School House, Middleton-on-the-Hill, Ludlow, SY8 4BE
A beautifully presented property combining period and modern features with tremendous accommodation in a fine rural position.
Tenbury Wells 5.8 miles, Ludlow 9 miles, Hereford 20 miles
Guide Price £1,125,000
Entrance hall | Open plan kitchen/dining room | Sitting room | Snug | Oak-framed garden room | Utility
Four double bedrooms (Two en-suite) | Family bathroom | Garden | Kitchen garden | Patio/entertaining area
Pergola with fireplace | Six bay oak-framed garage with one bedroom Annexe above | 0.41 of an acre | EPC: D
The Property
School House has been exceptionally renovated by its current vendors to create a tremendous home offering superb accommodation throughout. The property offers the perfect combination of period and modern features with exposed brickwork and beams contrasting with modern glass and oak-framed joinery. The property sits on the borders of Shropshire and Herefordshire. offering privacy and a peaceful lifestyle yet only a short distance to all of the day-to-day amenities.
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed to a light and spacious entrance hall that benefits from oak framed windows and an oak staircase with glass panels. The ground floor comprises the kitchen/dining room, sitting room, the snug, the garden room and a WC. The kitchen/dining room is fitted with modern integrated units and appliances including an induction hob with two stainless steel NEFF cookers below and a wine chiller. The kitchen area opens in to a spacious dining area. The sitting room is a superb spacious room offering great proportions, it has a beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a triple aspect with oak French doors to the garden. It also houses a wood burning stove. The snug room is nicely proportioned and has excellent open shelves and storage areas. The garden room is oak-framed with glass overlooking the superb gardens and countryside beyond. It leads to the gardens and patio area, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. There is a utility room that has integrated units providing ample storage and a sink basin. A WC, off the hallway, serves the ground floor.
The first floor comprises the master bedroom, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a tremendous room with exceptional proportions and has en-suite shower room. It also boasts a beautiful oak framed balcony that overlooks the far-reaching countryside. There are three further double bedrooms, all of great proportions and light and airy throughout. One of the bedrooms benefits from an en-suite shower room. There is a family bathroom that is modern and light and houses a beautiful free-standing copper bathtub.
Situation
Middleton-on-the-Hill is a rural village situated in North Herefordshire. The village offers idyllic rural countryside with exceptional views and country walks. Local towns include Tenbury Wells and Ludlow, both offering all of the day to day amenities including supermarkets, doctors, pubs, restaurants and much more. The A49 connects you to the wider motorway network. There is a train station in Ludlow and Hereford. Schooling in the area is good with Primary schooling at Kimbolton, Tenbury Wells and High Schools at Tenbury Wells and Ludlow. For the private sector, there is Lucton School, Moor Park and Hereford Cathedral just further afield
Outside
The grounds at School House extend to just under half an acre and are mainly laid to lawn with various herbaceous borders. There is also an enclosed kitchen garden. The current vendors have created a superb al-fresco dining area which benefits from a fireplace with a BBQ above. The pergola is handmade from oak and was inspired by the nearby entrance to the church.
The terrific oak framed garage, provides parking for up to six vehicles or could provide a variety of other uses including a gallery, workshop or a home office. There is a superb utility room within the building that is fully fitted with handmade oak integrated units with stainless steel worktops, an integrated fridge and a sink basin. The garage has a high quality polished concrete floor throughout. Above the garage is a superb annexe that comprises an open plan kitchen/sitting room and a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. The whole garage could be converted in to separate dwelling in itself, subject to the necessary consents. Please note that part of the garden is leased to the current vendors by a neighbour, please refer to the land plan and the agent for further details.
Directions
From Ludlow, head South on the A49. Continue for about 7 miles until you reach the hamlet of Ashton, continue through and turn left signposted for 'The Hundred & Middleton-on-the-Hill'. Continue along this lane for about a mile and turn left at the cross roads. Continue along here for about 2 miles and find School House on your right-hand side indicated by its name plaque.
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General information
Local Authority: Herefordshire Council
Services: Mains water & electricity. Ground source heat pump. Private drainage. Solar panels.
Council Tax: Band G
Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.
Agents Notes: Please note that part of the land is leased to the vendors by a neighbour, please refer to the coloured patch on the land plan and the agent for further details.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents.