Reference 34676
Address 1 Norton Brook Cottages, Grafton, Hereford, HR2 8ED
(Map Location)
Beds 2
Baths 2
Type Cottage
Tenure Freehold

Period character cottage Set in open countryside Private well stocked garden garage parking greenhouse 2 bedrooms + granny annexe rayburn solar panels woodburners

Description

1 Norton Brook Cottages, Grafton, Hereford, HR2 8ED.

Period character cottage

Set in open countryside

Private well stocked garden

Detached garage, ample parking

greenhouse and raised beds

2 bedrooms + granny annexe

Farmhouse style kitchen with rayburn

solar panels + wood burning stoves

General Description

Charming extended period country cottage set in open farmland with far reaching views,

offering 2/3 bedroom semi-detached accommodation. Well presented and equipped, with many hand crafted features such as doors etc. It has lovely gardens adjacent to the Norton Brook. Viewing is essential.

It is just 3 miles from Hereford city centre, 10 miles from the M50, & close to the Wye valley & the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Entrance

Natural Oak porch with trellis and climbing rose. Handmade front door, opening to hall and stairwell. Oak floor with coco mat well.

Front room 3.8mx4.1m (12'5”x13'6”)

Oak floor, radiator, wood burning stove, door to cupboard under stairs and small “wine cellar”

All doors in the cottage are handmade in natural finish.

Kitchen 4.98mx2.3m (16'4”x7'6”)

Farmhouse style kitchen with oil fired Rayburn. Natural beech &slate worktops, belfast sink,

5 burner gas hob, traditional clothes maid, Cooker point and plumbing for washing machine, Tiled floor. Three windows with dual aspect give a light spacious feel .

Hallway 5.17mx1.17m (17'x3'10”)

Handmade dresser, stable door leading to brick paved courtyard, doors to annexe.

Tiled floor with inset mat well.

Annexe 3.9mx4.8m (12'9”x15'9”)

Oak floor. Feature pitch pine beam. French windows open onto patio.

Clearview stove on slate plinth. Dual aspect windows give garden views.

A wooden loft ladder gives access to attic room.

Shower room 2.74mx1.55m (9'x5'1”)

Newly installed shower 800x900 with glass door & 5” low voltage extractor.

WC, sink, & towel drying radiator. Tiled floor.

Attic room 5.5mx3.6m (11'9”x18')

Insulated & lined with velux window with views over open countryside.

White painted floor, power points and concealed lighting.

First Floor

Front bedroom 5mx2.68m (16'5”x8'9”)

Period fireplace with working flue. Carpeted floor.

Dual aspect windows open fully to give an airy feel.

Rear bedroom 3.45mx3.15 (11'4”x10'4”)

Period fireplace with working flue.

Painted floor. Double window.

Bathroom 2.57mx2.44m (8'5”x8')

WC with antique wood seat. Basin

Enamel bath with screen & mira shower/bath filler. Salt glaze porcelain tiles.

A low voltage shower pump is located under the bath.

Airing cupboard with large dual coil tank and solar controller.

Attic 5mx5.5m (16'52x18')

Aluminium loft ladder, light. covered water tanks. Solar pump.

Chipboard floor.

Garage 4.98mx2.95m (16'4”x9'8”)

Brick garage with triple aspect windows, insulated roof with storage loft and ladder.

Power points, tap, belfast sink, and water heater.

Handmade double wood doors.

Garden

With a large hawthorn hedge at the front & a tall close boarded fence to the rear there is a high degree of privacy. The garden which faces the Norton Brook has well stocked borders and raised beds. Behind the greenhouse 3.7mx2.48m (12'1”x8'1”), there is a gravelled area with a log store & compost bins. Beside the house are 4 large and productive raised beds. There is a wendy house 1.8mx1.157m (6'x3'9”). A feature are the well stocked borders, as is handmade natural oak gates leading to the lane and the driveway. There is a lawn to the front of the house, with a lilac and borders.

The gravel driveway will accommodate 3 cars . There is an additional area beside the garage for storage, additional parking etc.


Features

  • Period country cottage
  • 3 miles from Hereford
  • Set in open countryside
  • Private well stocked garden
  • Detached garage, ample parking
  • greenhouse and raised beds
  • 2 bedrooms + granny annexe
  • Farmhouse style kitchen with rayburn
  • solar panels + wood burning stoves
  • Close to excellent schools

Map Location