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" A substantial former Rectory in an idyllic rural hamlet 8 miles west of Hereford. With beautifully proportioned and elegant five bedroom accommodation plus 2000sq ft of converted cellars - perfect for working from home, annexe or hobbies. Large carport and 1.2 acres of landscaped and mature gardens.

Introduction This superb family home was built in a Georgian style in 1835 as the Rectory for the village. It is not Listed, and retains a wealth of original features throughout. After falling into disrepair It has been meticulously restored by the present owners over the last 35 years including a new roof, oil heating, electrics, conversion of the substantial cellars into additional accommodation, plus decor and flooring. A beautiful mature and well stocked garden has been created in the 1.2 acres of grounds and there is ample parking for 10+ vehicles and a large double carport with storage area, built in reclaimed brick with a hipped slate roof to complement the house. The location is in a small rural hamlet 8 miles west of Hereford with easy access to Hereford, Hay and Brecon.

With four elegant reception rooms, a family kitchen / breakfast room with Rayburn, utility / cloakroom, 5/6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus a large converted cellar that has been successfully used for office premises but would also lend itself for additional accommodation, a separate annexe as there is already a kitchen area and cloakroom or for hobbies / games rooms. This is a lovely, quality family home that has been run as a bed and breakfast in previous years and offers flexible and generous living arrangements within a delightful setting. The period features run throughout the property including original doors, sash windows and elm floorboards. The ground floor has ceiling heights of 3.4m, the first floor of 2.8m and the cellars of over 2m. Property Description Approached via a wide pillared canopy entrance porch with automatic lights, are steps and the original stripped pine entrance door leading into the impressive reception hall. This has stripped pine floorboards, an elegant period staircase made of oak with a mahogany hand rail, cornice and attractive arches, there are fitted bookshelves and radiators with covers. Doors lead to all the principal rooms including the kitchen / breakfast room, with a dual aspect including a huge east facing sash window with shutters and window seat. There is an oak floor and handmade painted wooden base and wall units, Corian worksurface, fitted pantry cupboard and storage, oil fired Rayburn (this also helps to heat the water), a matching island unit houses a four ring electric hob and there are integrated appliances of double oven / grill, fridge and space for a dishwasher. There is a space for a kitchen table and chairs to seat six people comfortably. The four reception rooms each have large sash windows, most of them with original fitted shutters, the drawing room faces south and has a woodburner set in an attractive fireplace with marble inset, ceiling rose, cornice and attractive arch feature, a door connects it to the equally spacious dining room. This room has a dual aspect (east and south), marble fireplace with electric fire, picture rail, cornice and ceiling roses. The living room is used as a cosier seating space with handmade painted wooden bookshelves and cupboards and a south facing sash window. All three rooms look over the rear garden with super views of pretty borders.
There is a further reception room at the front of the house with a sash window, handmade fitted oak cupboards, it is perfect as a study or playroom. There is a utility room with worksurface, sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and space for a tumble dryer and additional appliances. There are also recessed full height storage cupboards, wooden floor and space to hang coats and boots. From the rear hall is a door and stairs to the cellar plus a door to the rear porch with stone steps, storage shelves and a door to outside. A stunning staircase leads to a half landing where there is a high level west facing window, space for furniture and a few more steps lead up to the main gallery landing. There are five large double bedrooms, four bathrooms and a sixth single bedroom. The main bedroom has a dual aspect with sash windows (including an east facing view), there is a picture rail and a door to the adjoining main bathroom. This is the size of a double bedroom and has been fitted with a white heritage style suite including a large bath, shower cubicle, high level WC and vanity sink unit. It has a large sash window to the front elevation and gardens and a storage cupboard with shelving, there is also a door to the main landing so that it can be used either as a family bathroom or ensuite. There are two double bedrooms with southerly aspects, each with an ensuite, one with a three piece white bath suite and the other with a three piece shower suite. A fourth double bedroom has a dual aspect with a small fireplace and a door to the adjoining bathroom. This has a three piece white suite including a shower over the bath, the sash window to the front has a window seat with storage under and there is a door back to the main landing so that it could also be used as a family bathroom. A fifth double bedroom has a dual aspect and the sixth bedroom is a single room, perfect for a nursery or dressing room.

The cellars were converted approximately ten years ago on the same footprint as the house, offering considerable options for a variety of uses. They have been used as office premises, there are three main rooms, one that has a door and steps up to the rear garden for additional access. There are stairs down from the main house into the hall and there is a storage room with cloakroom with WC, boiler room and storage plus a kitchen / breakfast room with worksurface, oven, hob, sink and space for a fridge. This is an incredible space, ideal for anyone wanting to work from home, those with hobbies or a selection of games rooms or annexe. Detached carport and parking An attractive detached carport with space for at least two cars, plus storage and a useful cloakroom with WC. 1.2 acres of gardens Pillared gates lead onto a tarmac drive, flanked by low stone walls with attractive and well stocked herbaceous, shrub and flower borders with ornamental trees. A sweeping area of gravel to the right gives ample parking and turning for ten + vehicles and gives access to the car port. The garden is in two main sections. To the front of the property and beyond the parking area is a wide arc of paved steps lead up to a large expanse of level and meticulously kept lawns. To each side is then an area of interest, to the right are the extensive vegetable plots with a wide array of vegetables grown in rotation with gravel paths and edged borders and a beech hedge. A gravel path with lavender and alliums leads you to a circle of conifers, ideal for composting. At the end of the garden are a selection of mature trees including copper beech and there is a meadow with wildflowers at their feet. To the left side is a wide gravel path with a gate to the road, a deep border that is fully stocked with a wide variety of plants, and a decorative arched walkway links you back under climbing clematis and honeysuckle to the steps.
The side and rear garden are accessed via huge wooden gates with reclaimed brick pillars ensuring this area is really private. It faces east and south with level, well tended, edged lawns and in the corner is an incredible Cedar of Lebanon with a super children's swing. Underneath the canopy is a large wooden shed and storage perfect for your mower and garden tools and woodstore. There is a lovely raised sitting area giving a splendid view of the garden and a wooden arbour. The garden is bounded by brick and stone walls and a walled ha-ha, there are numerous paved and gravelled seating areas and paths, and beautifully stocked borders providing colour and interest throughout the year and ensuring you can always have cut flowers for the home. Location The quiet, rural and sought after hamlet of Byford is made up of a variety of period cottages and houses set around the village church. There is an active local community with an annual village f?te and other social activities.
Local services are available at nearby Staunton on Wye with an excellent village school, doctors surgery, village hall and public house together with a church and the well known Oakchurch farm shop. The larger villages of Weobley and Credenhill provide additional facilities with the cathedral city of Hereford (8 miles) providing road and rail links to other parts of the country as well as an extensive range of shopping facilities. The popular market town of Hay on Wye with its vibrant shops, eateries and literary culture is 13 miles away. The Wye Valley Walk goes past the driveway and so are an abundance of other super walks in the glorious surrounding countryside. Services Mains water and electricity, oil heating, septic tank drainage
Council tax band G. Fibre broadband is at the property Agents Notes Estate Agents Act 1979, Section 21. Declaration of Interest
Pursuant to the above act, we are obliged to inform all prospective buyers that the owners of this property are relatives of an employee of Cobb Amos (Cobb Property Ltd).

There is a right of access for two neighbouring properties. Directions Proceed west from Hereford on the A438 towards Brecon. After approximately 8 miles take the left turn signposted Byford, the drive to the property is then the first on your right hand side. CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 (CPR) We endeavour to ensure that the details contained in our brochure are correct through making detailed enquiries of the owner but they are not guaranteed. The agents have not tested any appliance, equipment, fixture, fitting or service and have not seen the title deeds to confirm tenure. All measurements are quoted to the nearest 1/10 metre. All liability in negligence of otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars is hereby excluded.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS Require prospective purchasers to produce two original ID documents prior to any offer being accepted by the owners.
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