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" Delightful Detached Period Cottage of considerable character adjoining Church in unspoilt village location, requiring modernisation and further improvement with Detailed Planning Consent for extension to provide an outstanding Country Residence.

DETAILS This appealing detached cottage is situated in lovely semi-rural surroundings on the edge of Hampton Bishop village which lies just three miles South-East of Hereford. The cottage stands slightly elevated in the road in a mature and well established location and is situated adjoining the renowned St Andrews Church. Hampton Bishop is one of Herefordshire?s most sought after villages set well back from the B4224 Hereford Fownhope Road. Village amenities available close-by include an Inn, Church and Bus Service. More extensive Shopping, Schooling and Recreational facilities are to be found in Hereford City which is within a few minutes motoring distance.

The cottage dates from the 19th Century but undoubtedly has earlier origins and is constructed principally of brick and stone with smooth render and part ?black and white? half-timber electations under a slate roof. The cottage retains many original period feature including a number of exposed wall beams and has the benefit of some replacement double glazed windows and oil-fired central heating.

Detailed Planning Consent (Ref: DCE/1077799/FH) was granted on 2 July 2010 for the erection of a two-storey extension and single storey link to the existing cottage, porch and detached garage with amended vehicular access and flood defence wall. The details plans and Planning Consent are available for inspection at the Agent?s Offices.

Briefly the property presently comprises:-

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GROUND FLOOR
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Ornate Iron Porch.

Entrance Lobby.

Sitting Room with tiled fireplace and radiator.

Living Room having brick fireplace with gas fire and radiator.

L-Shaped Kitchen with exposed ceiling beams, sink top and Rayburn oil-fired cooker with boiler providing central heating and domestic hot water.

Side Porch.

Rear Scullery with flagstone floor.

Utility/Former Dairy Room with flagstone floor.

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FIRST FLOOR
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Half-way Landing and separate staircase access to each of the two main bedrooms.

Bedroom 1 with period fireplace and radiator.

Bedroom 2 with painted wooden fireplace, radiator and access to roof storage space.

Bedroom 3.

Bathroom having bath, wash basin, WC and tank cupboard.

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OUTSIDE
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Outbuildings
There are two lean-to Carports (dilapidated) including open Carport 1 24' 3'' x 11' 1'' ( 7.39m x 3.4m) and open Carport 2 24' 0'' x 8' 0'' ( 7.32m x 2.4m). Detached Garden Store 14' 0'' x 9' 2'' ( 4.27m x 2.8m). Half-timber and brick construction.

Outside meter cupboard. Garden tap.

Gardens
The gardens are mature and well established with a front garden extending to the Church boundary and includes two mature Yew Trees.
The rear garden is of really good-size and is laid mainly to lawn with a large mature Horse Chestnut tree on the road-side boundary. There is vehicular access onto the rear garden and the detail Planning Consent provides for a detached open double garage.

Lay-out of Proposed Accommodation (measurements approximate):

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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SERVICES
Mains electricity is available for connection. Private well water supply; mains water is understood to be available for connection. Drainage is to a private disposal tank. The property has the benefit of oil-fired central heating. Telephone (subject to transfer regulations).

OUTGOINGS
Council Tax is presently Band ?D?.

TENURE AND POSSESSION
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

PRICE ?310,000

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
The Herefordshire Council, PO Box 224, Hereford, HR1 1ZY. Tel: 01432 260000.

Welsh Water Authority, Players Industrial Estate, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5BQ. Tel: 01792 841000.

DIRECTIONS
From Hereford proceed due East along the B4224 Fownhope Road. On reaching Hampton Bishop after two miles, passing the Bunch of Carrots Inn take the first turning on the left into Rectory Road. Continue for just over 0.3 of a mile, bear right into Church Lane and Church Villa will be found on the right-hand side a short distance after the entrance to the village hall.

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.

SURVEY AND VALUATION DEPARTMENT
Mortgage Valuations, RICS Home Buyers? Reports and Building Surveys all undertaken by a qualified
Surveyor. For further details please contact Mr G Flint FRICS on (01432) 355455.

RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
We also operate a first-class Residential Lettings and Property Management Service, and are always actively looking for new landlords. For further details please contact Jackie Eversham (01432) 355455.

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