Property description
A wonderful Grade II listed part half-timbered detached country property in a glorious rural position with outstanding views. There is a superb wealth of character including many exposed timbers with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom/shower rooms, living room, dining room, second living room/office, conservatory, a well fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a fitness room with sauna and a detached double garage. Beautiful gardens complement the property and the selling agents highly recommend viewing.
Ground floor
Tiled canopy porch
With part glazed wood panelled door opening to
Entrance hall 7 feet 10 inches x 5 feet 8 inches
Having glazed window to side with distant views, tiled floor, radiator, exposed wall beams, pitched panelled ceiling with ceiling light point, pine panelled door to built-in cloaks cupboard with light, hanging rail and overhead cupboard. Glazed door to utility.
A fine feature elm boarded door via twin steps up opens to
Delightful living room 23 feet 6 inches x 10 feet
A superb room displaying a fine wealth of exposed ceiling beams with further exposed wall timbers. The focal point of the room is the feature stone inglenook fireplace with central oak beam over, raised stone hearth, cast iron log grate and canopy over plus interior lighting. 2 radiators, 4 wall light points, TV point, glazed windows overlooking the gardens with stunning views beyond, staircase to first floor, twin steps down to
Well fitted kitchen and breakfast room 22 feet 10 inches x 9 feet (max dimensions)
The kitchen has a matching range of apple-white fronted wall and base cupboards, work surfaces, inset one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splash backs behind, built-in dishwasher, inset four ring ceramic hob with mounted control panel above base cupboard, extractor canopy over hob, adjoining Aga with twin hotplates and two ovens, opposite built-in unit to include fan assisted electric oven with built-in microwave above and cupboards above and below. Adjoining is a dresser unit with shelving, one four drawer stack, and twin base cupboards, glazed windows to front with excellent views over rolling fields, part glazed stable door to the front. The breakfast area has further base storage cupboards with side display shelving and worktop over, glazed window overlooking the gardens, radiator, glazed window looking into the conservatory, panelled and beamed ceiling with spotlighting and separate ceiling light. A tiled floor runs throughout the kitchen and breakfast room.
An archway from the kitchen itself leads to
Utility 8 feet x 7 feet
With exposed beams to one wall, tall storage and adjoining broom cupboard, work surfaces, base cupboards, plumbing and space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, space for fridge/freezer, tiled floor, spotlights to ceiling, glazed window to front with fine views over rolling fields.
Glazed door from the kitchen/breakfast room opens to
Superb dining room 18 feet 9 inches x 8 feet 3 inches
Having a pine panelled pitched ceiling with roof light and spotlights, 2 radiators, exposed brickwork, staircase to first floor, dimmer light switches, double glazed entrance door with adjoining double glazed window leads out to the front of the property, double glazed window overlooking the gardens, half glazed door to conservatory.
Conservatory 19 feet 2 inches x 16 feet 3 inches
With terracotta tiled floor, part brick walling, TV point, power points, 3 radiators, telephone point, glazed vaulted hardwood framed pitched roof with two ceiling lights/fans, double glazed windows and double glazed french doors providing a magnificent outlook over the gardens and countryside beyond.
A passageway with understairs cupboard and pine panelled doors leads from the dining room to the
Downstairs shower room
With corner tiled large shower cubicle and glass screen/door, vanity wash hand basin with double cupboard below, low flush WC, tiled walls and floor, radiator/heated towel rail, glazed window to side, recessed spotlights to ceiling.
Fitness room 9 feet 6 inches x 9 feet 4 inches
Having parquet flooring, radiator, glazed window to rear affording fine views, set of spotlights to ceiling, excellent sauna and adjoining linen/cloaks cupboard contained within the room. Glazed window looking into the dining room.
First floor
The first floor accommodation is split over two parts of the property and is reached via two staircases one from the dining room and the other from the living room.
From the dining room a wooden dog legged staircase rises to a half landing off which is
Bedroom 3 13 feet x 9 feet 1 inch
With glazed window to front with fine views over rolling fields, radiator, ceiling light point, two pine fronted fitted wardrobes with dressing table and two drawers, further glazed window to side.
At the top of the staircase is
Excellent first floor sitting room/office 17 feet 5 inches x 14 feet 3 inches
Having stained wood boarded floors, two radiators, pitched ceiling with exposed hardwood purlins and truss beams , two velux windows, glazed window to rear affording outstanding views over surrounding countryside, ceiling light point, spotlights, further staircase rising to
Bedroom 4 14 feet 5 including eaves x 9 feet 4 inches
With spotlights to ceiling, two exposed beams, radiator, built-in cupboards to eaves, window to front with fine views over rolling fields.
From the living room an oak open tread staircase rises up to two further bedrooms and bathroom.
Landing
With exposed wall timbers, ceiling light point, glazed window with outstanding views over surrounding countryside, access to roof space, built-in airing cupboard.
Bedroom one 12 feet 5 inches x 11 feet
Having radiator, exposed beams to wall and ceiling, small glazed windows to front and side, further glazed window with spectacular views, wall light point, range of fitted bedroom furniture including cupboards, adjoining wardrobes, and separate window seat.
Bedroom two 13 feet x 9 feet 9 inches
With radiator, exposed wall timbers, gable window to side, glazed window to front with fine views over rolling fields, access to roof space, radiator, enclosed clothes hanging rail and cupboard space to eaves.
Bathroom
Having corner bath with seat and mixer tap shower attachment, tiled splash backs, exposed wall timbers, vanity wash hand basin with tiled splash back, mixer tap and cupboards below, low level WC, glazed window to front with fine views over rolling fields, radiator, wall light point, spotlights to ceiling.
Outside
Detached double garage 18 feet 9 inches x 18 feet 7 inches
Having concrete floor, power and light, glazed windows, electric roller shutter doors, useful roof storage area, and pedestrian door to side leading to gardens. Oil tank located behind the double garage.
The property is approached up a winding vehicular tarmac right of way flanked either side by fields to an electric timber five bar gate with separate pedestrian timber gate to the side. This gives access to a generous tarmac forecourt/ parking area for up to four motor vehicles.
The gardens/grounds and the position of Wheatcroft are undoubtedly its finest feature. To the front is a grassed area and well stocked colourful rockeries displaying an array of different varieties of flowers and shrubs. A block paved area of hardstanding lies to the immediate front of the property providing additional parking if required. On the far left hand side a crazy paved path leads round to the rear gardens. To the far right via flight of steps up is a further area of lawn again with mature shrubbery and a selection of trees. Large garden/storage shed. Steps down and gravelled pathway leads to the rear gardens.
The rear gardens are stunning with a paved patio area incorporating a well which has lighting and a stone built barbecue and in turn the patio area leads onto a lawn. The gardens are beautifully stocked and have an abundance of flowers, bushes, firs and young trees. A paved flight of steps leads down to a lower paved terrace and greenhouse with well established shrub borders banked behind. Beyond the lower paved terrace is a kitchen garden and a soft fruit garden. Further path and steps via gate lead into an orchard with mature fruit trees all enclosed by natural hedging and post and rail fencing . There is a small gate at the bottom of the orchard which opens out onto the lane below.
Outside water tap. Security lighting to front and rear.
Directions
From Worcester proceed along the A44 towards Bromyard and after crossing the river Teme at Knightwick continue for approx 1 mile and turn right adjacent to the Wheatsheaf Inn signposted Whitbourne. After approx ¾ of a mile at the T junction turn left and after a short distance the entrance to Wheatcroft will be seen on the right hand side, identified by the agents for sale board.
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council 01432 260500
Services
Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, oil fired central heating
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Property Features :
- Grade II listed detached
- 4 Bedrooms
- Beautiful rural views on all sides
- Asparagus & rose beds, orchard
- Fitness room with sauna
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