Shobdon, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9NN

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The Area

Shobdon is a thriving village in north Herefordshire surrounded by splendid rural views. This village retains a sense of community life; boasting a wealth of local amenities including a well stocked village shop and post office, pub, primary school. Located just eight miles away from the market town of Leominster which offers a range of amenities including doctors surgery, community hospital, library, leisure facilities, plus a range of shops and supermarkets.

The Property

Approached from the road, a tarmac and gravel driveway leads towards the property with a parking and turning area, where a large wooden and part glazed front door opens in to:

Kitchen 7.15m x 6.03m Mmax) 23'5" x 19'9" Mmax)

Opening in to a fantastic full height reception area, the kitchen takes advantage of the space and open-plan flow of the downstairs area. The kitchen is off to one side, consisting of wooden base units with work surfaces over, double stainless steel sink and drainer, double glazed window to side, space for large gas range cooker with stainless steel hood and extractor over, tiled floor and large vertical radiator.

Just off the kitchen, there is ample space for table and chairs, and the feature spiral staircase rises to the first floor landing.


Pantry 2.73m x 1.38m 8'11" x 4'6"

Having tiled floor, auto light and shelving for foodstuffs.

Guest WC

Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor and surround, vertical radiator and Worcester central heating boiler.



Double doors open and flow through to the:

Living Room 7.17m x 5.77m 23'6" x 18'11"

A wonderful light and spacious family room with an Art Deco styled interior, the twin ceiling height vertical double glazed windows and wooden shutters draw attention to the Jotul solid fuel stove on tiled hearth as the focal point of the room. With continuation of the tiled flooring flowing from the kitchen, shelving space, TV point and part glazed doors through to:

Sitting Room 7.10m x 2.88m 23'4" x 9'5"

Subtly divided in to two sections, which would equally lend the room to a dining area, study, reading room or children's playroom. Having continuation of the tiled flooring, double glazed windows to side aspect, vertical radiator, access to loft area and currently with space for computer desk.

Garden Room / Orangery 7.47m x 2.23m 24'6" x 7'4"

An incredibly warm and light room, ideal for use as a garden room for growing plants or relaxing in the sun. With stone tiled floor, double doors to rear patio, three double glazed windows to side and glazed roof with ceiling windows, panel radiator and lighting.

Integral Garage 6.41m x 3.98m 21'0" x 13'1"

Accessed off the kitchen, a full height room with concrete base, double wooden doors to side access, lighting and power and double glazed window to side. It is of the agents opinion that this room offers further scope for conversion (subject to planning) to create further living accommodation, studio or annexe.



A feature spiral staircase rises from the reception area to:

First Floor Galleried Landing

With feature stained glass window and central decorative hanging light and doors off to first floor rooms.

Bedroom One

A lovely master suite with corner double glazed window, space for built in wardrobes, wooden floors, vertical panel radiator and steps leading up to roof terrace. A further door leads in to:

Ensuite

A white suite of low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panel enclosed bath with shower attachment, vertical radiator, vanity unit, shaving point and light, extractor fan and linoleum floor.



Steps lead from the bedroom up to:

Roof Terrace 6.00m x 4.25m 19'8" x 13'11"

A magnificent feature of the property, affording Southerly views across the beautifully presented rear gardens and a place to sit in the evening and enjoy the scenery.

Bedroom Two 3.20m x 2.98m 10'6" x 9'9"

With wooden floor, double glazed window to rear and vertical radiator.

Bedroom Three 4.88m x 2.78m 16'0" x 9'1"

Wooden floor, double glazed feature corner window with sill, vertical radiator and loft hatch.

Bedroom Four 4.16m x 3.50m 13'8" x 11'6"

Again with continuation of the wooden floor, double glazed corner window and sill and space for wardrobes.

Family Shower Room

With WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, vertical radiator, mirrored wall vanity unit, corner obscured double glazed window, shaving point with light, spotlights and linoleum floor.

Outside

The current owners have been instrumental in creating such wonderfully flowing and mature gardens of distinct variety and space.

Stepping out of the rear garden room doors leads on to a patio and stone oriental-style garden with a variety of potted plants and flowers, with a walled garden to the side against the house with a variety of fruiting trees to include Fig.

A large lawned area leads down to the far end of the garden where there is a tranquil pond (approx 24' x 72') interspersed with reeds, lilies and bankside flora within the stone edges. A garden swing hangs from a tree allowing enjoyment of the secluded area.

As the lawn leads back up towards the property, there are a number of mature trees providing shelter and a large sweeping stone wall enclosing the gardens near to the property before reaching a seating area within Pagoda currently with chiminea.
Decorative stone steps lead to the well-stocked vegetable raised planters and mature planted borders nestled against the house and towards the entrance driveway.

Further areas of apple and pear orchard are to the front of the property, and a lawned area off to the side. To the Easterly side of the property there is an area which is currently used for log storage but is well concealed and may suit further uses such as hard standing or more substantial shelter or workshop (subject to planning).


Outbuilding 98'5" x 28'0 + 19'5" x 19'5" 30.00m x 8.53m +5.92m x 5.92m

A substantial brick outbuilding of around 3,130sq ft, divided in to sections and formerly operating as a shower house for soldiers during the war, including historic water tower. The current vendors have converted one bay in to a garage for a vehicle, but the rest of the building remains un-modified allowing purchasers scope for a variety of uses.

The building has mains water and drainage and would be suitable for conversion, subject to the necessary permissions, to workshop, home business, garaging or even conversion to one or more dwellings or holiday lets. Note that a nearly identical building was granted planning permission for conversion to a residential dwelling in June 1995.

The Field

Approximately 1.25 acres (0.48ha) classed as green industrial use and with the benefit of mains water supply.

Services

Mains water, gas, electricity, drainage, intruder alarm system.

Viewing Arrangements

To arrange a viewing please our Leominster Office on 01568 610310.

From Leominster take the A44 sign to Rhayader West and after the roundabout adjacent to Morrisons bear right at the fork in road. Take the next right hand turn towards Kingsland (the B4360) and join the A4110 road and continue to Mortimers Cross. Turn left at Mortimers Cross onto the B4362 and continue into the village of Shobdon pass the village shop on your left and then bear left at the junction towards the airfield. Pass the airfield turning and the property is located on your left as indicated by the For Sale board.


John Amos & Co - Leominster 01568 610310 - Knighton 01547 529907

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