Hereford Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8JS

Substantial 5 Bedroomed Period Home | Separately Accessed Large Apartment | Flexible & Versatile Accommodation | 2 Bedroom Renovated Detached Coach House | Planning Permission for 3 Properties | Extensive Living Space | Substantial Landscaped Gardens

Southfield is arguably one of the finest homes in Leominster. A magnificent and impressive home at around 5700sq ft, that dates back to 1840 and offers a wealth of character, history and is so much more than meets the eye. Just some of its redeeming features include an ample plot of approximately 0.88 of an acre, a converted Coach House, a Large Apartment comprising of the entire top floor of the main house, a home cinema and planning permission for further properties in the grounds.(Planning Permission to be finalised)

This really is a very rare opportunity to purchase such a residence and gives a prospective buyer a variety of lifestyle options. The additional accommodation could offer space for guests, relatives or expanding/co-habiting families or could provide a source of income as a rental/holiday let property. Another and completely different option all together is the option (subject to planning permission being finalised) is to develop this area with a further 3 dwellings.

Southfield itself offers very generously proportioned rooms, it is approached via a sweeping driveway and has a feature covered seating area with period entrance door leading into a large reception Entrance hall with decorative tiled flooring and magnificent staircase. Central doors lead off to the Drawing room with large bay windows and feature fireplace an additional good size Sitting room and a very useful Office/snug. There is a well appointed fitted Kitchen with good range of base and wall units, granite worksurfaces a central island, a range of fitted appliances including a recessed range cooker. A delightful and spacious breakfast room is located adjacent to the kitchen and offers a great entertaining family space, with doors out to a raised terraced seating area, ideal for outside dining. Further door to a home cinema room with projector, screen and cinema style seating a rear utility/Garden kitchen, with cloakroom and a very substantial sub divided cellar, which provides superb storage. The sweeping staircase leads to the first floor and a spacious landing with doors to 4 double bedrooms a luxurious family bathroom with roll top bath and beautiful Porcelanosa tiling throughout, an additional shower room facility/ensuite facility completes the first floor accommodation. A magnificent period home stunningly presented throughout and retaining many original a period features, a truly must see property.

A side staircase leads to the Apartment. It is laid over a single storey and offers accommodation via entrance door opening into a reception landing with doors off to a well laid out and bright kitchen with windows to two elevations, a cosy sitting room with panelling to the walls and ample natural light, an inner hallway leading to a refitted shower room, 2 bedrooms and a large attic room. A superb addition and a very generous space which is well presented and is a real asset to the property.

The Coach house has been lovingly converted into a very comfortable and characterful space and would suit a family member or as a stand alone rental property if required, it has a stable door leading into the Dining Kitchen which is fitted with a modern well appointed kitchen with oven and hob and ample space for dining, a further door into the living room which is a delightful light room with windows to the side overlooking the gardens and French doors opening onto the front. The stairs lead to the landing with doors off to two good sized bedrooms well appointed and having fitted wardrobes and a tastefully refitted shower room.

The property has the added benefit of double glazed and modern electric heating throughout. Outside the property has an attached side garage and enclosed lawned gardens with patio area with ample parking to the front.

The main gardens to Southfield are well established and private with raised paved seating areas with decorative railings and a central paved terraced seating/entertaining area, there is a good selection of mature trees and shrubs and flowering plants with formal lawned areas. there is a useful hardstanding area to the side of the property which is ideal for additional parking or vehicle/motorhome storage.

The property is being offered for sale with further development potential for the future via a planning application (P191660/O) for three additional dwellings, one detached property and two semi-detached properties, adjacent to the main house. Further details and drawings along with the architects details are available via request from the agents offices.

Southfield is located just off Hereford road, set back along a private driveway on the fringes of the popular market town of Leominster. The town itself has a range of independent shops, cafes, eateries, pubs, antique centres and has a weekly market held in the main square. The town has all major facilities including three supermarkets, schools, doctors, a train station and easy access onto all major road links onto Hereford, Worcester, Ludlow and Shrewsbury.

Directions - From our office on South Street, head south over the mini roundabout , continuing onto Hereford Road. Southfield can be found approximately 3/4 miles on the left hand side.

Services - We understand the main property is connected to mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. The coach house is connected to mains water, drainage and electrcity.

Local Authority - Herefordshire Council. We understand that Southfield is registered as band G and The Coach House is registered as band B.

Energy Performance Certificates - Southfield Main House has a current rating of 53/E and a potential of 75/C. Southfield Apartment has a current rating of 43/E and a potential of 46/E. The Coach House has a current rating of 57/D and a potential of 86/B. Full details can be found on the .GOV.UK website or by contacting the office.