The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1BP

Spacious period townhouse in a central Ledbury location, close to station, shops and amenities.

speakers.flattered.tank Summary of Features   * Attractive, period red brick townhouse (2,081 sq ft) * Great scope for home and business use * 4 bedrooms with potential for more * Open plan kitchen/dining/family room * 3 reception rooms (includes family room) * 1 en-suite, separate shower in lower g/f, 2 WC’s Location   * Mileages: Ledbury (in town), Colwall 5 miles, Malvern 8 miles, Hereford 15 miles, Worcester 17 miles, Gloucester 18 miles, Cheltenham 22 miles, Birmingham & Bristol 53 miles * Road Links: M50 (Jct 2) 5 miles, M5 (Jct 8) 15 miles * Railway Stations: Ledbury, Colwall, Malvern * Airports: Bristol 51 miles, Birmingham 54 miles Situation   This property is located in the vibrant and popular market town of Ledbury, east of Herefordshire and west of the renowned, beautiful Malvern Hills.

The property is close to the town centre and is conveniently placed for amenities and domestic requirements, with excellent commuter road, rail and bus links to the larger commercial centres of Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham.

The surrounding countryside is characterised by productive farmland and wooded hills and is renowned for its scenic and rural appeal.

Homend House   * Homend House is a very attractive period, red brick townhouse in a super, central location, complemented by some lovely original features, including sash windows, exposed floorboards and attractive Victorian floor tiles.

* The property is currently part used for business (hair & beauty salon) and provides a versatile space for a variety of uses and a super family home; ample scope to enjoy or improve.

* Steps from the pavement lead up to a covered porch and a door to the ground floor, an entrance hall leads to the main sitting room/business space and stairs up and down and a separate WC.

* A stone staircase leads down to the lower ground floor, where there are two rooms, one with a freestanding shower.

These rooms have been used for business but provide a great space for a utility/laundry room, games/workroom, or further bedrooms with scope for en-suite facilities.

Homend House (continued)   * A stripped wooden staircase from the hall leads up to the first floor and the current living space.

* There is a super, open-plan kitchen/dining/family room which is beautifully light and has a creative, eclectic mix of free-standing furniture in the kitchen with space for a cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and provides space for a table and chairs.

* The family room benefits from bespoke, built-in shelving with wood upcycled from the renowned Morgan car factory. There is a period fireplace inset with a Clearview wood burning stove.

A pair of French doors open onto the metal walkway, giving external access.

* An additional reception room on the first floor is currently being used as the fourth bedroom but was previously a dining room, and there is also a second, separate WC.

* Another staircase leads to the second floor where there are three further bedrooms, the main bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a Japanese-style bath.

* The second floor landing has a (truncated) The Outside   * There is no bespoke garden to this property but the owners have made good use of what outside space is available with a range of potted plants.

* A private side path from the front pavement leads to Homend Crescent at the rear and gives access to the back of this property.

A raised steel walkway gives access at second floor level to the kitchen and family room via a pair of French Doors. There is also an access door from the rear at lower ground floor level.

* Access to the house is off the main pavement into town. There is on-street parking available front and rear, and potential for private off road parking via neighbours.

Material Information   Services   Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas (central heating). Broadband   Fibre connected, circa 145 mbps d/l speed.

Mobile Phone Signal   Good service available. Local Authority   Hereford Council: .

Council Tax   Domestic Band “A” (£1,626 2024/25), business rated at £3,293 (2024/5) but small business rate relief applicable, no payment required. Tenure   Freehold.

Construction   Red brick under a slate roof. Listing   This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission   None for this property, the adjacent former Church has consent for conversion to a restaurant, yet to be implemented. EPC   Rated "D".

Flood Risk   The property is not at risk of flooding. Access   Via pedestrian pavement.

Right of Way   There is a right of way to the rear of the property, privately owned by the adjacent building (former Church). Public Footpath   None applicable.

Covenants   None of which the Vendor or Agent are aware. Conservation Area/AONB   The property is not in an AONB but falls within the Ledbury Conservation Area.

Buyers Purchase Fee   Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.

General Information   Schools   * Primary: Ledbury, Eastnor, Bosbury. Further information is available at: Secondary: Ledbury.

Further information is available at: Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Hereford, Worcester, Cheltenham & Gloucester all have some outstanding independent schools.

Further information available at: Local   Ledbury has a thriving community and offers a good range of local amenities with many independent shops, restaurants & pubs, as well as two churches, a doctors’ surgery, cottage hospital, a theatre, and both primary and secondary schools.

A wider range of amenities can be found nearby in Malvern, including Waitrose and M&S, with further retail opportunities easily accessible in Worcester and Cheltenham.

Recreational   The surrounding area offers a wide range of outdoor sports and activities with the Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley within easy access.

Ledbury itself is renowned for its annual Poetry Festival.

The Three Counties Showground at Malvern hosts a wide variety of year-round events and nearby Eastnor Castle is also seasonally open to the public.

Further recreational and cultural activities can be found in Gloucester, Worcester and Cheltenham, with Birmingham within easy reach. Postcode   HR8 1BP.

Directions   From Ledbury: From the traffic lights at Top Cross in town, head north on the high street. Continue for 0.30 miles into the Homend, towards the railway station.

The property will be found on your right hand side, immediately opposite DT Wallers new butchers shop.

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