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" An individual detached bungalow residence in highly favoured locality with outstanding views over the River Wye and beyond. Superbly refurbished accommodation with 2 reception rooms, 3-bedrooms, garage, extensive parking and lovely gardens sloping down to the river.

Details (Worcester 25 miles, Birmingham 55 miles, Cardiff 48 miles, M5/Jct.7 28 miles, M50/Jct.4 12 miles)

A Detached Bungalow Residence situated in Hampton Park Road in one of Hereford's most prestigious sought after locations, elevated well above the River Wye about 0.75 miles east of the City Centre. There is easy access to Hereford's main amenities including shopping centre, schools and recreation facilities. Open countryside is within a short walking distance.

The bungalow is built of brick under a tiled roof and has been extensively updated and refurbished in recent years to provide a comfortable home with quality fittings throughout. The accommodation includes a 20 foot lounge with recessed wood burning stove, adjoining dining room, fully fitted kitchen with split-level cooker, large conservatory with an outlook over the water feature and distant views beyond, 3 generous-sized bedrooms, well appointed bathroom and the property has the benefit of PVC double-glazed windows, gas central heating and solar panel heating which also has the benefit of an income return. The interior is tastefully decorated throughout and provides accommodation ideal for retirement or family occupation.

From its wonderful position elevated above the River Wye, the property enjoys magnificent views over the river and rolling countryside beyond with a distant outlook towards Dinedor, Aconbury and Callow Hills. This outlook provides perhaps the finest City views over the River Wye. The gardens have been superbly designed and laid-out to provide a tranquil setting with an outlook from the bungalow the water feature. The steeply sloping rear garden has a low-rise wooden staircase and has been expertly planted with a host of interesting and unusual plants and trees. The garden level out and has frontage to the north bank of the River Wye.

In detail the property comprises:-

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ACCOMMODATION
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Recessed Porch with quarry tiled floor.

Entrance Hall approached through oak-boarded front door and having two radiators, cloaks cupboard, oak stripped boarded floor, room thermostat and hinged trap with sliding loft ladder to large part-boarded roof storage space (39ft. long) providing ample scope for further enlargement of the accommodation, if required and subject to planning consent.

Lounge having recessed fan assisted Dovre wood burning stove with raised hearth, gas fire point, TV aerial point, ceiling lights, two wall uplighters, two radiators, oak stripped boarded floor, double-glazed casement door and two large double glazed windows taking full advantage of the splendid southerly outlook over the garden with distant views beyond and through access to

Dining Room with sunken ceiling lights, double radiator, two wall uplighters, carpet and telephone point.

Kitchen having range of quality fitments with hardwood worktops including 1 ? bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap inset into wide worktop with integrated Siemens dishwasher, cupboard and 11 drawers below, additional worktops with cupboards, drawers and storage space below, three eye-level wall cupboards, split-level cooker including gas hob with overhead extractor, fan assisted oven with two pan drawers below and integrated Neff microwave oven and cupboard above, ceiling spotlights, telephone extension point, radiator, floor covering and doors to conservatory.

Utility Room having worktop with space and plumbing for washing machine below, floor covering, Worcester wall mounted combination gas fired boiler providing central heating and instant hot water.

Separate WC with low level suite and floor covering.

Splendid Conservatory with floor covering, access onto patio and full height double-glazed windows providing lovely outlook over the gardens and beyond.

Bedroom 1 having large double-glazed window bay with oak seating, telephone extension point, skirting radiator, carpet, sunken ceiling lights and built-in double wardrobe with shelf, hanging rail and sliding mirror doors.

Bedroom 2 having wide square window bay, radiator, carpet, fitted wardrobe with hanging rail and overhead storage.

Bedroom 3 having carpet, radiator, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and overhead storage, double glazed window with an outlook onto front garden.

Well Appointed Bathroom having panelled bath with mixer tap (h&c) and shower fitment, corner-entry tiled shower cubicle with mains fitment, sink bowl with mixer tap inset into vanity unit, radiator, extractor, part-tiled walls, wall light/shaver socket and floor covering.

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OUTSIDE
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There is a full width block paved driveway with turning area providing ample parking space for three/four cars and leading to the Integral Garage 31' 6'' x 8' 6'' ( 9.6m x 2.6m) having up and over door, a range of cupboard and drawer fitments, garden tap, meter cupboard and personal rear access door.

The front garden is set behind an evergreen hedge and has a large raised flowerbed with a colourful array of shrubs and bushes and an old Cider Stone feature. The rear garden is beautifully laid-out and provides a progression of the brick paved patio with large pond feature and overhead pergola and a low maintenance slope densely planted with shrubs and trees. The lay-out and planting of this garden enhances the inherent characteristics of the site which is accessed over a long low-rise wooden staircase. The steeply sloping garden has several springs and the wetland at the foot of the slope has many flowering trees including Dogwood and Japanese Maples with planted ferns providing ground cover.
The lower garden in particular provides a haven for natural bird and wild life. The gardens have frontage to the north bank of the River Wye.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are connected. The property has the benefit of gas fired central heating. The 18-panel solar system installed in 2011 now provides a return income through Southern Electric currently amounting to ?1600 per annum. Telephone (subject to transfer regulations).

OUTGOINGS
Council Tax is Band E payable for 2013/14 - ?1859.91. Water and drainage rates are payable.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

PRICE ?379,500

AGENTS NOTE
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DIRECTIONS
From Hereford City Centre proceed east along St Owens Street. Continue past the Fire Station and turn right onto the B4224 Fownhope/Hampton Bishop Road. Continue just over half a mile and the driveway to the property will be on the right-hand side just after the junction with Vineyard Road.

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

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 FC018874 March 2014 (3)
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