Summary of Features

A large, modern dormer bungalow (2,420 sq/ft)
4 - 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, kitchen/breakfast room
Sitting room, utility room and conservatory/garden room
Large, enclosed and private gardens
Garage, ample parking and a lovely quiet position

Location

Mileages: Bromyard 21/2 miles, Tenbury Wells 8 miles, Leominster 111/2 miles, Malvern 14 miles, Ledbury 151/2 miles, Hereford 16 miles, Worcester 17 miles, Ludlow 181/2 miles & Birmingham 521/2 miles
Road: M5 (Jct 7) & M50 (Jct 2) 191/2 miles
Railway: Leominster, Malvern, Ledbury, Hereford
Airport: Birmingham (491/2 miles)

Situation

The property is situated in an edge-of-village location close to the historic market town of Bromyard, also referred to as the "Town of Festivals", notable for its variety of traditional festivals held throughout the year. The property is also well placed for the local towns of Ledbury and Malvern, and the cities of Hereford and Worcester, which all offer further retail, educational and cultural amenities. This part of Herefordshire, which lies close to the Worcestershire border, is known for its traditional farms, undulating countryside, and orchards.

Rose Cottage

Built in the 1970's on the site of an older cottage, Rose Cottage has been in its current ownership and provided a lovely family home for nearly 40 years.
The property is fully double glazed and well maintained but offers scope for some modernisation should a new buyer wish to.
There is an entrance porch that gives access to the main hallway with a door off to a generous kitchen/breakfast room with a feature brick fireplace (that used to house a Rayburn) and feature beams, there is space for an electric cooker and ample fitted units for storage. Off the kitchen is a useful utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, a W.C, and a door to the side gardens.
There is a lovely sitting room with a gas fire (bottled) and sliding patio doors giving access to the L-shaped conservatory/garden room. This south-facing room enjoys views over the rear garden and to the countryside beyond, and also has a door into the rear of the integral garage.

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The ground floor also offers a dining room with ample space for entertaining and a feature bay window, two good sized double bedrooms (one with fitted wardrobes and a wash basin) and a family bathroom with corner spa bath and separate shower.
A staircase leads up to the first floor landing where there is ample room to create fitted storage or a study area. There is a main double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a large en-suite bathroom, a walk-through bedroom or office and a further good sized double aspect double bedroom.

The Outside

Rose Cottage has its own private gravelled driveway accessed by a 5-bar timber gate off the lane. The driveway culminates in an ample parking area with access into a very good sized, single integral garage/workshop.
The gardens are bounded by mature trees which offer a fantastic amount of privacy and the main front lawn contains an impressive old weeping willow.
There is an ornamental pond and numerous useful timber storage sheds and an area of former vegetable beds/orchard.
There is a useful gravelled area at the side of the house with another lawn at the rear and patio area adjacent to the conservatory.
The whole plot extends to almost 1 acre in all.

Property Information

Services

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

Broadband

Superfast and Ultrafast broadband is available to connect to. (Speeds up to 1,00 Mbps).

Council Tax

Band "F" (Circa £3,209 for 2023/24).

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: 01432 260000.

Tenure

Freehold.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

EPC

Rated "E".

General Information

Schools

Primary: Bromyard, Bredenbury, Brockhampton & Pencombe. Further information available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Secondary: Bromyard. Further information available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Independent: Malvern, Worcester, Gloucester & Hereford. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

The pretty rural village of Edwyn Ralph has an historic Church and a community village hall. Bromyard is a short drive or cycle ride away and offers a good range of facilities to meet most domestic requirements including a supermarket, acclaimed butcher/farm shop, theatre, leisure centre, doctors' surgery, and community hospital. More extensive retail & cultural amenities are available at Malvern, Ledbury, Worcester, and Birmingham.

Recreational

Ralph Court Gardens is open to the public and has a café/restaurant. There are many fine walks along the Frome Valley, Bromyard Downs and through the Brockhampton Estate (National Trust), with the Malvern Hills only a short distance away. The area offers a variety of outdoor pursuits and sports clubs, including Bromyard Rugby, Cricket and Archery Clubs. There are also a variety of festivals and events held regularly within the locality and surrounding areas.

Additional Information

The lane to the property is unadopted. Any maintenance is decided between the residents and the cost split on a friendly basis.

Postcode

HR7 4LX.

Directions

From Bromyard: Head north on the B4214 towards Tenbury Wells for 21/2 miles. On entering Edwyn Ralph, take the very first turning left by the first bungalow. This is a small gravel lane which is easy to miss, there is a yellow H water hydrant post beside the turning. See the Grant & Co pointer board. Follow the lane to the very end where you will find the entrance to Rose Cottage.

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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.