Presteigne, Powys

COTTAGE FARMHOUSEEvenjobb | Presteigne | Powys | LD8 2SA

Fine & Country Kington

Tel: +44 (0)1544 [email protected] High Street, KingtonHerefordshire HR5 3BJ

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COTTAGE FARMHOUSECottage “This house has been a wonderful place for us to call home and I’m sure it will make a lovely property for the new owners,” concludes Julie.

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This quite exceptional detached period village residence having a most spacious five to six bedroom interior and standing in wonderful gardens and grounds extending to approximately half an acre from which some fabulous far reaching views can be enjoyed. Cottage Farm House provides the opportunity to acquire a period village residence which has origins of the Elizabethan era, constructed of stone and half timbered walls under a natural slate roof.

The property has been the subject of major modernisation, refurbishment and renovation in recent years, now allowing for a very fine interior which retains all the period features.

The tastefully appointed interior briefly comprises: fine oak panelled reception hall, formal drawing room, elegant well portioned dining room, large character living room, cloakroom, family room, farmhouse type kitchen/breakfast room, useful utility and staircase to first floor which in all provides six bedrooms (two en suite) and a family bathroom. The property stands in beautiful well tended gardens providing formal lawns, private sitting areas, unusual and well thought out Japanese garden, ample level parking and garaging. overview


In all, a quite unique village residence having an amazing interior which oozes character and charm.

The small rural village community of Evenjobb is some 5 miles away from the former county town of Presteigne and six miles from Kington and Knighton, where good local shopping, educational and recreational facilities are present.

Apart from being a lovely family home, the house lends itself for an excellent opportunity for a small business as a Bed and Breakfast Guest House. Also, with two driveways and two separate gardens, it could easily be split, to make 2 x three bedroom homes. It is positioned in the quiet hamlet of Evenjobb and only a short walking distance (1/3 mile) from Offas Dyke Path which is popular with walkers.

The property comprises the following accommodation (measurements are provided for identification only):

A fine old oak door allows access to the Enclosed Porch/Vestibule - 11’8”” x 6’9” (3.56m” x 2.06m) Stone flagged floor, leaded oak windows. Double doors through to:

Reception Hall Exceptional oak panelling to walls, fine staircase to first floor, natural oak wood flooring, under stairs storage, double doors to the right lead through to: Drawing Room - 18’5” x 12’8” (5.61m x 3.86m) Having wide stone inglenook fireplace with carved beam, inset canopy over wood-burning stove. Natural wood flooring. Leaded oak windows with internal shutters.

To the left of the Hall: Elegant Dining Room - 19’2” x 14’ (5.84m x 4.27m) Feature stone fireplace with inset multi-fuel burner on slabbed hearth. Oak panelling throughout and exposed ceiling timbers. Leaded French doors onto sun terrace. Leaded windows to front.

Off the Reception Hall:

Cloakroom With WC, hand basin, natural oak wood flooring. Leading off the main reception hall:

Inner Hallway - with oak door to:

Living Room - 22’5” x 15’7” (6.83m x 4.75m) Ornate multi-fuel burner on slabbed hearth, oak beam over. Natural oak wood flooring. Wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers. Oak leaded windows with internal shutters. Staircase to first floor.

Doors to side vestibule and door to:

Family Room 29’ (8.84m) x 10’7” (3.23m) narrowing down to 6’10” (2.08m) Fireplace with inset multi-fuel burner, exposed wall timbering, double doors to side and double doors to kitchen.

As previously stated, from the living room door to:

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Side VestibuleDouble doors to gardens and grounds and door to:

Kitchen/Breakfast - 17’7” (5.36m) x 14’4” (4.37m) (maximum) Natural hand painted base units having cupboards and drawers with granite work surface over. Built-in Bosch combination oven and grill, inset 4-ring halogen hob. Deep Belfast sink unit. Four oven oil-fired Aga range. Flagged flooring. Steps up to:

Computer/Study Area9’9” x 5’4” (2.97m x 1.63m) Double doors from kitchen to most useful:

Utility Room14’7” x 6’6” (4.45m x 1.98m) Excellent storage, ample room for fridge, freezer, washing machine etc. Twin bowl Belfast sink unit. Double doors to courtyard gardens.

From the Reception Hall, fine polished staircase leads up to:

Split Landing To the right:

Master Bedroom - 17’6” x 15’2” (5.33m x 4.62m) Leaded windows having wonderful views. Ornate cast iron fire grate.

En Suite - with hand basin, W.C., bidet. Separate shower.

Bedroom Two - 12’10” x 12’10” (3.91m x 3.91m) Leaded window to side.

En Suite Having panel bath with electric shower over and glass screen, vanity wash basin, W.C. flush.

To the left of main staircase, steps up to

Bedroom Three - 21’4” x 10’7” (6.5m x 3.23m) Leaded windows - one window enjoying fabulous views. Ornate cast iron fire grate. Door to:

Inner Landing Area With stone walling, wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, fine oak flooring.

Family Bathroom - 12’4” x 8’5” (3.76m x 2.57m) Stone fireplace. Freestanding roll top bath, hand basin, W.C., corner shower cubicle. Panelling to walls and exposed ceiling timbers. Windows with internal shutters.

Secondary Landing Area With secondary staircase down to living room. Wealth of exposed wall and ceiling timbers. Loft access to superb attic space with potential for further sleeping accommodation or storage.

Bedroom Four- 14’6” x 8’7” (4.42m x 2.62m) Leaded window to rear. Ornate grate. Fine polished flooring.


“When I first viewed the property thirty nine years ago, the first thing that drew me to the house was the area; it is beautiful here and provides us with the perfect

escape from the rat race of city life. As well as

this, I had always wanted a period home and

this one presented itself to us a project we had

to take up.” says Alan.

vendor


“Since moving into the home, it essentially needed saving and we have breathed a new lease of life into the house. New windows and floors where needed, ensuring the property is cosy and warm. We have four

log burners spread throughout the home which are wonderful in

the winter months, boosting the central heating for wherever we

choose to sit,” continues Alan.

insight


“It has taken a lot of hard work to make it the house it is today, but it

has been more than worth it,” says Alan.


Bedroom Five - 14’7” x 8’6” (4.45m x 2.6m) Leaded window to side, ornate grate, natural wood flooring.

Bedroom Six/Playroom Main area 9’ (2.74m) x 7’8” (2.34m) With vaulted ceiling.

Further area - 19’ x 3’ (5.8m x 0.91m) Measured halfway to under eaves. Wealth of exposed ceiling and wall timbers. Velux style roof lights and dormer window. (This would provide an excellent childrens’/teenage room).

OutsideApproach to the property is through some impressive gated wrought iron double gates with stone pillars and gravel driveway leading between stone walling down to workshops, garages and parking area. The gravel driveway continues and sweeps in front of the residence, circular gravelled driveway leading around a lawn with central stone feature. OutbuildingsTraditional stone and slate.

Garage & Workshop 24’5” x 24’ (7.44m x 7.32m) Two sets of double doors. Staircase leads up to storage area. Adjoining:

Garage - 27’6” x 15’ (8.38m x 4.57m) Constructed of timber with corrugated roof. One side access door. Timber door to front.

Gardens & Grounds As previously stated, to the front of the property an excellent area of parking with gravelled driveway sweeping around in a circular fashion. Beyond the driveway there are lawns with a selection of inset trees and bushes. From here one can enjoy some outstanding fabulous far reaching views across the surrounding dramatic countryside. To the left hand side, inset fish pool with aquatic plants, rockery borders, shrubs. Lawn beyond. Steps up to a raised summerhouse with oil tank in situ. Flagged footpath leads down with a sun terrace adjacent to the dining room and gate leading to the side private gardens. The main part of these gardens are level lawns flanked by flower, shrub and ornamental borders with lovely sitting areas. The gardens are flanked by wrought iron gated railings on the lane side with a further set of double gates for access and parking.

A crazy paved footpath meanders up through to further crazy paved sitting areas. Adjacent, a lean-to stone boiler house with oil-fired central heating boiler. Crazy paved areas continue through to the most

wonderful and well thought out Japanese garden having central flagged area surrounded by level gravelled terraces and trelliswork, climbing roses, wisteria and shrubs. At the top part of the Japanese gardens:

Eastern style Summerhouse 13’9” X 10’ (4.2M x 3.05M) Outside W.C - with hot and cold hand basin. An archway then leads through to a further private courtyard with water feature and doors to utility.

Services: We are informed that the property is connected to mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Heating: oil-fired central heating.

Note: the selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating & electrical appliances have not been tested.

Council Tax: Band G. Tenure: We are informed that the property is of freehold tenure.

Directions: From Kington take the a44 to Walton, taking the second right turn. In the village signed Evenjob. At Evenjob crossroads turn take the right turn by the timbered building, continue round to the right and the gated entrance to Cottage Farm House can be found on the left hand side.

Viewing: By appointment through selling agents – MccCartneys LLP: 01544 230316

Opening hours: Mon–Fri: 09.00am – 05.00pm Sat: 09.00am – 12.00pm


“We will miss a lot about this home. Its location is perfect for wonderful weekend walks. It is so nice and quiet here, you get a real sense of peace. The coast is only an hour away by car and in the winter we have beautiful views from our

windows over the snow caps on the hills,” continues Julie.


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 25.02.2015

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Presteigne (Llanandras in Welsh), the former county town of Radnorshire, nestles at the heart of the Marches on the border of Wales and England. It is surrounded by devastatingly beautiful unspoilt countryside with rolling hills, and this thriving border town has many unique qualities that make it both the perfect destination and base from which to explore. Set alongside the river Lugg, at the corner of the three counties of Shropshire, Herefordshire and Powys, it is within a short drive from Hay on Wye, Leominster, Hereford, Ludlow and Shrewsbury. The surrounding countryside is breathtaking and the drive from Presteigne to Aberystwyth was voted one of the ten most beautiful drives in the world by the AA. Just to the west are Radnor Forest and Offa’s Dyke. Go slightly south west and you can browse the book shops of Hay on Wye, and to the east you can sample the renowned culinary delights of Ludlow. Hereford, with its Cathedral that houses the Mappa Mundi, is a short journey away and in between there are activities and visits to satisfy a whole variety of tastes, including the black and white village trail of Herefordshire.

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Kington is an historic Market Town on the English/Welsh border and was originally referred to as ‘Chingtune’ in the Doomsday Book of 1086. The River Arrow is situated on the south side of the town. St. Mary’s Church is set in an elevated position within the town with views across the Arrow Valley and the slopes of Bradnor Hill. Inside the church there is the alabaster tomb of Sir Thomas Vaughan from nearby Hergest Court who was slain in the Battle of Banbury in 1469 with his wife, Ellen.

Kington is the centre for walking. It has the advantage of the Offas Dyke path through the North of the town and Mortimer’s trail, which runs 30 miles through Kington to Ludlow. It is also part of the Herefordshire Trail which runs for 154 miles and links the town of: Leominster, Bromyard, Ledbury, Ross-on-wye and Kington.

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Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01544 230316


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COTTAGE FARMHOUSEFarmhouse “The property has great history with a large circular driveway to the front, providing plenty of parking for guests or family. The house has access to two gardens, the formal front garden is easy to maintain whilst the kitchen overlooks a croquet lawn, where in the summer we regularly compete with friends and family.”


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