Summary of Features

Well-appointed 4 bed bungalow (1,378 sq ft)
Large garden, orchard and double carport
Attractive, level and mature pastureland, 9.34 Acres
Adjoining yard with barn and 2 stables
Useful general purpose agricultural barn (45’ x 20’)
Good accessibility

Acreage

In all some 10.28 Acres.

Location

Mileages: Clehonger 2 miles, Hereford 6 miles, Ross & Hay-on-Wye 17 miles, Monmouth & Ledbury 21 miles, Malvern 27 miles, Ludlow 30 miles, Worcester 33 miles, Birmingham 64 miles
Road: M50 (Jct 4) 18 miles, M5 (Jct 7) 48½ miles
Railway: Hereford
Airport: Birmingham (69½ miles), Bristol (72 miles), Cardiff (74 miles)

Situation

Eaton Bishop is a small and thriving village in a beautiful and sought-after area situated a few miles south-west of the Cathedral City of Hereford, and betwixt the ancient and pretty village of Clehonger and the village of Madley. Nested in the heart of the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, the property is not isolated and is well placed to offer the best of both worlds; a pastoral lifestyle combined with good access to the larger market towns and cities, and with good communication links.

Meadow End

This attractive property provides a versatile rural smallholding in pretty countryside which is within striking distance of Hereford City.
The spacious bungalow provides well laid out accommodation. Built in the mid 1960’s, the property was extended in the early 2000’s this now provides 1,378 sq ft of living space.
There are 4 bedrooms, the main being ensuite plus a family bathroom with shower over the bath.
The front entrance hall opens to a comfortable and light living room with open fire and to the rear of the property, a spacious kitchen diner which overlooks the garden and fields.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a useful utility room with WC and external access via the integral carport.
The property is well maintained and benefits from modern double glazing and mains gas central heating.

Equestrian

There is good outriding from the property and several equestrian centres in and around the area, offering a range of associated activities, including a riding school at Madley which is within riding distance. Hereford Riding Club ( https://hereford-riding-club.org.uk/) organises fun rides in beautiful Herefordshire countryside and Offa's Dyke trail riders enjoy the stunning, wild scenery of the Black Mountains (contact: https://offasdyke.org.uk/ for further information). Kings Equestrian Centre (19 miles), offers tuition, outriding and holds a number of events and shows throughout the year. The renowned Hartpury College (30 miles) hosts a range of affiliated and unaffiliated events throughout the year, as well as lectures and demonstrations.

The Outside

A tarmac front drive provides parking for several vehicles, with direct access off the small country lane.
The garden wraps around the rest of the property and is mainly laid to lawn, with a small orchard to the north side.
To the south of the garden is a yard with stables and barn which has separate road access.
The modern agricultural barn is steel framed, and timber clad under a cement fibre roof. This enclosed agricultural building provides a really useful space for livestock or storage alike.
There is a double wooden stable block next to the barn, both of which have direct access to the nearest paddock.

The Outside

The land comprises 3 enclosed, fenced paddocks with mature hedged boundaries and all with independent road access. The paddocks provide 9.34 acres of grazing. Mains water to troughs in paddocks 1 and 3.
Part of the pond adjacent to paddock 2 is included within the boundary of this property.
This property is available as a whole; the vendor may also consider selling with less land.

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity, water and gas (central heating), private drainage to a septic tank.

Broadband

Fibre supply, c. 500 mbps.

Mobile Phone Signal

Good with most providers.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: 01432 260000.

Council Tax

Band “E” (£2,833 for 2025/26).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Standard construction of brick elevations under a tiled roof, believed built in the mid-1960’s.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

No current or outstanding Permissions.

EPC

Rated “D” with potential for “C”.

Flood Risk

The property is not at risk of flooding.

Access

Directly off the public highway.

Public Access

A public footpath crosses the boundary of paddock 3, see the sale plan.

Covenants

None of which the Vendor or Agent are aware.

National Landscape

The property is not within a National Landscape (formerly AONB).

Conservation Area

The property is not within a Conservation Area.

Uplift Clause

A 20% uplift will apply for 20 years on any new residential development of the land.

Buyers Purchase Fee

Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.

General Information

Schools

Primary: Clehonger, Kingstone, Madley. Further information is available at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Secondary: Peterchurch, Kingstone, Hereford. Further information at above website.
Independent: Much Dewchurch (Steiner Academy), Hereford, Monmouth, Malvern and Worcester. Further information is available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

The pretty, rural village of Eaton Bishop has a thriving community with a village hall which holds a range of community events, and a church. Clehonger is just under two miles away and offers an excellent range of amenities including a Post Office/village store, primary school, a 13th Century Church, pub and a village hall which hosts a playgroup and a range of classes and social events. There is a doctor’s surgery nearby at Kingstone. Locks Garage at Allensmore (4 miles) offers an excellent range of local food, wines, domestic and countryside supplies. The Cathedral City of Hereford is only 6 miles away and offers an extensive range of amenities including an array of shops, cafes and eateries as well as good leisure and educational facilities, hospital and a mainline railway station.

Recreational

Eaton Bishop and the surrounding area is renowned for its wide range of wildlife habitats and riverside walks. Fishing and water sports are especially good in the region and there are some excellent golf courses close by. The Woolhope Dome, Golden Valley and Black Mountains are within easy reach and The Weir Garden (National Trust) is a short drive away. Culturally, the area is host to a range of festivals, most notably the Hay Festival of Literature and the Abergavenny and Ludlow Food Festivals.

Directions - HR2 9QP

From Hereford ring road: Head south on Victoria St/A49 to the Asda roundabout, fork right onto the A465. Continue for 1.9 miles and take the right turn onto B4349 for Clehonger (2 miles), continue ahead on the B4352 for 0.90 miles and take the right turn signed to Eaton Bishop. The property is the 2nd house immediately on your right side.

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Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on 01531 637341. Viewings can be offered 6 days per week (not Thursdays) between 2.30-5.30pm and later on Tuesdays.

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.