6 bedroom house

An outstanding Georgian style family home with exquisite gardens and countryside views.

Lower Ackhill is a substantial six bedroom detached family house, built and designed to a very high standard and boasts far-reaching, elevated views over the surrounding countryside.

The property also benefits from a sweeping driveway, detached double garage, landscaped gardens and spacious and well-appointed accommodation throughout.

Lower Ackhill is only a short distance from the town of Presteigne which boasts a range of shops and restaurants and has become a cultural centre hosting two indigenous festivals.

The town is home to educational facilities to suit all ages, Presteigne Primary School is close by and the newly reformed John Beddoes Campus provides secondary education to GCSE level, acting as a campus of Newtown High School.

Sports clubs in the area are renowned after various successes across Wales, including Presteigne Saint Andrews Football Club, Presteigne Bowling Club, Cricket Club and a ladies Hockey Team.

This impressive home is entered via a grand front door leading into the entrance porch with radiator and a door to the spacious entrance hall, with a returning staircase rising to the first floor. With oak flooring throughout and doors leading to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen. There is an under stairs storage cupboard and cloakroom.

The impressive, dual aspect sitting room has a bay window to the side with breath-taking views over the surrounding countryside and garden and a feature, multi-fuel burning stove with oak surround on a hearth. The formal dining room has a window overlooking the front and delightful garden.

The kitchen has a variety of wall and base units with a beautiful granite worktop, one and a half ceramic bowl sink with mixer tap over, electric Rangemaster cooker and space for a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a breakfast bar, a serving hatch to the dining room, part tiling to the walls, pull out larder cupboard and windows to the rear overlooking the delightful open countryside.

From the kitchen a door leads to the utility room which has a tiled floor, a door to the front and rear, space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. There is also a Belfast sink and a window to the rear.

The ground floor guest bedroom has windows to the front and side, plus a wet room comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin, open shower area, chrome heated towel radiator, extractor fan and an obscured window to the rear.

On the first floor are three bedrooms, an airing cupboard, and the family bathroom. The dual-aspect main bedroom has sliding sash windows with stunning views, there is a walk-in dressing room and a door to the ensuite comprising: WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, chrome heated towel radiator, large shower cubicle with shower and rainfall shower head above, tiling to walls and extractor fan.

The second bedroom is a double bedroom with dual-aspect windows to the front and side aspect with a pedestal wash hand basin and fitted wardrobes with dressing table. There is also single bedroom which is currently used as a home office and overlooks the front.

The family bathroom has a bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, shower cubicle with Mira shower over, part tiling to walls and obscured window to the rear.

The second floor has a large galleried landing and is home to bedrooms four and five. Both are of similar proportions, with storage in the eaves space and windows to the front.

Outside
The property is approached via a wrought iron gate which leads to a sweeping tarmacadam driveway providing ample parking. There is access to a large double detached garage via two up-and-over doors and a separate door giving access to the garage through a workshop.

The garage has power and light, a concrete base and there is access to a first-floor area via a staircase.

The gardens at Lower Ackhill are a beautiful feature, having been carefully and thoughtfully landscaped over recent years. There is an abundance of mature borders which house a beautiful selection of plants, flowers, and shrubs. The remainder of the gardens are mainly laid to lawn, surrounded by mature trees, productive vegetable garden, oak pergola, and timber summerhouse.

There is an oak gazebo and patio area which benefits from having an external power supply and is the perfect place to relax, dine and enjoy the stunning surroundings.

Additionally there is a 1.8 acre paddock, which with the gardens totals just under 3 acres.











Marketed by: Andrew Grant Shropshire & Herefordshire, Hereford