Summary of Features
Location
Acreage
In all - 2.55 AcresSituation
The property is situated in a very quiet location on the beautiful Westhope Common, a designated SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), and circa 120 acres of pasture, bracken and some oak trees. There are fabulous views from the top of the Common towards the Black Mountains, Shropshire Hill and Malvern Hills, and it is a perfect location for those seeking peace and tranquillity. The nearby village of Canon Pyon is just over a mile away and offers a range of amenities, and both Leominster and Hereford are easily accessible and offer good communication links to the rest of the country.Mistletoe Cottage
Mistletoe Cottage Ctd
The Outside
Access
The cottage is accessed across Westhope Common and although a 4-wheel drive vehicle or SUV is not essential, it is likely to be desirable. The tracks leading to the property are grassland common with part-stone tracks, and cars with low ground clearance will find parts difficult. It's possible that a new owner could extend a stone track to the property if required.Commoners Rights
Mistletoe Cottage benefits from Commoners Rights, which entitle the owners to run up to 25 sheep and up to 6 cattle on the Common. These rights also entitle the cottage owners to full rights of access for vehicles and livestock, at all times.Services
Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage via a septic tank, oil fired central heating and wood-burners. The boiler is serviced every year and the septic tank is emptied every year.Broadband
Fibre Broadband is connected directly to the property (Circa 150Mbps is available)Local Authority
Herefordshire Council: 01432 260000.Council Tax
Band "D" (£2,001-79 2020/21).Listing
This property is not Listed.EPC
Rated "F".Schools
Local
The thriving village of Canon Pyon has a Church, Primary Academy CofE school, village store and post office, selling a variety of local produce, a good local pub with an award-winning local Inn only 2 miles' away. There is also a Parish Hall, which holds a variety of events and is host to several clubs and societies, including a Mother & Toddler group. A good range of amenities and facilities can be found in Leominster, and The Cathedral City of Hereford is only 9½ miles away and offers an extensive range of amenities including an array of shops, cafes and eateries as well as good leisure and educational facilities, and a mainline railway station. Further retail opportunities are easily accessible in Monmouth, Worcester and Birmingham.Recreational
The area offers a wealth of sporting and recreational facilities and is renowned for its wide range of wildlife habitats. Westhope Common itself is deemed a SSSI and offers excellent walking, riding and cycling. Fishing and water sports are especially good in the region and there are some excellent golf courses close by. The popular Hampton Court Castle & Gardens are a short drive away and regionally, The Malvern Hills AONB, Royal Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat provide for stunning outdoor activities. A variety of sports clubs can be found locally in Hereford with a flying school near Leominster. The renowned Hay Festival, Ludlow Food Festival and Ledbury Poetry Festival are all easily accessible.Equestrian
Excellent outriding across Westhope Common. There are also green lanes and bridle paths leading directly off the Common. Kings Equestrian Centre, Bromyard is 15 miles away and offers a good range of facilities from arena hire to affiliated and unaffiliated events and clinics. The Three Counties Showground (Malvern) and Hartpury College are also easily accessible. Annual horse trials take place at Homme House, near Ledbury.Postcode
HR4 8BU.What3Words
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We recommend using HR4 8BU (SatNav) to take you to the village of Westhope. Once in the village, continue on the lane uphill out of the village, and keep left at the first junction proceeding uphill. Towards the top, the road will fork and you need to stay to the left and continue on this lane for a short distance where the road will turn into a track. Continue over the cattle grid and you are now on the Common.Directions Ctd
The What3Words address will take you to the property now, or follow the track to the top of the hill and continue as it bears left. After a short distance there will be a grass track on the right, which takes you towards a large Oak tree with some smaller Oak trees around it. Head for the tree and once past it take a right turn once you hit another grass track. Follow this track past the bracken and scrub on your left and at the end of this there will be a track on your left heading down hill. Take this track to the bottom (staying to the right of some small trees) and Mistletoe Cottage should be in front of you.Viewings
By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on 01531 637341.Agents Notes
Grant & Co and their clients give notice that:1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.