3 bedroom detached house for sale

A picturesque country cottage requiring modernisation with outbuildings and 8.48 acres with outstanding views.


The Property
Little Leys Farm is a timber-framed country cottage situated on the edge of the rural village of Bircher. The property requires modernisation throughout but offers tremendous character and charm. There are a number of outbuildings, a mix of barns and stables, along with 8.48 acres. There are outstanding views to the south east. The ground floor accommodation comprises: a sitting room with a large inglenook fireplace with an original bread oven and log burner. This room has red quarry tiles and wooden beams. The dining room has a wooden floor and French doors that open onto the garden. The kitchen is fitted with units, an electric oven, a gas hob and an Aga. The store room is fitted with shelves. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms. Bedroom one has an original cast iron fireplace, wooden floors and exposed beams run throughout.

Outside
The garden at Little Leys Farm is private and laid to lawn. It has exceptionally well stocked herbaceous borders and shrubbery and raised beds. The property benefits from a number of barns and outbuildings. The main barn is of stone construction with double wooden doors into the barn. There is storage upstairs. There are a variety of other brick and tin outbuildings. All of the outbuildings can be used for a wide range of purposes. To the rear of the house, there are three excellent paddocks, with direct access onto the lane.

Grazing
Please note that grazing right on Burcher Common comes with the property further details come from the agent.

Lot 2 - Further up the lane is an excellent 2.47 acre paddock. access is directly off the common and Leys Lane.

Situation
Little Leys Farm is situated near the village of Bircher on a no-through road which continues up to Bircher Common, a National Trust controlled area offering the opportunity for wonderful rural walks and links through to Croft Castle. There are a number of footpaths very close by. There are facilities in the nearby village of Yarpole, including village pub and shop, with a wider range of amenities in the market towns of Leominster and Ludlow which lie approximately 3 and 5 miles respectively. The Cathedral City of Hereford is also readily available a little further to the south.

Directions: From Bircher head north west on the B4362 towards Leys Lane. Turn right onto Leys Lane, drive for 0.7 miles and the property will be on the right signposted by the name plaque.

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Local Authority: Hereford Council.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil central heating. LPG Gas.

Council Tax: Band D

Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.