Property Details

Sutton St Nicholas is a sought after village conveniently situated approximately 5 miles from the cathedral city of Hereford and 9 miles from the historic market town of Leominster.
The village offers a post office, primary school, public house and church. The nearby village of Marden has a shop and post office, primary school, public house, church and playground with tennis courts.

Downfield is situated approximately ¾ mile west of Sutton St Nicholas in the hamlet of Sutton St Michael.

Courtyard
Entrance from the road is onto the gravelled courtyard area with ample parking. Surrounded by farm buildings including six bay L-shaped open fronted single storey former cattle building, winnowing barn and stabling.

Front Garden
Gated access to gravelled foregarden enclosed within stone walling. Borders of shrubs and flowering plants. Block paved pathway to entrance porch with light and quarry tiled floor. Half glazed front door with opaque glass panels to each side.

The following accommodation is afforded:

Entrance Hall
Stairs to first floor. Radiator. Doors to lounge and dining room. Power sockets. Central heating thermostat. Through to rear hall:

Rear Hallway
Window to side elevation. Quarry tiled floor. Half glazed door with opaque glass panels to rear patio. Telephone point. Study area. Two radiators. Power sockets. Doors to kitchen, cloakroom and utility.

Lounge 14'1 x 15'0 (4.29m x 4.57m )
Sash window to front elevation. Picture rail. Open fire place with decorative tile surround and hearth. Wall lights. Radiator. Ample power sockets. TV aerial socket.

Dining Room 14'0 x 14'0 (4.27m x 4.27m )
Sash window to front elevation and further window to side elevation. Picture rail. Polished floor boards. Open fire place with decorative tile surround and hearth. Wall lights. Ample power sockets. TV aerial socket. Radiator.

Dining Kitchen 17'1 x 12'6 (5.21m x 3.81m )
Two windows to rear elevation and window within arched alcove to side elevation. Quarry tiled floor. Ceiling spotlights. Fitted kitchen with a range of wood base and wall units, including display cabinets with interior lighting. Concealed lighting beneath wall units. Work surfaces with tiled splash backs. Asterite sink and drainer with mixer tap. Integrated electric oven and hob with cooker hood over. Plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer. Central heating boiler. Two built in cupboards with shelving. Ample power sockets. Radiator. Door to cellar.

Cellar 13'8 x 22'5 (4.17m x 6.83m )
Wooden open tread steps lead down to the cellar, which has great potential for a hobby room, wine cellar or games room. Door and opaque window to the side. Exposed painted stone walls. Light and power.

Utility Room
Window to rear elevation. Quarry tiled floor. Wall units. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for freezer. Power sockets.

Cloakroom
Opaque window to rear elevation. Low level WC, wash hand basin set within vanity unit with storage space under. Tiled splash back. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Sash window to front elevation. Loft access hatch. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One 14'11 x 14'2 (4.55m x 4.32m )
Two sash windows to front elevation. Pedestal wash hand basin. TV aerial point. Telephone socket. Radiator. Power sockets.

Bedroom Two 13'11 x 14'1 (4.24m x 4.29m )
Two sash windows to front elevation. Radiator. Power sockets.

Bedroom Three 14'2 x 13'3 (4.32m x 4.04m )
Window to rear elevation. Radiator. Power sockets.

Bedroom Four 13'4 x 10'10 (4.06m x 3.30m )
Window to rear elevation. Radiator. Power sockets.

Bathroom
Opaque window to rear elevation. Suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with light and shaver point over, panelled bath and fully tiled shower cubicle with electric Mira power shower. Airing cupboard with shelving. Part tiled walls. Radiator.

Rear Patio
Good sized patio area to rear of property with access to courtyard on one side, and stone wall with gated access to the lane on the other. Water tap. Raised stone borders of shrubs and flowering plants. Stone steps lead up to the lawn.

Rear Garden
Private lawned gardens seperated into two areas with views over open farmland to the rear. Borders of shrubs, herbs and flowering plants. Mature shrubs and trees, all enclosed within a copper beech hedge.

Traditional Grade II Listed Farm Buildings, with potential for conversion subject to the relevant consents.
Including six bay open fronted single storey former cattle building offering covered parking and ample storage space. Light. Feature Cider press. Two doors to the side leading out to the paddock.

Stables
Two stables, both with light and part cobbled floors.

Winnowing Barn 39’4 x 21’6 (11.99m x 6.55m)
Full height winnowing barn with three/four bays having useful storage facilities. Light and power. Oil tank. Double opening doors to lawn and rear garden.

Land
In all approximately 3.97 acres including 3.5 acre paddock. Water tank. Gated access from lane at side of property. Planning consent has been granted for the provision of a new access onto the property. Further details can be obtained from the Agents.

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage

HEATING: Oil fired central heating

DIRECTIONS: Leave Leominster on the A49 heading south. Go over Dinmore Hill. On the other side is a long straight road followed by a dual carriageway. On passing the “Wellington” sign, at the start of the dual carriageway, turn left signposted Marden (opposite the garden centre). Go over the railway line and hump backed bridge into the village. At the T junction turn Right. At the next T junction (400 yards on) turn Right. After ½ mile you will pass the right turn for Moreton on Lugg. Downfield is ½ mile beyond here on the left. (turn left immediately after the stone farm building on the left)

NOTE: The selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating & electrical appliances have NOT been tested.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS: Carpets where fitted included in the purchase price. Further fixtures & fittings by direct negotiation with the vendors.

COUNCIL TAX: Band E
£1654.51 Amount Payable 2007/08

VIEWING: By appointment through selling agents – McCartneys. Out of hours please contact Richard Probert on 07980951597

TENURE: Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

NOTICE: All measurements and distances are approximate. The electrical, drainage, water and heating installations have not been tested by the Agents. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser’s Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser’s Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars. Interested prospective purchasers are recommended to obtain an independent survey report on this property.

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Messrs McCartneys for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of McCartneys has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

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