Summary - OLD COURT COTTAGE, RECTORY ROAD, HEREFORD, HAMPTON BISHOP HR1 4JU
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious, private country home ideal for peaceful retirement living..
- Three double bedrooms and two bathrooms in a period layout
- Large private garden approx. half an acre, detached double garage
- Grade II Listed with original timber framing and thatch character
- Thatched roof requires ongoing specialist maintenance and insurance
- Oil-fired boiler; higher running costs than mains gas alternatives
- Older double glazing and assumed limited wall insulation
- Low to standard ceiling heights in many rooms; cosy atmosphere
- Rural village location, not overlooked, close to good local schools
Old Court Cottage is a quintessential thatched village home in the Wye Valley, offering characterful living across two floors. The house has three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and generous reception rooms centred on a large inglenook fireplace — ideal for someone seeking comfortable, atmospheric accommodation with roomy garden space.
Set on a substantial, private plot of around half an acre, the grounds include established shrubs, lawns, a large patio and a detached double garage with store or studio space. The raised position behind stone walls and hedging gives a sheltered, peaceful aspect overlooking farmland and village countryside.
This Grade II Listed cottage retains many original features: exposed timber framing, leaded windows, and low to standard ceiling heights that create a cosy cottage feel. Practical considerations include an oil-fired boiler and older double glazing, plus timber-frame construction with assumed limited insulation. As a listed, thatched property it will require regular maintenance and any alterations will need listed-building consent.
For a buyer seeking a private, character-rich retirement home in an affluent rural village, this property offers generous indoor and outdoor space and strong local amenities. Budgeting for ongoing thatch upkeep, possible insulations improvements within listing constraints, and the oil heating running costs is recommended.
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