Old House Cottage, Herefordshire

Old House CottageYarpole | Leominster | HR6 0BE

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Old House CottageOld House Cottage is an attractive black and white property in the village of Yarpole, and both cottage and its location answered the requirements of the present owners.

The family wanted ample land to stable and keep a horse and the children’s ponies, and the garden and paddock comprised over three acres of land. They were attracted by the excellent riding and walking country over National Trust and Forestry Commission land.

Yarpole is a very pretty and friendly village, with a community shop/post office, busy village hall and good pub. It is an easy work commute to nearby towns, where there are a number of good schools. It offered the best of both worlds, and the family have enjoyed their life there for the past eighteen years.

The family appreciate the charm and character of a home that claims to have begun life as a cow barn many years ago, but is now a seamless blend of beamed rooms with the comforts of modern living. The kitchen is the hub of the household and a sociable place for family meals, where the Aga provides cosy winter warmth that is probably most appreciated by the family dog, who loves to sleep next to it. Leading from the kitchen is the garden room, added by the owners a few years ago. This is an all year and all day place to settle in a comfy chair for a quiet read or a chat with friends. The view to the garden on three sides makes an enchanting backdrop.

The house has a warm and welcoming ambience, which is very apparent in the lounge, and with the wood burner alight it is a delightful winter refuge.

The double aspect of the master bedroom fills it with natural light, and the further two bedrooms have views across the garden. The large garden is a great joy to the owners and they have created a tranquil sanctuary of lawns and attractive shrubbery. The garden leads down to three stables, the hay barn and tack room. Beyond is the paddock bordered on one side by a stream and surrounded by fields where the horses can happily graze. This area cannot be seen from the road, making it secure, and there is a separate driveway to the stables.

The present owners have loved the house and its central village location. They will miss this greatly, plus the miles of uninterrupted horse and walking trails over Bircher Common and Croft Castle Woods.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.


A beautiful detached black and white cottage, full of character and charm, dating back some 300 years situated in the centre of the popular North Herefordshire village of Yarpole. Having accommodation of entrance hall, dining room, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen, garden room, three bedrooms and bathroom. With gardens, parking, paddocks and stabling, in all amounting to approximately 3.45 acres.

The property boasts lovely gardens, two separate driveways and access through to the stable block and paddocks.

The village itself is very popular with an award winning community village shop/post office, a public house, village hall, church and excellent community. The nearby market towns of Leominster and Ludlow provide a wider range of facilities plus access to bus and train stations. The countryside surrounding is well known for its scenic beauty and there are some lovely walks plus access to excellent riding.

The property comprises the following accommodation (measurements are provided for identification only):

The property is approached off the village lane via double gates and gravelled pathway, which leads to a porch with outside light and oak door which opens into:

Enclosed Hallway/Porch - 12’10” x 11’8” (3.91m x 3.56m)A generous enclosed hall with exposed wall and ceiling timbers, Velux window, tiled floor, half glazed door to:

Dining Room - 12’9” x 12’6” (3.89m x 3.8m)Double glazed window to front, exposed wall and ceiling timbers, tiled floor, staircase rising to first floor with understairs storage, wall lights, radiator, door to:

Cloakroom - Window to the rear, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shelving, radiator, exposed timbers.

Sitting Room - 15’10” x 15’11” (4.83m x 4.85m)A delightful feature room having vaulted ceiling, magnificent brick built fireplace housing Clearview wood burning stove with heavy beam over. Window to the front and rear overlooking the gardens, door leading to the rear, TV point, radiator. Staircase leading study/third bedroom.

Breakfast Kitchen - 16’1” x 12’ (4.9m x 3.66m)Double glazed windows to front, side and rear. Fitted with a range of base units, enamelled 1½ sink unit with mixer tap, work surfaces, Samsung halogen electric oven and hob, spotlights, tiled floor, beautiful Inglenook fireplace housing two oven electric Aga with heavy beam over, exposed timber framing and ceiling beams. Door to:

Garden Room - 10’8” (3.25m) x 9’3” (2.83m) max / 6’8” (2.03m) minA delightful room being oak framed with exposed stone wall, double glazed Velux window, door to gardens.

First FloorHaving exposed framework and beams, window to the rear, loft hatch, doors off.

Bedroom One - 15’7” x 12’2” (4.75m x 3.7m)Double glazed windows to the front and side overlooking the village. Exposed timbers, loft hatch, built in wardrobe with hanging rail, telephone point and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 12’8” x 7’5” (3.86m x 2.26m)Double glazed window to the front, exposed timbers, radiator.

Bathroom - 8’ x 5’10” (2.44m x 1.78m)Fitted with a suite comprising panelled bath with Aqualisa shower over and screen, low flush WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted electric heater, chrome heated towel rail and Velux window.

Study/Bedroom Three - 15’10” x 8’1” (4.83m x 2.46m)Accessed via the stairs from the sitting room. Having vaulted ceiling, windows to the front and side, glazed partition giving light, exposed beams and timbers, telephone point.


OutsideThe main garden is to the front and side being mainly laid to lawn with well maintained borders housing a variety of plants, shrubs and flowers and decorative willow screen. The gravelled parking area provides parking for several vehicles with a useful open fronted storage shed/garage and cold water tap. A gated gravelled driveway to the rear of the property provides additional parking.

Storage Shed - 13’3” x 9’6” (4.04m x 2.9m)

StablesDivided into three separate 12’ x 12’ stables, all on concrete base with lighting.

Barn - 23’2” x 11’7” (7.06m x 3.53m)With concrete base providing a useful fodder store, having light and water.

Tack Room - 11’3” x 5’9” (3.43m x 1.75m)With light and power.

The Land The land is laid to permanent pasture and amounts to approximately 3.45 acres, having been divided into useful paddocks with a stream along one boundary and open countryside beyond. The field can be accessed from the driveway, plus there is a right of way through the adjoining field from Green Lane via Phillips Acre.

SERVICESWe are informed that the property is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage.

HEATINGOil fired central heating.

NOTEThe selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating and electrical appliances have NOT been tested.

COUNCIL TAX:Band B - £1230.39 (2015/16)

TENUREWe are informed that the property is of Freehold Tenure.

DIRECTIONSFrom Leominster head north on the B4361, continue through the village of Luston, turning left signed Yarpole, at the T-junction turn right signed Yarpole & Bircher. On entering the village, turn left into Green Lane, and the property can be found on the left hand side, shortly after The Bell Inn, as identified by The Agents for sale board.

VIEWINGBy appointment through selling agents – McCartneys LLP: 01568 610222

OPENING HOURSMon–Fri: 9:00 am–5:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am–1:00 pm

NOTICEFloor Plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser’s Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser’s Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars.

Messrs McCartneys LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of McCartneys LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

MCCARTNEYS LLPREGISTERED OFFICE: McCartneys LLP, The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AA. Tel: 01584 872251. REGISTERED NO: OC310186


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 07.09.2015

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Fine & Country Leominster 7 Broad Street, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 8BT

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