cars. The front garden is accessed via a gate into a well planted cottage-style garden with lawn and is enclosed by low stone walling. The rear garden is accessed via a side gate from the tarmacadam drive and yard, is well maintained and laid to lawn with established trees and shrubs. There is an ornamental pond with waterfall. Vegetable and fruit plot, apple and plum trees, and all enclosed by fencing and hedging. NB. The rear could easily be divided to provide separate gardens for house and annexe. OUTBUILDINGS There is an outbuilding housing a floor mounted 'Mistral' oil fired central heating boiler. DETACHED OFFICE: approximately 16'1 x 9' (4.90m x 2.74m) Two windows to side and rear elevation and Velux skylight. Door to front elevation. Feature vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers. Power, lighting and heating. Tiled floor. HAY STORE: approximately 23'10 x 15'10 (7.26m x 4.82m) Double doors and gated access to one of the fields. Metal gate gives access to additional tarmacadam driveway and turning area, yard, gardens, land and outbuildings described as follows

Location:

Located between Ross on Wye and Monmouth on the outskirts of the popular village of Whitchurch with its excellent Primary School, shop, Post Office, Hotel and pubs and restaurants and within easy reach of the major road networks for those needing to commute.