House For Sale £925,000
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A Most Interesting Half Timbered 17th Century Grade II* Listed Town House Situated In The Heart Of Ledbury Offering Deceptively Spacious Six Bedroomed Accommodation With An Adjoining Former Chapel, Delightful Walled Garden, Off Road Parking And A Detached Garage. Internal Inspection Essential. EPC E. No chain.
Location
Abbey House is situated in the heart of Ledbury, a thriving and expanding town which has a range of local facilities and amenities including shops, schools, churches, restaurants, theatre, doctors surgeries, community hospital and a mainline railway station, with direct links to Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham New Street, Oxford, Reading and London Paddington. The cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester are all approximately 16 miles distant with the M50 motorway available approximately 4 miles to the south of the town.
Description
Abbey House is a half-timbered Grade II* listed town house thought to have been originally built for a prosperous Elizabethan merchant and is a fine example of early 17th century architecture. The property situated in an excellent location in the heart of Ledbury with a delightful walled garden at the rear.
Abbey House is a most interesting property, which offers unique and charming acommodation. The property has retained many lovely character features including extensive exposed timbering, superb fireplaces and interesting canted bay windows into the street, yet has the benefit of gas central heating and partial secondary glazing.
In addition to the principal accommodation there is an intriguing annexe at the rear, which incorporates a former chapel and mezzanine gallery complete with leaded stained glass windows and an impressive vaulted ceiling. The former chapel is understood to have been formerly used as a school and would lend itself to a variety of alternative uses, both residential and commercial, or could easily form a self-contained annexe subject to any necessary consents.
The accommodation is arranged at ground floor level with a large reception hall leading to the drawing room with an ornate open fireplace and sitting room with French windows opening into a conservatory. A rear lobby provides access to a study, cloakroom, large breakfast kitchen, utility room and family/games room. On the first floor, a galleried landing leads to six bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are four bedrooms located at the front of the house, which enjoy an outlook across Ledbury high street. A further rear landing leads to the chapel, mezzanine gallery and attic store.
The configuration of the main accommodation would lend itself to a variety of commercial uses including a guest house, antique centre or restaurant (subject to planning permission).
To the rear of Abbey House there is a delightful walled garden with a patio seating area, lawn and variety of planted shrub borders. There is vehicular access from Bank Crescent with parking for several vehicles and a detached garage.
Offered with no onward chain an internal inspection is deemed essential.
The property is one of the most interesting and intriguing in the town and comprises (with approximate dimensions):
Services
We have been advised that mains services are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
Directions
From the Ledbury Office turn left at the traffic lights, proceed through the town and the property will be found on the right-hand side.
Council Tax
council tax band "G"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
Energy Perfomance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is E (49).
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel:
General
Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.
John Goodwin frics has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.
Tenure
We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.
A Most Interesting Half Timbered 17th Century Grade II* Listed Town House Situated In The Heart Of Ledbury Offering Deceptively Spacious Six Bedroomed Accommodation With An Adjoining Former Chapel, Delightful Walled Garden, Off Road Parking And A Detached Garage. Internal Inspection Essential. EPC E. No chain.
Location
Abbey House is situated in the heart of Ledbury, a thriving and expanding town which has a range of local facilities and amenities including shops, schools, churches, restaurants, theatre, doctors surgeries, community hospital and a mainline railway station, with direct links to Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham New Street, Oxford, Reading and London Paddington. The cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester are all approximately 16 miles distant with the M50 motorway available approximately 4 miles to the south of the town.
Description
Abbey House is a half-timbered Grade II* listed town house thought to have been originally built for a prosperous Elizabethan merchant and is a fine example of early 17th century architecture. The property situated in an excellent location in the heart of Ledbury with a delightful walled garden at the rear.
Abbey House is a most interesting property, which offers unique and charming acommodation. The property has retained many lovely character features including extensive exposed timbering, superb fireplaces and interesting canted bay windows into the street, yet has the benefit of gas central heating and partial secondary glazing.
In addition to the principal accommodation there is an intriguing annexe at the rear, which incorporates a former chapel and mezzanine gallery complete with leaded stained glass windows and an impressive vaulted ceiling. The former chapel is understood to have been formerly used as a school and would lend itself to a variety of alternative uses, both residential and commercial, or could easily form a self-contained annexe subject to any necessary consents.
The accommodation is arranged at ground floor level with a large reception hall leading to the drawing room with an ornate open fireplace and sitting room with French windows opening into a conservatory. A rear lobby provides access to a study, cloakroom, large breakfast kitchen, utility room and family/games room. On the first floor, a galleried landing leads to six bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are four bedrooms located at the front of the house, which enjoy an outlook across Ledbury high street. A further rear landing leads to the chapel, mezzanine gallery and attic store.
The configuration of the main accommodation would lend itself to a variety of commercial uses including a guest house, antique centre or restaurant (subject to planning permission).
To the rear of Abbey House there is a delightful walled garden with a patio seating area, lawn and variety of planted shrub borders. There is vehicular access from Bank Crescent with parking for several vehicles and a detached garage.
Offered with no onward chain an internal inspection is deemed essential.
The property is one of the most interesting and intriguing in the town and comprises (with approximate dimensions):
Services
We have been advised that mains services are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
Directions
From the Ledbury Office turn left at the traffic lights, proceed through the town and the property will be found on the right-hand side.
Council Tax
council tax band "G"
This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.
Energy Perfomance Certificate
The EPC rating for this property is E (49).
Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel:
General
Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.
John Goodwin frics has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.
Tenure
We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.
