Summary of Features

Substantial, 5-bedroom period farmhouse (4,134 sq ft)
Impressive reception rooms and splendid main bedroom suite
Farmhouse kitchen with Everhot range cooker
Good range of traditional outbuildings with potential
Crystalised planning for holiday use on the granary barn
Well established, attractive gardens and grounds
Walled garden with fruit trees and raised vegetable beds, pond & paddocks (2.65 Acres)

Acreage

In all 5.88 Acres

Location

Mileages: Eardisland & Kingsland 1½ miles, Leominster 3½ miles, Hereford & Ludlow 14½ miles, Worcester 29 miles, Birmingham 51 miles.
Road: M50 (Jct 4) 29 miles, M5 (Jct 7) 31 miles.
Railway: Leominster & Hereford.
Airports: Birmingham 64 miles.

Situation

Set within the North Herefordshire countryside, Lawton House enjoys a private rural position surrounded by rolling farmland, whilst remaining conveniently accessible to Leominster, Hereford and Ludlow. With superb views and attractive grounds, this fine property benefits from a classic rural environment and has great accessibility.

Lawton House

This historic farmhouse has ancient origins but is not Listed. Believed to date from the 16th century, this has benefited from subsequent Georgian and Victorian makeovers and retains many fine architectural features.
A spacious five-bedroom home with three bathrooms and study to the first floor, serviced by a formal front staircase from the entrance hall and rear stairs from the snug.
The master bedroom suite is an impressive size with an en-suite shower room and outstanding southerly views over the garden and far distance from this elevated position. The double aspect enhances the natural light and garden views

Lawton House (continued)

Two formal reception rooms lead off the main entrance hall, both with generous proportions, exposed wooden floors and fireplaces with wood burning stoves. The drawing room is very light with large windows, a double aspect and original shutters.
A second everyday entrance door and lobby, with WC, links the dining room to the farmhouse style fitted kitchen. A 3-oven Everhot range cooker takes pride of place in this room. There is ample storage and fitted cupboards, a Belfast sink and door to the cellar. There is also a breakfast table area, a walk-in pantry and an adjoining utility room with storeroom beyond, lots of opportunity for avid cooks.

Lawton House (continued)

Adjacent to the kitchen is the cosy snug with wood burning stove, rear stairs and French doors to the lawned garden.

The Outside

An impressive courtyard leads past the buildings to the front door, accessed via a secure walled and gated entrance drive. A second residential drive is available to the east side of the property.
The courtyard is framed on two sides by the attractive traditional buildings which have been sympathetically maintained to enhance the authentic appeal. Stables and an open-fronted former cattle barn to the east provide excellent storage, the main barn and granary to the west are attached to the house with a former hop kiln to the rear providing an excellent garden store.

The Outside (continued)

The two-storey coach house, granary & main barns are of significant construction and in very good order, the latter has been refurbished and re-roofed in preparation for alternative uses. The granary barn has extant consent for use as holiday accommodation (c. 1, 060 sq ft).
Surrounding the house and outbuildings are exquisite gardens and grounds which have been carefully curated and planted during the current tenure.
A significant number of trees have been planted and a small walled garden created for fruit and vegetables (18 x 6 metres).

The Outside (continued)

These improvements have created a very attractive and varied environment and a haven for wildlife, with a large variety of birds enjoying the habitat.
An established seasonal pond provides a pleasing water feature, much appreciated by the resident inhabitants.
Beyond the lawned garden are two grazing paddocks, fenced for livestock and with vehicular access.

Material Information

Services

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

PV Panels

3.92 kW capacity photovoltaic panels were installed in 2019 on a FIT scheme. These produce circa 3,000 W pa.

Broadband

Standard BT supply available, c. 25 Mbps d/l (Ofcom).

Mobile Phone Signal

Good with most providers.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: 01432 260000.

Council Tax

Band “F” (£3,655 2026/27).

Tenure

Freehold.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Construction

Painted brickwork elevations, part timber framed, under a slate roof for house and granary barn, stone and weather boarding under slate roof for main barn. Timber and tiled outbuildings.

Planning Permission

Extant planning consent for conversion of the granary barn for holiday use, reference: NW2001/2581/F.

EPC

Rated “D (66)” with potential for “B (90)”.

Flood Risk

No known flood risk.

Public Access

No rights of way or public paths over this property.

Covenants

None of which we are aware of.

National Landscape

This property is not within a national landscape.

Conservation Area

This property is not within a conservation area.

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: Kingsland, Leominster, Shobdon, Ivington. Further details at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Secondary: Leominster & Wigmore. Further details at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Independent: Lucton, Hereford, Worcester & Shrewsbury all have some outstanding independent schools. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

The nearby village of Eardisland offers two pubs, a tearoom, community shop, church and riverside walks along the River Arrow, with further amenities available in neighbouring Kingsland including a doctor’s surgery, village shop, primary school and additional public houses. Leominster provides well for everyday shopping, leisure and transport connections, whilst Ludlow and Hereford offer further cultural, educational and retail options.

Recreational

This beautiful area offers excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and riding and is part of the picturesque “black & white village trail”. Croft Castle, Wormsley Golf Club and Ludlow Racecourse all within easy reach. Birmingham and the West Midlands are also easily accessible via convenient road and rail links.

Directions - HR6 9AX

From Leominster: Take the A44 west from Leominster towards Monkland. At Barons Cross (pub), fork right onto the B4529 towards Eardisland. Continue for 2.3 miles and this property will be found on your left side, just after a pair of red brick cottages and the turning to Lawton Bury Farm.

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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.