Summary of Features

Detached, well-maintained Listed cottage (1,835 sq ft)
3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms to first floor
4 receptions, fitted kitchen opening to conservatory, good utility room
Large, secluded garden, mature borders, shrubs, and trees
Good double garage with mezzanine studio over
Private gated drive with ample parking

Location

Mileages: Ledbury 6 miles, Hereford 12 miles, Malvern 13 miles, Worcester 19 miles, Gloucester 23 miles, Cheltenham 33½ miles, Birmingham 49½ miles
Road: M50 (Jct 2) 11 miles, M5 (Jct 7) 22 miles
Railway: Ledbury, Hereford, Malvern, Worcester Parkway
Airport: Birmingham 56½ miles, Bristol 64½ miles

Situation

Church Lane Cottage is situated off a quiet lane within the popular, rural village of Ashperton, historically the site of a late 13th century manor house, or fortified castle. The market town of Ledbury is a short drive away and has a good range of amenities to meet most day-to-day requirements, as well as excellent road, rail, and bus links. The Cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester are all easily accessible. The surrounding countryside is characterised by traditional farms, orchards, and wooded hills, and is renowned for its scenic and unspoilt rural appeal.

Church Lane Cottage

This pretty period cottage dates from the mid 1,600's and has been lovingly maintained by the current owners during their near 30-year tenure. The original timber framed cottage was extended into the attached period barn last century and now makes a spacious and comfortable 3 bedroomed home.
The front door opens to a vaulted, quarry tiled entrance hall and stairway. The central hall links all receptions and a quality south facing conservatory opens to the 3 principal rooms, creating flexible entertaining space and great solar gain.
The centrally located fitted kitchen is enhanced by opening directly to the conservatory, giving a comfortable and informal living environment with easy garden access.
Two comfortable reception rooms also open to the conservatory, one with Clearview wood burning stove. Two further reception rooms provide a study and library/occasional bedroom.
At the Eastern end of the cottage is a large utility room with rear door access leading to the garage and a generous raised patio. This room houses the modern boiler and has plenty of space for white goods.

The Outside

This property is approached off and at the end of Church Lane. The gated entrance leads to a generous gravelled driveway and the spacious double garage. The latter has an internal stair to a mezzanine loft, used as a studio and hobby room.
A covered lean-to behind the garage provides a useful log and garden store.
The garden is about 0.65 acres and wraps around the cottage with mature hedged boundaries, providing a sheltered and private environment.
Mainly South facing, the lawned garden is interspersed with rose beds, herbaceous borders, mature trees and a small fruiting orchard.
There is a large, raised patio at the Eastern end of the cottage and a further patio around the conservatory on the South side. This provides plenty of civilised alfresco entertaining space.
A public foot path runs along the Southern boundary but is well screened by panel fencing and shrubs. A wicket gate provides easy access from the garden onto the local network, great for dog walking.

Services

Mains electricity & water, private drainage to a septic tank. Oil-fired central heating.

Broadband

BT broadband connected (+45 Mbps d/l).

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: 01432 260 000.

Council Tax

Band "F" (£3,211.00 for 2023/24).

Listing

This property is grade II Listed.

EPC

Exempt due to Listed status.

Footpath

A public path runs along part of the Southern boundary, linking the old vicarage to the nearby church, this is fenced off and screened for privacy.

Electricity Wires

There is an electric powerline crossing part of the garden.

Conservatory

A hardwood double glazed addition with Listed Building consent.

Windows

Part double, part single glazed with some subtle modern secondary glazing.

Schools

Primary: Ashperton, Burley Gate & Ledbury. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Secondary: Ledbury, Hereford & Bromyard. Further information as above.
Independent: Hereford, Colwall, Malvern and Worcester have some excellent independent schools. Further information is available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

The village of Ashperton has an old historic church, a well-regarded primary school, village hall and Cricket Club. The market town of Ledbury is a short drive away and offers more extensive facilities including three supermarkets, a doctors' surgery, community hospital, theatre and a variety of coffee shops and restaurants. The Cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester offer a more comprehensive range of retail, cultural and leisure facilities. The popular Regency town of Cheltenham is also easily accessible.

Recreational

There are many fine walks locally through farmland, orchards and woodland and numerous cycle routes throughout this region. The Frome Valley, Bromyard Downs, Brockhampton Estate (National Trust), the Malvern Hills and the Forest of Dean are only a short distance away. This area offers a wide range of outdoor sporting pursuits and clubs. The nearby market towns of Ledbury and Bromyard host a variety of local festivals alongside numerous arts, crafts and farmers' markets throughout the year. Hay-on-Wye, host to the famous literary festival is within an hour's drive away.

Postcode

HR8 2RZ.

Directions

From Ledbury, head West on the A438 road towards Hereford, continue until reaching the Trumpet Crossroads. At the traffic lights turn right onto the A417 signed for Leominster. Follow this road into Ashperton village, pass the school on your left-hand side and after 275 metres, take the first left turn into Church Lane. Continue for 185 metres and the property will be found on your left hand side, just before the Church car park and Webbs Orchard (cul-de-sac). Do not confuse this property with Church Cottage, which is at the end of Church Lane on the right.

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Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on 01531 637341.