Newton St Margarets, Hereford £895,000

Ibo Lodge is a stunning detached barn conversion set in a glorious rural location amidst unspoilt open countryside with spectacular views. It is a recently developed non-traditional agricultural barn which is architect designed with over 25oo sq ft, has a double garage, gardens and grounds extending to 6.4 acres.

It is approached along a private drive which also serves one other property (Castle Ibo) and is situated in a peaceful rural location within the hamlet of Newton St Margarets between the cathedral city of Hereford (13 miles), Hay on Wye (12 miles) and Abergavenny (15miles).

Newton St Margarets lies on the edge of the historic Golden Valley within easy reach of the Black Mountains and some spectacular walking terrain. The nearby villages of Ewyas Harold, Longtown and Peterchurch are easily accessible with a range of amenities, including doctors surgery, post office, shops, schools etc

Completed in 2022, works were undertaken to a very high standard, designed for low maintenance and with high levels of insulation, together with double-glazing, gas (lpg) central heating and well designed accomodation. The project was overseen by an architect, and the conversion is covered by a Professional Consultant's Certificate.

The property takes full advantage of the lovely outlook over the Golden Valley, with views towards the Malvern Hills and May Hill. There is a double garage with attic room over, gardens and a paddock which extends to approximately 6.4 acres.

Recessed Porch

Door to

Entrance Hall

With laminate flooring, radiator, smoke alarm, walk-in cloaks cupboard with radiator and shelving.

Cloakroom

Radiator

Study

With hard wood floor, radiator, window to front

Shower Room

With corner shower, WC, wash basin, window to front.

Downstairs Bedroom

Hard wood floor, built-in corner wardrobe, radiator, window to side

Lounge

Currently used as a snooker room, with laminate flooring, 2 radiators, double doors with full-length side windows with lovely views towards the Malvern Hills and May Hill.

Open-Plan Living/Kitchen/Dining Room

Laminate flooring, radiator, double doors with side windows to the paved patio area and entrance drive.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of traditional-style base and wall-mounted units with oak and granite worksurfaces, sink unit with mixer tap, built-in electric double oven, smoke alarm, induction hob with extractor hood, dishwasher, larder-style unit and pantry cupboard, door to

Utility Room

Base and wall-mounted units, worksurfaces, tiled splashbacks, sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble drier, wall mounted gas (lpg) central heating boiler, radiator, door to entrance hall.

First Floor Landing

Smoke alarm, roof window, radiator.

Inner Landing

With airing cupboard and store cupboard.

Master Bedroom Suite

Dressing room with built-in wardrobes, radiator, En-suite shower room having large tiled shower cubicle with mains overhead and hand-held fitments, glass screen, wash hand basin with cupboards under, WC, ladder-style radiator, extractor fan, wall mounted mirror, shaver point, downlighters. The bedroom has full-length windows overlooking the pasture paddocks, radiator, and a further dressing area with fitted wardrobes and dressing table, radiator and window.

Bedroom 2

Full-length windows with spectacular views, radiator and walk-in wardrobe with hanging rails and shelving.

Bedroom 3

Built-in wardrobe, radiator, window.

Bathroom

White suite comprising bath, wash hand basin, WC and separate tiled shower cubicle with mains fitment and glass screen, exctractor fan, radiator, shaver point.

Outside

The property is accessed over a tarmacadam drive, then via double gates to the large gravelled parking and turning area flanked by lawns with boundary fencing and laurel/coniferous hedging.

The whole extends to approximately 6.4 acres.

Detached Double Garage

With electric up-and-over door, ev charging point, light, power, side door and window, and staircase to an Attic Storeroom which could (subject to planning) be converted to provide a home office/studio, etc.

There are lawned gardens with an ornamental pond and rockery, raised flowerbeds and there is a pasture paddock enclosed by stock-proof fencing and having access gates to the gardens.

Services

Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage system. Gas (lpg) central heating.

Outgoings

Council tax band C, payable 2024/25 ?2047.16. Water rates are payable.

Directions

From Hereford proceed towards Abergavenny on the A465, and just past Belmont Abbey, turn right onto the B4349 and continue into Clehonger. Turn left (continuing on the B4349) and proceed through Kingstone to the t-junction. Turn right onto the B4348 towards Hay-on-Wye and continue for approximately 3 miles, at the staggered crossroads turn left towards Vowchurch and Michaelchurch Escley. Continue for 2.7 miles and the entrance drive to Castle Ibo is on the right-hand side.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment thorugh the Agents, Flint & Cook, .

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