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About
Build date: 19th Century.
Extended 1990s Approximate Area: 260 sq.m / 2798 sq.ft the property: A stunning detached modern cottage, set within 3⁄4 of an acre of beautiful gardens and private woodland with a beautiful backdrop of the Herefordshire countryside.
This home offers a perfect blend of contemporary design and countryside charm, featuring an expansive kitchen/dining/family room that forms the heart of the house.
Cozy evenings await in the 20ft living room with a wood-burning stove, complemented by two additional versatile reception spaces. Upstairs, you'll find three double bedrooms, and a modern shower room.
The luxurious principal suite has a dressing area and en-suite.
Outside, enjoy the expansive garden with a pergola covered seating area, ample parking, a double garage with additional storage space, and your own private woodland area.
Location: This charming home is nestled in the desirable hamlet of Yarkhill, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle with excellent connectivity.
Standing just off the A4103 Hereford-Worcester Road, it provides convenient access to nearby villages and hamlets, and is only 6 miles from Hereford city centre.
Yarkhill itself boasts a welcoming community with a local church and community centre.
Everyday essentials are easily accessible, with a Texaco petrol station and shop located just 1 miles away in Newtown. Ideal for those seeking a rural setting without sacrificing convenience.
Accommodation: Approached from the front, in detail the property comprises: Porch: Window to front aspect, door to hallway.
Hallway: Stairs to first-floor, doors to living room, snug and kitchen/dining/family room. Living Room: French doors to the front and window to the rear, inset wood burning stove.
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room: Bay window to rear.
Kitchen offers a range of country-style units, oak worksurface with inset sink, integrated fridge and dishwasher, double oven, centre island having induction hob with central extractor.
There are doors to the utility and rear porch.
Utility: Window to the rear, fitted units, work surface with inset sink, spaces for washing machine, tumble dryer and American style fridge/freezer, boiler.
Rear Porch: Has a door giving alternate access to the property and a door to the downstairs toilet. Downstairs Toilet: Toilet and vanity sink, towel radiator.
Snug: Window to front, exposed stone fireplace, opening through to the home office. Home Office: Two windows to the front aspect.
Stairs in the hall give access to the Landing: Boiler cupboard, doors to bedrooms and shower room.
Bedroom One: Window to front, opening to the Dressing Area: Having built-in 4 door wardrobe, space for dressing table and cabinets, opening to the en-suite.
En-Suite: Frosted window to front, bath, cubicle with mains rainwater shower, toilet, his & hers vanity sinks, eaves storage. Bedroom Two: Window to rear aspect, built-in storage.
Bedroom Three: Window to front, built-in 4-door wardobes. Shower Room: Frosted window to front, cubicle with mains rainwater shower, toilet, vanity sink.
Outside: The grounds extend to approximate 3/4 of-an-acre comprising ample driveway parking leading to a large double garage with additional storage space.
There is an historic planning permission (that has now expired) for the conversion of the garage to a studio. To the front of the property is a lawn area and gravel seating space covered by a pergola.
At the rear of the property is a private woodland area.
Material information: Tenure: Freehold Council Tax: Band F (Herefordshire) Utilities & Services: Mains electric and water, septic tank drainage, oil central heating.
Parking: Driveway parking and double garage Maintenance Charge: None we are aware of. Restrictions/Notices: None we are aware of.
Broadband Speed: Ultra-fast broadband available (900 Mbps) Flood Risk: Low.
For further information, refer to: To View: Applicants may inspect the property by prior arrangement with Andrew Morris Estate Agents.
Anti-Money Laundering: Before a sale can be formally agreed, we are required by hmrc regulations to verify the identity of the seller(s) and buyer(s), and to obtain evidence of funding.
Referral Fees: We may receive a referral fee from third-party service providers, such as conveyancers, mortgage advisers, or surveyors, if you choose to use their services.
Where applicable, the identity of the supplier and the typical referral fee or range payable to us will be disclosed to you in writing.
Disclaimer: Andrew Morris Estate Agents Ltd has prepared these particulars with care.
We have relied upon the seller(s) for the verification of certain details, which should be confirmed by prospective buyers before any commitment to purchase.
Floorplans and measurements are approximate, not to scale, and provided for guidance only.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings, Council Tax bands, and other key information are supplied from official records or the seller’s documentation.
Significant material information – such as tenure, service charges, ground rent, restrictive covenants, and utilities – is included within these particulars in line with current consumer protection regulations.
All parties are advised to carry out their own due diligence before entering into a legal commitment to purchase.
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