Old Forge House

Three Cottages, Business Opp / Investment, 0.5 Acres (0.2 ha), Character Property, Existing Holiday Let Business, Multi-Generational Living, Large Gardens, Countryside Setting, Double Cart Style Garage, EPC Old Forge House : E

Situation: Old Forge is set within the hamlet of Lucton in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside.

The area is fantastic for recreational pursuits including walking, cycling, horse riding and other sports with the renowned Luctonians Sports Club approximately two miles away. Nearby is the sought after village of Kingsland, close to the renowned Black and White Trail. It is very well placed for a host of amenities which include a Doctor’s Surgery, Post Office / Village Shop, a Church, a Primary School and two Public Houses.

A further range of amenities can be found in the attractive market town of Leominster. A little further afield, the pretty town of Ludlow is a thriving market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year. It has an international reputation for food and drink with many excellent restaurants and cafes, enhanced by the area's abundance of good quality producers. The Cathedral City of Hereford is to the south. Birmingham and the West Midlands are an approximate one hour commute with many convenient rail links. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Lucton which is within walking distance, Wigmore, Moor Park and Hereford Cathedral School. Leominster, Ludlow and Wormsley Golf Clubs and Ludlow National Hunt racecourse are within a short drive.

Old Forge House and Rosebank Cottage are two country cottages which have been adjoined to create the wonderful family home they are today. Whilst retaining the original features both properties would benefit from modernisation. Offering character throughout and huge flexibility to personalise either as one house or multiple dwellings.

Old Forge House:
The accommodation comprises: on the ground floor there is a living room with Inglenook fireplace and a log burner, an open-plan kitchen / dining / family room with an Aga, a utility and a boot room area. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms including one en suite shower room and a family bathroom.

Rosebank Cottage:
The accommodation comprises: on the ground floor a living / dining room with a log burner which leads through to Old Forge House and a kitchen and a downstairs bedroom and bathroom with a separate access. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a family shower room.

The Smithy:
In addition to the main house there is a one bedroom self-contained established holiday cottage. The whole property boasts very flexible accommodation for a multitude of purposes, including an annexe for a relation, guest quarters or perhaps even the opportunity for a potential buyer to run a B&B.

Outside: There are large private gardens mainly laid to lawn with various seating areas. There is a double cart style garage with an attached workshop / store and ample of off road parking. In the most southernly corner of the property there is a disused garage. The current owners have submitted residential planning permission for a single dwelling. The overall package is a rare opportunity set in approximately 0.5 Acres (0.2 Ha).

Services:
Old Forge House: Mains water, oil fired central heating, three wood burning stoves,
sewage treatment plant.

The Smithy: Mains water, electric heating, sewage treatment plant.

Rosebank Cottage: Mains water, electric heating, septic tank.

Council Tax: Old Forge House Band E
Rosebank Cottage Band A

Postcode: HR6 9PH

Local Authority: Herefordshire Council[use Contact Agent Button])

Broadband: Our research has indicated that ultrafast fibre is available at this property.
which has an ultra-fast fibre speed of up to 900 MBPS. Please conduct your own
research to ensure the speeds meet your requirements.

Flood Risk: Surface Water: Low risk. Rivers & The Sea: Very low risk.

Fixtures and Fittings: Whilst all attempts have been made to accurately describe the
property in regard to fixtures and fittings, a comprehensive list will be made available
by the seller’s solicitors.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property will be sold subject to and
with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in
these particulars or not.

Please Note: The property benefits from a right of access up St. Peters Square.

The vendor is unable to confirm if the septic tank or SSDS meet the General Binding Rules.

There may be traces of asbestos in the garage at the far side of the garden.

There is a green deal on the property, the panels are situated on The Smithy and garage roof.

There is a TPO in place on one of the trees located in the garden.

Rosebank Cottage currently has an AST. Notice has been served, selling with vacant possession.

Directions: From Ludlow take the B4361 and then the B4362 to Lucton. Continue past Lucton School and after approx. 0.5 mile turn left signposted Lucton. Continue into the village taking the first left over the ford where the property is located on the right-hand side.

Marketed by: Balfours, Ludlow