12 Bed Country House For Sale Hereford, HR1

A Classical Grade II* Country house in an Exceptional Parkland Setting | 2.3 acres of Ground | Reception Hall with ornate Rococo Ceiling | 5 Reception Rooms | Kitchen | Butler's Kitchen | 2 Ancillary Kitchens | Wine Cellars | 12 Bedrooms and 11 Bathrooms | Additional Land By Separate Negotiation\r
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New Court occupies an exceptional position in a parkland setting containing fine trees and overlooking its own garden to extensive views over the famous Wye Valley.\r
The property is situated near the village of Lugwardine which offers village facilities including a Public House, Primary and Secondary schools. The cathedral city of Hereford with its excellent shops and restaurants is approximately 3.4 miles distant. New Court is situated within 22 miles of Malvern where there are numerous highly regarded private schools. These include The Elms, Malvern College Prep School, Malvern St James and the Abbey Collage. Abberley Prep School is situated within 19 miles and is highly regarded. Further private schools are available in Hereford and Shrewsbury with Cheltenham only 34.6 miles away.\r
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History\r
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In its own private grounds at the end of a long drive on the edge of the village, the Manor of Lugwardine dates back to William the Conqueror. Passing down through a series of aristocratic hands, in the 13th century it was gifted to the notorious Simon de Montfort, later killed at the Battle of Evesham. It was then passed to Lord Chandos, and by descent through Lord Beauchamp to the Rede family. In a Deed of 1572, William Rede refers to my mansion at New Court and it was almost unquestionably he who built the existing magnificent East Wing. Having borne witness to such a rich past, it is unsurprising that New Court continues to make an impression. On entering New Court you are greeted with a impressive Entrance Hall below a grand Rococo ceiling, notable mouldings and cornicing carrying through two storeys that date back to 1751. In 1808-1809, the Regency West Wing was added to the designs of Henry Seward, a pupil of Sir John Soane, the Surveyor of Works & Buildings to the Crown. Along with the entire exterior of the house undergoing a Gothic Revival this gives it the striking faade and character that remains today.\r
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Description\r
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Ground Floor -\r
Portico Entrance: - Flagstone floor, glazed double doors lead to:\r
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Main Reception Hall: - Beautiful ornate Rococo ceiling, mouldings and cornicing, windows to front aspect with window shutters, doors to morning room room and to inner hallway.\r
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Morning Room: - Windows to front aspect with window shutters, period fireplace, moulded cornicing, dado rail, double doors to:\r
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Sitting Room: - Twin glazed double doors with window shutters to veranda, period fireplace, ornate cornicing, dado rail, door to:\r
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Study Area: - With inter-linking door to main reception hall.\r
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Drawing Room: - Windows to front aspect with window shutters, window to side aspect with window shutters, period stone fireplace. Walk-in storage cupboard, moulded cornicing and ornate archways, Doors leading to:\r
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Side Hall: - Glazed double doors leading to outside. Door connecting to:\r
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Dining Room: - Windows to side aspect with window shutters, period stone fire surround, walk-in storage cupboard, herringbone patterned block flooring. Door to:\r
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Inner Hallway: - With door to rear courtyard, door ro second staircase, butler's pantry/ kitchen and cloakroom.\r
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Cloakroom: - Fitted with a matching WC and wash hand basin, heated towel rail.\r
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Butler's Pantry/Kitchen: - Windows to rear aspect with window shutters, fitted with a range of matching floor and wall units, work surface area, 11/2 bowl sink, integrated washing machine, dishwasher and fridge, fitted oven and electric hob, concealed gas central heating boiler, range of original fitted glazed cabinets, an archway leads to:\r
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Breakfast Kitchen: - Window to rear aspect with window shutters. Fitted kitchen having a range of fitted floor and wall mounted units with work surfaces over. Single drainer sink, cooker range with extractor hood over, integrated fridge and freezer, with integrated dishwasher and washing machine, concealed central heating boiler. Built-in storage cupboard, door to cellar, side hall and main inner hall.\r
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Inner Hall: - Attractive turning wooden staircase to first floor, doors to kitchen, main hall, door to:\r
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Cloakroom: - Fitted with a matching WC and wash hand basin.\r
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Cellarage: - Comprising of a main central room with wine cellars and 2 rooms off.\r
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Side Lobby: - Providing access to the rear hall and library.\r
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Library: - Window to side aspect with window shutters, period slate fire surround with fitted glazed bookcases to sides, moulded cornicing, dado rail, door liking to rear hall.\r
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Rear Hall: - With small kitchenette area, door to bathroom.\r
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Bathroom: - Fitted with a corner bath, WC and wash hand basin.\r
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First Floor -\r
Gallery Landing: - Doors to bedrooms 1 to 4, 2 family bathrooms, shower room, and Separate WC. Door to inner landing.\r
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Bedroom 1: - Accessed via a small inner landing with staircase to second floor. Window to side aspect with window shutters, moulded cornicing, door to:\r
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En-Suite Bathroom: - Fitted with a matching suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, WC pedestal wash hand basin.\r
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Bedroom 2: - Window to side aspect with window shutters.\r
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Bedroom 3: - Windows to side aspect, period fireplace, pedestal wash hand basin.\r
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Bedroom 4: - Window to side aspect with window shutters, period marble fireplace, moulded cornicing, door to:\r
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En-Suite Bathroom: - Window to rear aspect fitted with a matching suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, built in wardrobe and linen cupboard.\r
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Shower Room: Shower, basin and WC.\r
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Family Bathroom: - Fitted with a raised bath with timber panelling around, ornate vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, window to rear aspect.\r
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Separate Wc: - Window to rear aspect. WC.\r
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Inner Landing: - Providing access to the nanny wing, second staircase and further accommodation.\r
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The Oak Room, Bedroom 5: - Windows to side aspect. An attractive room having wooden panelled walls throughout, period fireplace with brass cheeks, one hidden built in storage cupboard and ante room with side aspect window.\r
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Bedroom 6: - Window to front aspect with window shutters, door to:\r
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En-Suite Bathroom: - Windows to side aspect, fitted with a matching suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail.\r
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Bedroom 7: - Window to side aspect, corner period fireplace, wooden panelling to dado level, door to:\r
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En-Suite Shower Room: - Fitted with a matching suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail.\r
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Separate Wc: - Fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.\r
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Reading Room: - Windows to side aspect, exposed timber framing.\r
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Kitchen Area: - Floor and wall fitted units, gas hob and built in oven, stainless steel sink, hidden fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.\r
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Nanny Wing/Bedroom 8: - Hall gives access to a shower room, bedroom, separate WC and central heating boiler and megaflow cylinder.\r
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Second Floor -\r
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Landing: - Providing access to four further bedrooms and kitchenette.\r
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Bedroom 9: - Windows to side aspect. Period fireplace, door to:\r
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En-Suite Bathroom: - Fitted with a matching suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.\r
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Bedroom 10: - Window to side aspect, period fireplace, door to:\r
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En-Suite Bathroom: - Fitted with a matching suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail.\r
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Bedroom 11: - Window to front aspect, door to:\r
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En-Suite Bathroom: - Fitted with a matching suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail.\r
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Bedroom 12: - Window to front aspect, period fireplace, door leading to secondary staircase from first floor.\r
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Kitchen: - Range of floor and wall fitted units, sink, electric hob and oven. Fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, central heating boiler and megaflow cylinder.\r
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Outside - The property stands in beautiful lawned gardens well stocked with mature specimen trees and plants. A gravelled driveway provides ample parking to the front and side of the property. There is an option to purchase additional land by separate negotiation.\r
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Agent Notes\r
The listing is made up of 2 separate absolute titles, these titles can be merged upon conveyancing. \r
The current owners currently offer the property on a holiday let/short term rental. Please note the property is classed as Residential. \r
The neighbouring cottages have a vehicular right of way over the driveway for access. \r
The property has a right of way over the lane from the main road, the new owner will pay an apportionment towards the maintenance.