Mortimers Cross, Leominster, Herefordshire

Situated in the tranquil hamlet of Mortimers Cross, The Mill House offers a rare and exciting lifestyle opportunity in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside. This unique property comprises a substantial five-bedroom period home, a separate two-bedroom cottage, and an exceptional range of traditional and former agricultural outbuildings, including a historic watermill, all set within approximately 2.9 acres of gardens, pasture and orchard.

The property is offered to the market with scope for improvement and modernisation, presenting an excellent opportunity for those looking to create a bespoke country residence with additional income or multi-generational living potential.

The Mill House

The main residence is a stone-built country home with generous accommodation arranged over four floors. A wealth of character features can be found throughout, including exposed timbers, a large inglenook fireplace, quarry tiled floors, and original panel doors.

An entrance hallway gives access to three reception rooms: a spacious family room, a formal dining room, and a superb dual-aspect reception room measuring over 23ft in length, ideal for entertaining or family living. A separate kitchen/breakfast room adjoins a utility and cloakroom/WC.A dry cellar with two large compartments offers practical storage and excellent conversion potential.

There are four generously proportioned bedrooms, including a principal suite with en-suite shower room. A family bathroom serves the remaining rooms.A large fifth bedroom occupies the top floor, featuring charming eaves angles, painted tongue-and-groove panelling, and extensive loft storage.

The Cottage

Positioned nearby yet with its own entrance and garden, the two-bedroom cottage offers excellent potential as a holiday let, multi-generational living solution or long-term rental.The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a fitted kitchen and a spacious living room with bay window. Upstairs, two double bedrooms are served by a well-appointed bathroom.

The Grounds

The grounds extend to approximately 2.9 acres and are a true highlight. The gardens are arranged in a naturalistic style with sweeping lawns, an orchard, meandering pathways, and a variety of mature planting and wildlife habitats.

Outbuildings
A remarkable collection of outbuildings is included:

The Historic Watermill – with iron waterwheel and stone construction across three levels.

Multiple Barns, Goat Shed & Hay Stores – ideal for livestock, storage or potential conversion (subject to planning).

Wood Shed, General Stores and Workshop Buildings

Stable Block – with five individual stables arranged in a row.

These structures offer enormous scope for creative reimagining—whether for equestrian use, tourism ventures, workshops, studios or ancillary accommodation.

Agents Note: The watermill and associated features are Scheduled Ancient Monuments. Rights of access and wayleaves apply across various lots. English Heritage retains access to the Mill via a defined route.

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Directions
From Ludlow, take the B4361 then B4362 towards Lucton. Pass Lucton School and continue for approximately one mile. The property is located on the right-hand side just before entering Mortimers Cross.

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