Country house for sale Upton Bishop, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire HR9

Situated in a private, rural locationand approached via its owndriveway The Castle Farm is anunspoilt farm which has beencarefully nurtured by the currentowner. The farm comprises aunique six-bedroom farmhouse, aone bedroom annexe, traditionaloutbuildings and modern farmbuildings. Extending as a whole toapproximately 116 acres of beautifulorganic, gently rolling grasslandand woodland with enviable viewsacross to the Malvern Hills.The Castle Farm is exceptionallyrich in wildlife including someendangered species. The farm hasbeen managed over many yearsto enhance biodiversity by carefulhabitat management and organicfarming.There may also be the opportunityto incorporate further sustainablefeatures such as the latest elms(Environmental LandscapeManagement Schemes); the farmis currently included in a Mid TierCountryside Stewardship Agreementso has many of the credentialsneeded as well as providing theopportunity for potential carbonoffsetting and rewildingCastle FarmhouseCastle Farmhouse is located atthe end of the private farm drive,formerly an agricultural barn andconverted by the current ownerin 1984 incorporating part ofthe original features, the househas a castellated exterior addingto the charm. Predominately ofstone construction the property isunlisted and sits in the centre of itsown land.The historic and impressive frontdoor leads into the entrancehall which has original flagstoneflooring and provides access to;the attractive farmhouse kitchenwith exposed beams and oil firedaga with adjoining light and airydining room with double doorsto the garden. The great hall is anextremely light room with floorto ceiling windows in place of theformer barn doors and strikingstone fireplace. From the great hallis the south facing drawing roomwith sash windows looking out tothe gardens and swimming pool.Completing the ground floor isa useful utility room, downstairscloakroom, pantry, office and mainoffice with a door to the courtyardgarden.On the first floor is; the south facingprinciple bedroom with an ensuitebathroom, galleried landing lookingover the great hall, four doublebedrooms and two bathrooms.A secondary staircase accessed froma hallway adjacent to the entrancehall provides alternative accessto the first floor. A second floorprovides a large double bedroomwith triple aspect windows.The Green RoomAn attractive single storey formerfarm building conversion known asthe Green Room is located adjacentto the farmhouse. Benefitting froma utility room, kitchen/breakfastroom, sitting room and doublebedroom with ensuite bathroom.Parking adjoins the annexe withaccess to the courtyard garden.OutbuildingsA number of traditionaloutbuildings surround thecourtyard. Adjoining the easternelevation of the main office are twotraditional stone built stables withstairs to a first floor store.Forming part of the same buildingas the Green Room is a small libraryand boiler room. There is a coveredwalkway providing access to theoutdoor swimming poolarea and potting shed.Gardens and GroundsThe garden and grounds surroundthe farmhouse with views over thefarmland. Located to the southernelevation of the farmhouse is anoutdoor swimming pool surroundedby lawn which leads down to theorchards. A courtyard garden islocated between the farmhouse andthe Green Room and is filled withroses and shrubs leading up to thefarmhouse back door.Gardens to the western elevation ofthe house can be accessed from thegreat hall and dining room. Withbrick paths surrounding flowerbeds and bordered by espalierapple trees and brick steps leadingup to an archway providing accessto the adjoining meadow behindtraditional wrought iron fencing.Farm buildingsTwo sets of farm buildings arelocated on either side of the mainelectric farm gates and comprise;a 4 x bay open fronted storagebuilding with one fully enclosed baywith steel doors, a 6 x bay modernopen fronted timber framedbuilding with internal partitionsand adjoining concrete yard anda 2 x bay timber framed livestock/storage building.The buildings are currently usedfor storage and livestock handling/housing however could be utilisedfor equestrian purposes or alternativeuses with the correct permissions.The FarmlandThe land at The Castle Farmsurrounds the farmhouse andcomprises productive Grade 2and 3 attractive and gently rollingorganic grassland extending toapproximately 89 acres. The landhas been very well managed by thecurrent owner who has impressivelyenhanced the grassland to thediverse and species rich mixedgrassland seen at the farm today.The land is currently grazed duringthe summer months on a shortterm grazing licence and is alsoincluded in a Mid-Tier stewardshipagreement which is due to end inDecember 2022. Ponds and smallwatercourses criss cross the farmand it is understood the land ishome to one of the largest areas ofwild daffodils in Herefordshire.The land is bordered by maturehedgerows and woodland withvarious access points to the land.The main access is taken fromthe farm drive and adjacent tothe farmhouse. All pasture fieldsare connected to the mains watersupply with troughs locatedthroughout.WoodlandTotalling approximately 22 acresthe woodland comprises attractivebroadleaf and ancient woodlandwith notable veteran trees. Thelarger blocks of woodland arelocated to the centre and westernboundary of the farm. Woodlandrides intersect through parts ofthe woodland. To the south ofthe farmhouse and main driveis a Perry pear orchard totallingapproximately 1.39 acres.GeneralMethod of sale: The Castle Farm isoffered for sale as a whole by privatetreaty. Subject to the leases, licensesand agreements outlined below.Further details are available fromthe vendor’s agent.Services: The Castle Farm isconnected to mains water andelectricity with oil fired centralheating. Drainage is to a privateseptic tank.The farm buildings are connectedto mains water and electricity withmains water connected to varioustroughs across the farmland.Wayleaves, easements and rightsof way: The property is being soldsubject to and with the benefitof all rights including; rights ofway, whether public or private,light, support, drainage, water andelectricity supplies and other rightsand obligations, easements andquasi-easements and restrictivecovenants and all existing andproposed wayleaves for masts,pylons, stays, cables, drains, waterand gas and other pipes whetherreferred to in these particularsor not.Designations: The farm is locatedwithin a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone(nvz)Sporting, timber and mineral rights:All sporting timber and mineralrights are included in the freeholdsale, in so far as they are owned.Covenants and/or restrictions:There are restrictions / covenantslisted on the Land Registry Titledeed, details of which will be madeavailable by the vendors solicitorson request.Fixtures and fittings: All itemsusually regarded as tenant’sfixtures and fittings and equipment,including fitted carpets andcurtains, together with gardenornaments and statuary, arespecifically excluded from thesale. These may be available to thepurchaser by separate negotiation.Local authority HerefordshireCouncil ()VAT: Any guide price quoted ordiscussed is exclusive of VAT. In theevent that a sale of the property, orany part of it, or any right attachedto it, becomes a chargeable supplyfor the purposes of VAT, such taxwill be payable in addition.Health and safety: Given thepotential hazards of a workingfarm we ask you to be as vigilantas possible when making yourinspection for your own personalsafety, particularly around the farmbuildings and machinery.Solicitors:Michelmores llpEagle TowerMontpellier DriveCheltenhamGL50 1TAViewing: Strictly by confirmedappointment with the vendor’sagents, Strutt & Parker inCirencester .The Castle Farm is nestled in avery private and attractive locationbetween the Herefordshire villagesof Upton Bishop and Kempley. Rosson-Wye the popular market town islocated 5 miles to the south west ofthe farm and provides for all localamenities including supermarkets,coffee shops, schools, shops andpubs. More extensive amenitiesare available from the Cathedralcities of Hereford, which is just16 miles away and Gloucester, 17miles away. Junction 3 of the M50is located 3 miles to the south ofthe farm and provides access to theM5 and wider transport networkproviding fast access to the WestMidlands, Bristol and South Wales.Hereford, Gloucester and Ledburyhave mainline rail stations andnearby international airports includeBirmingham, Cardiff and Bristol.