50032606 stockley farmhouse, byton, presteigne, powys

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Stockley Farmhouse Byton | Presteigne | Powys | LD8 2HS

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Stockley FarmhouseByton | Presteigne | Powys | LD8 2HS

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Stockley FarmhouseMarilyn and Martin moved to Stockley Farmhouse in August 2007, after a recent holiday nearby had attracted them to the beautiful undiscovered landscape. “Having come from the Cotswolds we were impressed by the quality and immense value for money of Herefordshire property. Stockley was an elegant 1850’s house that had been neglected for various reasons, for many years, crying out for someone to sympathetically renovate and up-date it. This, along with its lovely setting next to Wapley Hill with its Iron Age Hill Fort, and close proximity (a few hundred yards) to “Mortimer’s Trail”, with its miles of fabulous walks, made our decision to buy more a foregone conclusion!” “We undertook major renovation straight away; a complete new roof covering in appropriate re-claimed Welsh slate, new bathrooms, new double-glazed timber windows, up-dating outbuildings, new wiring, insulation, plasterwork and heating. The kitchen was opened up into the dining room creating a lovely large open-plan area where we spend a lot of our time.” “Our farming neighbours and great community spirit will all be missed – we have made some lifelong friends here – along with those aspects of the house itself that first enticed us here; the glorious space and light of the high-ceilinged rooms, the south facing gardens and the beauty of our maturing wisteria on the southerly wall. The two wood-burning stoves have made winter evenings a delight.” “Locally, Shobdon boasts an outstanding primary school, with an Inn, post office and village shop (2 miles). There are good secondary schools at Presteigne (4 miles) Kington (7 miles) and the prestigious Lucton private school (4 miles). We are lucky enough to have the Stagg Inn (Michelin starred) at Titley close by and excellent shopping in Presteigne, Kington and Leominster, while Hereford, Hay and Ludlow are approximately half an hour away. We can recommend the delights of Dunkerton’s Cider and Organic Perry, produced at their own mill near Pembridge just four miles away.” The gardens wrap around the house; south facing lawns with well-stocked herbaceous and shrub border with steps leading down to a small lower terrace – very secluded and a real suntrap. On another side of the house is a ferny courtyard, ideal for catching late evening sunshine with a gin and tonic! Leading from this is a small productive kitchen garden with a greenhouse and enclosed chicken run which could easily double as a fruit cage. “The old orchard is a mass of blossom in the spring, producing plenty of apples in the autumn, presently hoovered up by our greedy pet ram, Graham.” “Everyone who visits comments on the welcoming feeling that the house exudes. This may of course just be the wine on offer!” conclude Marilyn and Martin.

Marilyn and Martin Blant*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

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In a delightful rural setting and enjoying 1 acre of its own grounds, lies this most attractive five bedroom period farmhouse. Accommodation which has been lovingly restored and improved by the current vendors includes reception hall, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, walk-in pantry, study and cloakroom. On the first floor there is a large landing, five bedrooms, en suite to master bedroom and family bathroom, whilst outside there is a car port with store, workshop, delightful gardens and paddock/orchard.

This delightful period farmhouse enjoys an attractive rural setting off a quiet country lane in the small hamlet of Byton. The larger and well serviced village of Shobdon lies approximately 1.5 miles in distance and offers a shop with post office, public house, junior school, church and active community. The border town of Presteigne is approximately 5 miles in distance and offers a further range of facilities, whilst the historic market town of Ludlow and the popular town of Leominster are both within easy driving distance and offer a more comprehensive range of facilities.

Porch With glazed door opening into:

Reception Hall A spacious reception hall with flagstone floor and under stairs storage cupboard.

Cloakroom Having flagstone floor, WC and wash hand basin both in white.

Living Room 4.3m x 4.2m (14’1” x 13’9”) Having bay window, picture rail and feature fireplace with attractive surround, quarry tiled hearth, exposed brick work and multi fuel stove fitted.

Kitchen 4.8m x 3.7m (15’9” x 12’2”) Having windows to side, double glazed window to front, extensive ceiling down lighting and attractive tiled flooring. The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching units which have cream coloured fronts and oak work surfaces, breakfast bar, double Belfast style sink with hot and cold mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, fridge, Leisure Range cooker with extractor positioned above, opening through into:

Dining Room 4.8m x 3.7m (15’9” x 12’2”) Having double glazed window to front, extensive ceiling down lighting, tiled floor to match the kitchen, attractive fireplace with brick features and wood burning stove fitted.

Utility Room 3.5m x 3.1m (11’6” x 10’2”) Having door and double glazed window to rear elevation, tiled floor, range of base and wall cupboards, single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, room for further appliances and the Worcester oil fired boiler is housed in here and heats domestic hot water and radiators. Ledge and brace door into:

Walk-in Pantry 3.5m x 1.7m (11’6” x 5’7”)Having double glazed window to rear and extensive shelving.

Study 3.6m x 3.0m (11’10” x 9’10”) Having stable door to front and window to side, shelved alcove and double opening doors into storage cupboard with shelving.

Period staircase leads to:

First Floor Landing Having window to rear opening to:

Second Landing Area Being of an excellent size and providing ideal study area, further double glazed window to rear, down lighting, access to large mainly boarded roof space with retractable roof ladder, ledge and brace doors to:

Master Bedroom 4.2m x 3.7m (13’9” x 12’2”) Having two double glazed windows to front elevation with views to open farmland, ceiling down lighting, double doors into airing cupboard with factory insulated hot water cylinder and shelving, further door into wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelf. Door to:

En Suite Shower Room Having sash windows to side with lovely view, oak floor, fitted with a white suite comprising WC, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle.

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Bedroom Two 3.9m x 3.8m (12’10” x 12’6”) Having sash window to side with lovely view.

Bedroom Three 3 4.8m x 3.7m (15’9” x 12’2”) Having two double glazed windows to front elevation, original feature fire place with cast iron basket and grate.

Bedroom Four 3.6m x 3.0m (11’10” x 9’10”) Having double glazed windows to both front and rear elevations.

Bedroom Five 3.4m x 2.2m (11’2” x 7’3”) Having double glazed window to rear and ceiling down lighting.

House Bathroom 3.5m x 2.2m (11’6” x 7’3”)Having sash window to side, oak floor, suite in white of WC, pedestal wash hand basin, oak panelled bath with tiled surround and large shower cubicle with tiled splash backs.

OutsideThe property is approached through a six bar gate onto a tarmacadam driveway with gravelled overspill parking area. There is a useful car port and adjoining store having light and power fitted, windows to front and side (combined measurement 5.10m x 5.40m).

A gravelled pathway leads from the parking area to the front door with a further pathway leading onto the country lane. That boundary has wrought iron fencing and mature hedging together with lawned garden and well established border.

There is further vehicular access to the front of the house with Cotswold stone gravelling, the remainder of the front garden being laid to lawn with attractive and well established borders. Archway with climbing roses and clematis leads down to a second tier of garden with stone edged border and useful wood store, whilst on the house there are two attractive wisteria plants and a Boston ivy.

The rear garden with the property again having Cotswold stone gravelled sections, attractive stone edged circular border, further large log store and useful workshop again having light and power fitted and measuring 4.25m x 4.63m.

Adjacent to the workshop there is a productive vegetable section with green house and chicken run. There is also an orchard and separate paddock with the property.

Tenure The property is freehold.

DirectionsFrom the village of Shobdon, proceed west on the B4362 Presteigne road. As you come to Byton crossroads, take the turning on the left hand side and the property will then be found on the right hand side as indicated by the agents for sale board after approximately 400 yards.

Services Mains electricity, private water, private drainage, oil fired heating to radiators, telephone to BT regulations and satellite broadband.

VIEWING By appointment through selling agents – McCartneys LLP: 01568 610222

NOTICE Floor Plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser’s Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser’s Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars. Messrs McCartneys LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of McCartneys LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

MCCARTNEYS LLPREGISTERED OFFICE: McCartneys LLP, The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AA. Tel: 01584 872251. REGISTERED NO: OC310186

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 12.03.2015

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Fine & Country Leominster McCartneys 7 Broad Street, Leominister, Herefordshire HR6 8BT

Tel 01568 610222

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