7 bedroom house

Upper House
The current owners have created a wonderfully
private small estate. Expense has not been
spared in creation of this stylish set up and the
result is an excellent property full of original
charm and character but with contemporary
finishes and modern attributes.

Sitting at the centre of the property, accessed by a
private drive and large parking area, Upper House
itself sits in an elevated position overlooking the
barns and formal gardens affording panoramic
vistas of rolling countryside as far as the eye can
see. The interior is awash with pastel tones and
exposed original beams marry with natural
stone and oak floors, bespoke oak joinery, and a
plush stylish finish throughout. The heart of the
home is the open plan kitchen/breakfast room
with bespoke kitchen units.

The excellent drawing room with mezzanine
library has real wow factor with full height ceiling,
lots of natural light, flagstone floor and large log
burning stove. Accessed via stone steps down to
a lower ground floor is bedroom four, complete
with en suite bathroom.

A further three double bedrooms are also en suite
and the continuation of style and well thought
design and finish is found as much here as in the
reception and shared spaces through the house.

The Long Barn and The Hayloft
A beautifully renovated stone barn comprising
two luxurious holiday cottages, or annexes
to the main house, echoing the stylish and
sophisticated finish of Upper house. The
cottages offer excellent accommodation of
contemporary design whilst retaining charm and
character. Both have benefit of log burners, well-appointed kitchens and bathrooms, bespoke oak joinery and natural stone floors. The Long Barn boasts two en suite bedrooms, a mezzanine
sitting room and an open plan kitchen/breakfast
room. The Hayloft has kitchen/breakfast room,
sitting room and master bedroom served by
separate bathroom. The barn is surrounded by
landscaped gardens and gravelled seating areas.

General
Local Authority: Herefordshire Council
Services: Mains electricity, private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating to main house. Gas fired central heating to Hayloft and Longbarn. Broadband available.
Council Tax: Band H
Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation.
Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: 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.
Agents note: There are 2 footpaths across the
land and a potential bridleway which is in dispute

Viewings strictly through the agent

Upper House occupies a commanding and
elevated position on Black Hill in West
Herefordshire and enjoys far reaching views over
the Herefordshire countryside. Set in a stunning
and rural location, yet still extremely accessible,
Craswall borders the Brecon Beacons National
Park and the Black Mountains which can be
accessed from the Western boundaries of the
estate.

Offa’s Dyke footpath snakes from Hay on Wye,
rises up Hay Bluff and joins the Brecon Way
across the top of Black Hill. To the east are
spectacular views over the property and beyond
towards Hereford and the Malvern hills.

Hay on Wye is only a short drive and has
national acclaim through the renowned Hay
Literary Festival. This small market town offers
the everyday amenities one expects.

The area continues to diversify and attract
investment; superfast broadband is available
and the cathedral city of Hereford achieved
university status in 2017. The recent £90 million
shopping centre includes a Waitrose, multiplex
cinema and a number of well-known retail
brands whilst The Courtyard is the cultural
centre for the arts and theatre. Hereford old
town still has huge character and charm and
boasts some excellent foodie hotspots. Further
afield is the Cotswold spa town of Cheltenham.

A range of public and private schools are found
in Monmouth, Hereford, Malvern, Cheltenham
and Worcester.

The property is well placed for access
to the surrounding commercial centres.
Railway stations are located in Hereford and
Abergavenny. Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff
international airports are closeby. The national
motorway network is within easy reach via the
M50 and M5 respectively. London is accessible
in a little over 3 hrs.

Local Authority: Herefordshire Council
Services: Mains electricity, private water and
drainage. Oil fired central heating to main
house. Gas fired central heating to Hayloft and
Longbarn. Broadband available.
Council Tax: Band H
Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items known
as fixtures and fittings will be included in the
sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments,
carpets and curtains may be available by
separate negotiation.
Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: 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.
Agents note: There are footpaths across the
property and potential bridleway which is in
dispute.
Viewings strictly through the agent

Outbuildings
Adjacent to The Long Barn and Hayloft is a
separate spa building comprising sauna, shower
room and a relaxation room with large windows
to sit and enjoy the spectacular views. The clean, crisp finish is of the same standard as the rest of the property and provides a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the position. Other outbuildings include a timber built summer house and various stone built stores.

Potential
Hendre and Holywell offer tremendous potential, the latter has separate access, the former could be an annexe to the main property. Necessary permissions need to be obtained but these original stone drovers barns could be fantastic additions to the estate, increasing the earning power through additional holiday lets. The existing business has improved year on year since inception.

Gardens, grounds and land
The current owners have created superb grounds to compliment the house. The formal gardens immediately surrounding the house offer terraced lawns with dry stone walls, box tree borders and plantings of bay.

Pathways wind through wild grass meadows
and coppices of sapling trees have been planted
and nurtured by the current owners. The remaining acreage is made up of pasture land,
woodland, brooks and green lanes with mature
native broadleaf trees to the field boundaries.
The land stretches to just over 70 acres with
various access points from the green lanes,
private lane and road.

The property is registered for RPA payments.
The vendors received a grant to plant 5.5
Hectares of broadleaf saplings. The land has
been rented out on a yearly basis for grazing.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Ludlow