Longtown, Hereford
Property Features
- Exceptional rural location
- Luxuriously furnished accommodation
- Extensive views
- Sweeping driveway, parking and double garage
- Secluded and very private location
- EPC Rating - C
Property Summary
Situated on the fringe of the historic village of Longtown, a popular community under the lee of the Black Mountains and close to the English/Welsh border and Offa’s Dyke. The village, which is centred on its Norman Castle enjoys the benefit of a school, a comprehensively stocked village shop/post office and a well respected public house and is conveniently located for access to Abergavenny and Hereford with easy accessibility to motorway networks and main line trains.The property is an imaginatively converted traditional stone barn occupying an elevated position overlooking the valley of the Olchon Brook with extensive views across the valley to Hatterall Hill and down the upper Monnow Valley to the Skirrid mountain in the distance. Facing approximately South/South West the barn enjoys a bright and sunny location only a few hundred yards from the village centre but with complete privacy and seclusion.
The accommodation has been completed to a high standard providing excellent modern facilities yet retaining much of its inherent character featuring exposed timbers and roof trusses, original stonework and flagged floors.
Front door leads to Entrance Hall giving access to well fitted utility room and onwards to ground floor bathroom/wet room, stairs to Bedroom 3 and : Living Room with wood burning stove, French window to flagged terrace and gardens, stairs to Bedroom 2 and steps down to : Kitchen, with range of fitted units, Belfast sink, pantry cupboard and door to terrace and gardens. 3 double bedrooms - Principal bedroom on the ground floor with French window to front, ensuite shower room, Bedroom 2 with ensuite shower room, Bedroom 3 with separate staircase.
Full Details
Step Outside
Double timber gates lead to an extensive gravelled driveway with ample parking and turning areas, Double Garage. Large gardens laid principally to grass.
Location
Longtown is a sought-after village in the rolling Herefordshire countryside. Longtown is circa 10 miles north east of Abergavenny and 14 miles south west of Hereford on the eastern edge of the Black Mountains, part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The village has a pre-school and primary school which falls within the catchment area of the well-regarded Fairfield Secondary School in Peterchurch. Longtown also offers a village hall, an award- winning village store/post office and The Crown country pub. The larger village of Ewyas Harold is just 5 miles where a wider range of amenities include a post office, doctors, dentist, public houses, butchers shop, fish and chip shop, veterinary surgery, places of worship and primary school. Longtown is steeped in history and has a number of interesting and historic buildings including a ruined castle built in 1180. The village is bordered by beautiful countryside with access to Offas Dyke and Monnow Valley long distance paths.
Services
Mains water/drainage, electric ground source heating.
Agent's Notes
Deposit is £2500.00. Council tax band E. Sorry no pets.