7 bedroom house

LOWER HOUSE FARM, BYFORD HEREFORDSHIRE HR4 7LD
£985,000

An extremely rare opportunity to acquire two beautiful properties set in a truly unique and peaceful haven nestling on the banks of the river Wye. These commanding residences, a 16th Century picturesque black and white house and a fabulous converted barn along with outbuildings are set in approximately 2 acres. Surrounded by unspoilt farmland, a fantastic lifestyle choice of peace and tranquillity is on offer with an abundance of wildlife and numerous walks and leisure pursuits such as canoeing or fishing on the door step . This would suit multi generation living or an opportunity for business at home with development of holiday rental accommodation.

Attractive and Historic Three/ Four Bedroom Detached 16th Century Grade 11 listed Black and White House
Beautifully Converted Three Bedroom Detached Barn combining period features with contemporary design
Agricultural Building, part converted, with huge potential STP
Original Detached Pump House great for Studio or Home Office
Approximately 2 Acres ( possible 'glamping' STP )surrounded by orchards and estate farmland
Multi Generation or Business from home opportunity, such as holiday lets
Extremely rare opportunity to live in a wonderfully unspoilt and private Riverside Setting

Location

The quiet, rural and sought after hamlet of Byford is made up of a variety of period cottages and houses set in an active local community with an annual village fete and other social activities. The property sits approximately 6 miles from the vibrant cathedral city of Hereford which offers an array of excellent eateries and an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities along with mainline train station to Paddington and well reputed schools such as Hereford Cathedral and St Marys.
Local services are available at nearby Staunton on Wye with an excellent village school, doctors surgery, village hall and public house together with a church and the well reputed Oakchurch farm shop, which is a must to visit, offering an array of products from food to fashion. The larger villages of Weobley and Credenhill provide additional facilities. The popular market town of Hay on Wye with its vibrant shops, restaurants and literary culture is 13 miles away, which also provides a gateway to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park. The Wye Valley Walk and an abundance of other super walks are available in the beautiful surrounding countryside.

Lower House Farmhouse

Dating back to the 16th Century, the unique Grade 11 black and white house offers its next custodian a picturesque property steeped in history and stands next to the site of the old river crossing.
Enter into the property from the stone steps through the solid wood door with red quarry tiled floor flowing throughout the downstairs. The reception hall divides to the left to access a good sized utility/boot room with vaulted ceiling and door to the rear, and a cloakroom with white sanitary ware. The dining room leads off to the right and has exposed wall and high ceiling timbers and feature stone fireplace. The kitchen is entered from the dining room currently fitted with base units and single oven and hob.
The impressive sitting room which has a wealth of character and high ceiling is also complimented with two open stone fireplaces. There are triple aspect windows ensuring plenty of light is streamed into the room. From here open tread staiorcase lead to the first floor. There are three double bedrooms with high ceilings, with a further bedroom accessed off bedroom two, which has plumbing for a wash hand basin. A family bathroom is fitted with a two piece suite and there is a separate cloakroom with white sanitary ware.

Lower House Barn
This stunning individual stone and timber clad barn was beautifully converted in 2012 to combine period features with a contemporary design with bespoke fitments which is complimented in a neutral palette with a wealth of character.
A Solid wood door gives access to the reception hall and leads to; the spectacular dining room with its high vaulted ceiling and most striking oak and glass full height end gable overlooking the river. Above and open to this room accessed from the oak and glass staircase is the galleried, mezzanine sitting room,. This amazing space takes the full advantage of the south facing views across the river.
The unique kitchen has wall to wall glass overlooking the front courtyard and apex celling beams. It is complimented with cream shaker units with black granite worktop incorporating a circular sink and built in oven, induction hob, dishwasher and fridge. Accessed from here is the well appointed utility/boot room with plumbing for a washing machine and further cream shaker unit with sink. There is a cloakroom fitted with two piece white suite with vanity basin. This area houses the back door onto the courtyard.
To the ground floor there are two double bedrooms with one having 'Jack and Jill' to the contemporary shower room with open walk in drencher shower and two piece white suite fitted into the vanity unit.
The delightful master suite on the first floor offers an atmospheric and spacious room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams which is complimented with open en-suite comprising two piece white suite with stunning roll top bath with floor mounted shower over

Agricultural Building - a detached and part converted agricultural building with two floors and new roof. Worth noting subject to the necessary planning this could make a well proportioned holiday let or ancillary accommodation. Given its position to the existing barn a link could be built to increase the accommodation for Lower House Barn.

The original detached brick pump house offers a lovely studio space for artists and writers or home office.
Outside

On entering through the five bar gate the scene is set for this peaceful haven with gently sloping lawns leading down to the river. In total both the barn and the house sit in approximately 2 acres of unspoilt gardens and land including a small pony paddock at the rear with separate access from the lane
Lower House Farm has a hardstanding area providing parking and the front garden is flanked by low stone wall and mature hedging. There are two pedestrian gates one leading to a raised patio area and the other to the front garden which is laid to lawn. A path meanders to the rear of the property with e a variety of mature fruit trees. The patio provides a great spot for whiling away the hours and watching the many species of wildlife that frequent this amazing riverside setting. To the side and rear of this property through the five bar gate is the larger of the two pony paddocks which also has access from the lane.
Lower House Barn opens through the five bar gate where there is ample parking and steps lead up to the raised front courtyard which is laid to lawn with gravel patio. This area also provides access to the agricultural barn and through the five bar gate to the side into the smaller paddock. Lawns meander round to the side of the barn, a lovely private space to relax and enjoy the river and wildlife.

Services

Both properties are separate residential
Solar panels are owned and generate an annual income of approximately £1500 per annum (which sit hidden behind the agricultural barn)
Septic Tank to Lower House Farm
Bio Digester to Lower House Barn
Lower House - Oil Heating - Council Tax E
The Barn - underfloor oil heating - Council Tax F

Directions

Proceed west from Hereford on the A438 towards Brecon. After approximately 6 miles take the left turn as navigated by Satnav onto the small unmarked lane and continue straight on past the no through sign. Continue to the end where the five bar gate to the property will be found directly ahead.



Marketed by: Hamilton Stiller, Ross-On-Wye