A stylish and contemporary detached barn conversion set amongst rolling Herefordshire countryside, adjacent to The Wye Valley Footpath in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Accommodation comprises: large open plan kitchen / living / dining room, three bedrooms (two with en-suite), wet room with cloakroom, utility. Outside: garden, ample gravelled parking.

The Bullbox is situated on a private lane, one mile outside the picturesque village of Mordiford. The rural landscape is stunning and there are several sites of special scientific interest in the vicinity. Mordiford village itself stands at the confluence of the rivers Wye and Lugg - village amenities include a canoe hire company as well as an excellent primary school, post office, village shop and public houses. The historic cathedral city of Hereford - home to the world famous Mappa Mundi - is just 4 miles away. Hereford offers everything you would expect from a riverside city - excellent shops, restaurants, hotels, schools, colleges and leisure facilities. There is easy access from Hereford into Wales, and a direct rail link from Hereford to London Paddington, (change at Worcester for Birmingham and the North). The motorway network can be accessed via Junction 3 of the M50 (approximately 10 miles distance).

The Bullbox is a sleek barn conversion, completed in 2006, that uses glass to maximise the impact of its location. Every aspect of the conversion has been designed to give a cohesive and contemporary feel throughout. The open plan living / dining / kitchen area is for the most part "full height" with sections of the original A-frame timbers exposed, and large remote -controlled glass panels and skylights placed in the western side of the roof for optimum effect in the afternoon and evening light. The kitchen area features a generously-proportioned island unit with natural pine worktop, inset double sinks, and double sided storage cupboards with gloss black fascias. The kitchen work station is also finished in gloss black and features an integral fridge-freezer, double electric oven and black four oven Aga with electric hob. This is a designer kitchen intended to be on show - a focal point for friends and family when entertaining. From the southern end of the open plan ground floor, a stone spiral staircase with brushed steel banister leads up to the master bedroom and en-suite mezzanine area. The master bedroom is light and spacious, designed to dramatic effect with its large windows affording views through the rooflights to the landscape beyond. The large-format dark slate tiles in the en-suite bathroom, together with the semi-concealed lighting, give a clean-cut air of sophistication and there is also ample under-eaves storage cupboards. Downstairs, the property benefits from a second bedroom with en-suite facilities, a third bedroom with adjacent wet room, and a utility room.

On the western side of the property, and running its entire length, is a flagstone terrace - a perfect spot for those al fresco meals or morning coffee with the papers. From here there are wide uninterrupted views across meadows and wooded hillsides. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and is edged with flower beds containing laurel. Raised flowerbeds also contain bamboo. In the far corner of the garden lie the remains of a stone-built farm building measuring approximately 9m x 4m. Outline planning permission has been granted for the renovation of this building, which would make an ideal office / workshop or indeed hobby room. To the rear of the property lies the boiler house / shed with 300 litre water tank and ground source heat pump. This is a fuel-efficient, carbon friendly heating system. There is ample parking for several cars on the gravelled forecourt.

Council Tax Band: F, Herefordshire Council.
Mains water (metered), electricity and septic tank drainage.
Under floor heating using ground source heat pump system.
Broadband is available at the property.

CE091920/FH -
Planning permission to rebuild derelict stone building to form garden storage facility.

From the offices of Hayes, head to the Top Cross and turn left onto the High Street. Continue along this road and follow the road through town, pass the railway station and head down to the roundabout. Take the third exit signposted for Hereford onto the A438, proceeding through the village of Tarrington. When you come into Dormington, turn left and follow the road to Mordiford. Continue along that road until you come to a T-junction. Turn left and just after The Moon Inn, turn left again and follow that road for approximately half a mile. You will see an entrance to a driveway on your right hand side, signposted Hope Spring Farm. Follow this driveway and as you come to a right hand bend, the property will be seen straight ahead of you. Viewing
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