Hereford £620,000

This excellent detached cottage is pleasantly located at the end of a "no-through" road in an accessible rural location, just 4 miles east of the Cathedral City of Hereford, surrounded by pastureland. The Lakes is in a small hamlet of just three to four properties in Whitestone, part of the Parish of Withington, 1/2 mile from the main village of Withington where there is a shop, village hall, church, primary school, a public house (Cross Keys) and Radway Garden Centre is also nearby.

The Lakes comprises an extended late Victorian cottage, with gas central heating, solar panels (4kW) and has well-presented accommodation, ideal for family purposes; spacious and versatile (over 2,700 sq. Feet - including the garage) with gardens & grounds which extend to 0.61 acres. The whole is more particularly described as follows:-

Canopy Porch
With door into the

Open-Plan Living Area
With 2 radiators and archway, windows to the rear.

Sitting Room
Recessed fireplace with multi-fuel stove and marble surround and granite hearth, radiator and bay window to the front.

Dining Room
With 2 radiators, patio doors to side and double doors into the

Conservatory
Tiled floor and access to the garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Fitted with a range of shaker-style base and wall mounted units with granite worksurfaces with 1½ bowl sink and mixer tap, breakfast bar, built-in electric double oven with microwave, 4-ring induction hob and extractor hood, built-in refrigerator, built-in dishwasher, vertical radiator, Velux roof window, bay window to front and archway to the

Rear Hall
With hatch to roof space, central heating thermostat and radiator.

Shower Room
Part-tiled walls and shower cubicle with glass screen, mains fitment, wash hand-basin and WC, ladder style radiator, extractor fan and window.

Utility Room
Storage units, sink with mixer tap and plumbing for washing machine, alarm control panel, radiator, window to rear, connecting door to the garage.

Reception Hall/Study
Door to the front canopy porch, laminate flooring and radiator, bay window and door to the front Canopy Porch - this room could be used as an additional bedroom, if required.

The main staircase leads from the Open-Plan Living Area to the

First floor landing
Hatch to roof space and linen cupboard.

Bedroom 4
Storage cupboard, radiator, window to front.

Bedroom 2
Fitted mirror fronted wardrobes, radiator, window to front.

Bedroom 3
Fitted mirror wardrobes, radiator, window to rear.

Bathroom 2
Suite comprising spa bath with mixer tap, electric shower with folding glass screen, tiled surround, wash hand-basin, WC, radiator and window.

A second staircase leads from the Dining Room to the

Side Landing
With window.

Bedroom 1
Built-in wardrobes, hatch to roof space with loft ladder, radiator, windows to front and side.

Bathroom 1
Suite comprising bath with mixer tap, electric shower with folding screen, wash hand-basin and WC, ladder style radiator, window, shaver light and point.

Outside
The property is approached via a "no-through" road which leads off the A4103 and then, to the front of the property there is a large brick paved parking and turning area and the double garage with twin electric up-and-over doors, light, power and 2 windows. There is a 7kW ev car charging point adjacent to the right-hand door; also a wooden garden shed with window (approx. 6ft x 8ft), set back to the side of the garage suitable for cycle and mower storage.

The front garden is lawned with a raised bed, ornamental shrubs and trees, cider stone, outside lights and water tap. The majority of the gardens and grounds lie to the eastern side of the property and are essentially divided into 3 parts. Initially, there are lawned gardens again with various ornamental shrubs, trees, a lower paved patio area and a large greenhouse with water and mains, and also adjoining the house is a further large paved terrace area suitable for BBQs. There is also a vegetable area with raised beds and soft fruit garden with hedging, separate areas for a bonfire and for composting, range of corrugated store-sheds and a former potting shed and an area of orchard with mixed fruit trees including pear, apple and plum together with a mature oak tree. The whole extends to approximately 0.61 acres.

Services
Mains electricity and gas are connected. Private drainage system. Private water supply. Nb mains water is understood to be available adjacent to the property. Telephone (subject to transfer regulations). Gas-fired central heating and hot water.

Outgoings
Council tax band F - payable 2024/25 £3324.37
No water or drainage rates are payable.

Money laundering regulations
Prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification, address verification and proof of funds at the time of making an offer.

Viewing
Strictly by appointment through the Agent, Flint & Cook, Hereford .

Directions
From Hereford, proceed towards Worcester on the A4103 and then, immediately before the railway bridge and Radway Garden Centre, turn right into a "no-through" lane and the property is located at the very end of the lane. What3words - hands.engraving.stable.