Property description
A dormer bungalow in a lovely rural setting on the east of the city of Hereford
SITUATION
Upper Dormington is a linear village of individual houses off A438, accessed via Claston Lane and above the main village that is located adjacent to Dormington Court along the Clay Hill Pit road which joins up with the Mordiford B4224 Road. Hereford City is three miles from Dormington via Bartestree and Lugwardine where there are secondary and primary schools. Woodfields is the most eastern property on the Upper Dormington Road, with views north and west across the River Frome lowlands towards Lower Eggleton with Leominster in the distance. Woodfields is in an enviable position, at the top of the Claston Lane with far reaching panoramic views from the bungalow across Herefordshire Countryside, with excellent transport connections east of Hereford to M50, Cheltenham and the motorway network. Ledbury is 10 miles distance.
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a 1940’s dormer bungalow, positioned in the centre of about 0.75 to 1 acre of former orcharding. Originally a single storey timber bungalow which has been improved over the last 47 years and cloaked in brickwork and improved with UPVC double glazed windows. Internally, the bungalow measures 165 sq.m (1,775 sq.ft) and consists of a well apportioned bungalow with east facing kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, a north facing front door to the north west elevation with south east facing rear stable door. The central long hall way contains an oak open tread staircase to a dormer room and family bathroom. The sitting room has a large brick fireplace with inner tiling on a slate hearth with fitted wood burning stove and circular Conservatory on the north west side. There is a dining room on the south elevation, a shower room and two double bedrooms. At first floor there is a dormer bedroom and separate generous sized bathroom.
GARDEN & GROUNDS
The outbuildings are situated on the bottom on the lower boundary with adjacent orchards on either side. There is a retaining wall around the bungalow and a central terrace and on the south facing side of the plot there is a separate vegetable plot and various specimen trees including two monkey puzzle trees, Corsican pine and desiduous trees.
POTENTIAL
There is scope to replace the existing dwelling (subject to the necessary planning consents) and build a bespoke dwelling in a fabulous setting with superb rural views. It may be possible to convert the outbuildings into holiday let accommodation or into an ideal home office.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALL 3’10” x 12’4” (1.18m x 3.78m)
Close carpeted with timber part glazed door hallway with dado rail and pendant light.
SITTING ROOM 8’9” x 11’10” + 8’10” x 5’7” (2.68m x 3.62m + 2.7m x 1.71m)
Close carpeted, part glazed door to the hall into sitting room with open fire with inner wall tiling and fitted log burning stove on slate hearth. Moulded skirting board and UPVC double glazed window facing north and UPVC semi-circular window conservatory.
INNER HALL 17’9” x 7’ (5.43m x 2.15m)
Close carpeted with solid oak staircase to first floor with open treads and decorative newel post.
BEDROOM 1 12’ x 9’11” + 3’4” x 6’1” (3.66m x 3.04m + 1.04m x 1.86m)
Close carpeted room with dual aspect UPVC windows, pendant light coving and Electrical distribution boards within a recess.
BEDROOM 2 12’ x 11’10” + 4’1” x 1’8” (3.67m x 3.61m + 1.26m x 0.53m)
Close carpeted room with UPVC casement windows, night storage heater, pendant light and space for a wardrobe.
SHOWER ROOM & WC 9’10” x 5’5” (3.02m x 1.67m)
Close carpeted with double shower unit and electric shower. Night storage heater, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, UPVC casement window with obscure glazing and low level WC, pull light switch and extractor fan and pitch pine door.
DINING ROOM 11’4” x 11’2” + 7’7” 3’1” (3.46m x 3.42m + 2.33m x 0.96m)
Close carpeted with dual aspect and UPVC windows, night storage heater, coving and part glazed door and pendant light.
KITCHEN 11’ x 19’3” (3.36m x 5.88m)
Stable door and part glazed door from Hall, stainless steel draining board with far reaching east views across apple orchard and decorative timber beams to the ceiling. Light blue fronted Aga and vinyl flooring, pendant light and dual aspect east and west. Space for fridge freezer and telephone point.
OAK STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR
LANDING 5’3” x 11’6” (1.62m x 3.51m)
Velux window and oak finished staircase and views of the top garden.
BEDROOM 3 17’11” x 11’7” (5.47m x 3.54m)
Horizontal wood boarding as decoration with UPVC wood effect window with far reaching views north and north east. Night storage unit, carpeting and timber doors.
BATHROOM 11’5” x 7’8” (3.5m x 2.34m)
Close carpeted with Coral style bathroom with pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and panelled bath. Wall tiling around the bath, flush ceiling light, UPVC timber effect casement window over-looking the garden.
GARDEN & GROUNDS
The garden is thought to be about 0.75 to 1 acre and consists of a number of outbuildings and sheds with a sloping lawn and separate vegetable plot with shrubs and floral borders around the property.
SHEDS & OUTBUILDINGS
SHED 5’6” x 8’5” (1.7m x 2.57m)
Bitumen covered shed used as a pantry and store, with fixed Perspex window, concrete floor, hi-level RCD.
WOOD WORKING SHED 12’2” x 16’11” (3.71m x 5.16m)
Corrugated iron roof with insulation between rafters and two fluorescent lights.
OPEN FRONTED FUEL STORE 9’1” x 11’5” (2.77m x 3.5m)
Concrete floor, vertical strip wood boarding.
POLE BARN 15’10” x 9’8” (4.84m x 2.96m)
Earth floor.
BOTTOM SHED 25’3” x 17’10” (7.72m x 5.46m)
With courses of brick and wooden timber frame with profile sheeted roof and walls.
STEEL BARN 27’ x 30’7” (8.23m x 9.34m)
Used as a tractor shed with area for working on machines, including a vehicle inspection pit.
SERVICES
Mains water and private drainage, mains electricity.
COUNCIL TAX
Council Tax Band E charged by Herefordshire Council 01432 260000.
EPC – ON ORDER.
VIEWING
Viewings are strictly by appointment through Arkwright Owens Chartered Surveyors, acting as sole agents with sole selling rights- Telephone (01432) 267213 or Julian Owens (07855) 744821 or email: arkwrightowens@btinternet.com.
AGENTS NOTE
Arkwright Owens has not tested apparatus, equipment, fittings, or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. The photograph may have been taken with the use of a wide-angle or zoom lens. All room sizes are approximate and if measured into a recess then this is indicated. The property is sold in the a foregoing particulars. Any item not mentioned herein is specifically excluded. June 2015.
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