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An Extraordinarily Lovely Village Church Conversion, retaining
all the architectural wonder and rich character detailing of the
historic Grade II Listed building and offering utterly unique home
with 2 double bedrooms and open plan living or exciting Holiday Let
Business Opportunity, quietly set at edge of popular Bartestree.
All Offered With No Onward Chain.
Porch Open Plan Living Space Kitchen Dining Room Utility
Downstairs Shower Room 2 Double Bedrooms Family Bathroom Airing
Cupboard Long Driveway with Ample Gated Parking 2 Garden Sheds
Stone Paved Dining Patio Enclosed Paved Area Garden
Rescued from neglect, the Church built in 1888 was sensitively
converted by the experts at local firm Mason Architects, ensuring
the astonishing preservation of all the period heritage; from the
original stained glass windows, mosaic panels, working bell to even
the collection box. The intimate scale of the small parish church
has aligned perfectly with the creation of a serenely peaceful home
with underfloor heating throughout. Beyond the sweep of its Gothic
stone arches and decorative timber truss roof, the property layers
rich detail delighting the eye and offering a sumptuous holiday let
and contemplative retreat set amid private gardens.
The property enjoys an excellent location off a country lane at
the very edge of the popular village of Bartestree. The village
itself offers numerous amenities including local shop, pub, Fish
and Chips, hairdressers and vibrant 3 village community hall with
playing fields home to football and cricket teams. The house is
walking distance to Ofsted Good Lugwardine Primary School and
nursery, with the countys Ofsted Best State School St. Marys R.C.
High School only a mile away. Under 4 miles across the SSSI of the
Lugg Flats, lies the city of Hereford while access is also good to
the market town of Ledbury or Worcester with its M5 junction.
The Property
Porch The original double oak doors with stunning detailing and
statuesque ironmongery open into the Porch where the slate roof has
been replaced with glazing to allow light to flood in. Beneath the
black and white tiles lies underfloor heating that runs throughout
the property. The stone Gothic arch with cusp detailing frames the
entrance into the old nave, with charmingly the collection box
still attached to the wall.
Open Plan Living Space With a step up from the Porch the
carpeted main body of the property offers a truly stunning open
plan living space. The west end gable features a glorious stained
glass triptych window rising to the timber beam roof with
decorative trusses. To the side hangs the pull for the original,
working church bell. The first floor has been suspended away from
the windows and along with the bespoke open oak staircase with
ebony detail allows complete views of the two gorgeous stained
glass windows the space boasts, alongside the run of original
lancet windows with slide up pull ropes that bathe the room in
natural light. The recessed and track spot lighting creates zones
allowing for ease of defining areas; for relaxing, study and
reading, even formal dining.
Kitchen Dining With a step up onto solid oak flooring the
Kitchen is fully fitted with wood units warmly contrasting the
black granite countertops. Complimenting the array of storage, with
long peninsular unit concealing the underfloor heating manifold,
are integrated dishwasher set beside the underslung stainless steel
sink with mixer tap and under counter fridge and separate freezer.
The electric cooker has gas hob and stainless steel hood above
while to the roof open twin electric windows. Beyond the Kitchen
lies a highly convivial dining area occupying the apse with its
stunning half octagonal dome ceiling and three stained glass
windows denoting the hierarchy of angelic beings. A rather heavenly
spot indeed for candlelit dinners with the shimmer of gold tesserae
gleaming in the mosaic wall panels.
Downstairs Shower Room Beyond a glazed gothic door from the
Kitchen lies the Vestry with black and white tile effect vinyl
flooring, neatly subdivided into a modern Shower Room and Utility.
The Shower Room features corner shower cubicle, WC, wall mounted
basin and is completed by white heated towel rail.
Utility With fitted units and granite effect laminate
countertop, the Utility offers a practical space for the divestment
of coats and muddy boots beyond the original External door opening
from the Driveway. It benefits from stainless steel sink with
integral drainer beside space for an under counter washing machine
and is home to the Worcester combi boiler.
Bedroom 1 The main Bedroom is a carpeted Double featuring a
heavenly headboard of the 6 lobed circular stained glass window and
stunning timber truss roof. Twin windows with fitted blinds flank
the room which also benefits from built in storage cupboards.
Bedroom 2 The carpeted Double Bedroom delights in one of the
particularly decorative roof trusses and benefits from a window
with fitted blind framing views into the canopy of mature
trees.
Family Bathroom The contemporary tiled Bathroom with vinyl
flooring featuring steps up to raised Jacuzzi bath with mixer tap
supplemented by wall mounted shower head with concertina glass
screen. The room is completed with heated towel rail and fitted
wall incorporating WC and basin with storage cupboard below.
Airing Cupboard The built in angled cupboard provides copious
organised storage of linens across fitted shelving.
Outside
Off the country lane climbs the long Driveway with public
footpath access alongside. New fencing directs any rare walkers
around the boundary while new wooden gates open into a gravel
parking area. To the side lie 2 Garden Sheds providing useful
storage, the second with charming pantile roof. Beyond the
Driveway, bounded by wooden trellis festooned with climbing roses
lies the garden. It is mainly laid to lawn with a south facing
stone paved patio ideal for al fresco dining. The garden features a
mature old Yew the archetypal tree of church grounds evoking
renewal and a Christian symbol of eternity. The quiet privacy of
the gardens is ensured by high yew hedges. While to the far side, a
stone paved area enclosed by high solid fencing provides secure and
discreet concealment of bikes, gardening tools and all manner of
family paraphernalia.
Practicalities
Herefordshire Council Tax Band E
Gas Powered Underfloor Heating
Original Single Glazing Throughout
All Mains Services
Security & CCTV Fitted
Fibre Broadband Available
Directions
From Hereford take the A438 east towards Ledbury. Following the
road for 3 miles along the Ledbury Road and out through Lugwardine.
At the crossroads at the far side of Bartestree village, turn right
towards Longworth and proceed straight along Longworth Lane. Turn
left at the Y junction and follow the lane. The property is to be
found shortly on the right hand side.
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