4 bedroom house

Western Lye Farmhouse sits in a stunning rural location with beautiful views out over the surrounding countryside. It is situated near the popular village of Aymestry which offers a highly rated public house, village hall and church. Further amenities are on offer, a short distance away. There are highly rated schools in the area.

Parts of this beautiful farmhouse date back to the 17th Century meaning there is plenty of history and period features on offer.

Through the rustic front door you enter into the impressive large reception room coming with vaulted ceiling, period beams throughout and mezzanine level above, it offers a real element of grandeur. To one end of the room is a large log burner inset in a brick fireplace surround coming with original bread oven. To the other end is a further reception area which could lend itself to a space for dining or another sitting area.

Off the sitting room is a further room which could be utilised as a study leading into the downstairs wc. The country kitchen comes with Aga in situ and offers ample base units with shelving above, and room for a table. This leads on through into the utility room with plenty of storage and space for appliances. Adjoining the kitchen is a versatile reception room with woodburning stove, paneling, feature beams and quarry tile flooring. This room is currently used as a sitting room but also offers space for a more formal dining area, a door leads down into the cellar.

Wooden stairs rise from this reception room to the first floor which offers two good sized double bedrooms, and family bathroom comprising of roll top bath, wc and wash hand basin. There is the gallery area which overlooks the reception space below, this could be made into a large fifth bedroom with ensuite bedroom if required. On the second floor there are two further huge double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, both rooms come with sink units.

Outside the house sits in a good sized plot with formal gardens immediately surrounding the property, with established herbaceous borders, vegetable garden and areas laid to lawn. Adjoined to the house is a workshop and store. The barn which could be developed subject to the relevant permissions is over 3000 square foot and is currently used for storage and stabling. There is approximately 5 acres of land.

Directions
Proceed down Old Street, over the river bridge onto the Overton Road (B4361). After approximately 1 mile, turn right signposted to Richard's Castle (B4361). Continue on this road through Richard's Castle and bear right on a sharp right-hand bend signposted Presteigne and Shobdon (B4362). Continue on this road until you get to the crossroads at Mortimer's Cross. Go straight over the crossroads and turn first right signposted towards Upper Lye and Covenhope. Proceed along this road for approximately 2 miles, over a river bridge and past forestry commission (Sned Wood) on your right-hand side. On reaching the T junction turn left towards Limebrook and Lingen. Western Lye Farmhouse is the second property on the left-hand side.

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