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" * An attractive period cottage
* Formerly a village school
* 3 bedrooms, conservatory, 2 reception
* Off-road parking, enclosed gardens.
* Immaculately presented throughout. EPC:

Details 2 OLD SCHOOL COTTAGES, WITHINGTON, HEREFORD, HR1 3QA
This delightful period cottage is situated close to the centre of the old part of Withington village, which lies about 4 miles northeast of Hereford. The property is set well back from the road in attractive and beautifully laid out gardens, and is part of the original village school skilfully converted some years ago. There is easy access to a wide range of amenities including post office, village shop, church, primary school, and bus service. More extensive facilities are to be found within easy motoring distance at Hereford and Bromyard about 10 miles distant.

The cottage has pleasing brick elevations under a tiled roof and has been modernised and updated to an exceptional standard. The property has the benefit of gas-fired central heating, PVC double-glazed windows and many internal quality fittings which blend with period features including original pine doors. Carpets are provided throughout and the accommodation includes sitting room with woodburning stove, dining room, kitchen with split-level cooker, splendid large conservatory, 3 bedrooms and bathroom with white suite.

Ideal for retirement or family occupation, the property comprises in detail: -

GROUND FLOOR

Canopy Porch

Entrance Hall approached through double-glazed front door and having radiator, carpet and large walk-in understairs storage cupboard with double-glazed window. N.B. plumbing connections are available to this cupboard.

Splendid Sitting Room 14' 0'' max x 12' 10'' ( 4.27m x 3.9m) having fireplace recess with fitted Stovetech woodburning stove standing on wide paved plinth, double radiator, TV aerial point, telephone point, carpet and an outlook onto front garden through 2 double-glazed windows.

Dining Room 9' 5'' x 7' 7'' ( 2.87m x 2.3m) with brick feature wall, double radiator, carpet, an outlook through 2 double-glazed windows and wide archway leading through to

Well-fitted Kitchen 10' 10'' x 8' 0'' ( 3.3m x 2.4m) with full range of fitments including single drainer sinktop with mixer tap (h&c) inset into full-length worktop with 3 cupboards and space with plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher below, additional worktops with double cupboard and 4 drawers below, 5 eye-level wall cupboards, part-tiled wall surrounds, split-level cooker including 4-ring gas hob with overhead extractor canopy and integrated Bosch double oven below, floor covering, double-glazed windows and door leading on to side patio.

Large Conservatory 16' 3'' max x 9' 8'' ( 4.95m x 2.9m) with all-round double-glazed windows, TV aerial point, telephone point, wood-effect flooring, double radiator and double casement doors opening onto garden.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing with trap to roof storage space, double-glazed window with an outlook to side, and carpet (also fitted to staircase).

Bedroom 1 13' 4'' into wide door recess x 12' 8'' ( 4.06m x 3.9m) having ornate period fireplace feature, 2 double-glazed windows with outlook onto front garden, double radiator and carpet.

Bedroom 2 14' 6'' max x 9' 8'' ( 4.42m x 2.9m) with 2 double-glazed windows, double radiator, carpet and Airing Cupboard with Worcester Greenstar wall mounted gas-fired boiler, which provides central heating and domestic hot water, lagged hot water cylinder, immersion heater and slatted shelving.

L-shape Bedroom 3 10' 0'' max x 8' 7'' ( 3.05m x 2.6m) with double radiator, carpet, telephone extension point and double-glazed window with outlook onto front garden.

OUTSIDE

The cottage is approached through double entrance gates, which open onto a gravelled driveway which sweeps across two sides of the front garden providing turning space and ample parking for 3/4 vehicles. Garden tap. External lighting.

The gardens are a delightful feature of the property and are partly contained within stone and high brick walling. Adjoining the driveway the front garden includes a shaped lawn with all-round borders stocked with a colourful array of flowering shrubs and bushes. Across the front boundary there are a number of mature trees including Rowan, Yew, Lilac and Damson. At the front of the property there is a raised paved patio, which provides a link between the front door and the conservatory entrance. A gravel path extends to the side patio, which provides a quiet secluded corner with a raised decking terrace having access to the kitchen. The gardens are of easily manageable size and are an excellent feature of the property.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are connected. Telephone (subject to transfer regulations). Gas-fired central heating.

OUTGOINGS
Council Tax is Band D payable for 2013/14 ?1503.83. Water and drainage rates are payable.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

PRICE ?229,500

DIRECTIONS
Proceed north out of Hereford along Aylestone Hill and at the major roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the Worcester Road. Continue for 4 miles and after passing the car show room on the right, take the next turning on the left signposted for Withington and Westhide. After ? mile take the 2nd turning left signposted School. Continue for 300 yards and the entrance to no 2 Old School Cottages will be found on the left-hand side directly opposite the monument.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment through the Agents, Flint & Cook, Hereford (01432) 355455.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at the time of making an offer. We ask for your cooperation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the sale.

SURVEY AND VALUATION DEPARTMENT
Mortgage Valuations, RICS Home Buyers? Reports and Building Surveys all undertaken by a qualified Surveyor. For further details please contact Mr G Flint FRICS on (01432) 355455.

OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
SATURDAY 9.00 am - 2.00 pm

These particulars are prepared for the guidance only of prospective purchasers. They are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property and do not constitute the whole or any part of an offer or contract.
Any information contained herein (whether in text, plans or photographs) is given in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact.
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise nor that any services or facilities are in good working order.
Any movable contents, fixtures and fittings, (whether wired or not) referred to in these property particulars (including any shown in the photographs) are, unless the particulars say otherwise, excluded from the sale. In the event that the buyer proposes to purchase any movable contents or include them in any offer for the property, the buyer cannot in any respect imply any such inclusion from the property particulars.
Any areas, measurements or distances referred to herein are approximate only and may be subject to amendment.
It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and these matters must be verified by an intending purchaser.
The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the agents or their clients and neither the agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatever in relation to this property.

GEF FC019239 April 2014 (2)
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