Summary of Features

4 double bedroomed detached house (1,882 Sq/Ft)
3 reception rooms, bathroom, kitchen, W.C, utility, and storeroom
Ample lawned gardens, terrace/patio, vegetable garden and orchard
Former quarry yard with barn, storage buildings, stables, and garage
Superb far-reaching views over countryside to Hay Bluff
Lovely, quiet, and private rural position

Location

Mileages: Colwall 2 miles, Bosbury & Ledbury within 31/2miles, Malvern 6 miles, Worcester 15 miles, Hereford 17 miles, Gloucester 21 miles, Cheltenham 27 miles, Birmingham 46 miles & Bristol 54 miles
Road Links: M50 (Jct 2) <8 miles, M5 (Jct 7) 17 miles (Jct 8) 181/2 miles
Railway Stations: Colwall, Ledbury, Malvern
Airports: Birmingham (52 miles) & Bristol (611/2 miles)

Situation

The property is situated in the quiet hamlet of Coddington in East Herefordshire, just a short drive from the village of Colwall, the market town of Ledbury, and Great Malvern, surrounded by gently rolling countryside with the stunning backdrop of the Malvern Hills. This desirable location offers a peaceful rural idyll, with good accessibility and benefits from excellent road and rail links to the rest of the country, with mainline links to London from Colwall, Ledbury and Malvern.

Longhill House

Built in 1959, Longhill House has been in the same ownership since the late 70's. The house has mostly white aluminium double glazed doors and windows throughout (with some UPVC) and although perfectly liveable, would benefit from a schedule of updating works. It offers huge scope for extensions or re-modelling (subject to the necessary consents) if required.
The house boasts four good sized double bedrooms, two of which are dual aspect and both front bedrooms take in the superb rural views towards Hay Bluff. There is also a generous landing and a family bathroom on the first floor.
On the ground floor, steps lead up to the front garden room, designed to take in the views and this leads to the main entrance hall (with an oak floor under the carpet). The sitting room is a lovely dual aspect room with part oak flooring, an Esse wood burner and patio doors into the garden room.
There is a kitchen with some fitted units, a sink and space for a cooker but this room would benefit from a modern replacement/upgrade. Also on the ground floor is a dining room, a WC, rear hallway with a good-sized storeroom, and a utility room with a fitted sink unit and space and plumbing for a washing machine.

The Outside

Longhill House is approached over its own private driveway culmination in a hardstanding parking area. There are generous lawned gardens surrounding the property with an area of vegetable gardens, greenhouse, useful storage sheds and summer house. At the rear is a secluded patio area and at the side, a lovely old orchard.
A path from the gardens leads down to the former quarry. This has its own vehicular access off the lane and offers plenty of further parking. There is also a range of very useful buildings here, comprising: A modern open fronted barn (11.5m x 6m), a block of 3, block-built stables (10.7m x 4.2m), an open pole barn (7m x 5.4m), a brick-built garage with concrete floor (6m x 5m), small range of brick-built storage sheds (10m x 4m)
On the opposite side of the lane is another small area of former quarry, which is naturally re-wilding.

Services

Mains electricity. Mains water. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil-fired central heating.

Broadband

Not currently connected but is available. Ultrafast Up to 1,000Mbps through Gigaclear. (According to Ofcom website).

Council Tax

Band "G" (£3,832.01 for 2023/24).

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: 01432 260000.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

EPC

Rated "E".

Restrictive Covenants

There is a restriction against any buildings being erected on the small bit of former quarry on the opposite side of the lane from the storage buildings.

Schools

Primary: Bosbury, Colwall, Eastnor, Ledbury. 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 available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

Colwall provides a range of useful amenities, including a Church, a variety of schools and pre-school nursey, a butcher, village store, post office, an hotel and a doctors surgery. Bosbury has a Church, primary school, parish hall and village pub. The nearby market town of Ledbury provides a comprehensive range of domestic, retail and leisure facilities as well as a Cottage Hospital, doctors' surgery, Market Theatre, and railway station. More extensive retail and cultural opportunities are available in Worcester, Hereford, and Cheltenham.

Recreational

The renowned Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provide a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. The Three Counties Showground at Malvern is host to a wide variety of year-round events, including the RHS Spring Garden Show and Three Counties Show, and a variety of farmer's markets and events are held in and around the locality throughout the year. The nearby market town of Ledbury is home to a well-known annual Poetry Festival and has a range of sports clubs and a leisure centre with swimming pool and gym. Eastnor Castle is a short drive away and hosts a variety of seasonal tours, concerts, and events.

Postcode

HR8 1JH.

Directions

From Ledbury: Head out of town towards the train station and take the right-hand turn (under the railway) on to the B4214 Bromyard Road. Follow this taking the first right-hand turn to Wellington Heath. Stay on this road to the top of the village and at the junction, turn right. Follow the road for 0.2 miles and then at the junction, turn left onto Raycombe Lane. Follow Raycombe Lane for 1.2 miles, where the entrance to Longhill House will be found on the left-hand side.

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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.