Uplands Orchard

Summary of Features

* Immaculate period home (3,010 sq ft)
* 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
* Aga kitchen, stunning garden room
* 3 receptions, utility, pantry, boot room, wine cellar
• 1 bedroom guest annexe over 3 bay garage (1,459 sq ft)
* 1 Acre paddock plus garden, grounds and tractor barn

Acreage

In all about 1.95 Acres

Uplands Orchard

Uplands Orchard nestles on the outskirts of the rural village of Wellington Heath, in an elevated position in East Herefordshire and within a short drive of the popular market town of Ledbury. Renowned for its beautiful countryside, this area of Herefordshire is characterised by a diverse farming landscape with undulating countryside and ample woodland. This property offers a desirable rural idyll combined with excellent communication links to the rest of the country.

Uplands Orchard

* This detached period property dates from the early 20th century and sits within 2 acres of grounds, bordered by productive farmland.
* Situated on the outskirts of Wellington Heath and close to Ledbury, this well-located property has excellent access to main line rail and arterial road links.
* The house was latterly redesigned to incorporate a stunning modern garden room which links the kitchen with the sitting room, creating a very impressive living space for entertaining or just enjoying the garden.
* The 4 oven Aga kitchen is of excellent standard and is complemented by the generous garden room. A pantry and utility room to the rear provide ancillary domestic space adjacent to the kitchen. There is a separate electric hob and oven built-in, plus an instant hot water tap.
* Real oak flooring blends from the kitchen, garden room to the sitting room and entrance hall.

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* The everyday access at the rear of the house opens to a useful boot room/utility boiler room, a great practical space for dogs and muddy boots. There is a pantry adjacent and a smart cloakroom by the entrance hall.
* A formal study and informal sitting room provide a secluded working space with the entrance hall and stairs linking the rest of the house.
* To the first floor are 3 well appointed double bedrooms with a family bathroom and a spacious landing with study desk overlooking the garden.
* The main bedroom suite provides a sumptuous space, a large double room with a separate dressing room leading to smart en-suite bathroom.
* From the hall, stairs lead down to a lined wine cellar, this tanked space providing dry storage.
* By the back door there is a detached, secure tool room for garden machinery plus a gardener’s WC.

The Outside

* Uplands Orchard is set back from Burtons Lane with a gated entrance splay and short private drive. A gravelled sweep provides ample parking and divides the paddock from the immaculate gardens.
* Opposite the house is an attractive 2 storey garage which provides 3 bay secure parking and workshop to the ground floor.
* A central entrance lobby and stairs lead to the first-floor guest accommodation. This self-contained annexe has been used for family, guests, and rental income generation.
* There is one large double bedroom, a bathroom, and a living room with mini kitchenette. This is ideal for short stays or for independent guests.
* A separate tractor barn, with garden and log stores sits to the rear of the house.
* A small paddock sits west of the house and garage, with a timber tractor barn and log store adjacent to the house; ideal as a store for garden and grounds maintenance equipment.
* The well designed and attractive garden lies east of the house and presents a (truncated)

Services

Mains electricity & water, private drainage (shared septic tank, off site), oil fired central heating. LPG fired Aga.

Broadband

Superfast Gigaclear broadband is connected, 200 mbps d/l.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: .

Council Tax

Band “G” - £3,474 (2022/23).

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Footpath

There is a public path crossing the paddock from Burtons Lane, see the Sale Plan.

TPO

There is a tree preservation order on the handsome oak located between the house and garage.

EPC

Rated "E" for house, "D" for the Annexe.

Schools

* Primary: Ledbury, Bosbury, Colwall & Eastnor. For further information visit Secondary: Ledbury. For further information visit
* Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Worcester and Hereford all have some outstanding independent schools. For further information visit

Local

Wellington Heath has a village hall and popular village pub. The nearby market town of Ledbury has a thriving community and offers a good range of local amenities with many independent shops, restaurants & pubs, as well as a church, a doctors’ surgery, cottage hospital and theatre. A wider range of amenities can be found in Malvern, including Waitrose & M&S, with further cultural & retail opportunities easily accessible in Hereford, Worcester and Cheltenham. Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff are also very accessible.

Recreational

The surrounding area offers a wide range of outdoor sports and activities with the Malvern Hills, the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean easily accessible. Ledbury itself is well known for its annual Poetry Festival. The Three Counties Showground at Malvern hosts a wide variety of year-round events, from national garden shows, concerts & antique fairs to agricultural and equestrian events. Eastnor Castle is nearby and seasonally open to the public.

Additional Information

Excellent income potential from the annexe.

Postcode

HR8 1NF.

Directions

From Ledbury: Take the A438 through the high street, passing the rail station, turning right immediately after, onto the B4214 Bromyard Road. Proceed along this road for approximately 1 mile, taking the second turning right into Burtons Lane, signposted to Wellington Heath. Continue up the lane for approximately ½ mile. The property will be found at the top of the hill, on your left-hand side, the next after Burtons Farm.

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Viewings

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