Single-family houses, alarm, dishwasher, fireplace, parking, patio/deck, refrigerator
THE FOLLY is in an elevated position in the parish of Stanford Bishop which has its own church, village hall and public house. It is set amidst the beautiful rolling countryside of the Herefordshire/ Worcestershire borders about 3 miles from Bromyard, 9 Malvern, 14 Worcester and 16 Hereford. This extended period house was tastefully modernised by the present owners in 2000 to include re-wiring, re-plumbing, kitchen units, bathroom suite, full mains gas fired central heating to radiators each of which have thermostats. The windows and external doors are double glazed in uPVC frames. There is a burglar alarm system and the flat roof section was replaced in 2002. The character 22 ft lounge has an inglenook fireplace and exposed timbers. Earlier this year a downstirs shower room was added. The house sits in good sized attractive gardens from which there are superb views to Bromyard Downs. The accommodation, with approximate measurements, comprises: - Front door to PORCH with window, tiled floor, wall light, part glazed double doors to LOUNGE (22'7" x 12'2") Feature inglenook fireplace with stone back, old bread oven surround, oak beam, set hearth and Efel Harmony 1 mains gas living flame coal effct stove, window to side with beam over. Exposed wall and ceiling timbers, oak board floor, T.V and telephone points, two radiators, window to front with wide sill, central heating thermostat, feature brick fire surround, low cupboard under stairs, four wall lights, dimmer switch, part glazed double doors to KITCHEN/DINING ROOM (22' x 8'6") KITCHEN AREA - range of base and wall units with pine fronts of cupboards and drawers, integral electric double oven, space for dishwasher, space for fridge, work surface with tiled splash back, inset 1.5 bowl sink and swan neck mixer tap, inset four ring gas hob with extractor set into moulded hood. Ceramic tile floor, window to garden with pleasant view and wide sill.Spotlight track, radiator and Worcester mains gas boiler with programmer. THE DINING AREA - ceramic tile floor, radiator, window to garden, smoke alarm, spotlight track. Double doors to BREAKFAST ROOM/SIDE HALL (13'7" x 8'3") Ceramic tile floor, mains gas wall fire, three inset ceiling spots, door to side, three windows on two sides overlooking the garden with view to Malvern Hills. Burglar alarm panel. Door from kitchen to REAR HALL with ceramic tile floor, radiator, uPVC double glazed door to rear garden, door to garage and door to SHOWER ROOM Fitted in 2007, W.C., bidet, hand basin with tiled splash back and mirror, shaver point, glazed shower with sliding door and tiled walls. Ceramic tile floor, radiator, extractor, three inset ceiling lights and window. From the lounge a pine staircase to LANDING with smoke alarm and window to side with lovely views to Bromyard Downs. AIRING CUPBOARD Shelves and radiator. BEDROOM 1 (12'2" x 11'5") Original door, pine board floor, radiator, window to front and side with views over open countryside to Malvern Hills. BEDROOM 2 (12'7" x 9'3") Two radiators, telephone point, two windows with views over open countryside to Malvern Hills. BEDROOM 3 (9'6" x 9') Radiator, pine board floor, window to front with view over open field. BATHROOM Suite of panelled corner bath with mixer shower taps, tiling, rail and curtain over, hand basin and W.C.. Radiator and window. OUTSIDE The property is approached by a stoned driveway to a chipping CAR PARKING AREA being separated from the front of the house by a feature low brick wall with brick pillars, wrought iron rails and arched matching gate. Curved corner feature, lamps on the five pillars. Off the drive is the lean to GARAGE/WORKSHOP/PLAYROOM (31' x 19' max measures) of steel frame, block wall, remote control roller electric garage door, concerete floor, light, power points, plumbing for automatic washing machine and door to rear hall. THE GARDENS To the front a concrete path leads to the front and side doors, terrace of stone style paving bounded by low brick walls. Large lawn with various trees bounded by a hedge on one side and nearly new five rail fence to the field side from which there are superb views over rolling countryside to Clater Park and Bromyard Downs. Outside the rear door there is a path, corner chipping sitting area, a border of shrubs.Outside light and tap. SERVICES Mains electricity, gas and water. Private drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND - E DIRECTIONS From Bromyard take the A44 Worcester road turning onto the B4220 Malvern Road. The property is the first on the right past the Herefordshire House pub. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the Agent on 01885 XXXXXX.