Welcome to The Agents House, Hereford, a cozy and compact detached type home with 5 bed in the HR3 6EH area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £632,500 and a rental potential of £4,111 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Mar 29, 2010. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"Situated in a rural hamlet in a south facing position, a character detached dwelling to offer 5-Bedroomed accommodation together with two attached 1-Bedroomed Units which have been used as B&B Units providing a useful income with huge potential to expand. The whole set in large and attractive gardens with vehicular access/parking.
FULL PARTICULARS Whitney-on-Wye is a rural hamlet lying in attractive north Herefordshire countryside near to the well known 'book town' of Hay-on-Wye and the Welsh borders with lovely views across the River Wye to the rolling countryside beyond. It has the advantage of this lovely view over the river with the advantage of never having been known to suffer from any flooding problems.
The property makes the most of the south facing position and constitutes a character detached dwelling dating from the mid to late 1800's and formerly being used as the Agent's House & Office for the local Whitney Court Estate. It now comprises a first class 5/6-Bedroomed residence on three floors together with the attached 1-Bedroomed Units of The Agent's Office and Josie's Annexe which have been used as bed & breakfast lets providing a useful income with huge potential to expand this income by letting bedrooms within the main house and possibly further developing the detached Coach House where there is potential for two more units, alternatively a guest accommodation or accommodation of dependent family member could be readily undertaken.
The whole is more particularly described as follows:- GROUND FLOOR A BALCONIED PORCH with half glazed entrance door beneath into large RECEPTION HALLWAY which is spacious and has ceiling lighting, radiator with shelf, inset mat, wooden flooring, power point and arch to INNER HALLWAY off which is ceiling lighting, further power point, stripped wooden flooring and door off to CLOAKROOM with low flush w.c., pedestal wash handbasin, ceiling light, extractor and stripped wooden flooring.
Stripped Pine panelled doors lead off the hallway to: SITTING ROOM 3.91m(12'10'') x 5.23m(17'2'') max.into bay the bay window forms a feature to the frontage and has an inset Oak shelf fitted, the room enjoys a feature fireplace with marbled hearth, Pine surround and mantel, inset Clearview woodburning stove. There are shelves to the sides of the chimneybreast. Ceiling light, fitted power points. DINING ROOM 5.18m(17'0'') max.into bay x 3.96m(13'0'') with feature fireplace with marbled hearth, radiators, ceiling light, fitted power points. This room enjoys a door from the main hall and the inner hall. KITCHEN/ FAMILY ROOM 10.36m(34'0'') x 3.66m(12'0'') max. narrowing to 2.46m
(8'1), the kitchen area is fitted with a range of country style units which include a Belfast style sink inset, with La Canache Range type cooker (LPG gas) with filter hood, space and plumbing for dishwasher, wooden work surfaces, inset ceiling downlighters, built-in original cupboard units, freestanding woodburning stove to the family area which has double opening glazed doors to the gardens. There is wooden flooring throughout, spotlighting, power points, radiators, walk-in cupboard. A large walk-in PANTRY 3.35m(11'0'') x 3.78m(12'5'') (formerly used as playroom and office) with double opening doors from the main hallway as well as the connecting door from the kitchen, ceiling lighting, 2 sash windows, radiator, power points and some fitted shelving.
Also off the kitchen is a UTILITY ROOM 3.81m(12'6'') x 2.74m(9'0'') with fitted sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, fitted oil fired central heating boiler, back door leading out, power points, cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with supplementary immersion, quarry tiled flooring.
A staircase from the reception hallway leads up to the LANDING with ceiling light, radiator with shelf, power point, half glazed door out to FRONT BALCONY which is south facing, stripped Pine panelled doors off to the bedrooms. BEDROOM 1 5.18m(17'0'') max.into bay x 3.96m(13'0'') being south facing with views over the river and beyond, ceiling light, radiator, power points, door to EN SUITE DRESSING ROOM 3.56m(11'8'') x 3.20m(10'6'') (could be used as bedroom 6) which can also be approached from the main landing, with w.c., wash handbasin, ceiling light, radiator. BEDROOM 2 3.91m(12'10'') x 5.18m(17'0'') max.into bay being south facing with views, feature fireplace in cast iron, ceiling lighting, built-in shelving, radiator, power points. BEDROOM 3 3.94m(12'11'') x 3.20m(10'6'') with ceiling light, power points and radiator fitted. FAMILY BATHROOM being of spacious proportions with panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low flush w.c. and separate shower cubicle. Ceiling lighting, radiator and walk-in area with Linen Cupboard and further hot water cylinder.
A staircase continues to the LANDING with glazed roof access for borrowed light, 2 undereaves storage cupboards, ceiling light and doors to BEDROOM 4 3.96m(13'0'') x 4.93m(16'2'') with undereaves storage access, ceiling light, radiator, power points and large EN SUITE BATHROOM with panelled bath, fitted wash basin and low flush w.c., ceiling lighting, radiator, porthole window. BEDROOM 5 4.01m(13'2'') x 6.10m(20'0'') beneath eaves with feature cast iron fireplace, ceiling light, radiator, fitted power points.
The property also enjoys to either side, flanking it, two attached but self-contained Suites used for bed and breakfast letting but could be used for accommodating family member or guest suite if required.
Flanking the house to the left is THE AGENTS OFFICE this was indeed used for that purpose when the house accommodating the Agent for the local Whitney Court Estate. It has an entrance door leading into a lovely open plan BEDSITTING ROOM AREA 5.79m(19'0'') x 4.88m(16'0'') with high ceiling, south facing windows, elegant lighting, radiator, power points, boarded and quarry tiled flooring, fitted woodburning stove and a recess housing the original map chest cabinet from its office heritage. There is also a clever KITCHENETTE UNIT incorporating all necessary facilities. SHOWER ROOM with corner shower cubicle, pedestal washbasin, low flush w.c., towel rail radiator and Linen Cupboard.
There is an independent LPG gas heating boiler for this Unit.
Flanking to the right hand side of the house is a further unit known as JOSIE'S ANNEXE again on an open plan theme with front and rear doors, underfloor heating and the main BEDSITTING ROOM AREA 4.57m(15'0'') x 3.91m(12'10'') with attractive tiled flooring, ceiling lighting, power points and underfloor heating. KITCHENETTE AREA with attractive Slate surface with sink unit and small hotplate inset, space for a fridge, power points and lighting. SHOWER ROOM with corner shower cubicle, wash handbasin and low flush w.c., towel rail radiator and tiled flooring with underfloor heating, ceiling light.
Adjacent to here lies an original stone COACH HOUSE BUILDING 10.67m(35'0'') ext. x 4.57m(15'0'') ext. which is detached and has a FIRST FLOOR with staircase installed. This has potential for development into further holiday accommodation having lapsed planning permission. OUTSIDE The property stands in an attractive south facing location on a small loop road off the main A438 with an aspect to the River Wye and beyond. It enjoys large and attractive gardens with vehicular access/parking and pedestrian access into the frontage, whilst the main garden area lies to the rear and is interspersed with numerous trees and shrubs to include a lovely mature Oak tree, small SUMMER HOUSE, GREENHOUSE, DECKED AREAS and CHICKEN RUN. AGENTS NOTES 1. The existing Owners, at the moment, anticipate an income of around ?15,000 per annum from the letting of the two bed & breakfast annexe units but as stated there is considerable potential for expansion of this income by use of the main house or further development of the Coach House, etc.
2. The B&B units of the property have their own website - www.whitneyonwyebandb.co.uk
SERVICES: Mains Electricity & Water.
Private Drainage.
Oil fired central heating to the main residence.
Oil fired underfloor heating to Josie's Annexe.
LPG gas heating to The Agent's Office.
Telephone (subject to British Telecom regulations). OUTGOINGS: Council Tax Band: G Amount Payable 2009/2010 ?239.00 PCM LOCAL AUTHORITY: The Herefordshire Council - 01432 260000 VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment through the Agents, Jackson International. Tel: 01568 610600 JACKSON ESTATE AGENCY for themselves and the vendors of the property, whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars, although believed to be correct, do not constitute any part of an offer of contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not to be relied upon as statements or representations of fact and that they do not make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order, or fit for their purpose, neither has the agent checked legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS Our residential lettings department offers efficient, professional service and we are always pleased to provide further information to potential landlords and tenants.
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11 January 2010 This footer paragraph is an example only and should not be relied upon as complying with current legislation. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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Tax band F
3,105 sqm plot
