Snipes Nest
Stanford Bishop, Worcester, Herefordshire, WR6 5TY
Guide Price
£750,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: Solar Energy
Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jul 2022
- Removed: Dec 2022
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: Solar Energy
- Land Tags: Paddock
Front Cover
A Rare Opportunity To Purchase A Superbly Presented Three Bedroom Cottage Occupying An Idyllic Location,In Grounds Approaching 5.2 Acres With Outbuildings. Energy Rating "C"
Location
The property is located in Stanford Bishop which is a rural hamlet situated approximately two miles from the popular market town of Bromyard which offers a wide range of amenities including independent shops, Co-op supermarket, pubs, bakery, butchers as well as a number of community facilities.
Educational facilities are well catered for at both primary and secondary levels within the town itself. Private schooling is available in the nearby cities of Hereford, Worcester and also in the Victorian spa town of Great Malvern.
Transport connections are excellent with a mainline railway station in Hereford, Malvern or Worcester offering direct links to Birmingham, London Hereford and South Wales. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway is positioned just outside Worcester and the M50 just south of Ledbury brings The Midlands, South West and South Wales into an easy commute.
Description
Snipes Nest is a beautifully presented and fantastically positioned detached cottage set within generous grounds approaching 5.2 acres made up of formal garden, paddocks and outbuildings.
The house was originally built in the early 1800's but has been extended by both current and previous owners with a complete refurbishment and modernisation of the property taking place in 2010. This included a new roof. replacements windows, rewiring and plumbing and the installation of central heating and a damp course plus internal insulation to the oldest part of the house and the extension.
The house is approached via a private driveway leading from Hope House Lane between two enclosed paddocks which are owned by the property. The driveway forks with the left hand turn leading to further parking and where there is an open bay garage and outbuildings. The right fork proceeds through a five bar vehicular gate that opens to a gravel drive way directly to the front of the property and allowing ample parking for vehicles. The foregarden is enclosed with shrub and plant beds and a wonderful pond, a peaceful and tranquil setting.
The accommodation is accessed through an oak front door which is set under a storm porch with tiled roof, quarry tiled floor and hanging lantern light.
The well presented accommodation offers flexible and spacious rooms and benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing. In addition the owner installed solar voltaic cells which provided an approximate annual income for 2021 of £1,600.
The accommodation in more details comprises:
Reception Hall 4.59m (14ft 10in) x 2.45m (7ft 11in)
A welcoming and open space benefitting from a wooden balustrade staircase to first
floor with understairs storage cupboard. Double glazed window to front, radiator. Oak
engineered wood flooring with Oak skirting that continues through into the inner
hallway via a feature archway (described later)and door to kitchen. Wall mounted
thermostat control point. Inset ceiling downlights and door to
Sitting Room 7.44m (24ft) x 3.28m (10ft 7in)
Enjoying two double glazed bay windows with seats from where the beautiful formal
garden and countryside beyond can be enjoyed. Further double glazed window to
front. Fitted bookcase with storage cupboards below. Exposed ceiling timber. Wall
light points, radiators. A Clearview woodburning stove set into a feature wooden fire
surround and hearth and back.
Dining Kitchen 4.75m (15ft 4in) x 4.99m (16ft 1in)
Double glazed windows to front and side. A generous room fitted with a range of
drawer and cupboard base units with roll edged worktop over and matching wall units
with downlighters. There is a range of integrated appliances including a four ring
AEG Electric HOB with extractor over and eye level DOUBLE OVEN, DISHWASHER
and FRIDGE FREEZER. Set into the worktop is a one and a half bowl sink with mixer
tap and drainer. Two double glazed windows to front and side. Inset ceiling downlighters, radiator. Tiled floor. Larder cupboard. Door to
Utility Room 2.53m (8ft 2in) x 3.75m (12ft 1in)
Fitted with a range of matching base cupboard units with matching wall units and
worktop. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer set under a double glazed
window overlooking the rear garden. Radiator, inset ceiling spotlights. Space and
connection point for washing machine. Oil fired boiler. Door to garage (described
later).
Inner Hallway 2.68m (8ft 8in) x 2.17m (7ft)
Continued engineered oak flooring and skirting from entrance hall. Inset ceiling
spotlights, radiator, double wooden multi glazed doors opens to the study/lounge
(described later) and door to
Cloakroom
Close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks
with mirror over. Radiator. Downlighting and ceiling extractor point.
Lounge/Study 3.25m (10ft 6in) x 6.59m (21ft 3in)
A versatile and flexible space positioned at the rear of the property and enjoying a
bank of double glazed windows incorporating double glazed, double doors overlooking
and opening to the formal garden. Double glazed window to side, twin Neville
Johnson desk with workstation and shelving with cupboards under. Engineered oak
flooring and skirting. Two radiators, ceiling light point.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing 5.30m (17ft 1in) x 2.56m (8ft 3in)
A light and generous space with access point to part boarded loft space. Two
beautiful 'porthole' windows overlook the grounds positioned to the front of the house.
Wall light points, radiator. Door to
Bedroom 1 4.73m (15ft 3in) x 5.01m (16ft 2in)
Positioned to the front of the property and enjoying dual aspect windows to front and
side. Wall light points. Radiators, range of built in wardrobes incorporating hanging
and shelf space. Door to
En-Suite
With electric underfloor heating this en-suite offers a modern white suite of low level
WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap and mirrored cabinet over with
lighting. Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower head fitment. Wall mounted
chrome heated towel rail. Tiled floor and splashbacks. Ceiling spotlights, double
doored airing cupboard with shelving housing the Stanton Premier Plus pressurised
hot water cylinder. Double glazed window to side.
Bedroom 2 3.64m (11ft 9in) x 3.30m (10ft 8in)
Double glazed window, half vaulted ceiling, wall light points, radiator. Built in double
wardrobe with hanging and shelf space.
Bedroom 3 3.66m (11ft 10in) x 3.64m (11ft 9in)
Double glazed window with fine view. Radiator, wall light points, fitted double
wardrobe with hanging and shelf space.
Family Bathroom
White low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and panelled bath with
mixer tap and shower head fitment. Corner shower enclosure with thermostatically
controlled shower over. Inset ceiling spotlights with one being an extractor, double
glazed window, tiled splashbacks and floor. Underfloor heating. Chrome heated towel
rail.
Garage 5.78m (18ft 8in) x 3.07m (9ft 11in)
Positioned to the left of the property and accessed from the utility room. A wonderful
space which, subject to the relevant permissions being sought) could easily be
adapted or rebuilt to provide extra accommodation to the main residence. Currently
comprising double wooden doors to front, wooden door with windows to either side
giving pedestrian access to the rear garden. Light and power. Extensive storage
cupboards. Double glazed skylight.
Outside
The gardens wraps around the property on all sides and are mainly laid to lawn with a
beautiful paved patio area and benefits from spring fed water ideal for watering the
garden. A variety of other seating areas are strategically located and from where the
pleasantries of the fine setting can be enjoyed. Directly to the rear of the property is a
hot tub which is available by separate negotiation. Throughout the formal gardens are
shrub and planted beds offering a variety of mature plants providing colour and
interest throughout the year. All this is interspersed with mature specimen trees.
There are two wildlife ponds one inside the formal garden and one just outside.
There are further raised vegetable beds and a gateway giving access to the second
driveway where there is further parking for vehicles and a wooden open
The Old Stables 4.00m (12ft 11in) max x 9.22m (29ft 9in)
An excellent area for a workshop or could be converted back to stables.
Double Carport 6.74m (21ft 9in) x 6.38m (20ft 7in)
An oak framed double carport set under a tiled roof with light and power. Sensored
outside light points. The garage has a Photovoltaic system that provided an annual
income during 2021 of around £1,600.
Paddocks
To either side of the driveway there are two paddocks. The larger field is 2.9 acres
and the smaller one is 1.3 acres and has a water supply. Both are enclosed and have
vehicular access gates.
Services
We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Central heating is provided by an oil fired system. The septic tank meets the current regulations and has been checked by a specialist and a report is available on request. The property is currently on a BT Infinity broadband contract but Gigaclear fibre cable passes the top of the drive but is not connected. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
Directions
From the A44 (Worcester - Bromyard Road) turn onto the B4220 signed Malvern and Cradley. Proceed for 2 miles and turn left then immediately right into Hope House Lane. The private driveway for Snipes Nest can be found on the left hand side after 0.3 miles.
OR
From the A4103 (Worcester-Hereford road) turn onto the B4220 sign Bromyard. Continue for 3.9 miles and turn right then immediately right again into Hope House Lane. The private driveway for Snipes Nest can be found on the left hand side after 0.3 miles.
Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND "G" (Herefordshire Council)
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
Energy Perfomance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is C (76).
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel:
General
Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.
John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.
Tenure
We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.
Marketed by: John Goodwin, Malvern
A Rare Opportunity To Purchase A Superbly Presented Three Bedroom Cottage Occupying An Idyllic Location,In Grounds Approaching 5.2 Acres With Outbuildings. Energy Rating "C"
Location
The property is located in Stanford Bishop which is a rural hamlet situated approximately two miles from the popular market town of Bromyard which offers a wide range of amenities including independent shops, Co-op supermarket, pubs, bakery, butchers as well as a number of community facilities.
Educational facilities are well catered for at both primary and secondary levels within the town itself. Private schooling is available in the nearby cities of Hereford, Worcester and also in the Victorian spa town of Great Malvern.
Transport connections are excellent with a mainline railway station in Hereford, Malvern or Worcester offering direct links to Birmingham, London Hereford and South Wales. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway is positioned just outside Worcester and the M50 just south of Ledbury brings The Midlands, South West and South Wales into an easy commute.
Description
Snipes Nest is a beautifully presented and fantastically positioned detached cottage set within generous grounds approaching 5.2 acres made up of formal garden, paddocks and outbuildings.
The house was originally built in the early 1800's but has been extended by both current and previous owners with a complete refurbishment and modernisation of the property taking place in 2010. This included a new roof. replacements windows, rewiring and plumbing and the installation of central heating and a damp course plus internal insulation to the oldest part of the house and the extension.
The house is approached via a private driveway leading from Hope House Lane between two enclosed paddocks which are owned by the property. The driveway forks with the left hand turn leading to further parking and where there is an open bay garage and outbuildings. The right fork proceeds through a five bar vehicular gate that opens to a gravel drive way directly to the front of the property and allowing ample parking for vehicles. The foregarden is enclosed with shrub and plant beds and a wonderful pond, a peaceful and tranquil setting.
The accommodation is accessed through an oak front door which is set under a storm porch with tiled roof, quarry tiled floor and hanging lantern light.
The well presented accommodation offers flexible and spacious rooms and benefits from oil fired central heating and double glazing. In addition the owner installed solar voltaic cells which provided an approximate annual income for 2021 of £1,600.
The accommodation in more details comprises:
Reception Hall 4.59m (14ft 10in) x 2.45m (7ft 11in)
A welcoming and open space benefitting from a wooden balustrade staircase to first
floor with understairs storage cupboard. Double glazed window to front, radiator. Oak
engineered wood flooring with Oak skirting that continues through into the inner
hallway via a feature archway (described later)and door to kitchen. Wall mounted
thermostat control point. Inset ceiling downlights and door to
Sitting Room 7.44m (24ft) x 3.28m (10ft 7in)
Enjoying two double glazed bay windows with seats from where the beautiful formal
garden and countryside beyond can be enjoyed. Further double glazed window to
front. Fitted bookcase with storage cupboards below. Exposed ceiling timber. Wall
light points, radiators. A Clearview woodburning stove set into a feature wooden fire
surround and hearth and back.
Dining Kitchen 4.75m (15ft 4in) x 4.99m (16ft 1in)
Double glazed windows to front and side. A generous room fitted with a range of
drawer and cupboard base units with roll edged worktop over and matching wall units
with downlighters. There is a range of integrated appliances including a four ring
AEG Electric HOB with extractor over and eye level DOUBLE OVEN, DISHWASHER
and FRIDGE FREEZER. Set into the worktop is a one and a half bowl sink with mixer
tap and drainer. Two double glazed windows to front and side. Inset ceiling downlighters, radiator. Tiled floor. Larder cupboard. Door to
Utility Room 2.53m (8ft 2in) x 3.75m (12ft 1in)
Fitted with a range of matching base cupboard units with matching wall units and
worktop. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer set under a double glazed
window overlooking the rear garden. Radiator, inset ceiling spotlights. Space and
connection point for washing machine. Oil fired boiler. Door to garage (described
later).
Inner Hallway 2.68m (8ft 8in) x 2.17m (7ft)
Continued engineered oak flooring and skirting from entrance hall. Inset ceiling
spotlights, radiator, double wooden multi glazed doors opens to the study/lounge
(described later) and door to
Cloakroom
Close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks
with mirror over. Radiator. Downlighting and ceiling extractor point.
Lounge/Study 3.25m (10ft 6in) x 6.59m (21ft 3in)
A versatile and flexible space positioned at the rear of the property and enjoying a
bank of double glazed windows incorporating double glazed, double doors overlooking
and opening to the formal garden. Double glazed window to side, twin Neville
Johnson desk with workstation and shelving with cupboards under. Engineered oak
flooring and skirting. Two radiators, ceiling light point.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing 5.30m (17ft 1in) x 2.56m (8ft 3in)
A light and generous space with access point to part boarded loft space. Two
beautiful 'porthole' windows overlook the grounds positioned to the front of the house.
Wall light points, radiator. Door to
Bedroom 1 4.73m (15ft 3in) x 5.01m (16ft 2in)
Positioned to the front of the property and enjoying dual aspect windows to front and
side. Wall light points. Radiators, range of built in wardrobes incorporating hanging
and shelf space. Door to
En-Suite
With electric underfloor heating this en-suite offers a modern white suite of low level
WC, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap and mirrored cabinet over with
lighting. Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower head fitment. Wall mounted
chrome heated towel rail. Tiled floor and splashbacks. Ceiling spotlights, double
doored airing cupboard with shelving housing the Stanton Premier Plus pressurised
hot water cylinder. Double glazed window to side.
Bedroom 2 3.64m (11ft 9in) x 3.30m (10ft 8in)
Double glazed window, half vaulted ceiling, wall light points, radiator. Built in double
wardrobe with hanging and shelf space.
Bedroom 3 3.66m (11ft 10in) x 3.64m (11ft 9in)
Double glazed window with fine view. Radiator, wall light points, fitted double
wardrobe with hanging and shelf space.
Family Bathroom
White low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and panelled bath with
mixer tap and shower head fitment. Corner shower enclosure with thermostatically
controlled shower over. Inset ceiling spotlights with one being an extractor, double
glazed window, tiled splashbacks and floor. Underfloor heating. Chrome heated towel
rail.
Garage 5.78m (18ft 8in) x 3.07m (9ft 11in)
Positioned to the left of the property and accessed from the utility room. A wonderful
space which, subject to the relevant permissions being sought) could easily be
adapted or rebuilt to provide extra accommodation to the main residence. Currently
comprising double wooden doors to front, wooden door with windows to either side
giving pedestrian access to the rear garden. Light and power. Extensive storage
cupboards. Double glazed skylight.
Outside
The gardens wraps around the property on all sides and are mainly laid to lawn with a
beautiful paved patio area and benefits from spring fed water ideal for watering the
garden. A variety of other seating areas are strategically located and from where the
pleasantries of the fine setting can be enjoyed. Directly to the rear of the property is a
hot tub which is available by separate negotiation. Throughout the formal gardens are
shrub and planted beds offering a variety of mature plants providing colour and
interest throughout the year. All this is interspersed with mature specimen trees.
There are two wildlife ponds one inside the formal garden and one just outside.
There are further raised vegetable beds and a gateway giving access to the second
driveway where there is further parking for vehicles and a wooden open
The Old Stables 4.00m (12ft 11in) max x 9.22m (29ft 9in)
An excellent area for a workshop or could be converted back to stables.
Double Carport 6.74m (21ft 9in) x 6.38m (20ft 7in)
An oak framed double carport set under a tiled roof with light and power. Sensored
outside light points. The garage has a Photovoltaic system that provided an annual
income during 2021 of around £1,600.
Paddocks
To either side of the driveway there are two paddocks. The larger field is 2.9 acres
and the smaller one is 1.3 acres and has a water supply. Both are enclosed and have
vehicular access gates.
Services
We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Central heating is provided by an oil fired system. The septic tank meets the current regulations and has been checked by a specialist and a report is available on request. The property is currently on a BT Infinity broadband contract but Gigaclear fibre cable passes the top of the drive but is not connected. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
Directions
From the A44 (Worcester - Bromyard Road) turn onto the B4220 signed Malvern and Cradley. Proceed for 2 miles and turn left then immediately right into Hope House Lane. The private driveway for Snipes Nest can be found on the left hand side after 0.3 miles.
OR
From the A4103 (Worcester-Hereford road) turn onto the B4220 sign Bromyard. Continue for 3.9 miles and turn right then immediately right again into Hope House Lane. The private driveway for Snipes Nest can be found on the left hand side after 0.3 miles.
Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND "G" (Herefordshire Council)
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
Energy Perfomance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is C (76).
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel:
General
Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.
John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.
Tenure
We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.
Marketed by: John Goodwin, Malvern
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.