While this spacious four-bedroom home is set in tranquil and unspoilt countryside, it is just short drive to the county town of Hereford and the wealth of amenities it offers. Light pours in to the property from all perspectives, and as the home is perched on a hillside, it enjoys lovely views of the boundless surrounding countryside.
Hawthorn Cottage
Forge Lane, Kingsthorne, Hereford, HR2 8AW
While this spacious four-bedroom home is set in tranquil and unspoilt countryside, it is just short drive to the county town of Hereford and the wealth of amenities it offers.
Four bedrooms • Lounge • Dining room/snug • Kitchen/breakfast room • Study • Cloakroom • Utility • Family bathroom • Two en-suite shower rooms • Detached garage • Gravel driveway • Gated entrance
The property at a glance
Light pours in to the property from all perspectives and, as the home is perched on a hillside, it enjoys lovely views of the boundless surrounding countryside.
As the sun sets, a rosy glow cascades into the lounge from the tall and narrow west-facing window. At this time, the spot in front of the wood-burning stove - which is beautifully framed by exposed brickwork - offers a wonderfully warm place to soak in the pink rays.
The modest garden wraps around the home and offers a private spot to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet - or a safe space for children to play. There are also various fruit trees offering healthy treats.
The home was constructed fairly recently – just after the dawn of the new millennium - but it oozes a unique character. In the entrance hall, there is a charming circular tiled decoration, welcoming visitors into the home. Skylights in the roof let more light flood in from the top of the property to the bottom and, as the home has been built on a hill, there are quirky elevation changes on the ground floor.
Upstairs, two of the four bedrooms offer en-suite shower rooms and another of the bedrooms offers spellbinding views - especially at sunrise.
New owners may choose, considering the property's age, to update the kitchen and bathroom. There are also a few other jobs that a new owner could do to enhance this home; the outdoor decking is in need of replacement and the outside of the property would benefit from redecoration.
Location
Kingsthorne is a sleepy south Herefordshire village and boasts beautiful and quiet walking routes - and Aconbury Wood is worth a special mention; the land showcases far-reaching views of the Wye Valley and the Black Mountains and is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. It is an entirely peaceful escape; there is an Iron Age hill fort to explore and, over the summer months, wild berries grow, while sweet chestnuts appear in the autumn.
The neighbouring village of Much Birch - less than a mile away - offers various amenities including a doctor's surgery and a Church of England primary School, which consistently gains 'Good' ratings by Ofsted. In terms of secondary schools, the cathedral city of Hereford and market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth provide various highly-regarded options - in terms of both public and private schooling.
For shopping, Hereford is just a short drive away and features various supermarkets, shops - both independently-owned and chain stores, plus restaurants, pubs and leisure facilities. However, if you prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of a city, the village of Wormelow - around two miles away - offers a very highly-commended village shop, Carrot & Wine Stores, which stocks locally-made food and fresh produce.
General
Services
Mains electricity and water. LPG combi-boiler. Septic tank. Telephone line and broadband.
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council
01432 260000
Council Tax
Band F
Tenure
We are advised FREEHOLD to be verified by your solicitor
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye, take the A49 to Hereford. Then, at Much Birch - just before the pedestrian crossing, turn right towards Kingsthorne, and pass the primary school on the left. Continue into Kingsthorne and take the second turn on right into Forge Lane.
Hereford 6 miles • Ross-on-Wye 11 miles Monmouth 15 miles • Ledbury 21 miles Gloucester 27 miles • Worcester 32 miles
(All distances are approximate)
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