The Old Wheelwrights is a very unique and delightful detached cottage, set right in the heart of the ever popular black and white village of Pembridge, believed to date from around 1450. The property has generous accommodation over two floors with the potential to extend the property to create additional bedroom and living space, by incorporating the attached barn. (Subject to any necessary consents).
The village of Pembridge has a good range of amenities to include a very useful shop, cafe, 2 pubs, a school and active church and village hall. The town of Leominster is a short drive away with a wider range of facilities to include, supermarkets, schools, shops, a weekly market in the town square and good road and rail links to Hereford & Worcester.
The property itself is approached via a large, enclosed gate with automatic locking system, which leads onto a generous driveway and hardstanding area. The rear entrance door gives access to the principal ground floor rooms. The living room has windows to the front, feature fireplace with wood burning stove, exposed beams and door into the sitting room. This is a cosy room with windows to the front and doors out onto the patio area, again having feature fireplace and fitted wood burning stove. The dining kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units, with fitted appliances of cooker, hob with microwave, dishwasher, fridge and sink drainer unit. There is also ample space for dining with fireplace and window to the front elevation and exposed beams. in addition to the main kitchen, there is a useful utility room/summer kitchen with fitted units, sink drainer and double gas oven with windows and doors opening onto the gardens. The ground floor shower room leads off, having shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin and chrome heated towel rail. This area could easily be used a s separate annexe or guest accommodation.
The stairs take you to the first-floor landing, which is a light space with a wealth of exposed beams and doors off to 4 bedrooms. The bedrooms all being fitted with built in wardrobes. There is also a family bathroom, having bath, WC and wash hand basin with chrome heated towel rail. The attached timber barn offers scope for additional accommodation to enhance the main residence, and is currently divided into a storeroom, and open plan storage space. Permissions may need to be sought.
Outside the property comes into its own, with large gardens and grounds extending to approx. 1 acre. It is landscaped and is divided into a large driveway, and hardstanding, lawned areas with mature shrubs and flowering plants, fruit trees and specimen trees, timber garden shed, a very useful timber garden building with attached log store. It has the benefit of a Border Oak triple garage with three sets of opening wooden doors, external staircase and a useful office/workshop above, which is fitted with light and power and offers the perfect work from home solution. The property benefits from gas fired central heating throughout, along with the benefit of fitted solar panels, which generate a good annual income.
In summary, The Old Wheelwrights, offers a wonderful opportunity for a buyer looking for character property, with generous accommodation, with scope to extend if required. All set in extensive and private gardens, with an impressive Border Oak building, all set right in the heart of this very popular and historic village setting, and the agents recommend early viewing to appreciate the size and setting of the property on offer.
14' 10'' x 13' 7'' (4.54m x 4.16m)
22' 9'' x 17' 5'' (6.94m x 5.32m)
17' 2'' x 13' 11'' (5.25m x 4.26m)
16' 6'' x 12' 1'' (5.04m x 3.7m)
10' 11'' x 10' 0'' (3.35m x 3.06m)
12' 11'' x 8' 9'' (3.96m x 2.67m)
11' 5'' x 7' 2'' (3.48m x 2.2m)
11' 3'' x 5' 10'' (3.45m x 1.8m)
8' 9'' x 5' 8'' (2.67m x 1.73m)
Directions - From Leominster head West on the A44 towards Kington. Pass Morrisons on the left and bear left continuing on the A44. Pass through Monkland , and at the second crossroads, turn right towards Pembridge (A44). On entering the village of Pembridge continue along East Street where the property can be located on the left-hand side.
Services - We understand that all mains services are connected. Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas.
Local Authority - Herefordshire Council. We understand the property is registered as band E.
For further information on this property please call 01568613322 or e-mail office@leeanderson.co.uk