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A Charming Detached Cottage Occupying A Secluded Hillside Location On The Outskirts Of Ledbury Enjoying Views Across The Surrounding Countryside And Offering Three Bedroomed Accommodation With A One Bedroomed Annexe, Driveway Parking, Carport And Mature Grounds Extending To 2.3 Acres. EPC E.



Location



Cherry Orchard is located less than 1 mile from the thriving and expanding town of Ledbury and within easy access of the M50 motorway, which is approximately 4 miles distant along the Gloucester Road.



Ledbury has a range of local facilities and amenities including shops, schools, churches, restaurants, theatre, doctors surgeries, community hospital and a mainline railway station, with direct links to Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham New Street, Oxford, Reading and London Paddington. The cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester are all approximately 16 miles distant.



Description



Occupying a secluded woodland setting, Cherry Orchard is a charming detached cottage offering well proportioned accommodation with scope for further extension and improvement (subject to any necessary permissions) to create a fine contemporary home. From its elevated position, the property enjoys views across the surrounding countryside toward Marcle Ridge.



Benefitting from electric night storage heating, wood burning stove and partial double glazing, the accommodation on the ground floor comprises entrance porch, dining room, living room with wood burning stove and breakfast kitchen. From the ground floor, there is also access to a one bedroomed annexe, which could be used for a dependant relative or adapted to create a home office. On the first floor, a landing leads to three double bedrooms, which all enjoy a dual aspect, and family bathroom.



Outside, Cherry Orchard is positioned against the back drop of an old quarry adjoining Conigree Wood. For those who enjoy exploring the outdoors and walking, the property sits on the edge of a variety of paths that lead through Conigree Wood and Ledbury Park toward Eastnor. The garden belonging to Cherry Orchard is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and borders stocked full of spring bulbs. There is an adjoining wild meadow and the total plot extends to approximately TWO AND A THIRD ACRES.



The rooms with approximate dimensions are as follows:



Entrance Porch

Wooden entrance door. Further door to



Dining Room 3.51m (11ft 4in) x 3.20m (10ft 4in)

Side facing window, ceiling light, stone fireplace with open grate, electric night storage heater, telephone point. Doors to



Living Room 6.97m (22ft 6in) x 3.25m (10ft 6in)

Ceiling light, feature stone fireplace with wood burning stove, electric night storage heater, exposed floorboards. Patio doors leading to outside.



Inner Hall

Ceiling light. Stairs to first floor with useful understairs storage cupboard. Door to Annexe (described later). Door to



Breakfast Kitchen 4.57m (14ft 9in) x 3.07m (9ft 11in)

Fitted with a range of wall and floor mounted units with work surface over, inset stainless steel sink drainer unit and tiled surrounds. Space for electric cooker, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer. Front facing window, ceiling light, electric night storage heater. Part glazed door to outside.



First Floor Landing

Ceiling light, access to insulated loft space, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder with slatted shelving. Doors to



Master Bedroom 4.59m (14ft 10in) max x 3.18m (10ft 3in)

Enjoying a dual aspect overlooking the garden and surrounding countryside. Ceiling light, electric night storage heater, telephone point, exposed floorboards.



Bedroom 2 4.11m (13ft 3in) max x 3.77m (12ft 2in)

Enjoying a dual aspect overlooking the garden. Ceiling light, electric night storage heater, exposed floorboards.



Bedroom 3 4.54m (14ft 8in) x 3.10m (10ft)

Enjoying a dual aspect. Ceiling light, two built in storage cupboards, electric night storage heater, exposed floorboards.



Bathroom

Suite comprising panel bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Ceiling light, heated towel rail, part tiled walls.



Ground Floor Annexe

Accessed from the Inner Hall.



Sitting Room 2.92m (9ft 5in) x 2.71m (8ft 9in)

Side facing window, ceiling light. Folding doors to



Bedroom 3.72m (12ft) x 2.92m (9ft 5in)

Rear facing window overlooking the garden. Ceiling light, electric night storage heater. Door to walk in shower enclosure.



Shower Room

Walk in shower enclosure.



Cloakroom

Wash hand basin, low level WC.



Outside

Cherry Orchard is accessed by a right of way across a private track belonging to the Biddulph Estate, which also serves three other properties.



A wooden vehicular gate leads to a driveway providing parking for several vehicles with a turning area. There is also a wooden DOUBLE CARPORT and OUTBUILDINGS.



Cherry Orchard stands in a large informal area of mature garden, which is laid predominantly to grass with many mature trees including productive fruit trees. Well stocked flower beds full of snowdrops and daffodils surround the cottage providing a beautiful splash of colour throughout the Spring. There are a number of uncultivated areas specifically designed to encourage butterflies and wildlife.



From the garden views across the surrounding countryside toward Marcle Ridge can be enjoyed. There is also an adjoining wild meadow providing a haven for local wildlife. The meadow is adjacent to woodland, which is maintained by the Forestry Commission.



The plot in total extends to TWO AND A THIRD ACRES.



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



From the Agent's Ledbury Office turn right at the traffic lights and proceed along The Southend. On reaching the roundabout continue straight over onto the A417 towards Gloucester. After a short distance, and just before a layby, there is a private track to the left. Follow the track for approximately 300 yards and the property can be located on the right hand side.



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Council Tax



COUNCIL TAX BAND "F"

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 E (41).



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.



Charming Detached Cottage



Occupying A Secluded Hillside Location



Enjoying Views Across The Surrounding Countryside



Offering Three Bedroomed Accommodation



With A One Bedroomed Ground Floor Annexe



Informal Garden And Wild Meadow Extending To 2.3 ACRES



Driveway Parking



Double Wooden Carport