*UNEXPECTEDLY AVAILABLE* A Gorgeous Grade II Listed Country Home Offering Flexible 5 Bed Accommodation Surrounded By Idyllic Rural Countryside Options For Multi-Family Living Or Holiday Letting Outbuilding & Ample Parking Sustainability Investments Including Ground Source Heat Pump & Solar Panels Garden and Paddock extending to 1.2 acres Further Parcel of Land extending to 3.2 acres available by separate negotiation

LOCATION

Lower House is located in Burrington, a tiny village on the North Herefordshire/Shropshire border just 6 miles southwest of historic Ludlow. The nearest village is Leintwardine, 2.5 miles distant which has a local store, doctors surgery, two pubs and a primary school.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Lower House is a Grade II Listed half-timbered detached country home, parts of which date back to the 14th Century. It has been sympathetically renovated by the current owners who used to run a successful self-contained three bedroom holiday let in the original part of the farmhouse. Set in gardens of 1.2 acres and additional land of 3.2 acres (available by negotiation), ideal for those seeking a business opportunity or indeed as a fabulous family home. The owners pride themselves on sustainability and have invested in a ground source heat pump and solar panels. There is EV charging point, private water supply from a borehole and a new sewage treatment plant was installed in 2021.Lower House has gardens, a self-contained cabin and a paddock to the rear- approximately 1.2 acres and a separate field on the other side of the lane with stables and a tack room - approximately 3.2 acres. Approached from the lane over a small brook a gravelled drive and lawned gardens lead to the front of the property. The property is currently split into two, the holiday let is in the original part of the farmhouse and the owner s accommodation is in what was the original Byre. There is an interconnecting door on the ground floor.

MAIN HOUSE

Originally a Byre this part of the house was converted some years ago, again retaining much of its original character with exposed timbers, fireplaces and high vaulted ceiling. Accessed from the rear an entrance door opens to the Living/Dining Area, a versatile space with open fireplace (not in use) and leaded windows to the front and rear. With flagstone floor, steps lead up to the spacious Kitchen area. This has ample fitted units with solid wooden worksurfaces. Belfast sink, Rangemaster Range Cooker, integrated dishwasher and integrated fridge, space for under-counter freezer and space for tumble drier. There is an original fireplace with wood burning stove and a door opening to the rear Conservatory. Part of the Kitchen has a high vaulted ceiling, the mezzanine Double Bedroom is above.First Floor - An oak staircase rises from the Dining Area to a fabulous Master Bedroom. With high vaulted ceiling, leaded window to front, built in wardrobes and windows to the side. It opens to the En Suite Bathroom. With slipper bath, wash basin, shower cubicle and WC. Tiled floor and leaded window to the rear.Second Landing - A spiral staircase off the Kitchen rises to a further Landing area which is a light and airy space with leaded windows to the front and rear, this is currently used as a Study. Off here is a w/c with wash basin and a mezzanine cosy Double Bedroom.

HOLIDAY COTTAGE

The Holiday Cottage has proven to be very popular with guests who have left wonderful reviews. Tastefully appointed throughout it provides everything for the perfect rural escape. Certain furniture, fixtures and fittings may be available by separate negotiation. It oozes character with exposed timbers, exposed stone walls and fireplaces. A canopy Porch and oak entrance door opens into a gorgeous Dining Room, with flagstone floor, leaded windows to front and rear and brick fireplace with fitted wood burning stove. A door and steps leads down to the Cellar. An interconnecting door opens to the Kitchen in the main house.The Kitchen is appointed with a range of base units with inset Belfast sink. Space for cooker and space for under-counter fridge. Flagstone floor and leaded windows to the side and rear. The Sitting Room is a cosy room with a wooden floor and fireplace with wood burning stove. It has a leaded window to the front and built-in storage cupboard.First Floor - Stairs rise from the Dining Room to a Landing and doors open to Three Bedrooms. There are Two Double Bedrooms, one with a built-in wardrobe and one with hanging space. Each have a leaded window to the front enjoying views over the gardens to the paddock beyond. There is a pretty single Bedroom with leaded window to the side. The Bathroom is luxuriously appointed with a suite of panelled bath with shower and screen over, wash basin and WC. Tiled floor, contemporary tiled walls and leaded window to the rear.

OUTSIDE

Rear Gardens and Additional Land - 1.2 acres with a large gravelled yard/parking area with ample space for residents and guests. Fences open to the rear paddock which slopes gently upwards towards the Church. The gardens extend to the side, the perfect spot for the holiday cottage guests to relax in privacy.The Cabin & Workshop - The stylish Cabin provides self-contained accommodation with a Sitting/Bedroom area with mezzanine above, a Kitchen and a Shower Room. The Workshop is of timber construction and provides useful storage and work space.AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION Paddock - On the other side of the lane opposite Lower House a track leads up to the larger area of land, approximately 3.2 acres, laid to grass and used for grazing. There is a timber stable block with three loose boxes and a tack room. A poly tunnel provides shelter.

SERVICES AND EXPENDITURE

Mains electricity is connected to the property. Private water supply and drainage to a sewage treatment plant.HEATING: Ground source heat pump to underfloor heating to stone floors and to traditional radiators elsewhere.Council Tax Band: F Tenure: FREEHOLDBroadband Availability: Superfast - download speed 1000mbps upload speed 220mbps

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Herefordshire Council. Telephone 01432 260000

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment. Please contact the agents on 01568 610600 before travelling to check viewing arrangements and availability.Viewings to be conducted under our viewings policies, copies of which can be found on www.bill-jackson

DIRECTIONS

From Ludlow proceed over Ludford Bridge and turn right immediately after the Charlton Arms signposted Wigmore. Proceed along passing through Pipe Aston, just before you reach the village of Elton turn right signposted Burrington. Go down the lane and pass the right hand turn into the village, Lower House is the first property on the right hand side.What3Words: soggy.spoon.moth

Jackson Property (Leominster)

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