Garway Hill, Hereford

A Beautifully Positioned 18th Century 5 Bedroom Detached Country Cottage, extending to approximately 2,300 sq. ft, set within around 2 acres of gardens and land, enjoying an elevated setting with far reaching countryside views on Garway Hill, Herefordshire. Benefiting from works of modernisation in recent years and would benefit from further improvements.

Entrance Porch – Kitchen/Breakfast Room – Sitting/Dining Room – Study – Utility Room – Downstairs Shower Room – Rear Porch – Landing with Airing Cupboard – 3 Double Bedrooms – Family Bathroom – Second Floor Bedrooms 4 & 5 (Accessed via Bedroom 1) – Detached Timber Garage – Gardens – Vegetable Garden with Outbuildings – Driveway – Additional Hardstanding & Parking – Large Workshop – Approx. 2 Acre Grounds, including Woodland & Stream

Occupying an elevated rural position and approached via a private driveway, this characterful home enjoys far reaching countryside views. Arranged over three floors, it offers generous, flexible accommodation, a detached timber built garage, landscaped gardens and additional parking. The ground floor centres on a large sitting/dining room with exposed beams and log burner, alongside a kitchen/breakfast room with an oak kitchen and solid fuel Rayburn, plus a study, utility room, shower room and stone & oak porch.

Five bedrooms and a recently fitted family bathroom are arranged over the upper floors, with the second floor rooms accessed via Bedroom 1 (easily separated with the installation of a single stud wall). Set within approximately 2.5 acres of terraced gardens and land, the property includes seating areas, productive garden space and open grassland, all positioned to enjoy its elevated setting on Garway Hill.

The Property

Entrance Porch: A substantial stone and oak built porch, providing a sheltered entrance and a practical buffer between outside and the main living accommodation, with plenty of space for coats & shoes.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: A spacious and sociable room fitted with an oak kitchen, solid fuel Rayburn and extensive worktop space. There is ample room for a breakfast table, making this a natural hub of the home, with direct access to the utility and adjoining sitting room.

Sitting/Dining Room: A large and characterful reception room featuring exposed beams, log burner set within a stone inglenook fireplace, and ample space for both seating and dining. French doors open onto the patio terrace, framing views across the gardens and countryside beyond.

Study: A versatile room laid in quarry tile flooring, ideal for home working or as a secondary reception room, enjoying garden outlooks. Large twin skylights flood the room with natural light.

Utility Room: Providing additional storage, work surface with a stainless-steel double sink and space for laundry appliances, with access to the rear porch, shower room and study.

Downstairs Shower Room: Conveniently positioned off the utility, fitted with a shower, WC and wash basin.

First Floor Landing: A central landing giving access to the bedrooms and family bathroom, with built-in airing cupboard and separate storage.

Bedroom 1: A spacious double bedroom enjoying elevated views and coir carpets, boasting a stunning feature fireplace. The size of the room allows for the installation of a single stud wall, separating access for the second floor bedrooms if desired.

Bedroom 2: A comfortable double bedroom with countryside outlooks via dual aspect windows and fitted carpets.

Bedroom 3: Another well-proportioned bedroom, suitable as a double or generous single, featuring wall-to-wall built-in wardrobes.

Family Bathroom: Recently fitted and beautifully finished, featuring a corner bath with showerhead, separate walk-in rainhead shower, WC and vanity unit wash basin, LED mirror, towel radiator and built-in storage cupboard.

2nd Floor – Bedroom 4: A large attic style bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and ample floor space. Accessed via bedroom 1, making it ideal for use as a child’s bedroom, guest room or dressing room.

Bedroom 5: A further bedroom on the second floor, also accessed via Bedroom 1, offering flexibility as a bedroom, study or hobby room.

Outside

The property is set within approximately 2 acres of terraced gardens and land, thoughtfully arranged to suit the sloping setting. Stone terraces provide seating areas positioned to enjoy the far reaching views, while the lower garden includes a productive vegetable patch, greenhouse and level lawned areas. Beyond this, the land extends into open grass and natural planting, including woodland areas behind the garage and towards the top of the incline.

A detached timber garage (approx. 6m x 6m) provides secure storage, including both power & lighting. A stream runs through the rear garden area, with a timber bridge across leading to an additional access to the property, with a legal right of access across a neighbouring driveway. This leads to additional hardstanding offering parking for at least three vehicles and an additional large shed/workshop with power & lighting.

Practicalities

Herefordshire Council Tax Band ‘E’
Oil-Fired Central Heating (Worcester Bosch Combi Boiler)
Predominantly Double Glazed
Mains Electricity & Water
Private Drainage (septic tank)
Bottled LPG (gas range cooker)
Full Fibre Broadband Available (Currently Approx. 500Mb/s)

Directions

From Hereford, exit the city south on the A49 and continue for 4 miles. Turn right onto the A466 following signs for Wormelow and proceed for 2.5 miles. Turn right into Lyston Lane and continue for 1 mile, then turn right at Orcop Hill and stay on the lane for 2.5 miles, until reaching Bagwyllydiart. Turn left, then immediately right and continue for 0.3 miles. At the fork in the road by the church, keep left, where the property can be found on the left-hand side after 150 yards.

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