Lower Court Putley, Ledbury, Herefordshire

Lower Court Putley, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2QP

Worcester 5 College Street, Worcester WR1 2LU Tel: 01905 723438 [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Situation Lower Court occupies a peaceful and secluded position overlooking the productive farmland and orchards of this beautiful part of East Herefordshire, close to the market town of Ledbury. Ledbury is a thriving market town famous for its half timbered buildings and medieval Market Hall. Local facilities include supermarkets and a wide range of independent retailers, primary and secondary schools, library, swimming pool, doctors surgeries and train station with a direct service to London Paddington. Within 2.5 miles, there is a farm shop and garden centre, a tea shop and a pub. The property sits within Putley Conservation Area and lies between two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Wye Valley and The Malvern Hills. Malvern is a renowned cultural centre with an excellent theatre and cinema, as well as good shopping facilities. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the thriving Cathedral cities of Hereford & Worcester, which cater for most needs. There are extensive shopping and recreational facilities including Premiership rugby and County cricket at Worcester, racing at Hereford, Worcester and Cheltenham and plentiful opportunities for walking and riding out, especially in the Malvern Hills. There is excellent schooling nearby from both the private Cider House and Barn have been converted to form two and state sectors including The Elms and The Downs separate residences. However these are situated to the preparatory schools in Colwall, Hereford’s Cathedral School, back of the farmhouse with their own access. The Royal Grammar School and The Kings School in Lower Court is a particularly attractive and beautifully Worcester as well as Malvern College and Malvern St James. presented Grade II Listed former farmhouse with beautiful Trains run from Ledbury Station direct to London gardens and grounds, which in all extend to 1.1 acres. The Paddington. Motorway access is via junction 2 of the M50 house is believed to date from the 16th Century and was about 12 miles away. extended and remodelled in the 17th and 18th Century including the attractive Georgian Wing. For sale freehold The accommodation, extending to over 5,000 sq. ft. has Historically, this prominent house was the residence of the been restored and refurbished adding a modern twist to bailiffs for the Putley Court Estate. Today the traditional create the perfect fusion of period proportions and charm Gardens and grounds Fixtures & fittings The beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds are All items mentioned in these sales particulars are included principally laid to lawn with inset flower beds and shrubs. in the sale. All others are specifically excluded. Other notable features include two raised garden terraces, the beautiful natural duck pond with water lilies and fountain, Local Authority retaining stone walls, raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, wild flower gardens and a lavender flanked pathway leading up Herefordshire Council, tel 01432 260 360 to the front door. Council Tax Band: G (£3,282.20 for 2020/21) There is a gravel parking and turning area to the side of the house and a substantial brick built double garage with a lean Directions(HR8 2QP) to Gabriel Ash greenhouse at the side. The grounds extend From Ledbury take the A438 towards Hereford. Continue to 1.1 acres including the pond. straight over Trumpet cross and take the first left turn signed Pixley, Putley and Aylton. Immediately bear right with contemporary style. Major works include a re-wire, new Services signed Putley Common and Woolhope. Follow the road for boiler and central heating system (including some under about 1 mile then turn left signed Putley Church.Turn left Mains electricity and water, private drainage via a treatment floor heating), re-plumbing, upgrading of the roof and sash after ½ a mile signed Lower Court and Putley Church. Follow plant (shared between three dwellings and Putley Church windows, high specification bathrooms, double glazed the road towards the church. The driveway to Lower Court is with an easement to detail shared costs of maintenance), windows and restored oak, elm & pine floor boards. The on the left of the pond. Oil fired central heating (boiler installed in 2016). attached brick barn has recently been converted to form a versatile Cinema/Games room, but could also be used as offices or ancillary accommodation.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationery office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.” Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 5,053 sq ft / 469 sq m This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars

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Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy- statement. Ref: WRC160249. Particulars dated May 2020. Photographs dated April 2020. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Brochure by wordperfectprint.com.