Detached house for sale in Hereford HR1, 3 Bedroom

A beautifully refurbished, energy efficient, three bedroom, split level detached property occupying A glorious elevated location on the rural outskirts of kings caple and commanding stunning, unspoilt southerly views across the wye valley towards wooded hills beyond

Spacious Reception Hall, Cloaks & W.C., 22’ Living/Dining Room with Woodburner and Spectacular Outlook, Bespoke Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Re-Fitted Second Kitchen/Utility Room. Three Bedrooms, Luxurious Bath/Shower Room & W.C. Double Glazing. Outstanding, Energy efficient, Green, High specification Central Heating system, comprising an Air Source Heat Pump, Solar Thermal Panel and pv Panels. 19’ Garage. Easy maintenance front garden. Lawned rear garden and Sun Terraces from which to sit and take in the peaceful vista.

Location & Description

23 Caple Avenue lies on the southern outskirts of the dispersed village of Kings Caple, some 6 miles north west of the market & tourist town of Ross-on-Wye, and approx. 8 miles south east of the cathedral city of Hereford. The property stands within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and enjoys beautiful, uninterrupted southerly views from all principal rooms across a particularly unspoilt stretch of the Wye Valley. The scene includes undulating farmland, pasture alongside the Wye, wooded hillsides and the spires or towers of four Churches, Hentland, Sellack, Ross-on-Wye & Weston-under-Penyard. One can also see all the way to noted May Hill to the south east.

Since acquiring the property some 6 years ago, the current owners have undertaken a comprehensive upgrade and refurbishment programme with the accent being on the use of quality materials and installation of a high specification, green, energy efficient system, which can now been seen to most stunning effect. All of the principal floor level is laid to superb, Karndean French Oak flooring, and the 22’ living/dining room has full width, aluminium double glazed, tinted, triple track sliding glass doors enabling the views described above to be brought right into the living space all year round. Fron the kitchen/breakfast room aluminium double glazed double doors also open directly to the outside allowing the same stunning views on the entire ground floor. Recently installed handmade kitchen by Harrison and Pope Kitchens of Hay on Wye, finished in Farrow and Ball “Matchstick” complemented by durable Iroko worktops by Bordercraft at Peterchurch.

To provide maximum energy efficiency, heating and hot water are provided by a combination of an air source heat pump and solar thermal hot water panel and, combined with photo voltaic roof panels, one currently has a situation where the income from the feed in tariff and the rhi subsidy apparently exceeds the outgoings on electricity! Talk to the vendors for confirmation of same.

Beneath the property is an excellent 19’ x 18’ garage, together with a second kitchen/laundry/utility room plus the control room and meters for the heating system.

Village facilities include a beautiful old Church, small primary school, parish room and an excellent village spirit! To those potentially interested, we strongly recommend a thorough internal inspection.

Covered Porch

With light and double-glazed uPVC door and side panel through to:-

Reception Hall

With superb Karndean French Oak flooring, ceiling mounted LED downlighters and access hatch to roof void. Quality Oak, part glazed double doors open through to the:-

Living/Dining Room

This superbly proportioned room is of overall max dimensions approx. 22’2 x 16’7 and has the exceptionally attractive French Oak flooring continuing through from the reception hall. Three, tinted glass, double glazed aluminium triple track sliding doors enable a magnificent and unspoilt view across the Wye Valley towards wooded countryside beyond. Fine matt black, Charnwood wood burning stove mounted on a circular granite plinth. Two double wall mounted light fittings and 14 ceiling mounted LED downlighters. Direct access may be obtained from this room out onto the adjoining sun terrace allowing the outside in and amazing panoramic views all year round.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (approx. 12’ x 10’6)

A recently and beautifully appointed, bespoke Shaker style kitchen comprising an extensive range of floor mounted cupboards and drawers under superb Iroko wood working surfaces. Incorporated amidst these units are a host of appliances including a Caple electric oven, Caple four ring black ceramic hob with extractor hood over. Also incorporated is a most attractive double bowl white porcelain sink with chrome mixer tap over. Superb French Oak flooring continuing through from reception hall. Four ceiling mounted downlighter spots.

Cloakroom & W.C.

Recently and beautifully fitted with white suite and extensive light Oak units comprising storage cupboards, drawers and vanity unit. Additional wall mounted mirror, medicine cabinet and make-up downlighters again finished in light Oak. French Oak flooring.

Seven carpeted steps lead up from the reception hall to the:-

Landing

With fitted carpet and LED downlighter.

Bedroom 1 (approx. 12’9 x 11’11)

Having wide, double glazed window enabling a truly beautiful outlook across the Wye Valley. Fitted carpet and three light Oak doors, (two folding) giving access to a wardrobe and shelved storage areas.

Bedroom 2 (approx. 11’11 x 11’3)

With wide double glazed window enabling outlook across the front garden and Caple Avenue. Fitted carpet and access hatch to roof void.

Bedroom 3 (approx. 11’ x 6’10)

With beautiful outlook across Wye Valley. Fitted carpet.

Bath/Shower Room & W.C.

With recently installed white suite comprising wide panelled bath, vanity unit and close coupled low level w.C. Positioned to one corner is a stand alone shower area, fully tiled to both walls and floor, effectively providing a mini wet room complete with low level drain. Versatile moveable shower spray head and additional drench shower fitting. Three ceiling mounted LED downlighters. Large chrome radiator/towel rail and underfloor heating.

Outside

A wide, flagstone, concrete and gravel driveway, sufficiently wide to park several vehicles/caravan, enables access to the Extra Large Integral Garage. This is of max internal dimensions approx. 19’2 x 18’2 with up and over door, doubled glazed side window, lighting and power points. Positioned to one side is a stainless sink with hot and cold water supply. Wall mounted fan heater. Ample power points. Positioned to the rear of the garage, with a wide double glazed window enabling a fine rear outlook is the:-

Versatile Second Kitchen/Utility Area (overall max dimensions approx. 15’ x 7’)

Having floor mounted cupboards and drawers with roll edged, wood effect working surfaces over. Incorporated amidst these units is a single drainer stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap over. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Further storage drawers and cupboards, incorporated amidst which is a Hotpoint bs 22 electric fan oven. Three ceiling mounted LED downlighters. Appealing cream ceramic floor tiles. Double glazed door to rear.

Heating Control Room

This has an extra-large, insulated hot water cylinder and all of the master controls for the Mitsubishi Ecodan air source heat pump together with associated controls. Here also is the control panel for the Aurora photovoltaic system installed on the roof and Kingspan solar thermal.

The greater part of the Front Garden is given over to low maintenance gravel, interspersed with shrubs and flowers, species including Pieris, Hebes, Yew, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Japanese Anemone, Cordyline, a Palm Tree and a delightful colourful display of Spring bulbs during Spring.

Paving slabs lie between this gravelled area and the front entrance door, to the left of which is a Wooden Covered Log Store.

Access may be obtained along pathways to either side of the property via 6’ high attractive wooden pedestrian gates. Automatic exterior lighting at entry points.

Flanking the rear wall of the property is the Paved Sun Terrace. This is of overall max dimensions approx. 35’ x 12’, and double glazed doors open directly from both living room and kitchen onto same. Views from the whole of this area are quite outstanding, extending across the beautiful tree lined Wye Valley, towards Ross-on-Wye, the Forest of Dean and May Hill in the distance.

Steps lead down from this area to a Lower Sun Terrace, whilst at a yet lower level is a Gravelled Seating Area of Forest of Dean pink gravel, fronted by young Box plants, and with Roses, Variegated Holly, Forsythia and a variety of adjacent mature shrubs.

This area opens onto the Two Areas of Lawn, overall max dimensions of the lawn being approx. 60’ x 40’.

The lawn is flanked to either side by flower and shrub beds, species including Hebes, Laurel, Roses, Rowan, Fig, Pear and Apple, Hydrangea and others.

To one side of the lawn, an Attractive Low Curving Wall, surmounted by sand coloured coping stones adjoins Two Raised Vegetable Beds, currently growing salad crops and leeks.

Spectacular views are enjoyed from the whole of the rear garden. Being in an A.O.N.B the property sits in an enviable position with scenes of unspoilt, quintessential English countryside, extending across adjacent farmland and countryside including Duchy of Cornwall estate. The beautiful sandstone spire of Sellack Church nearby sits alongside the River Wye, popular for fishing, kayaking and walks. The well regarded pubs Cottage of Content and The Lough Pool are nearby.

Positioned to the east side of the property is a Screened & Secluded Area providing further space for seating and/or storage of garden items.

Services:

Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Outgoings:

‘E’ Council Tax Band

EPC Rating

‘B’ (Full EPC Rating available)

To View:

Strictly and only please by prior telephone appointment through Morris Bricknell Chartered Surveyors. Tel: Out of hours, try Norman Bricknell on .

Directions

If approaching from Ross, leave the western outskirts of Ross at Wilton roundabout (bp Service Station) taking the A49 towards Hereford. After passing through the village of Harewood End, continue on past the left turning, signposted Wormelow and Hay on Wye. Carefully take the next right turning at Cross Collar, signposted to Hoarwithy. Drive down into the village of Hoarwithy, bearing left at the main village road, and passing the New Harp Inn on the right. Bear right at the next two junctions, proceeding across Hoarwithy bridge. Take the 2nd right hand turning and drive towards the centre of Kings Caple. Proceed straight over the minor crossroads (the right turning leads to the Church) and take the next left into Caple Avenue. No.23 will be seen on your right hand side.

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