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Floorplan
Map4 bedroom detached house
Study
Detached house
4 beds
Key information
Features and description
- A Spacious Individual Detached House
- 3 Reception Rooms & 4 Bedrooms
- Ensuite Master Bedroom
- Favoured Rural Location
- Oil Central Heating & Extensive Double Glazing
- Double Garage & Driveway Parking
- Mature Garden In All Approx. 0.68 Acres
A Spacious Individual Detached Character Property In A Much Sought After Rural Location Benefiting From Oil Fired Central Heating And Extensive Double Glazing Having 3 Large Reception Rooms And 4 Bedrooms (1 Ensuite), With Double Garage And Mature Garden In All Approx. 0.68 Acres. EPC: E
Location
How Caple is a very desirable rural hamlet surrounded by rolling Herefordshire countryside and lying close to the river Wye. The popular village of Fownhope is approximately 3 miles away and has an excellent range of village amenities including a village shop, church, primary school, a medical centre, pubs and a health and leisure complex. The towns of Ledbury (approx. 8 miles), Ross on Wye (approx. 5 miles) and the city of Hereford (approx.10 miles) all provide further extensive facilities including mainline railway stations in Ledbury and Hereford. The M50 motorway is easily accessible at Ross.
Description
How Caple House is located in a very desirable rural location surrounded by unspoilt Herefordshire countryside.
The property has an interesting history, originally being a cottage dating back to 1790. This was extended in the early 1900's to become the local school house. Further extensions were added in the 1960's.
The well proportioned accommodation has the benefit of oil fired central heating and extensive double glazing. It is arranged on the ground floor with an enclosed entrance porch, reception hall, living room with feature fireplace, a sitting room/study, dining room, kitchen, utility room and a cloakroom with WC. On the first floor, a spacious landing gives access to a master bedroom with an Ensuite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property stands in a large mature garden, in all extending to approximately 0.68 acres and there is a double garage and large driveway providing off road parking for several cars.
ACCOMMODATION:
Enclosed Entrance Porch
With half glazed front door. Window to front. Limestone flooring. Half glazed door to hall.
Reception Hall
With matching limestone flooring. Double radiator. Stairs to first floor.
Living Room 6.45m (20ft 10in) max. x 5.61m (18ft 1in) max.
Having a feature corner stone fireplace with fitted wood burning stove. Attractive parquet flooring. Two double radiators. TV point. Double glazed windows to front and side.
Sitting Room/Study 5.01m (16ft 2in) max. x 4.44m (14ft 4in) max.
With feature corner fireplace. Two double radiators. TV point. Parquet flooring. Single glazed windows to side.
Inner Lobby
With laminate floor. Connecting door to cloakroom. Door to rear garden.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a wash basin and a WC. Oil fired central heating boiler. Laminate flooring. Single glazed window to rear.
Inner Hall
With matching limestone flooring. Double radiator. Double glazed window to rear.
Dining Room 5.32m (17ft 2in) x 4.23m (13ft 8in) max. into alcove plus bay
With wood block floor. Double radiator. Double glazed bay window to side enjoying a pleasant outlook over the garden and a further double glazed window to the rear.
Breakfast Kitchen 5.16m (16ft 8in) max. into recess x 3.20m (10ft 4in)
fitted with a range of units comprising an inset deep glazed Belfast sink with base unit under. Further base units. Wall mounted cupboards. Granite work surfaces with tiled surrounds. Space for range style cooker. Useful walk-in pantry. Double radiator. Matching limestone flooring. Double glazed windows to front and side with pleasant outlook.
Utility Room 3.72m (12ft) max. x 2.63m (8ft 6in) max.
With fitted work surfaces and base units. Tall storage cupboard. Plumbing for washing machine. Matching limestone flooring. Single glazed window to side. Half glazed door to rear.
Spacious Landing
With built-in cupboard. Single radiator. Double glazed window to front with very pleasant wooded outlook. Lobby off leading to the master bedroom.
Bedroom 1 6.59m (21ft 3in) max. x 3.61m (11ft 8in) max.
With two built-in wardrobes. Feature archway. Double and single radiators. Large double glazed window to side enjoying a fine outlook over the gardens
Ensuite Bathroom
Having a panelled bath with shower over, folding shower screen and extensive tiled surrounds, wash basin and a WC. Shaver point. Chrome ladder radiator. Double glazed window to side with fine outlook.
Bedroom 2 5.63m (18ft 2in) max. x 4.16m (13ft 5in) max.
With double radiator. Useful eaves storage cupboards. Access to roof space. Double glazed windows to front and side enjoying a pleasant outlook.
Bedroom 3 4.42m (14ft 3in) x 4.13m (13ft 4in)
With double radiator. Built-in eaves storage cupboards. Access to roof space. Double glazed windows to side and rear with wooded outlook.
Bedroom 4 3.41m (11ft) min. x 3.20m (10ft 4in)
With built-in cupboard. Double radiator. Double glazed windows to front and side with fine outlook.
Spacious Family Bathroom
Fitted with a panelled bath, large walk-in shower, extensive tiled surrounds, wash basin and a WC. Chrome ladder radiator. Double glazed window to rear.
Outside
The large mature garden is a particular feature of the property in all extending to approximately 0.68 acres. To the front there is an area gently sloping lawns with established plants and shrubs.
A further large area of lawn with mature trees and shrubs extends to the side of the house and flanks a long driveway and hardstanding which provides off road parking for several vehicles and gives access to a DOUBLE GARAGE (18' x 12'4).
To the rear there is block paved terrace with steps leading up to a further area of garden.
There is an outside tap, useful storage shed and open fronted store. There is a further storage shed at the bottom of the driveway which we understand used to be an Anderson shelter for the school during the war.
Services
We have been advised that mains water and electricity are connected to the property, drainage is to a private system. 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
Proceed out of Ledbury on the A449 in the direction of Ross on Wye. Continue though the village of Much Marcle and after approximately 4 miles turn right at the Old Gore crossroads onto the B4224 sign posted to How Caple, Fownhope and Hereford. Proceed for just over a mile and a half and the property will then be located on the right hand side.
Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND "G"
Energy Performance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is E (45)
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office ([use Contact Agent Button])
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.
An Spacious Individual Detached House
3 Reception Rooms & 4 Bedrooms
Ensuite Master Bedroom
Favoured Rural Location
Oil Central Heating & Extensive Double Glazing
Double Garage & Driveway Parking
Mature Garden In All Approx. 0.68 Acres
Location
How Caple is a very desirable rural hamlet surrounded by rolling Herefordshire countryside and lying close to the river Wye. The popular village of Fownhope is approximately 3 miles away and has an excellent range of village amenities including a village shop, church, primary school, a medical centre, pubs and a health and leisure complex. The towns of Ledbury (approx. 8 miles), Ross on Wye (approx. 5 miles) and the city of Hereford (approx.10 miles) all provide further extensive facilities including mainline railway stations in Ledbury and Hereford. The M50 motorway is easily accessible at Ross.
Description
How Caple House is located in a very desirable rural location surrounded by unspoilt Herefordshire countryside.
The property has an interesting history, originally being a cottage dating back to 1790. This was extended in the early 1900's to become the local school house. Further extensions were added in the 1960's.
The well proportioned accommodation has the benefit of oil fired central heating and extensive double glazing. It is arranged on the ground floor with an enclosed entrance porch, reception hall, living room with feature fireplace, a sitting room/study, dining room, kitchen, utility room and a cloakroom with WC. On the first floor, a spacious landing gives access to a master bedroom with an Ensuite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property stands in a large mature garden, in all extending to approximately 0.68 acres and there is a double garage and large driveway providing off road parking for several cars.
ACCOMMODATION:
Enclosed Entrance Porch
With half glazed front door. Window to front. Limestone flooring. Half glazed door to hall.
Reception Hall
With matching limestone flooring. Double radiator. Stairs to first floor.
Living Room 6.45m (20ft 10in) max. x 5.61m (18ft 1in) max.
Having a feature corner stone fireplace with fitted wood burning stove. Attractive parquet flooring. Two double radiators. TV point. Double glazed windows to front and side.
Sitting Room/Study 5.01m (16ft 2in) max. x 4.44m (14ft 4in) max.
With feature corner fireplace. Two double radiators. TV point. Parquet flooring. Single glazed windows to side.
Inner Lobby
With laminate floor. Connecting door to cloakroom. Door to rear garden.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a wash basin and a WC. Oil fired central heating boiler. Laminate flooring. Single glazed window to rear.
Inner Hall
With matching limestone flooring. Double radiator. Double glazed window to rear.
Dining Room 5.32m (17ft 2in) x 4.23m (13ft 8in) max. into alcove plus bay
With wood block floor. Double radiator. Double glazed bay window to side enjoying a pleasant outlook over the garden and a further double glazed window to the rear.
Breakfast Kitchen 5.16m (16ft 8in) max. into recess x 3.20m (10ft 4in)
fitted with a range of units comprising an inset deep glazed Belfast sink with base unit under. Further base units. Wall mounted cupboards. Granite work surfaces with tiled surrounds. Space for range style cooker. Useful walk-in pantry. Double radiator. Matching limestone flooring. Double glazed windows to front and side with pleasant outlook.
Utility Room 3.72m (12ft) max. x 2.63m (8ft 6in) max.
With fitted work surfaces and base units. Tall storage cupboard. Plumbing for washing machine. Matching limestone flooring. Single glazed window to side. Half glazed door to rear.
Spacious Landing
With built-in cupboard. Single radiator. Double glazed window to front with very pleasant wooded outlook. Lobby off leading to the master bedroom.
Bedroom 1 6.59m (21ft 3in) max. x 3.61m (11ft 8in) max.
With two built-in wardrobes. Feature archway. Double and single radiators. Large double glazed window to side enjoying a fine outlook over the gardens
Ensuite Bathroom
Having a panelled bath with shower over, folding shower screen and extensive tiled surrounds, wash basin and a WC. Shaver point. Chrome ladder radiator. Double glazed window to side with fine outlook.
Bedroom 2 5.63m (18ft 2in) max. x 4.16m (13ft 5in) max.
With double radiator. Useful eaves storage cupboards. Access to roof space. Double glazed windows to front and side enjoying a pleasant outlook.
Bedroom 3 4.42m (14ft 3in) x 4.13m (13ft 4in)
With double radiator. Built-in eaves storage cupboards. Access to roof space. Double glazed windows to side and rear with wooded outlook.
Bedroom 4 3.41m (11ft) min. x 3.20m (10ft 4in)
With built-in cupboard. Double radiator. Double glazed windows to front and side with fine outlook.
Spacious Family Bathroom
Fitted with a panelled bath, large walk-in shower, extensive tiled surrounds, wash basin and a WC. Chrome ladder radiator. Double glazed window to rear.
Outside
The large mature garden is a particular feature of the property in all extending to approximately 0.68 acres. To the front there is an area gently sloping lawns with established plants and shrubs.
A further large area of lawn with mature trees and shrubs extends to the side of the house and flanks a long driveway and hardstanding which provides off road parking for several vehicles and gives access to a DOUBLE GARAGE (18' x 12'4).
To the rear there is block paved terrace with steps leading up to a further area of garden.
There is an outside tap, useful storage shed and open fronted store. There is a further storage shed at the bottom of the driveway which we understand used to be an Anderson shelter for the school during the war.
Services
We have been advised that mains water and electricity are connected to the property, drainage is to a private system. 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
Proceed out of Ledbury on the A449 in the direction of Ross on Wye. Continue though the village of Much Marcle and after approximately 4 miles turn right at the Old Gore crossroads onto the B4224 sign posted to How Caple, Fownhope and Hereford. Proceed for just over a mile and a half and the property will then be located on the right hand side.
Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND "G"
Energy Performance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is E (45)
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office ([use Contact Agent Button])
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.
An Spacious Individual Detached House
3 Reception Rooms & 4 Bedrooms
Ensuite Master Bedroom
Favoured Rural Location
Oil Central Heating & Extensive Double Glazing
Double Garage & Driveway Parking
Mature Garden In All Approx. 0.68 Acres
Property information from this agent
About this agent
John Goodwin FRICS is a firm of independent Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Valuers and Estate Agents offering comprehensive services in residential and commercial sales and lettings throughout Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Established since 1981, the business has grown in size and reputation and now has offices in Ledbury, Colwall, Malvern, Upton-upon-Severn and an associated office in Park Lane, London. We are a general practice firm specialising in residential and commercial sales and lettings; auction sales; furniture and antique sales; and many professional services including valuation, planning and business relocation. Our dedicated and friendly staff include members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the National Association of Estate Agents and the Guild of Professional Estate Agents.