Hermitage Manor, , HR4 8NR

Hermitage Manor, Herefordshire, HR4 8NR One of Herefordshire’s most impressive 19th century Manor Houses, situated in an absolutely wonderful location with stunning panoramic views.

Main residence with accommodation arranged over three levels to include 8 bedrooms and 5 reception rooms Numerous possibilities available, to include conference/wedding venue/boutique hotel B&B (subject to permissions) Three self-contained one bedroomed apartments Courtyard with two substantial three bedroomed holiday cottages Beautiful terraced gardens and original kitchen garden Range of Outbuildings, tennis court Sporting rights, organic pastureland and spring water supply In all approximately 11 acres (to be verified). Adjoining ancient woodland with an abundance of wildlife and beautiful walks Delightful Country Estate offering a lifestyle/leisure opportunity

Guide Price £1,790,000

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION conveniently located nearby and within easy driving distance. Herefordshire Quietly situated in an elevated position amidst the beautiful Herefordshire offers many fine dining experiences with excellent local pubs serving locally countryside, Hermitage Manor nestles into the hillside at the end of a long private produced food; the ‘Black and White’ trail, Book shops and antiques of Hay on driveway (approximately 1km) and commands breath taking far reaching views Wye, the food lovers haven of Ludlow with its renowned September food festival, over the surrounding organic apple orchards and farmland. The former summer market towns of and Kington and the city of , its beautiful retreat of the Bishop of Hereford around 1902, Hermitage Manor was Gothic cathedral at the heart, and the running through the city centre. constructed circa 1840/50 and renovated by William Brocklehurst in 1917. Hereford is located approximately 24 miles from Worcester, 23 miles from More recently the property has been further restored and reconfigured by the Gloucester, with the motorway network via the M50 at and Ross on Wye current owners to now provide 3 apartments situated within the main building. approx. (20 & 14 miles approx.) linking to the wider motorway network. There is a Along with the two spacious converted coach houses in the adjoining courtyard, mainline railway station with regular services to Worcester, Birmingham, these combine to provide a lucrative self-catering holiday cottage business which London, Manchester and Cardiff. has great potential for further expansion with the main residence offering scope for many additional uses. These to include possibilities as a wedding/conference The city is undergoing a multi million pound makeover with the Edgar Street Grid facility, exclusive Boutique hotel/B&B or perhaps a holistic/spiritual retreat to currently being redeveloped to include additional housing, shopping and cleanse the mind, body and soul combining the beauty and serenity of the recreational facilities, adjacent to the recently completed Old Market Shopping, location with its natural spring water supply and organic gardens. cinema and Restaurant complex. Hereford also boasts the countries most recent The property itself is located approximately 5 miles north of the city of Hereford university opening, NMiTE or New Model in Engineering and Technology is due and is just a short drive from local amenities from the nearby villages of Canon to take in its first students in September 2019, and joins the already established Pyon and Tillington. The area is renowned for its beauty, and country and College of Arts, National School of Blacksmithing (the largest facility in Europe), riverside walks are in abundance, along with leisure facilities including golf The Hereford Academy Sports college, Bluecoats Technology College, Hereford courses, pony trekking and canoeing, Open gardens, country houses and castles Cathedral School, Art College and highly regarded Sixth Form College and The including Hellens, Croft Castle, Berrington Hall and Hampton Court all Steiner Academy.

DIRECTIONS Hall/Room with ornate ceiling and french doors to balcony, open fireplace and From Hereford proceed north on the main A4110. After approximately 3.5 miles woodburning stove, with to the side a Drawing Room which also has a balcony continue through the hamlet of Portway towards Canon Pyon itself. After a and woodburning stove, ornate fireplace and mantel. further mile or so, note a turning on the left hand side signposted Tillington 1.5 Off this is the Inner Hall which provides access to the Study, Dining Room and miles, continue past this turning for a further third of a mile where the entrance to Cloakroom. Hermitage Manor can be found on the left hand side. AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL The principal accommodation is on three levels with to the which is approached via the grand oak staircase are the two principal LOWER GROUND FLOOR Bedrooms at the front of the house each with their own Bathrooms. Three Entrance through the Sun Room/Boot Room with connection to Inner Courtyard further Bedrooms again with their own Shower or Bathroom plus ancillary and Boiler/Utility Room Kitchenette. Main Kitchen/Breakfast Room well fitted with four oven Aga, country style To the rear of the house, are THREE ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS, two at kitchen with extensive granite work tops. ground level and one at first floor level. Each apartment has its own sitting room. Currently used as holiday lettings but could be readily re-incorporated within the Large Sitting Room with parquet floor, woodburning stove, book shelves and main accommodation subject to the necessary permissions. bay window with disguised ancillary entrance door to In addition is the original COACH HOUSE AND COURTYARD which now Three further bedrooms beyond, suitable for alternative uses if required. En- comprises two large Holiday Cottages, each with three bedrooms, bathroom, suite Bathroom with Sauna and further Shower Room. kitchen and sitting room. One of which is open plan and has its own garden area.

Situated within the UPPER GROUND FLOOR which is also approached via an To the side is the original Coach House comprising Double Garage, Games elegant stone stairway with wrought iron railings and columned entranceway are Room, Laundry Room and an adjoining woodstore. Two magnificent Reception Rooms with the original oak panelled Reception Range of Outbuildings are approached from the main driveway and comprise a flexible four bay mono-pitch building, adjacent to a four bay steel portal framed

covered yard. These buildings benefit from three phase electricity. THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS Forming a truly spectacular feature with to the front mature terraced lawned gardens, overlooked by the main seating area with wonderful views beyond. Behind the courtyard are the original Kitchen Gardens with former heated Greenhouse/Orangery now comprising a terraced vegetable and kitchen garden, beyond which is an area of Organic Pastureland which also extends alongside the driveway and to the far side of the mature trees and woodland glades is the all weather Tennis Court. In total the land extends to approximately 11 acres (to be verified). SERVICES Mains electricity (three-phase to the agricultural buildings), private water, private drainage. Oil fired central heating. LOCAL AUTHORITY

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000. Council tax band G.

DISCLAIMER These particulars are intended to give a fair and reliable description of the property but no responsibility for any inaccuracy or error can be accepted and do not constitute an offer or contract. We have not tested any services or appliances (including central heating if fitted) referred to in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. If a property is unoccupied at any time there may be reconnection charges for any switched off/disconnected or drained services or appliances - All measurements are approximate.

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