Summary of Features
Stunning and spacious contemporary detached house (3,028 sq ft)
4 double bedrooms, 2-en-suite plus family bathroom
Fabulous, open plan kitchen/dining room
Very spacious sitting room with covered balcony and views
Attractive and established gardens
Generous plot with double garage and parking
Location
Mileages: Hereford City 1.4 miles, Leominster & Bromyard 13 miles, Ledbury 15 miles, Ross-on-Wye 16 miles, Malvern 19 miles, Hay-on-Wye 21 miles, Ludlow 24 miles, Birmingham 57 miles, Cardiff 571/2 miles
Road Links: M50 (Jct 1) 41/2 miles, M5 (Jct8) 37 miles, M4 (Jct 24), 461/2 miles
Railway: Hereford (1 mile) & Leominster
Airports: Birmingham (63 miles), Cardiff (69 miles) & Bristol (711/2 miles)
Situation
The property is situated in the popular residential area of Aylestone Hill, on the periphery of the Cathedral City of Hereford, which was settled by the Saxons in the 7th Century and is home to the famous Mappa Mundi. Situated on the River Wye, Hereford lies just 16 miles east of the Welsh border with the local market towns of Leominster, Bromyard and Ledbury being easily accessible. Worcester, Birmingham and Cardiff are within easy reach. Open and beautiful countryside is on the doorstep.
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This stylish home was built in 2014 and has a wonderful contemporary style, embracing space and light to enhance the open plan living space, incorporating the very spacious sitting room and kitchen/dining room arranged on the first floor. The sitting room has full width bi-fold doors opening to a covered balcony (+200 sq ft floor area) which maximises the stunning views.
The spacious and very smart modern fitted kitchen offers plenty of storage and is complemented by a range of integrated appliances, including a Bosch oven and combination microwave, an induction hob. Elica cooker hood, a Caple wine cooler and Insinkerator hot water tap. A large kitchen island incorporates a pop up tower with USB and power points.
Full-length fridge and a separate full-length freezer, a dishwasher, and. Attractive granite work-surfaces and travertine flooring complete this fabulous space, which also has direct access to the part-walled patio terrace and outdoor seating area.
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The dining area is situated off the kitchen and also has direct access to the patio through bi-fold doors, opening the dining area to the garden. Combined with the kitchen, this is a fantastic open plan space for quiet evenings or social gatherings and entertaining.
A generous entrance hall with double-height ceiling leads through to the ground floor accommodation, which comprises 4 double bedrooms, 2 with en-suite facilities and a family bathroom all with Porcelanosa fittings. There is also a useful utility room with further storage and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A bespoke oak and glass staircase leads up to the first-floor accommodation.
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The extremely generous main bedroom suite is a fabulous space and has a large, en-suite with double, walk-in rainfall shower and there are 2 sets of large, built-in wardrobes which offer ample storage. Two further double rooms also have fitted wardrobes, one with en-suite, with the fourth bedroom currently being utilised as a study.
All the bedrooms, the dining room and sitting room have engineered oak flooring, with the kitchen, en-suites, bathroom, utility, and hallway benefiting from attractive Travertine flooring. Underfloor heating throughout.
The property benefits from energy saving PV and solar panels, Ventaxia heat exchange air system and CAT5 cabling throughout. All fenestration incorporates built in blinds.
The Outside
The property is approached off Aylestone Hill via a private road which leads up to this small, exclusive development of just four properties, and to the smart, block-paved driveway where there is private parking and a double garage located to the front of the property.
Beautifully maintained gardens surround the property and are complemented by a large, private patio terrace, which is perfect for seasonal dining and a great entertaining space, enjoying superb distant views towards the Malvern Hills and surrounding countryside.
The terraced garden is bounded by mature laurel and bamboo, and planted with a variety of established trees, shrubs and flowering plants, including, fuchsia, palm, fig, jasmine and olive trees which creates a very private and secluded outside space.
The terrace and patio are laid with porcelain paving interspersed with attractive slate chippings. An elevated seating area provides additional space to enjoy the stunning views.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Main gas central heating.
Broadband
Fibre broadband is connected, +60 Mbps d/l.
Council Tax
Band "G" (£3,496 for 2022/23).
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council: 01432 260000.
Warranty
The property benefits from the remainder of a 10 year BLP Warranty from November 2014.
Electric Gas Usage
Consumption for all uses is estimated to be about £2,900 pa.
Listing
This property is not Listed.
EPC
Rated "B".
Access
The property has a shared access off Aylestone Hill to the development, constructed in 2014. Maintenance is shared between users as/when required. To date, no contribution has been required.
Schools
Primary: Aylestone Hill, Hereford. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Secondary: Hereford. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Independent: Hereford, Monmouth, Leominster & Malvern have some outstanding independent schools. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk
Local
The Property is situated within the sought-after residential area of Aylestone Hill, which is within easy access of the schools, colleges, and hospital. Legges, one of Herefordshire's leading Butcher's and Delicatessen's, is within walking distance and offers a variety of quality, locally sourced produce. Also within walking distance is Aylestone Park and the local Swan public house. Hereford is within cycling/walking distance, or a short drive away, and has an excellent range of amenities, including several supermarkets, and an array of shops, cafes and eateries, as well as good leisure facilities and a mainline railway station.
Recreational
Hereford offers a wide range of sports clubs and leisure facilities, including the Courtyard Theatre, a Museum & Art Gallery and cinemas; fishing and water sports are especially good in the region, and there are some excellent golf courses close by. Many fine walks abound within the Woolhope Dome, Golden Valley and Black Mountains, which are within easy reach and renowned for their natural beauty and diversity of wildlife. Culturally the area is host to several festivals, most notably the Hay Festival of Literature and the Abergavenny and Ludlow Food Festivals.
Postcode
HR1 1AG.
Directions
Hereford City: At the A438/Union Street junction, head north onto the A465/Commercial Road, proceed 0.60 miles to the top of the hill, passing the station and hospital. At the dual mini roundabouts, continue straight ahead and down Aylestone Hill for 0.40 miles. Pass Overbury Road and take the next left turn into Aylestone Rise. Follow the private drive right, to the top of the hill, this property is the second on your right side.
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Viewings
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