Longtown, Herefordshire
Property Features
- Spacious detached family home
- Three bedrooms, principal with en suite
- Open-plan kitchen/dining room
- Generous parking and integral garage
- Large gardens including summerhouse
- Situated on the edge of Longtown village
- Delightful countryside views
- EPC Rating - D
Property Summary
A well-presented, spacious family home on the edge of the popular village of Longtown nestled at the foothills of the Black Mountains, commanding lovely mountain and countryside views front and rear.This impressive house was believed to have been built in the 1960s and offers generous accommodation throughout. The property is entered through a door at the side into a spacious entrance hall with double cupboard and practical tiled floor. The sitting room has a feature inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove-effect fire and dual aspect windows to take advantage of the delightful front garden and views beyond. The tiled floor continues from the entrance hall to the kitchen which is fitted with a good range of cupboards with contrasting worksurface and tiled splashbacks, space and plumbing for appliances and inset ceramic hob. An archway leads to the dining room which offers ample space for a large dining table and chairs, large picture window and a door into the rear porch with external door to the rear garden. Off the kitchen is a useful pantry and utility room with door to W.C. and external door to the driveway.
First Floor
Stairs rise from the hallway to the first floor which comprises a fully-tiled family bathroom with modern suite and separate shower, three bedrooms including principal bedroom with en suite shower room, another good-sized double bedroom and a third single bedroom.
Full Details
Outside
The property is approached over a gravel driveway providing plenty of parking and turning space leading to an insulated, detached two-storey garage with up-and-over door. The ground floor has been converted for use as a hobby room and the floor above provides plenty of storage space. The house is set back from the road and has a pleasant, level lawn to the front edged with borders and mature shrubs. Accessed through a wooden gate between the garage and house is the rear garden, a charming combination of stone terraces, a well-maintained level lawn and raised borders. There is also a stone outbuilding, garden shed and a splendid summerhouse which comfortably accommodates a large dining table - the perfect spot to enjoy al fresco entertaining or simply to escape with a good book.
Location
Nestling in the foothills of the Black Mountains, the ever-popular village of Longtown has a pre-school and primary school which falls within the catchment area of the well-regarded Fairfield Secondary School in Peterchurch. There is a village hall, an award-winning village store/post office which provides local products, fresh fruits and vegetables and a country pub within walking distance. The larger village of Ewyas Harold is around 5 miles where a wider range of amenities include a post office, doctors, dentist, public houses, butchers, fish and chip shop, veterinary surgery, places of worship and primary school. Longtown is steeped in history and has a number of interesting and historic buildings including a ruined castle built in 1180. The village is bordered by beautiful countryside with access to Offas Dyke and Monnow Valley long distance paths and the spectacular Llanthony Valley is within a few miles. The arterial A465 road, around 4.5 miles away, continues south to the Heads of the Valleys road to West Wales and links to the A4042 and A40 which in turn lead to the M50/M5 and M4 motorways.
Services
We are advised that the property is connected to mains electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil-fired central heating system (installed 2020).
Tenure
Freehold.
Fixtures & Fittings
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale though may be available by separate negotiation.
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