Fincham, Stockley Hill, Peterchurch, Hereford, HR2 0SS

Situation

Stockley Hill is a small, rural, scattered hamlet occupying an elevated location above the village of Peterchurch, approximately one mile distant. Situated within the Golden Valley, this beautiful area is renowned for its picturesque scenery, its footpath and bridleway networks providing for hillwalking, rambling, horse riding into the forest and woodlands close by, with at Dorstone, Arthurs Stone, an ancient neolithic burial chamber linked to King Arthur who allegedly slew a giant who left the impression of his elbows in the huge stones as he fell.

The market town of Hay on Wye is approx. 10 miles away, known as the ‘First Booktown in the World’, with its abundance of bookshops, since 1961, it has grown to become the World's largest Second hand and antiquarian book centre. It also has many antique and craft shops, cafes and bars and hosts numerous literary, philosophy and music festivals.

Peterchurch offers a comprehensive range of local services and amenities including village stores and post office, hairdresser and beautician, Church, village hall, primary school, café, public house and restaurant, along with regular bus services. Fairfield secondary school has an excellent reputation and has consistently achieved the ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating. Several regular bus services connect Peterchurch with Hereford 12 miles, Brecon 25 miles and Hay on Wye.

Main line railways stations are available at Hereford and Abergavenny 21 miles and the motorway network via the A40/M50 to the midlands, M4 into Wales and M4/M5 and beyond. Newport 39 miles, Cardiff 50 miles, Birmingham 67 miles, Cheltenham and Gloucester 45 and 38 miles, London 137 miles approx.

The Property

Fincham enjoys a sunny and sheltered south facing elevated location approximately 1 mile outside of Peterchurch. The property enjoys unspoilt and far reaching views over the surrounding countryside towards the distant Black Mountains and is approached via a single lane council maintained roadway.
The property constructed in 1957 is extremely private and peaceful with mature gardens surrounding and was previously owned by a family member of the late BBC TV gardener Percy Thrower. In more recent years Fincham was owned by a local architect who designed and commissioned the extensions in the early 2000’s.

The property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful country cottage with potential for upgrading and modernisation, quirky and unique accommodation set across various different levels with several balconies, a superb light studio/office and garden room positioned to enjoy the fine views and annexe potential. The gardens and grounds extend to approximately one third of an acre. AVAILABLE FOR VIEWINGS FROM W/C 8TH JANUARY 2024.

In more details Fincham comprises:-

Steps to

Covered Entrance Porch

Tiled floor and post box. Door to

Entrance Hall

With tiled floor, radiator, coat hooks, window to rear elevation and doors to

WC

With low level WC, wash hand basin, loft access point, tiled floor.

Dining/Music Room

A beautifully light and well proportioned room with steps down and glazed double doors into the garden room offering a lot of light and beautiful views, stripped pine floor, radiator, central ceiling and wall light points, open tread pine staircase to first floor and 4 steps down to

Sitting Room

Again a beautifully light and bright room with two windows to side elevation, glazed door and further glazed double doors into the garden room, two radiators, wood burning stove with wood mantle over and hearth. TV point.

Garden Room

A wonderful room with tiled floor, three radiators, three glazed double doors and further windows, beautiful views over the gardens and beyond, recessed ceiling spot lights, fitted blinds and four steps up to Dining/Music room.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Accessed from the dining/music room and fitted with base units incorporating 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over, windows to side and front elevations enjoying afore mentioned lovely south facing views, tiled floor, glazed door to front terrace, Rangemaster Toledo (LPG) 5 ring double oven with warming plate, space and plumbing for dishwasher, tiled surrounds, two radiators. The large dresser unit may be available by way of separate negotiation. Doors to

Deep Walk In Pantry

With extensive wall shelving, tiled floor and window to rear elevation.

Utility/Rear Hall

Half glazed door to rear. Fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating Twyford deep Belfast china sink with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, space for fridge freezer, tiled splash backs, ceiling spot lights, floor mounted Worcester Heatslave 20/25 central heating boiler.

Study/Bedroom Five

This room could form part of the annexe accommodation if required and be used as a bedroom. Window to rear elevation and radiator.

Sitting Room/Snug

This room is currently used as a second sitting room however could become part of a self contained annexe subject to any necessary consents and with minimal alterations be used as a bedroom with the shower room already in situ. Window to front elevation and view, window to side elevation overlooking lean to conservatory and radiator.

Shower Room

Tiled floor and half tiled walls with double width shower cubicle and glazed door, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, window to rear elevation, radiator, light and shaver point.

Lean To Conservatory

With potential for conversion to annexe kitchen subject to any necessary consents, tiled floor, stop cock, radiator and half glazed door to rear.

From the Dining/Music Room open tread pine staircase to Half Landing with door off to

Master bedroom

With built in double wardrobes, radiator, window to side elevation and glazed double doors to

Balcony

Enjoying lovely views

En Suite Shower Room

Fully tiled with low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet, shower cubicle, window to side elevation, ladder style towel radiator, light and shaver point.

From the half landing four further steps to

Main Landing/office

A light and bright very useable space with velux window, wood laminate floor, radiator, loft access point and open plan to

Studio/Potential Bedroom Four

A lovely light room with velux window and glazed double doors leading onto a second balcony enjoying far reaching views.

Bedroom Three

Double with window to front elevation and views, radiator.

Bedroom Two

Double with window to front elevation and views, velux window, radiator, built In wardrobe.

Family Bathroom

With panelled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, velux window, radiator, half tiled walls, extractor.

Outside

The gardens form a very special feature to Fincham offering much privacy and seclusion, within a mature hedge and tree surround. The property is approached from the council maintained roadway onto a gravel driveway providing parking and turning for approx. 4 vehicles and giving access to the brick built

Detached single garage

A pathway then leads to the front door and around the property with several further interconnecting pathways and terraced patio seating areas. The gardens are planted in a cottage style with lawned garden areas, honeysuckle and wisteria, an abundance of flowering perennials and shrubs including herb garden, roses, fruit trees, ornamental cherry, mahonia, rowan, bamboo, etc. beds and borders.

Oil tank situated to the rear of the property. Useful timber shed. LPG gas tanks. Cold water tap. Additional paved shed base. Ornamental pond and path to garden waste area. These attractive gardens compliment the property and extend in total to around a third of an acre TBV.

Local Authority

The Hereford Council

Tax Band E

Services

Mains electricity. Private spring water shared with one other property. Drainage TBC. LPG for cooking purposes. Oil fired central heating.