Summary of Features

2/3 bedroom, detached, period cottage (1,099 Sq/Ft)
Kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room with wood-burner
Bathroom, W.C, dressing room and study hallway
Planning permission for a two-storey extension if required
Off road parking and a good-sized rear lawned garden
41/2 Acre paddock also available nearby by separate negotiation

Location

Mileages: Ledbury 4 miles, Malvern, Gloucester & Ross-on-Wye within 141/2 miles, Cheltenham 20 miles, Worcester & Hereford 23 miles, Bristol 47 miles, Birmingham 501/2 miles.
Road: M50 (Jct 2) <11/2 miles, M5 (Jct 8) 12 miles
Railway: Ledbury, Malvern & Gloucester
Airport: Birmingham (561/2 miles) & Bristol (581/2 miles)

Situation

Fir Tree Cottage sits within the popular, semi-rural village of Bromsberrow Heath, an area surrounded by farmland and picturesque countryside. Located off the A417 some four miles south of the historic market town of Ledbury and close to junction 2 of the M50, it is conveniently placed for excellent access to the principal regional towns and cities and the main arterial communication links.

Fir Tree Cottage

A lovely, period (but not Listed) cottage situated in this popular village with excellent access to the main arterial roads. The cottage has retained some of its character including some stripped pine doors, some of the original stripped floorboards and a quarry tiled floor in the kitchen.
The entrance hallway offers plenty of space for shoes and coats and gives access to the good-sized kitchen/dining room.
The kitchen benefits from fitted oak cupboards, and is complemented with an integrated electric oven and gas hob. There is also space and plumbing for a dishwasher. A useful pantry cupboard provides further storage and offers space and plumbing for a washing machine. The dining area has a fireplace that could take a wood-burning stove if desired.

Fir Tree Cottage (Continued)

A rear hallway/study area is situated off the kitchen with a turned staircase to the first floor and patio doors leading out in the garden. A door off also gives access to the cosy sitting room with a Clearview wood-burning stove. A good-sized bathroom completes the downstairs accommodation with a free-standing roll top bath and a separate shower.
On the first floor, a small landing gives access to a restricted head height dressing room with built-in cupboards, a W.C which has restricted head height and 2/3 bedrooms.
One of these bedrooms leads off from another but a hallway could easily be created to divide these rooms if required. All the bedrooms would be double bedrooms with the main and second bedrooms having feature period fireplaces.

The Outside

To the side of the property is ample off-road parking for 3 cars with a gate giving access to the rear garden where there is space for another car if required.
Adjoined to the side of the cottage is a good-sized storeroom, useful for garden tools and the mower, and there is an enclosed area of lawned garden and a small, decked area adjacent to the house. The remainder of the garden at the rear is laid to lawn, contains a small wildlife pond, trees, shrubs, and a lovely summerhouse.
Nearby (about 2 miles) there is also a 41/2 acre paddock. This has excellent road access, is gently sloping, well fenced and contains 3 useful field shelters.

Material Information

Services

Mains Electricity, water, and drainage. LPG central heating.

Broadband

Superfast broadband is available, up to 80 Mbps (OFCOM Website)

Mobile Phone Signal

All providers should provide adequate coverage, please check on a viewing.

Local Authority

Forest of Dean Council: 01594 810 000.

Council Tax

"E" (£2,641.01 2024/25).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Brick under a clay tile roof.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

Planning permission has been gained for a two-storey extension and a single storey extension to the side. Forest of Dean Council -P0217/23/FUL. This was granted in March 2023, work has not been started.

EPC

Rated "TBC".

Flood Risk

The property is not at risk of flooding.

Access

Directly off the public highway.

Rights of Way

None over the property.

Covenants

None that the agents are aware of.

Conservation Area/AONB

The property is not in a conservation area or an AONB.

Schools

Primary

Bromsberrow, Eastnor, Pendock, Redmarley, Ledbury. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk and www.foddc.gov.uk

Secondary

Ledbury, Newent. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk and www.foddc.gov.uk

Independent

Colwall, Malvern, Gloucester, Worcester and Cheltenham. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

Bromsberrow Heath has a local community shop/café within walking distance, open during the week in business hours and on weekend mornings. The nearby hamlet of Bromesberrow (11/2 miles) has a church, primary school, nursery/toddler group, village hall and playing fields. The thriving market town of Ledbury provides a good range of amenities, including 3 supermarkets, a local Theatre, and a good range of independent shops, pubs, and eateries. This property is very well placed for the commercial centres of Gloucester and Cheltenham, offering more extensive retail, leisure, and cultural facilities.

Recreational

Many fine walks, cycle rides, water sporting and outdoor activities are available both locally in the Wye Valley the Forest of Dean. There are a variety of sports clubs close by in Newent and Ledbury including cricket, tennis, hockey, football, and rugby clubs, as well as a well-known golf course. A selection of good pubs can be found in the locality and nearby. The renowned Malvern Hills are within easy reach and Eastnor Castle hosts a range of events, concerts, and festivals, and is open to the public.

Equestrian

The region is well-known for its strong ties to the Equestrian world, with Charlotte du Jardin, Carl Hester and Vittoria Pannizon having yards in the area. Hartpury College, Prestige Equestrian and Kings Equestrian Centre are within sensible driving distances and host to a series of year-round competitions, both affiliated and unaffiliated and a range of specialist clinics. Annual horse trials take place at Homme House, Much Marcle, and The Three Counties Showground at Malvern is within easy driving distance.

Postcode

HR8 1NX.

Directions

From Ledbury: Head out of town on the A417 towards Gloucester. Follow the road from the roundabout for 3 miles and then take the right hand turn signposted to Bromsberrow Heath. Continue to the end of the lane and at the junction turn right. Pass the Bromsberrow Heath village sign and take the next left onto Bell Lane, follow the lane for about 150 yards and Fir Tree Cottage will be found on the right-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.