'Located just four miles south of the City of Hereford a unique six bedroom detached house which offers superbly presented and versatile accommodation which incorporates an annex capable of providing self contained living. Driveway, parking and private rear garden areas.
LOCATION
Walmere is a delightful property which is situated in the sought after village of Kingsthorne. Kingsthorne has views considered, by some, to be the best in the county and set in glorious countryside and lies about four miles south of the Cathedral City of Hereford. The village, with its sister villages of Little Birch and Much Birch combined, offer a range of facilities and amenities including a church, village/community hall, primary school and public house. There is a local shop in Wormelow and Hereford as whole offers a wide range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities together with educational establishments and both bus and railway stations. The village is set in wonderful countryside across which walks may be enjoyed through woods and being set in south Herefordshire the property is not only accessible to the city but also to Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth with their respective access points to road networks.
DESCRIPTION
Walmere is an individual and versatile detached residence which has been extended and now offers very well presented accommodation which overall includes six bedrooms. The principal property comprises a hall, an L-shaped open-plan kitchen/living/dining room, a separate sitting room, two bedrooms and a utility room with two further good sized bedrooms, a large landing area and a bathroom on the first floor. The annex, with self contained and integral access, offers scope for extended family accommodation, a potential let or accommodation for Airbnb with a living dining space, single bedroom with bathroom off and a kitchen together with an open-plan bedroom and shower on the first floor. The property is privately set, has a driveway and private rear gardens which enjoy a westerly aspect. In more detail the accommodation comprises:
ON THE GROUND FLOOR:

Entrance Porch 1.47m (4'10) x .89m (2'11)
Approached over a short flight of steps and with a double glazed door to the:
Reception Lobby 2.03m (6'8) x 2.46m (8'1) (maximum)
With a deep double glazed window to the front, radiator, wood laminate flooring, wall mounted thermostat, door to the self contained annex accommodation and with an arched opening to the:
L-shaped Open-Plan Living Room/Kitchen 6.71m (22') x 5.82m (19'1) (maximum)
Which in parts comprises:
Kitchen Area 3.58m (11'9) x 2.77m (9'1)
With a double glazed window to the front and with an extensive range of wood fronted base cupboard and drawer units with wood edged working surfaces over, part with tiled surrounds and with eye-level cabinets together with a tall built-in fridge unit, racking and shelf units, a open fronted unit at high level and a one and a half bowl sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Two low level ovens with a five ring hob over and cooker hood above together with a microwave housing recess. Wood laminate flooring and an opening to the:
Living/Dining Area 3.07m (10'1) x 5.82m (19'1) (including stairway)
With a pair of double glazed French doors which open to and overlook the rear garden. Double glazed window again overlooking the rear garden, under stair cupboard, wood laminate flooring, radiator, door to inner hall, two way wood burning stove and with a door to the:
Sitting Room 4.75m (15'7) x 3.43m (11'3)
With a double glazed window to the side, radiator, second face of wood burning stove with mantle over and tiled base, wood laminate flooring, coving to ceiling and with a double glazed sliding patio door opening to the:
Conservatory/Garden Room 3.66m (12') x 2.26m (7'5)
With triplex roof over, double glazed upper elevations, tiled floor and again enjoying the outlook over the rear garden.
Inner Hall 2.87m (9'5) x .86m (2'10)
With a wall mounted central heating and domestic hot water control clock, wood laminate flooring and with doors to two bedrooms, a utility area and a BOILER CUPBOARD in which is housed the Range Tribune hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 3 4.06m (13'4) x 2.9m (9'6)
With a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, coved ceiling, picture rail and radiator.
Bedroom 4 3.99m (13'1) x 2.46m (8'1)
With a double glazed window to the front and radiator.
Utility Room/Cloakroom 1.78m (5'10) x 1.73m (5'8) (plus deep door recess)
With a double glazed window, low level wc, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, fitted working surface, base cupboard and with plumbing for washing machine. Part tiled surrounds, radiator and tiled floor.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR:

Landing 5.79m (19') x 3.18m (10'5)
Part with reduced head room and including stairwell. With a double glazed dormer window overlooking the rear garden to tree lined gardens beyond. Radiator and doors to two further bedrooms, a shower room and a LINEN ROOM (4'2 x 3'8) with fitted shelves and radiator.
Bedroom 1 4.42m (14'6) x 3.4m (11'2) (widening to 14')
With a double glazed dormer window to the rear, velux type window to the front, eaves storage cupboard and radiator.
Bedroom 2 4.45m (14'7) x 2.87m (9'5)
With a double glazed dormer window to the rear, velux window to the front, access to eaves storage space and radiator.
Bathroom 2.62m (8'7) x 1.7m (5'7) (widening to 8')
With a white suite comprising bath with shower attachment to taps, corner shower cubicle with electric shower unit and tiled walls, low level wc and vanity wash basin with cupboards below. Part tiled surrounds, extractor unit, double glazed window, radiator and tiled floor.
ON THE GROUND FLOOR:
The self contained accommodation of the ANNEX includes:
Open-Plan Living Room 6.78m (22'3) x 2.21m (7'3) (widening to 10'5)
This unique appealing space is approached through a double glazed door with adjacent double glazed window and offers two principal areas including a DINING SPACE with a stairway rising out of the centre of the room and a radiator. In the LIVING SPACE there is a radiator and double glazed siding patio doors open to and overlook the rear garden. From this area there is access to the bedroom/study and an arched opening to a:
Kitchen Area 2.26m (7'5) x 1.93m (6'4)
With a newly fitted kitchen which includes base cupboards with wood effect working surfaces over, brick effect tiled surrounds and eye-level cabinets. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and with a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, recess with plumbing for washing machine and a built-in cooker with four ring hob over and stainless steel cooker hood above. Wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler which provides central heating and domestic hot water and space for fridge.
Bedroom/Study 2.69m (8'10) x 1.96m (6'5)
With a double glazed window to the side and having a radiator and door to the:
En-suite Bathroom 1.83m (6') x 1.55m (5'1)
Well appointed with a white suite comprising bath with attractive marble effect tiled surrounds, pedestal wash basin and low level wc. Double glazed window.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR:

Attractive Open-Plan Bedroom/Studio 4.88m (16') x 4.22m (13'10) (maximum)
With a double glazed window to the rear, velux rooflight to the front, eaves storage cupboard, radiator, door to a cupboard with shelving and door to a:
Shower Room 1.83m (6') x 1.73m (5'8)
L-shaped in plan and with white suite comprising shower cubicle with tiled walls and an electric shower unit, low level wc and wall hung wash basin with tiled courses over. Double glazed window, tiled floor and radiator.
OUTSIDE:
The property is approached off a shared driveway which continues in tarmac to a parking and turning space. At the front of the property there are a mix of evergreens, an ornamental tree and to the right of the driveway as you approach the property there is a lawned area with planted border behind sleeper retainers. A short flight of steps provide access to the front door and immediately to the front of the property there is a breakfast area. Steps then lead down to the front door of the annex and a pathway of paving stones lead to the rear of the residence. To the rear of the annex there is a dedicated garden area laid to paving slabs with a lawned area and a planted border featuring an orange blossom. There is then a pathway which leads to the principal garden area off which there is access to a part underground storage area which has a ceiling height of about 4' and is principally 11' x 16' with an opening through to a further area. In this area is housed the oil fired Worcester boiler which provides central heating and domestic hot water. The principal rear garden area is an oasis and comprises a level lawn with established sections of planted borders behind a low stone wall. There is a small wildlife pool, planted beds and raspberry canes together with a mature magnolia tree. The rear boundary is formed in an evergreen hedge and side boundaries are formed in timber panel fencing. The rear garden area is approximately rectangular in plan and there is also a corrugated steel garden store which is approximately 12'5 x 9'2. The rear garden enjoys a fine and enviable south westerly aspect which takes full advantage of the afternoon sunshine. Immediately to the rear of the property there is a raised decked area which is approximately 19' x 11' and is provided with a timber balustrade.
SERVICES
It is understood that mains electricity and water services are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system and there is an oil storage tank located in the garden. Confirmation in respect of mains service supplies should be obtained by the prospective purchaser. None of the electrical goods or other fittings has been tested and they are sold without warranty or undertaking that they are installed to current standards.
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VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the agents, telephone Hereford[use Contact Agent Button].
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From central Hereford proceed south over Greyfriars Bridge and at the roundabout take the first exit onto Ross Road (A49). Proceed to the outskirts of the city, continue for 2.8 miles and then turn left signposted Kings Thorne. Continue for a further three quarters of a mile, turn left and then after about 0.1 mile turn right where the property will be identified on the right hand side.
8th September 2023
ID35785
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