Summary of Features

Spacious, modern detached family home (2,165 sq ft)
4 bedrooms, main with en-suite, family bathroom
Modern style fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility, WC
3 reception rooms and conservatory
Large, attractive rear garden, summerhouse, greenhouse
Private drive with ample parking and double garage

Location

Mileages: Malvern 8½ miles, Hereford 15½ miles, Gloucester 18½ miles, Worcester 19 miles, Cheltenham 25 miles, Bristol 51½ miles, Birmingham 55 miles
Road: M50 (Jct 2) 5½ miles, M5 (Jct 8) 16 miles
Railway: Ledbury (London Mainline), Malvern, Hereford
Airport: Birmingham & Bristol (61 miles)

Situation

Ashmead is situated within the vibrant and popular market town of Ledbury in east Herefordshire, just west of the renowned and beautiful Malvern Hills. The property benefits from an easy, 5-minute walk to the town centre and is conveniently placed for amenities and domestic requirements. There are excellent commuter road, rail and bus links to the larger commercial centres of Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Ashmead

Ashmead is a modern family home built c.1960's and offering spacious accommodation. It is a lovely and light property with high ceilings and has been well maintained by the current owners.
There are three, well-proportioned reception rooms which include a library/study, sitting room with double aspect, fitted alcove shelving with storage cupboards and a gas fire which provides an attractive feature to the room. A separate dining room with French-style patio doors leads out to the south facing patio terrace and on to the garden.
The good-sized, country-style kitchen/breakfast room has a breakfast bar, a Rangemaster range cooker and an integrated dishwasher and fridge. A useful walk-in pantry provides additional storage. A door from the kitchen leads in to a conservatory, which has direct access to the garden.

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There is a useful utility room with sink and storage cupboards and a separate downstairs WC. Further storage cupboards are also located close to the utility room.
An attractive spindle staircase leads up to a spacious galleried landing, off which there are 4 bedrooms - 3 double rooms and a large single room, plus a family bathroom with separate bath and shower.
The main bedroom has an en-suite shower room and benefits from a double aspect and fitted wardrobes. The remaining double bedrooms also have fitted storage, with the single room having under-eaves storage. There is access to the part-boarded loft via a loft ladder and additional storage cupboards on the landing.

The Outside

The property is situated in a slightly elevated position and set well back from this popular residential road, the approach is via a private driveway leading to an ample parking area to the front of the property. There is also a detached, brick built double garage.
The rear garden has a large and established lawn, which is very well maintained and set over two levels.
The garden is private and most attractively planted with a variety of mature shrubs, trees and flowering plants. There is also a lovely ornamental pond and a large timber summerhouse at the rear of the garden.
A greenhouse and raised veg beds, along with a soft fruit cage, provide space for home produce and there are a variety of fruiting apple, damson, plum and pear trees, all of which are traditional varieties.

Services

Mains electricity, gas & drainage. Gas fired central heating and fire.

Broadband

Standard Broadband is connected.

Council Tax

Band "E" (£2,630 2021/22).

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: 01432 260000.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

EPC

Rated "B".

PV Panels

A domestic photovoltaic system was installed in 2011 and is contracted for 25 years. The average electricity income generated over recent years has been £1,725 pa. The current payment rate is 56 p/kwh.

Schools

Primary: Ledbury, Eastnor, Bosbury. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Secondary: Ledbury. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Hereford, Worcester, Cheltenham & Gloucester all have some outstanding independent schools. Further information is available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

Ledbury has a thriving community and offers a good range of local amenities with many independent shops, restaurants & pubs, good butchers and three supermarkets, as well as a Church, doctor's surgery, cottage hospital and theatre. A wider range of amenities can be found nearby in Malvern, including Waitrose & M&S, with further cultural & retail opportunities easily accessible in Worcester and Cheltenham.

Recreational

The surrounding area offers a wide range of outdoor sports and activities with the Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley within easy access. Ledbury has a leisure centre with swimming pool, a tennis club and range of other sports clubs are available in the area. The town is also renowned for its annual Poetry Festival and involvement with Herefordshire Art Week (H-Art). The Three Counties Showground at Malvern hosts a wide variety of year-round events. Eastnor Castle is nearby and is seasonally open to the public, also offering a good range of events through the season.

Postcode

HR8 2BG.

Directions

From Ledbury town centre, by the Market Square, head west into Bye/Bridge Streets (the Clock Tower will be on your right). Continue along this road for about 0.3 of a mile and at the bottom of the hill take the left hand turn into Woodleigh Road. Continue for 140 metres and this property will be on your left-hand side, set back from the road.

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Viewings

Viewings will commence from 8 November. 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.