Sellers Insight:

It is with sadness and regret that we leave this handsome house. Its idyllic rural aspect, glorious sunsets, birdsong and character is hard to find in such a well-connected spot. We will miss the cosy family Christmases, Easter egg hunts in the abundant orchard, homemade apple juice and elderflower cordial, long walks and bike rides, glimpses of snow on the Brecon Beacons; and all with civilisation close by. We have very much enjoyed watching the tractors going about their work, red kites flying overhead, as we enjoy the beautiful expansive garden. So much love has gone into making this an easy economical home with generous space for visiting family or friends. Not isolated nor cut off. The best of both worlds.

This is an all-electric house. No gas. No oil. State of the art room-by room-electric heating. The combination of solar panels, battery storage and eco-efficient heating and hot water means this home costs substantially less to run than most of this size. In 2025 the total electricity bill was £2008.37 which included 7,500 miles of EV charging. And we were comfortably warm without having to be economical!

Little Brookfield

This immaculately presented five-bedroom country house enjoys far-reaching views across surrounding fields. Around half an acre of grounds include a pond, kitchen garden and orchard. The self-contained annexe offers potential for multi-generational living or income opportunities. Solar panels with batteries and an EV charger, blend modern sustainability with the rural character of this lovely home.

[Main Home] Four bedrooms, one with en-suite • Study • Family shower room • Sitting room • Dining room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room • Cloakroom • [Annexe] Bedroom • Shower room • Kitchenette •
[Outside] Formal garden • Mixed orchard • Fruit and veg plot • Various outbuildings • Secure gated driveway with EV charging point •

Location:

The parish of Allensmore is set in glorious Herefordshire countryside while still enjoying good connectivity to popular nearby market towns and the cathedral city of Hereford.

The village of Kingstone is less than a mile away and provides a wide range of everyday amenities, including primary and secondary schools, medical centre, traditional pub, and a village shop and post office. Just over a mile from Little Brookfield is the well-regarded Lock's Garage and farm shop, stocking a wide selection of locally produced groceries and provisions, as well as animal feed and fresh eggs.

The Home at a Glance:

Little Brookfield offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace a rewarding rural lifestyle, without being remote or cut off. The established kitchen garden features a greenhouse and raised beds for growing vegetables, and the abundant orchard includes a fruit cage and log stores. The grounds extend to around half an acre and, together with the stable and tack room, could accommodate the keeping of hens or small livestock if required.
The charming cottage-style garden is packed with shrubs and plants, gloriously colourful throughout the spring and summer. A small garden pond creates a haven for wildlife and a peaceful spot to enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. The stable is currently used for storing garden equipment, and there is an additional workshop nearer the house.

A Step Inside:

A bespoke stable door opens into a welcoming reception room that immediately sets the tone for the home. Currently used as a formal dining room, this characterful space with its exposed beams and timbered wall, dates back to the 17th century and is the oldest part of the house. It leads through to a lovely kitchen, with marble work surfaces, fitted oak cupboards and tiled floor. A Stoves four-oven range cooker, synonymous with rural living, is right up to date with an induction hob and extractor hood. A deep ceramic sink, integrated Montpellier dishwasher and upright built in freezer complete the suite. Through an archway at the end of the kitchen is a perfect spot for an informal breakfast/dining area. A door leads to the cloakroom and a good-sized boot room/utility room, with larder cupboard, sink and plumbing for a washing machine. A side door leads directly out onto the driveway, making this a convenient informal entrance to the home.

The sitting room, with its timbered ceiling, features an efficient log-burning stove set upon a granite hearth creating a cosy focal point. This triple-aspect room enjoys an abundance of natural light, and bi-fold doors opening directly onto a gravelled terrace, seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor living.

The First Floor:

To the first floor are three double bedrooms and one single, each enjoying long views across the surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious and benefits from a dual-aspect outlook and a well-appointed en-suite shower room with walk-in dual-headed shower, twin basins, a WC, and a heated towel rail.A family shower room with triple glazed Velux window serves the remaining three bedrooms. Adjacent to the principal bedroom is a characterful room with vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses. Currently arranged as a dressing room, it includes built-in storage, and could easily revert to being a double bedroom. There is a further dual-aspect double bedroom, while the fourth bedroom is presently used as a study, but could equally return to being a single bedroom. Next to this room is an additional versatile space, ideal as a reading nook, study area, or remain as additional guest accommodation.

The Annexe:

The annexe is entirely self-contained and independent from the main house, offering flexible accommodation suitable for guests, multigenerational living, or potential income opportunities. This light open plan studio space has ample room for comfortable seating and a king size double bed. The bright and airy shower room is fitted with a three-piece suite and attractive tiled flooring. The compact kitchenette is equipped with an induction hob, circular sink, built-in fridge, and its own hot water supply, providing everything needed for comfortable independent living.

General Services:

Mains water and electricity, plus solar PV panels with battery storage. Energy-efficient electric heating, with smart thermostat in each room. High efficiency log-burner. Private drainage. Full fibre broadband direct to the premises (FTTP). Telephone line and FreeSat dish.

Local Authority
Herefordshire Council. Band E for the main home. Band A for the annexe (currently nil charge).

Tenure Freehold

Flood risk - never flooded and not in a flood risk zone.

Directions

From Lock's Garage, take the B4348 turning towards Peterchurch and Kingstone. Keep to this road for approximately 1.8 miles, and Little Brookfield is could on the left-hand side of the road.
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Distances:

Kingstone 0.8 mile • Hereford 7 miles • Ross-on-Wye 14 miles • Hay on Wye 16 miles • Monmouth 17 miles • Abergavenny 19 miles
(All distances are approximate)