A beautiful and enchanting Grade II listed detached country residence situated in a peaceful and tranquil setting. Accommodation comprises: Sitting Room - Living Room - Dining Room - Second Sitting Room - Kitchen / Breakfast Room - Utility Room - Boot Room - Cloakroom - To the First Floor: Four Double Bedrooms (two with en-suite) - Bathroom - To the Second Floor: Two Double Bedrooms - Shower Room - Outside: Outbuildings - Three Bay Car Port - Gardens - Rent to Include Gardener to Maintain the Borders - Ample Off Road Parking - Furnished or Part-Furnished - Available From June 2011.
Flights Farm is situated along a quiet country lane overlooking beautiful Herefordshire countryside. The property is approached via a gravelled driveway and the setting is simply idyllic. This location offers an ideal combination of peaceful rural life with amenities on offer around 2 miles away in the beautiful market town of Ledbury. Ledbury is steeped in history and is home to the renowned poetry festival. The town offers an abundance of facilities including primary and secondary schooling, cottage hospital, market theatre, church, leisure facilities, supermarkets and has excellent rail links to London Paddington and Birmingham New Street. There are a wealth of public and preparatory schools in the area. Malvern St James and Malvern College are approximately 7 ½ miles distant whilst The Downs and The Elms, both in Colwall are approximately 5 ½ miles distant. There is also easy access to the motorway network via junction 2 of the M50, just four miles south of Ledbury. The cathedral cities of Hereford (13 miles), Worcester (19 miles) and Gloucester (18 miles) and the town of Cheltenham (29 miles) are all within easy commuting distance.
Flights Farm is believed to date back to the 15th Century and offers substantial family living accommodation. The accommodation is set out over three floors and exposed beams, dotted here and there, add to the property's character, warmth and charm. The entrance hall has lime stone flooring and doors lead off to the four reception rooms. The sitting room has a tall stone fire surround which houses an open fire. The living room has oak flooring and a wood burning stove lies nestled within the fireplace, ideal for those cosy nights in by the fire. A window seat lies nestled into the bay and is a wonderful place just to enjoy the views of the garden. The dining room also has oak flooring and French doors lead out to a patio area. The kitchen / breakfast room has a wonderful array of units in walnut which are complemented by black granite worksurfacing. Beautiful mottled beige travertine flooring runs throughout this room. There is an integral dishwasher, a kitchen island with an induction hob and stainless steel oven. There is also a large four oven black Aga. Also housed within one of the units is a stainless steel coffee maker. In the kitchen a "wall of glass" throws in an abundance of natural light and doors lead out to the gardens. The boot room, with cloakroom facilities, leads in turn to the utility room which has space for white goods. From the entrance hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing where there are four double bedrooms, two of which have en-suite facilities. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a door leads out to the wisteria covered veranda. In one of the bedrooms lies the original elm flooring. Stairs rise again to the second floor where a further two double bedrooms and shower room are. There is also another staircase rising to the second floor where the attic / storage room is.
Flights Farm has wrap around gardens and land extending to approximately 1 ½ acres. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and gives views to the surrounding countryside. The rear garden is split into different sections and there are brick outbuildings. The family garden has gently curving flowerbeds which contain red poppies, lilac hostas, marigolds, bamboo and rhododendrons to name but a very few and a mature orchard lies to the rear. Within the grounds and situated to the rear of the gardens there is a timber framed cider barn with vaulted cellar. The gravelled driveway leads up to the triple bay carport and there is ample parking.
Council Tax Band: G, Herefordshire Council.
Mains water (metered), electricity and septic tank drainage.
Oil-fired central heating.
Broadband is available at the property.
From the offices of Hayes, head down New Street to the roundabout and take the fourth exit. upon reaching the next roundabout, take the first exit and proceed down Little Marcle Road. Proceed along this road for approximately one mile and Flights Farm will be found on your right hand side.
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