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" * Attractive semi-detached period cottage.
* Distant views, adjoins open countryside.
* 2 Receptions, Kitchen, 2-Bedrooms.
* Parking, Garage and lovely private garden.
* Perfect Country Living - EPC rating F

Details This delightful semi-detached cottage enjoys a lovely rural position between the villages of Portway and Canon Pyon about five miles north-west of Hereford. The cottage occupies a roadside position with outstanding long distance views over open countryside to the front and rear with a particularly good front aspect towards Credenhill Wood. Village amenities are available in near-by Canon Pyon and more extensive shopping, schooling and recreational facilities are available within a few minutes motoring distance in Hereford City.

Built of brick with rough-cast rendered elevations under a slate roof, the cottage dates from the early 19th Century and has many attractive period features. The cottage has been extended and has spacious well proportioned rooms, ideal for retirement or the smaller family. Double glazed windows are provided throughout and the property has the benefit of background electric night storage heating. There is a Living/Dining Room with gas (LPG) fire, excellent Sitting Room with doors opening onto the garden, fitted Kitchen, 2-Bedrooms and large Bathroom/WC. The gardens are an outstanding feature and offer a high degree of privacy and seclusion at the rear.

In detail the property comprises:-

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GROUND FLOOR
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Living/Dining Room 13' 4'' x 12' 1'' ( 4.06m x 3.7m) having attractive fireplace with mantel, cast-iron inset, raised hearth and fitted coal-effect gas (LPG) fire, Creda night storage heater, wood-effect flooring, secondary glazed window, telephone point, picture light, staircase to first floor and useful storage alcove 6' 11'' x 3' 4'' ( 2.11m x 1m) with hat and coat rail and wood-effect flooring.

Kitchen 11' 10'' x 8' 9'' ( 3.61m x 2.7m) having deep white glazed sink (h&c) with cupboard below and adjoining solid wood worktops with centre drawers and space with plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher below, additional worktops with storage space below, four eye-level wall cupboards, storage cabinet with drawer below, display shelving unit with two small cupboards, fitted plate rack, upright Stoves Newhome gas (LPG) cooker with four ring hob, double oven below and extractor over, tiled floor and exposed ceiling beams.

Entrance Lobby approached through part-glazed front door and having tiled floor and high sloping ceiling with exposed beams.

Cloakroom with wash hand basin (h&c) with tiled splashback, low level WC, Creda night storage heater, wood block-effect floor tiling and coloured leaded light internal window.

Splendid Sitting Room 13' 5'' x 8' 10'' ( 4.09m x 2.7m) having high sloping ceiling with exposed beams, two wall lights, Creda night storage heater, wood block-effect floor tiling, recess with display shelving, telephone extension point and double glazed double casement doors opening onto rear garden.

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FIRST FLOOR
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Landing with trap to roof storage space and having exposed boarded floor.

Bedroom 1 10' 8'' x 10' 7'' ( 3.25m x 3.2m) having secondary glazed window to front providing a lovely outlook towards Credenhill Wood, exposed ceiling beams, carpet and built-in wardrobe with shelf and hanging rail.

Bedroom 2 8' 5'' x 7' 7'' ( 2.57m x 2.3m) having sloping ceiling with exposed beam, Velux rooflight, wall light and carpet.

Large Bathroom having panelled bath (h&c) with tiled surround, overhead electric shower fitment and screen, low level WC, pedestal wash basin (h&c) with tiled splashback, electric wall heater, extractor, Airing Cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder, immersion heater with timer switch control and slatted shelving, useful fitted storage unit, exposed boarded floor and sloping ceiling with exposed beam and Velux rooflight.

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OUTSIDE
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There is a wide gravelled forecourt at the front of the property providing ample parking space for two vehicles with a driveway extending to the side of the property providing access to the Detached Garage 15' 4'' x 11' 9'' ( 4.67m x 3.6m) with glazed double access doors, windows to the side and rear, light and power.

All metal greenhouse with plant staging. Three timber garden sheds. Small summerhouse with glazed access doors. Outside lighting and garden tap.

The gardens extend mainly to the rear and are a delightful feature of the property with an outstanding view over adjoining farmland with views across the rolling countryside beyond. From the Sitting Room there is access onto a paved patio with adjoining flower border and leading into the main garden which is laid to lawn with a paved stepping stone footpath, ornamental fishpond and a number of mature trees and bushes including Red Robin, Eucalyptus, Silver Birch, Crab Apply, Greengage Plum and variegated Sycamore. From the main lawn there is a substantial evergreen hedge with an archway providing through access to a delightful ?secret garden?, with Riven paved patio, raised flower borders and providing total privacy and seclusion.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a septic tank (joint). Electric night storage heating. Telephone (subject to transfer regulations).

OUTGOINGS
Council Tax is Band ?B? payable for 2011/12 - ?1144.75. Water rates are payable.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

PRICE ?179,500

DIRECTIONS
From Hereford City Centre proceed North, at the Steels Westgate traffic lights turn left into Eign Road which continues into Whitecross Road. On reaching the major roundabout after one mile take the third exit onto Three Elms Road. Continue to the outskirts of the City and continue over the traffic lights onto the A4110 Canon Pyon Road. 3 Lower Portway Cottages will be found on the right-hand side about four miles after leaving the City and just past the entrance to the Court Farm & Leisure Farm Shop, Tillington.

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.

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

GEF FC017011 November 2011 (1)
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