Slate House, Shobdon, Leominster 1 Acre Detached stone-built cottage with large garden & yard in a quiet, rural location LOCATION Slate House, Shobdon, Leominster Shobdon 1 mile, Pembridge 4 miles, Presteigne 5 miles, Approximate Gross Internal Area: Approximate Gross Internal Area N Leominster 9½ miles, Hereford 20 miles, Ludlow 14 miles, 1002 Sq Ft/93 Sq M W Tenbury Wells 16½ miles 1002 Sq Ft/93 Sq M E Road: M50 (Jct 2) 35½ miles, M5 (Jct 7) 38½ miles S Railway: Leominster, Ludlow & Hereford Airport: Birmingham and Bristol Bedroom 2 3.82 x 3.06 Utility Kitchen/Breakfast Room 12'6" x 10'0" SUMMARY OF FEATURES: 2.97 x 2.83 4.94 x 2.50 9'9" x 9'3" 16'2" x 8'2" • Detached, stone-built cottage situated in a rural location • 3 bedrooms and family bathroom • Country-style fitted kitchen/breakfast room with range cooker, plus utility room • Large private garden, workshop and ample parking Cupboard 1.70 x 1.37 6.76 x 3.28 • Timber stable block, tractor shed and fenced yard with 5'7" x 4'6" 22'2" x 10'9" hard-standing Master Bedroom Sitting Room Dining Room 3.51 x 3.45 11'6" x 11'4" Bedroom 3 2.52 x 2.24 In all about 1 Acre 8'3" x 7'4"
SITUAtion Slate House is situated on the outskirts of the rural village of Shobdon, which developed from the Doomsday village of GROUNDGround FLOOR Floor FirstFIRST Floor FLOOR Scepedune. Located to the north west of Hereford, this area IN lies close to the Shropshire/Herefordshire/Welsh borders, an area known as the Welsh Marches, which has a rich historical background. The property is conveniently located to enjoy good FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. access to the surrounding market towns of Leominster, Denotes restricted head height Tenbury and Ludlow with excellent road and rail commuter links © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8219167/OHI to the rest of the country. slate house • This traditional stone-built quarry-worker’s cottage dates back to late 16th/early 17th Century, with a later extension being added c.1980’s. • The country-style kitchen/breakfast room has been recently refurbished. • This property has an open-plan living/dining room with a multi-fuel burning stove set into an attractive inglenook fireplace, which creates a wonderful focal point for this charming home. • There are two good-sized double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a family bathroom on the first floor. the outside • A private drive leads to the property, where there is parking for several vehicles. • The property sits within generous gardens, which are mainly laid to lawn with scope for further development of this outside space. • There is a large timber workshop (26’ x 19’ 6”) with power, lighting and external water supply. • 4/5 timber stables (3 x stables 12’ x 12’ and 1 x stable 24’ x 12’) with a concrete apron. All stables have power and water. Within this fenced area of hard-standing, track and paddock there is a tractor barn (c. 26’ x 11’9”) and 30’ storage container. • The property is tucked away in a private position. Services: Mains electricity & water. Private drainage system. Central heating is via the multi-fuel burning stove. Broadband available. Local Authority: Herefordshire County Council: 01432 260000 Council Tax: Band “D”
GENERAL INFORMATION
Primary: Shobdon, Pembridge & Kingsland Secondary: Wigmore and Presteigne. Further information available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk Independent: Ludlow, Tenbury Wells, Bromyard and Hereford all have some outstanding 0m 5m 10m 15m independent schools. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk
Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:500 Local: The village of Shobdon has good local amenities, including a church, village store/post office, pub, village hall, which runs a variety of clubs and events, and primary school. There is also a daytime bus service and monthly library van. The nearby historic market town of Leominster offers leisure facilities (swimming pool), a good range of shops to meet most day-to-day requirements, including three supermarkets, whilst more extensive retail, cultural and leisure facilities can be found in the Cathedral City of Hereford. There is also a swimming pool in Presteigne. Recreational: Locally, Shobdon Church hosts an annual food, drink & flower festival. Shobdon Airfield, which has been in operation since 1941, is the home of Herefordshire Aero Club and offers a range of facilities for recreational flying. The nearby National Trust property Berrington Hall, Hampton Court Castle and the market town of Ludlow offer a broad range of events and festivals throughout the year, with a well-known annual food festival held in the grounds of Ludlow Castle. The area also offers a wealth of sporting and recreational activities, with thriving rugby clubs, golf and many fine walks and bridleways in the surrounding countryside. Equestrian: The area has a strong equestrian interest and the property is conveniently placed for nearby Meadow Bank Riding Centre and Kings Equestrian Centre at Bromyard. Racing is at Ludlow, Worcester and Cheltenham. AGENTS NOTE 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. DIRECTIONS - HR6 9NH From Shobdon village: Head out of the village on the B4362 to Presteigne. After approximately 0.8 miles, turn right into the lane indicated by the “Grant & Co” pointer board. Follow this lane to the very end, passing through the yard. Slate House is the white cottage straight ahead of you, behind the 5-bar gate. NB: the postcode will take you to the next lane.
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