Three Kilns, Little Marcle, Herefordshire
A truly stunning barn conversion with attached annexe in a tranquil setting amidst beautiful countryside 5.73 Acres LOCATION
Ledbury 3½ miles, Malvern 10 miles, Ross-on-Wye 11 miles, Hereford 12 miles, Gloucester 17 miles, Cheltenham & Worcester 30 miles, Birmingham 65 miles & London 130 miles Road: M50 (Jct 2 ) 8 miles; M5 (Jct 8) 19 miles
Railway: Ledbury, Malvern, Hereford
Airports: Bristol (60 miles), Birmingham (63 miles)
SUMMARY OF FEATURES • Stunning hop kiln conversion (3,218 sq ft) & attached 2 bedroom annexe (796 sq ft), all finished to an award winning standard throughout • 4 double bedrooms; Master with en-suite bath & dressing room, 2nd en-suite & superb family bathroom • Beautiful bespoke Mark Wilkinson Aga kitchen/breakfast room, garden room & utility room • Sitting room with attractive feature fireplace, inset with a wood- burning stove, dining room & study/office • Outdoor heated swimming pool and pool house, beautifully maintained gardens • Domestic outbuildings, 3 bay garage/carport & store, ample parking, pasture, woodland & pond
In all 5.73 Acres
SITUATION
Three Kilns enjoys a secluded but accessible rural location; accessed from a quiet country lane and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The property lies within the hamlet of Little Marcle, just 3½ miles from the thriving market town of Ledbury. The surrounding countryside is classed as a conservation area with this region offering a sought after quality rural lifestyle combined with excellent access to main arterial links for the rest of the country. three kilns • Original period barn and hop kilns was completely re-built and designed by the vendor (completed 2008); winning the West Midlands Builder of the Year 2009 for build quality. • This striking property has been finished to an exceptional standard, with Mark Wilkinson kitchen, Matki showers, Jøtul wood-burning stove and Mandarin Stone flooring throughout the ground floor. • The Master bedroom has a hobby room above, accessed via loft ladder, but with scope to create a 5th bedroom, subject to consent. • The fabulous Aga kitchen/breakfast room benefits from a 2-oven Aga with electric oven module & halogen hob, integrated fridge- freezer and dishwasher, granite work-surfaces and double Belfast sink unit. • A wealth of original beams and trusses are displayed throughout the property with oak latch & brace doors, door frames and skirting boards. HOPSTORE • Delightful 2-storey, 2 bedroom attached annexe; ideal for dependent relatives, rental or holiday let, with scope to easily combine with main house to make 6 bedroom property. THE OUTSIDE • The private and secluded rear garden, with its well-manicured lawns and flower beds, is planted with an array of flowering shrubs and plants, including, lavender, roses, clematis and wisteria. • An attractive paved terrace, ideal for entertaining, overlooks the beautiful garden towards the pool. • Sheltered, heated outdoor swimming pool and entertaining area with pool room. • Large paddock, orchard, woodland and a pond stocked with carp are a haven for a variety of wildlife. • Ancillary brick outbuildings/workshop with potential, subject to the necessary consents, Gabriel Ash cedar greenhouse and additional paved terrace with shrubbery. • A private tarmac road flanked by woodland and open pasture winds its way to a gravelled parking area at the front of the property, there is also a 3 bay garage/carport and ample parking. • The properties enjoy beautiful views over the surrounding countryside towards Marcle Ridge.
Hopstore Services: Mains water & electricity. Shared private drainage (Willow Wet System). Oil fired Aga with electric module and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and bathrooms/en-suite’s; radiators to the first floor. Jøtul Wood burning stoves. Broadband connected/available. Air source heated swimming pool. Maintenance Charge: A Management Company maintains the drainage system (low maintenance/cost), located on neighbouring land, jointly owned by the 5 dwellings, 2/5 share to these properties at £200/p.a./property. Currently £200 per property per annum payable, to the Mangement Company for the maintenance of the Willow Wet private drainage system. Local Authority: Herefordshire County Council: 01432 260000. Council Tax: Three Kilns Band “G” - £2589.91; Hopstore Band “C” - £1,381.28 (both 2015/16). EPC: Three Kilns = C, Hopstore = C. Listing: The properties are curtilage Listed. Footpath: A path crosses part of the land, please see plan. GENERAL INFORMATION Primary: Much Marcle, Ashperton & Ledbury Secondary: Ledbury. For further information visit www.herefordshire.gov.uk Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Worcester, Cheltenham, Hereford & Monmouth have some excellent independent schools. For further information visit www.isc.co.uk Local: Little Marcle has a church and farm shop, the nearby village of Much Marcle (3 miles) has a good range of amenities including a village store & post office, garage, pubs, village hall, Church and primary school. The market towns of Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye provide a wider range of amenities to meet most day-to-day requirements, including a cottage hospital and 0m 25m 50m 75m Market Theatre in Ledbury. More comprehensive retail options can be found at Hereford, Worcester and Cheltenham, which are all within easy travelling distance. Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:2500 Recreational: The area offers a wide range of outdoor sports and activities, with the Malvern Hills and Wye Valley within easy access. Ledbury itself is renowned for its annual Poetry Festival, and there are a variety of local and traditional events held in the region throughout the year. The Three Counties Showground at Malvern hosts a wide variety of events including the Three Counties Show. Eastnor Castle is a short drive away and is seasonally open to the public. Heat recovery ventilation system installed throughout the property. Internal vacuum system (piping only). Rainwater harvesting tank supplies garden irrigation system. Electricity supply to garage. Three Kilns, Little Marcle Court, Little Marcle, Ledbury Approximate Gross Internal Area S Main House = 3218 Sq Ft/299 Sq M Annexe = 796 Sq Ft/74 Sq M EW
Garage Outbuilding = 797 Sq Ft/74 Sq M Store 2 4.73 x 3.05 Garage & Carport = 431 Sq Ft/40 Sq M 5.35 x 3.37 15'6" x 10'0" N 17'7" x 11'1"
Store 1 5.50 x 3.50 Carport Log Store 18'1" x 11'6" 5.15 x 4.71 5.46 x 2.56 16'11" x 15'5" 17'11" x 8'5"
Workshop 5.50 x 3.48 18'1" x 11'5"
Pool House Store 3 3.43 x 3.43 5.57 x 2.91 11'3" x 11'3" 18'3" x 9'7" Kitchen/ Garden Room Breakfast Room Bedroom 2 4.68 x 2.53 Utility 4.73 x 4.64 Plant 4.71 x 4.59 15'4" x 8'4" 15'6" x 15'3" Room 15'5" x 15'1"
Outbuilding
Dining Room Sky Sky A/C Sky Sky Dining Kitchen 4.64 x 4.61 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 4 Area 2.61 x 2.39 15'3" x 15'1" 3.10 x 2.58 4.66 x 4.65 8'7" x 7'10" 10'2" x 8'6" Dressing 15'3" x 15'3" 6.32 x 2.96
Utility Room 20'9" x 9'9" 3.86 x 2.58 3.86 12'8" x 8'6" F/P Area Covered 4.00 x 3.00 Bedroom 3 Hatch 13'1" x 9'10" F/P Study Bedroom 1 6.05 x 3.58 to Loft Sitting 2.58 x 2.46 3.11 x 2.54 19'10" x 11'9" Room 8'6" x 8'1" Workroom 3.07 x 2.55 3.07 10'2" x 8'4" 10'1" x 8'4" Sitting Room Sky 4.65 x 4.65 Sky 4.63 x 4.45 Master Bedroom 15'2" x 14'7" 15'3" x 15'3" 4.66 x 4.59 15'3" x 15'1" Sky Annexe IN Annexe First Floor Ground Floor Second Floor
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8228949/CJN
DIRECTIONS - HR8 2LB From Ledbury; Take the A449 west towards Ross-on-Wye for approximately 2 miles. At Preston Cross roundabout, take the right exit north onto the A4172 to Little Marcle. After approximately 1 mile, take the first left up a ‘No Through Road’ turning at the offset cross roads onto Little Marcle Road. Continue along this lane, passing a small cluster of houses on your right. After a short distance take the first right turn, then immediately fork right, follow the private tarmac road to the property. VIEWINGS By prior appointment via Grant & Co Estate Agents on 01531 637341.
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Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:250000
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