A charming, detached, three bedroom cottage built of stone under a slate roof, situated on the edge of the historic village of Huntington. The property contains original character features, together with a well established garden and far reaching views of the countryside. There is oil heating and partial double glazing and parking for cars on the driveway. Nearby is a 1.09 acre paddock. The property is offered for sale with no onward chain. N.B. There is an option to purchase the property without the 1.09 acre paddock if required.
Introduction
Situated within the rural hamlet of Huntington, with far reaching views is this delightful and characterful detached cottage. The property has accommodation comprising; porch, dining room, living room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom and lean to conservatory. The first floor comprises; three bedrooms, a family shower room and eaves storage. There is an enclosed garden to the rear and car parking to the front of the property. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the property and all it has to offer.
Property description
The front stable door opens to the porch which has space for coats and an internal door to the dining room. You are immediately welcomed by character features such as exposed stone walls and timbers. The dining room has a window to the front, a stone and brick fireplace inset with a black leaded cooking range and bread oven. A staircase rises to the first floor. The living room is a lovely cosy room with a window to the front and stone fireplace with wooden mantle and open fire. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with ample wooden wall and base units. There is an tower unit comprising a Belling multi function electric oven and a Sharp microwave oven with grill and convection; cupboards above and below. There is a five ring PLG hob space for a dishwasher and fridge. A stainless steel sink has a large window above which overlooks the garden and countryside beyond making washing up a pleasure and not a chore. There is space for a dresser and breakfast table and chairs. A door opens to the utility room which has additional units, a stainless steel sink and space for a washing machine and fridge freezer. There is a Worcester Bosch boiler providing hot water and central heating; A Hague Maximiser water softener. From the utility is the bathroom which is fitted with a WC, basin and bath. From the kitchen is the lean to conservatory with door to the garden.
The staircase rises to the first floor landing where there are built in cupboards and access to the loft. Bedroom one is a good sized double room with a window to the front. There is an exposed stone wall, timbers and vaulted ceiling. Bedroom two is also a double room with a window to the front and exposed stone chimney breast. Bedroom three has an airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and built in cupboards, window to the rear giving fabulous views over the surrounding countryside. This room would be ideal as a combined bedroom/study. The shower room is fitted with a WC, basin and shower cubicle. There is a radiator and window to the side. A small door opens to the eaves storage room which has a Velux window to the rear and is substantial in size.
Garden and parking
The garden surrounds the property and is mainly laid to lawn surrounded by shrubs, plants and flowers. A small pond encourages an array of wildlife and birds from the adjoining copse, including woodpeckers, a variety of blue, great and long-tailed tits, nuthatches etc. There is an area suitable for growing vegetables. There is a timber garden shed (10ft x 8.8ft) with windows and under a corrugated roof. A mature hedge borders the garden. The views are far reaching towards Gladestry, Hergest Ridge and Radnor Forest. There is car parking on the driveway to the property.
Paddock
The paddock is located 160 yards away, vehicular access is opposite The Firs it extends to 1.09 acres (0.142 H), is level, fertile pasture with water connected. Please note that the paddock is located in Herefordshire.
Services
Oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Private septic tank drainage. Mains electricity and water and telephone with Broadband.
Powys County Council Tax Band E
Location
The property is situated on the outskirts of the historic village of Huntington 5 miles west of Kington, straddling the Welsh border; 10 miles from Hay On Wye; Hereford 25 miles; Leominster 18 miles; Llandrindod Wells 22 miles. The market town of Kington, a well known centre for walking, provides a range of shopping facilities, primary and secondary schools; Hergest Croft Gardens; Kington Golf Club, which is reputed to be the highest in England. The surrounding countryside is ideal for horse riding and walking with the Offa's Dyke long distance footpath passing approximately 600 yards away.
Directions
Coordinates: 52 10 12.8N 3 06 45.4W
From Leominster, turn left onto Bargates/A44. Continue to follow A44. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Barons' Cross Rd/A44. Turn left onto Monkland Rd/A44. Continue to follow A44 for 4.5 miles. Turn right to stay on A44 for 13.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on A44, Kington bypass; next roundabout take the 2nd exit (A44). continuing to Floodgates taking the left turning; at the top (by the church) turn right (Hergest, Huntington and Brilley) after approx 1.7 miles, turn right Mahollom/Huntington. Continue for some distance up the hill, over the crossroads, passing the village hall; on up the hill, bear right to the next crossroads, turn right and the property is immediately on the right - in total 5 miles from Kington. NOTE: These particulars are intended only as a guide to prospective Buyers/Tenants to enable them to decide whether to make further enquiries with a view to taking up negotiations but they are otherwise not intended to be relied upon in any way for any purpose whatsoever and accordingly neither their accuracy nor the continued availability of the property is in any way guaranteed and they are furnished on the express understanding that neither the Agents nor the Vendors are to be or become under any liability or claim in respect of their contents. Any prospective Tenant must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of the particulars contained.