Hermitage Manor, Herefordshire, HR4 8NR

Hermitage Manor, Herefordshire, HR4 8NR One of Herefordshire’s most impressive 19th century Manor Houses, situated in

an absolutely wonderful location with stunning panoramic views.

Main residence with accommodation arranged over three levels to include 8 bedrooms and 5 reception rooms

Numerous possibilities available, to include conference/wedding venue/boutique hotel B&B (subject to permissions)

Three self-contained one bedroomed apartments

Courtyard with two substantial three bedroomed holiday cottages

Beautiful terraced gardens and original kitchen garden

Range of Outbuildings, tennis court

Sporting rights, organic pastureland and spring water supply

In all approximately 11 acres (to be verified).

Adjoining ancient woodland with an abundance of wildlife and beautiful walks

Delightful Country Estate offering a lifestyle/leisure opportunity

Guide Price £1,875,000

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION Quietly situated in an elevated position amidst the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, Hermitage Manor nestles into the hillside at the end of a long private driveway (approximately 1km) and commands breath taking far reaching views over the surrounding organic apple orchards and farmland. The former summer retreat of the Bishop of Hereford around 1902, Hermitage Manor was constructed circa 1840/50 and renovated by William Brocklehurst in 1917.

More recently the property has been further restored and reconfigured by the current owners to now provide 3 apartments situated within the main building. Along with the two spacious converted coach houses in the adjoining courtyard, these combine to provide a lucrative self-catering holiday cottage business which has great potential for further expansion with the main residence offering scope for many additional uses. These to include possibilities as a wedding/conference facility, exclusive Boutique hotel/B&B or perhaps a holistic/spiritual retreat to cleanse the mind, body and soul combining the beauty and serenity of the location with its natural spring water supply and organic gardens.

The property itself is located approximately 5 miles north of the city of Hereford and is just a short drive from local amenities from the nearby villages of Canon Pyon and Tillington. The area is renowned for its beauty, and country and riverside walks are in abundance, along with leisure facilities including golf courses, pony trekking and canoeing, Open gardens, country houses and castles including Hellens, Croft Castle, Berrington Hall and Hampton Court all

conveniently located nearby and within easy driving distance. Herefordshire offers many fine dining experiences with excellent local pubs serving locally produced food; the ‘Black and White’ trail, Book shops and antiques of Hay on Wye, the food lovers haven of Ludlow with its renowned September food festival, market towns of Leominster and Kington and the city of Hereford, its beautiful Gothic cathedral at the heart, and the river Wye running through the city centre. Hereford is located approximately 24 miles from Worcester, 23 miles from Gloucester, with the motorway network via the M50 at Ledbury and Ross on Wye approx. (20 & 14 miles approx.) linking to the wider motorway network. There is a mainline railway station with regular services to Worcester, Birmingham, London, Manchester and Cardiff. The city is undergoing a multi million pound makeover with the Edgar Street Grid currently being redeveloped to include additional housing, shopping and recreational facilities, adjacent to the recently completed Old Market Shopping, cinema and Restaurant complex. Hereford also boasts the countries most recent university opening, NMiTE or New Model in Engineering and Technology is due to take in its first students in September 2019, and joins the already established College of Arts, National School of Blacksmithing (the largest facility in Europe), The Hereford Academy Sports college, Bluecoats Technology College, Hereford Cathedral School, Art College and highly regarded Sixth Form College and The Steiner Academy.

DIRECTIONS From Hereford proceed north on the main A4110. After approximately 3.5 miles continue through the hamlet of Portway towards Canon Pyon itself. After a further mile or so, note a turning on the left hand side signposted Tillington 1.5 miles, continue past this turning for a further third of a mile where the entrance to Hermitage Manor can be found on the left hand side.

The principal accommodation is on three levels with to the

LOWER GROUND FLOOR Entrance through the Sun Room/Boot Room with connection to Inner Courtyard and Boiler/Utility Room

Main Kitchen/Breakfast Room well fitted with four oven Aga, country style kitchen with extensive granite work tops.

Large Sitting Room with parquet floor, woodburning stove, book shelves and bay window with disguised ancillary entrance door to

Three further bedrooms beyond, suitable for alternative uses if required. En-suite Bathroom with Sauna and further Shower Room.

Situated within the UPPER GROUND FLOOR which is also approached via an elegant stone stairway with wrought iron railings and columned entranceway are Two magnificent Reception Rooms with the original oak panelled Reception

Hall/Room with ornate ceiling and french doors to balcony, open fireplace and woodburning stove, with to the side a Drawing Room which also has a balcony and woodburning stove, ornate fireplace and mantel.

Off this is the Inner Hall which provides access to the Study, Dining Room and Cloakroom.

AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL which is approached via the grand oak staircase are the two principal Bedrooms at the front of the house each with their own Bathrooms. Three further Bedrooms again with their own Shower or Bathroom plus ancillary Kitchenette.

To the rear of the house, are THREE ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS, two at ground level and one at first floor level. Each apartment has its own sitting room. Currently used as holiday lettings but could be readily re-incorporated within the main accommodation subject to the necessary permissions.

In addition is the original COACH HOUSE AND COURTYARD which now comprises two large Holiday Cottages, each with three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and sitting room. One of which is open plan and has its own garden area.

To the side is the original Coach House comprising Double Garage, Games Room, Laundry Room and an adjoining woodstore.

Range of Outbuildings are approached from the main driveway and comprise a flexible four bay mono-pitch building, adjacent to a four bay steel portal framed

covered yard. These buildings benefit from three phase electricity.

THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS Forming a truly spectacular feature with to the front mature terraced lawned gardens, overlooked by the main seating area with wonderful views beyond. Behind the courtyard are the original Kitchen Gardens with former heated Greenhouse/Orangery now comprising a terraced vegetable and kitchen garden, beyond which is an area of Organic Pastureland which also extends alongside the driveway and to the far side of the mature trees and woodland glades is the all weather Tennis Court. In total the land extends to approximately 11 acres (to be verified).

SERVICES Mains electricity (three-phase to the agricultural buildings), private water, private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Herefordshire Council 01432 260000. Council tax band G.

DISCLAIMER These particulars are intended to give a fair and reliable description of the property but no responsibility for any inaccuracy or error can be accepted and do not constitute an offer or contract. We have not tested any services or appliances (including central heating if fitted) referred to in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. If a property is unoccupied at any time there may be reconnection charges for any switched off/disconnected or drained services or appliances - All measurements are approximate.

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