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GUIDE PRICE £699K MORETON HOUSE SIX BEDROOM GEORGIAN STYLE HOME WITH VERY GENEROUS PROPORTIONS INCLUDING THREE EXCELLENT RECEPTION ROOMS A VERY LARGE KITCHEN PLUS PURPOSE BUILT GROUND FLOOR LINKED ANNEXE ALL IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION THROUGHOUT SET IN LARGE LANDSCAPED GARDENS WITH GOOD LINKS TO HEREFORD CITY AND LEOMINSTER.
Where do we start with Moreton House. Firstly we can only describe this house as generous.
Certainly the proportions of the room themselves, the height of ceilings and the amount of reception and bedroom space gives the ambience of very grand living. This beautiful home is in pristine order throughout. It is an absolute credit to the owners who have carried out the scheme of works since I sold it to them some years ago. Frankly, they have transformed the house and to a very high standard. The grand entrance hallway with the original coloured tiles, intricate original oak leaf plaster architrave and the full turn, galleried, mahogany staircase with overhead glazed cupola gives a great impression to anyone entering the house. Each of the rooms now tastefully and subtly decorated to a very high standard, retaining existing features and embellished now with classic touches which are appropriate to the age and style of the house. The Drawing Room has particularly high ceilings and is fitted with pale grey marble Adam style fireplace, further enhanced with a double set of full height French doors to the garden and terrace. The period architrave and picture rail have been restored and retained. The Sitting Room also having a grey marble Adam style fireplace has double aspect views of the front and side gardens. The Formal Dining room on the opposite side of the hallway has the original feature of a period style cast iron fireplace plus original solid wood antique arched top alcove cupboards which have been polished to a honeyed sheen. The Kitchen is particularly spacious and well fitted with modern units with matching dresser style unit and central island workstation all with granite work surfaces. Light and bright it has plenty of space for refectory table and chairs next to the old stone fireplace (now fitted with a woodburner). An archway leads through to a small lobby and the well fitted pantry also giving access down to the extensive racked cellars (space for a lot of wine). Two further doors open to the Inner courtyard with the private terraced area (particularly suitable for al fresco dining) and to the large Utility room which in turn leads to the Garden and the Annex suite. The bedrooms all open from galleried landing above the entrance hallway, brightly lit from the glazed cupola above. The Master Bedroom Suite is a particularly luxurious area with quality, off white, deep pile carpet and a large well fitted walk in wardrobe as well as a spacious ensuite with bath and shower facilities. There are four further bedrooms two of which have walk in wardrobes and smart en-suite facilities each tiled in pale grey marble effect with matching period style edging. The purpose built Annexe is probably the nicest I have ever seen. With access gained via it’s own entrance or through the interconnecting door from the main house (in the Utility area.) There is a neat entrance hallway which leads to the modern fitted Kitchen which has space for table and chairs. There is a charming Sitting Room with quality fireplace and French doors with views to the gardens and giving access to the terrace. There is a large light double bedroom which has an interconnecting door to the Bathroom, This large Bathroom has been designed as a Wet Room with a large walk in shower area with no step or tray so suitable for wheelchair if necessary. Outside there is an immaculate brick built detached gym, neatly carpeted which has space for considerable amount of equipment but alternatively would make a great home office. The Garage block is of timber construction and is fitted with remote control up and over doors. There is a large parking area neatly paved with brick paviers allowing space for approx 6-10 cars. The gardens are well tended and consist of formal areas of large lawns surrounded with established shrubs and specimen trees including a large ginko biloba. There is a large shrubbery with interweaving neatly edged footpaths extensively planted with many varieties of flowering plants and shrubs and space for seating areas. The vegetable patch again is well tended and walled to one side with neat hedging enclosing it to the opposite sides offering a micro climate which gardeners love to have and lending itself for growing even the most tender of plants. There are various outbuildings including a large timber gardeners shed and brick built potting shed and wood store. NB Ramps are installed in parts of the garden for wheel chair use. The house is situated off a small council adopted lane leading to this and two other properties from the A49 with Hereford City approx 5 miles away and a similar distance to Leominster town.
IN SUMMARY ENTRANCE HALLWAY 28FT(MAX) X 13FT8 Central lighting. Decorative period quarry tiled floor in cream, black and red tiles. Mahogany Banistered galleried staircase to upper floor. Overhead glazed cupola giving light to the hallway and landing area. Decorative archway with ornate mouldings.   CLOAKROOM Central lighting. Xpelair. Suite consisting of Medium level WC. Vanity wash hand basin with cupboard beneath. Extensively tiled with matching ceramic dado rail. Rail for cloak hanging. Tiled flooring DRAWING ROOM 24FT4 X 15FT4 (NB 10FT2 CEILING HEIGHT) Central and wall lighting Double set of full height French doors to side aspect with original box shutters. Period architrave and picture rail. Adam style grey marble fireplace with black slate hearth fitted with real flame gas fire.    SITTING ROOM 16FT5 X 14FT9 Central lighting Windows to front and side aspect with original boxed shutters. Period architrave. Adam style grey marble fireplace with black slate hearth fitted with real flame gas fire.  DINING ROOM 14FT10 (MAX) X 14FT9 Central lighting. Window to front aspect. Full height, alcove cupboard with period, arched top, solid wood polished door. Three quarter height alcove cupboard with period, arched top, solid wood polished door. Cast iron Victorian style fireplace with fire basket.   KITCHEN 23FT5 (UPTO 28FT3 MAX) X 14FT4 Inset spotlighting. Windows side aspect. Beams. Glazed door to Inner courtyard and terrace. Full height stone fireplace with flagstone hearth fitted with woodburning stove. Integral store cupboard now fitted with central heating boiler. Range of matching fitted wall and floor units which include a matching dresser style unit with part glazed cupboard doors and drawer space. Central island unit/ breakfast bar with granite worktop cupboards and space for stools. Fitted Rangemaster cooking range with 5 hotplates 2 ovens, grill and plate warming cupboard. Space for dishwasher . Space for tall fridge freezer. Granite worktops incorporating 1.5 stainless steel sink unit . Tiled splashbacks. Ceramic tiled flooring. Door to Utility area. Archway and two steps to small lobby leading to Pantry and Door to Cellars.    PANTRY 9FT5 5FT4 Central lighting Window to inner courtyard. Extensive purpose built shelving. Ceramic tiled flooring. CELLARS 22FT X 15FT Lighting. Stone steps lead to cellar with extensive shelving/ racking. Flagstone and brick flooring. UTILITY ROOM 14FT4 11FT5(MAX) Central lighting Window to inner courtyard. Half glazed door with cat flap leads to gardens. Loft hatch. Range of wall and floor units. Matching tall storage cupboard. Worktop with stainless steel sink and drainer. Space & plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. Loft hatch. Integral storage cupboard housing water softener and uv filter for private well supply water. REAR CLOAKROOM 4FT8 X 3FT8 Central lighting. Xpelair. Suite consisting of Medium level WC, wall hanging wash hand basin. Extensively tiled . Wall mirror with overhead shaving light. Ceramic flooring. FROM HALLWAY MAHOGANY FULL TURN GALLERIED STAIRCASE WITH ORNATE SPINDLES LEADS TO LANDING Wall lighting. Arched window to rear aspect. Glazed overhead cupola. Airing cupboard with shelving. Ladder storage cupboard with access to loft area. Doors to all bedrooms in the main house and bathroom.  MASTER BEDROOM SUITE Small lobby with access to walk in wardrobe and bedroom area BEDROOM 16FT4 X 14FT8 Central lighting and wall lighting. Window to front aspect. Original Victorian cast iron fireplace with firebasket and painted wooden surround. Door to ensuite. ENSUITE Central lighting Window to front aspect. Suite consisting of panelled corner bath, high level period WC. Vanity unit with fitted wash hand basin. with overhead mirror and shaving light. Shower cubicle with electric shower unit. Extensively tiled. WALK IN WARDROBE 6FT7 x 6FT Central lighting. Extensively fitted with shelving, rails and compartments etc.   BEDROOM TWO 15FT X 10FT5 (12FTMAX) Central lighting Window to side aspect. WALK IN WARDROBE Central lighting. Extensively fitted with shelving, rails and compartments etc. ENSUITE Central lighting. Expelair. Medium level WC. Wall hanging wash hand basin with overhead mirror and shaving light. Corner shower cubicle with electric power shower unit. Extensive tiling.  BEDROOM THREE 15FT5 X 13FT6 (MAX) Central lighting Window front aspect. ENSUITE Central lighting Window to front and side aspect Medium level WC, panelled shaped bath with power shower over and glass shower screen, wash hand basin. WALK IN WARDROBE Central lighting and store extensively fitted with shelving, rails and compartments etc.  BEDROOM FOUR 15FT5 12FT1 Central lighting.Window to side aspect. Victorian style cast iron fireplace with ornate tiled surround.
BEDROOM FIVE 15FT5 X 12FT1 Central lighting Window to side aspect original Victorian style cast iron fireplace with painted wooden surround. Integral single wardrobe.  FAMILY BATHROOM Central lighting Window to side aspect. Suite consisting of pannelled bath, tiled corner shower cubicle with electric power shower unit. Large vanity unit incorporating tall side cupboards with part glazed door for display. Overhead integral pelmet with inset spotlighting, wash hand basin inset into double level worktop with tiled splashback and large inset mirror. High level WC. Xpelair. Walk in airing cupboard with slatted shelving. Accessed either from the Main House via the Utility Room or from Independent access from the rear of the main house (half glazed door with overhead fanlight )  ANNEXE HALLWAY Central lighting. Doors to Sitting Room .Bedroom, Bathroom and Kitchen. Door to Inner courtyard al fresco area.  SITTING ROOM 15FT5 X 14FT Central lighting French windows to rear garden. Window to Inner Courtyard area. Modern fireplace with wooden surround, marble insert and hearth fitted with electric fire.   KITCHEN /DINING ROOM 11FT X 8FT Central lighting. Window to rear and side aspect. Range of modern wall and floor units. Space for built under oven .Worktop fitted with stainless steel sink and ceramic hob overhead extractor fan. Tiled splashbacks. Space for dining table and chairs.  BEDROOM 15FT4 11FT9 Central lighting Window to rear aspect Loft hatch. Interconnecting door to bathroom.  BATHROOM/WET ROOM 9FT9 x 9FT2 Accessible via Hallway and Bedroom (2 doors) Central and wall lighting Window to rear aspect. Walk in shower with no step or tray (wet room) fitted with glazed panel. Medium level WC. Bidet. Pedestal wash hand basin. Fitted mirror with shaving light. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving. Extensive tiling.   OUTSIDE
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GYM/ HOME OFFICE Brick construction. Central fluorescent lighting Glazed door and side panels. Windows. Carpeting.  DOUBLE GARAGE 23FT2 20FT7 Wooden construction with double up and over remote control doors. Central fluorescent lighting. Five windows to three aspects. Side door. Concrete flooring. Power. GARDENS SEE INITIAL DESCRIPTION & PHOTOS BELOW          Lane to Moreton House is a council adapted road and is maintained by the council. Mains sewerage, private water supply from well, mains electricity. LPG gas and oil fired central heating.
DIRECTIONS From Hereford Direction taking the A49 towards Leominster. Taking a left hand turn just before Moreton on Lugg village into Moreton Road. Within a very short distance on Moreton Road turn to your left and Moreton House can be found at the end of the lane on your right hand side through the electronic gates. FOR SAT NAV USERS THE POSTCODE IS HR4 8AH. MORETON ON LUGG VILLAGE Moreton on Lugg has a village store, post office and a hair dressers. It also boasts a Fish and Chip shop, which has won the ‘Best Chip Shop in Herefordshire’ for three consecutive years. Lying about 4 miles North of Hereford on the road to Leominster it has a regular bus service. The village hall is well used and the Parish has an active council who work hard for the village as can be seen from the monthly magazine. There is a park and children’s play area. Regular events and services take place in the small but beautiful village church. HEREFORD CITY
The city of Hereford is more like a large county town than a vibrant city but the huge bonus is the people are friendly and welcoming and more laid back than is generally found in most larger cities. There is an excellent shopping centre with most of the shops situated around the large pedestrianised area with outdoor café areas and where recently many events are held including the Farmers Markets, craft fairs and in the month of May the large May Fair.The beautiful cathedral with its famed chained library and Mappa Mundi dominates the skyline and the city is bordered to the one side by the scenic River Wye traveling from the Welsh Hills on its way to Chepstow . There is a good cinema, leisure facilities and a swimming pool. RAIL TRAVEL Hereford has a railway station with direct trains to major cities including London & Birmingham and Cardiff. MOTORWAY NETWORKS M5 and M6 accessible via M50 near Ross-on-Wye or Ledbury .M4 accessible via A40 close to Newport. The A49 is the route to the North. NB: All measurements have been taken using Laser Measure and cannot be guaranteed to be accurate and are shown as guide only.
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