The Stonehouse WOOLHOPE • The Stonehouse WOOLHOPE • HEREFORDSHIRE

One of Herefordshire’s most stunning village houses

Accommodation and amenities Hall • Sitting room • Dining room • Garden room • Kitchen Cloaks • Cinema room • Utility • Gymnasium and shower

5 first floor bedrooms • 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) Shower room (en suite)

3 second floor bedrooms • 2 bathrooms (1 en suite)

Cottage • Garaging • Swimming pool • Mature gardens

In all about 0.7 acre

Ledbury 8 miles • 7 miles • M50 (J3) 8 miles Cheltenham 28 miles (distances approximate)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the important notice on the last page of text. Situation The Stonehouse is situated in the small village of Woolhope, one of the loveliest villages in Herefordshire and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Woolhope has a popular Inn, The Crown, whilst the famous Butchers Arms is down the lane.

Ledbury, a classic market town, is 8 miles and the Cathedral city of Hereford 7 miles, both a short drive. Exceptionally well regarded schools include Hereford Cathedral, Monmouth Haberdashers, and Cheltenham and Malvern Colleges.

The area of Herefordshire is much sought after for its beautiful unspoilt countryside and its rural quality of life. There are many delightful recreational opportunities including golf, fishing, shooting and stunning walks close at hand.

Communications are excellent which explains the enormous popularity of the area. The M50/M5 is Within 8 miles providing fast access north to Birmingham and south to the M4 and Bristol, and the A449 provides quick access to Great Malvern and Worcester. Ledbury has regular train services to Hereford, Worcester and Birmingham and from there on to London.

Description of property The Stonehouse is an exceptionally handsome red brick village house dating back to the late 18th Century. It sits proudly in the village back from the lane behind tall stone walls and amidst beautiful gardens.

The Stonehouse has in recently been totally refurbished to the highest of standards, whilst maintaining and enhancing the original character. Thus it is now a combination of a handsome period house with graceful interiors yet having state of the art facilities, rare for Grade II Listed building.

Approached from wrought iron gates and down a wide flag-stone and brick path, house is entered through a wide part-glazed front door beneath an elegant columned porch to a large reception hall with doors off to the well-proportioned reception rooms. Traditional features abound and include sprung floors, panelled doors, painted panelling, dado rails, The Stonehouse WOOLHOPE • HEREFORDSHIRE

These plans are for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice. handsome fireplaces and tall shuttered sash windows looking out to both front and rear gardens.

Of particular note is the stunning kitchen which is clearly the older part of the house with original exposed beams, a full range of bespoke kitchen units with work surfaces, all the expected appliances and a 4 door electric Aga. A freestanding Clearview log-burner adds extra warmth to the sitting area.

The lower ground floor is has been remodelled and offers further accommodation with utility room, boiler room, gymnasium and shower, and cinema room.

From the hall, a new Elm staircase leads up and round to a galleried landing with doors to the main bedrooms including the sumptuous master bedroom with elegant fireplace, a range of built-in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom has an en-suite shower room, and a study opens to the east wing with 3 bedrooms, bathroom and landing with airing cupboard and spiral staircase down to the kitchen.

The main staircase continues up to second floor landing with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This would make ideal children’s area with the large room being an ideal playroom.

Gardens and grounds The gardens lie to both front and rear and have been meticulously planned to enhance the character of the house. To the north front, the cast iron gates with entwined vines opens to the flagstone pathway flanked by lawns dotted with novice yews, box hedges and bordered by an array of herbaceous beds stocked with a variety of flowering shrubs and plants. The lawns continue round past a log store and the outside office with log burner to the south gardens with further beds, various specimen trees and maturing Silver Birch, Ash. Wide steps with railings having a continuation of the vined scrolling head up to the Garden Room, whilst to the side is a large flagstone terrace with lavender beds and water channels fed by a waterfall. Further around is the swimming pool with paved surround, decking to one end and changing rooms to the other. From here, the garden continues on to the south past a pond, a Eucalyptus tree and an enclosed kitchen garden with raised beds, compost bins and shed. Cottage and Garaging To the side of the house, approached through a pair of automatic cast iron gates is a gravelled parking area with a pair of double doored garages (above the changing rooms), and the Cottage with open-plan ground floor including a Clearview wood-burner and kitchen area with wet room beyond and bedroom above. This has been done up to the same standard as the house and is currently an office but would be ideal staff accommodation. Services Mains water, drainage and electricity, oil-fired central heating, comprehensive alarm systems.

Fixtures and fittings Only those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments, are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

NOTE: This plan is for convenience Terms of Purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly Tenure: Freehold. excluded from any contract. Local Authority: Herefordshire County Council Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right Tel: (01432) 260 000 2013. NOT TO SCALE Council Tax Band H.

Directions (HR1 4QR) From Hereford and Mordiford take the B to Woolhope. At the T junction, turn left passing The Crown Inn and follow the road around to the right signed Ledbury/ to where the house is shortly on the right. The entrance gates are just beyond. Important notice Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP or their local representative 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 01432 273087 020 7629 8171 nor their local representative 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) 22 Broad Street 55 Baker Street or lessor(s). 2. Photos & Floorplans etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared Hereford HR4 9AP London W1U 8AN at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances shown on the floorplans 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 [email protected] [email protected] 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. www.knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com TAX: Tax may be payable in addition to the agency fees and purchase price of the property according to the national or local law applicable. Details produced: June 2013 Photographs taken: June 2013.

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