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THE POSTON HOUSE ESTATEVOWCHURCH | HEREFORD | HEREFORDSHIRE

An inspirational Grade II* Listed country house in an outstanding position

AN INSPIRATIONAL GRADE II* LISTED COUNTRY HOUSE

IN AN OUTSTANDING POSITION OVERLOOKING THE GOLDEN

VALLEY WITH FABULOUS VIEWS TO THE BLACK MOUNTAINS

Peterchurch 1.5 miles Hereford 11 miles M50 (J4) 20 miles Ross-on-Wye 20 miles Monmouth 22 miles Worcester 38 miles Cardiff 48 miles London 140 miles

SITUATIONBoasting a commanding and elevated position in beautiful west

Herefordshire, Poston House enjoys views over the Golden Valley, the

Black Mountains and the Forest of Dean.

The nearby village of Peterchurch has a number of local amenities,

whilst Hereford is within easy reach and has a bustling high

street along with excellent facilities for recreation and schooling.

There is outstanding schooling in Monmouth, Hereford, Malvern,

Cheltenham and Worcester.

A number of country and leisure pursuits are available in the area

including walking, riding and golf. Hunt packs include the Golden

Valley and Radnor and West in Herefordshire and there is some

fabulous shooting within easy reach. The Poston Estate itself offers

great potential for a family shoot.

The property is well placed for access to the surrounding commercial

centres. Railway stations are located in Hereford and Abergavenny.

Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff international airports offer regular

national and international flights. The national motorway network is

within easy reach via the M50 and M5 respectively.

THE POSTON HOUSE ESTATEHome to an Iron Age Settlement, Poston Hill Fort, which is protected

by English Heritage, Poston has a rich history and the current property

is listed Grade ll*. Originally built by Sir William Chambers in circa

1780 for Sir Edward Boughton, Poston was recognised by the late Sir

Nikolaus Pevsner as ‘a very charming shooting box’. In use as such

until circa 1870, the original accommodation consisted of a Tuscan

portico with a wooden pediment and a domed circular room but had

later additions in circa 1882.

A first class property, The Poston House Estate lends itself as either

a fantastic family home, country escape or for a commercial venture

with the secondary accommodation ideal as holiday lets, which

currently generate about £80k pa.

POSTON HOUSEThe classic porch leads to a welcoming hall, with beautiful Purbeck

stone floors. Panelled doors lead to the principal reception rooms.

With its fabulous natural light and distant views across the

parkland, the drawing room is enchanting with an open fire place

and a sextet of sash windows. The domed dining room, part of

the original building, is highly impressive with magnificent stucco

decoration and a wonderful open fireplace with a mantel and

surround in the style of Adam give the room real theatre. There is

also a study with views to the south.

The large family kitchen is particularly impressive with a

contemporary Meson’s kitchen. Set around a four door Aga the

kitchen is a contrast to its surroundings but works incredibly well.

There are a number of appliances including an American style

fridge/freezer, a dishwasher and a drawer fridge. Furthermore, an

island provides a breakfast bar and work space, being home to gas

and electric de Deitrich hobs and electric oven. There is space for

a substantial dining table and a sitting area is set in the large bow

window. Stairs descend to a lower ground floor which provides a

guest room and luxurious shower room. There is also a cellar.

A cantilevered staircase rises to the first floor accommodation

which is particularly fine with three bedroom suites radiating off an

octagonal landing.

Poston Lodge Garden Cottage

Poston Lodge

OUTSIDE AND OUTBUILDINGSThe driveway meanders through the majestic parkland and through the mature woodland, passing the

Lodge, Cottage and range of traditional outbuildings which are set around a courtyard. To the rear of

the outbuildings there a staff flat with a bedroom, bathroom and open plan living area and kitchen.

POSTON LODGEA short distance away and beautifully presented throughout, Poston Lodge is a handsome property

with well-proportioned accommodation. The property is traditionally laid out with a hall leading to a

generous reception room, cloakroom and kitchen/ dining room, the latter having a range of fitted units

and an Aga. There is a master bedroom suite and two further double bedrooms which are served by the

family bathroom.

GARDEN COTTAGEForming part of the range of buildings, Garden Cottage is a converted barn which has an abundance of

character and space with four double bedrooms and two bathrooms arranged over two floors. They are

served by a spacious sitting room and a kitchen/dining room. The cottage also features its own area of

garden, making it ideal for ancillary accommodation.

SWIMMING POOL AND PAVILIONHome to an indoor swimming pool with stone and marble surrounds, the recreational facilities are

superb and located to the east of the house set beyond a formal walled garden. The pavilion provides

a kitchenette, changing rooms and a gymnasium/games room. There is also a tennis court beyond the

pavilion.

THE GARDENSBeautifully manicured, the gardens and parkland are the perfect setting for this fabulous property. Home

to many magnificent trees, including horse chestnut, copper beech, walnut, beech, and two majestic

Lebanon Cedars the grounds are stunning with formal areas of garden and a terrace which extends

to the south elevation, boasting views over the Ha-ha to the parkland. There is also a glasshouse and

kitchen garden.

THE LANDSet in about 223.5 acres (90.5 ha.), about 90 acres of the land at Poston is currently let on an annual Farm

Business Tenancy which ends on the 1st December 2013. Split into various enclosures there is pasture and

mature mixed woodland.

OutbuildingApprox Gross Floor Area = 2450 Sq. Feet

= 227.6 Sq. Metres

For illustrative purposes only. Not to scale.Prepared by Making Plans Ltd - Tel : 0113 322 9204 - www.makingplans.com

Barn

(plus Mezzanine above)

37'10"x 15'3"11.53 x 4.65

115'3" x 11'6"4.65 x 3.51

Bedroom

Barn26'7" x24'10"8.10 x 7.57

Barn24'8" x 15'8"7.52 x 4.78

Tanks24'8" x 11'7"7.52 x 3.53

Oil

Room19'6" x 14'10"5.94 x 4.52

Pump Store18'10"x 8'2"5.74 x 2.49

Room18'6" x 15'7"5.64 x 4.75

SittingKitchen

18'1" x 12'8"5.51 x 3.86

Dining

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S

E

W

212'3" x 11'1"3.73 x 3.38

Bedroom

415'3" x 11'5"4.65 x 3.48

Bedroom

315'3" x 12'2"4.65 x 3.71

Bedroom

First Floor

Ground Floor

Garden Cottage

Garden CottageApprox Gross Floor Area = 1920 Sq. Feet

= 178.3 Sq. Metres

First Floor

Ground Floor

N

S

E

W

(max)

17'7" x 8'10"5.36 x 2.69

Kitchen24'0" x 17'2"7.31 x 5.23

Breakfast

Utility11'4" x 4'9"3.45 x 1.44

Room19'0" x 19'0"5.79 x 5.79

Dining

Hall12'0" x 11'6"3.66 x 3.51

Reception

Study13'2" x 11'3"4.01 x 3.43

Room

(max)

24'10"x 23'6"7.57 x 7.16

Drawing

217'1" x 11'3"5.21 x 3.43

Bedroom

317'0" x 11'2"5.18 x 3.40

Bedroom

117'0" x 16'1"5.18 x 4.90

Bedroom

Room17'0" x 6'6"5.18 x 1.98

Dressing

wdr

wdr

Bedroom17'9" x 17'9"5.41 x 5.41

Lower Ground Floor

Cellar

cpd

Poston HouseApprox Gross Floor Area = 4227 Sq. Feet

= 391.8 Sq. Metres


118'9" x 13'9"5.71 x 4.19

Bedroom2

18'11"x 13'9"5.77 x 4.19

Bedroom

314'7" x 13'5"4.44 x 4.09

Bedroom

DressingRoom

Room

(max)

26'7" x 18'10"8.10 x 5.74

Sitting

Kitchen

(max)

21'0" x 17'6"6.40 x 5.33

Dining

B

First FloorGround Floor

N

S

E

W


Poston LodgeApprox Gross Floor Area = 2604 Sq. Feet

= 241.4 Sq. Metres

Swimming Pool Complex

Gym15'9" x 14'5"4.80 x 4.39

Room/Games

Room13'0" x 8'1"3.96 x 2.46

Plant

Pavilion52'10"x 22'8"17.00 x 6.91

PoolSwimming

Room18'6" x 12'5"5.64 x 3.78

GeneratorBarn42'1" x 18'6"12.83 x 5.64

SittingRoom

KitchenBedroom

Barn

Staff Flat

N

S

E

W


OutbuildingsApprox Gross Floor Area = 3437 Sq. Feet

= 319.3 Sq. Metres

If you require this publication in an alternative format, please contact Strutt & Parker on tel 01584 873711 or Carter Jonas on tel 01635 263010. IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP and Carter Jonas LLP for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: 1. The particulars are intended to give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Strutt & Parker LLP and Carter Jonas LLP has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Strutt & Parker LLP and Carter Jonas LLP, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken September 2009 and September 2013. Particulars prepared September 2013. Ref: 14cc0224 MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable , if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

GENERALServices Poston House, Lodge and Garden Cottage are

connected to mains electricity with individual oil-fired central

heating systems. The water supply is private via two boreholes

and storage tanks. Individual telephone and broadband systems

are arranged to each. The properties also benefit from a standby

diesel-fired electricity generator.

Council tax band Poston House is band H and The Staff flat is band A.

Listing Grade II*

Local authority Herefordshire Council; Tel: 01432 260000.

Telephone Mast This is let to Arqiva and the lease ends in 2024;

The current rental income is about £18,000 pa. Further details can

be obtained from the Agent.

Single Payment Scheme Part of the land at Poston is registered for the

Single Payment Scheme. If you wish the entitlements to be transferred

to you upon completion please make it a condition of your offer.

Environmental Schemes Part of the land is entered into an

Environmental Scheme. Further details can be obtained from the

Agent.

Fixtures and fittings Only those items known as fixtures and fittings

will be included in the sale. Certain items such as garden ornaments,

carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation.

Wayleaves, rights of way and easements There are rights of way

across the Estate including access over the first part of the drive for

Pentwyn Cottage. The property will be sold subject to and with

the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether

mentioned in these particulars or not.

Sporting and Mineral rights The sporting and mineral rights are

included in so far as they are owned.

Health and Safety Given the potential hazards of a working

estate we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your

inspection for your own personal safety, particularly around the

farm buildings and any machinery.

VAT Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. We

are not aware that VAT will be payable but in the event that a

sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it,

becomes chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be

payable in addition to the purchase price.

This map was created with Promap

© Collins Bartholomew Limited 2006. Plotted Scale - 1:292606

DIRECTIONSFrom Hereford, head south west on the A465 towards Abergavenny.

After about 6.5 miles, turn right by the petrol station onto the

B4348, towards Peterchurch. Pass through the village of Kingstone, and

shortly after entering the hamlet of Vowchurch, drop down the hill and

the entrance to The Poston House Estate is on the right hand side.

VIEWING Viewing strictly by appointment through joint sole agents

Strutt & Parker LLP or Carter Jonas LLP

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Based on Ordnance Survey 1:2500mapping with the permission of

the Controller of HMSO©Crown Copyright

Licence No ES 100018525

This plan is published for the convenienceof the purchaser only. Its accuracy is notguaranteed and it is expressly excluded

from any contract.Drawing No.M5535-01 Date 04.10.13

The Poston House Estate

Scale

1:8,000@ A4

B4348

Not to Scale

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