LIVING in a grand manor house might be the dream for many, but the reality often means eye-watering maintenance costs, dusty, drafty corridors, and a price-tag in the millions.
But for those longing for period charm in grand surroundings, these stunning Herefordshire flats might provide the slice of history they have been looking for.
On the market with agents Connells for £385,000, this three-bedroom apartment in this beautiful renovated stone built Victorian gothic manor house has mountain views from both the lounge and kitchen and far reaching country views from the bedrooms.
Positioned on the top floor, this large apartment has just under 1600 square ft of floor space.
Bryngwyn Manor, constructed in 1862 by Sir James Rankin who was senior partner in the family timber and ship building business and also MP for Leominster in the late 1880's, has been recently renovated and looks out over some of the most beautiful views Herefordshire has to offer.
Agents Connells said this two double-bedroom home is finished to the highest standard and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
The purchase includes allocated parking, visitor parking spaces, secure communal hall, private entrance hallway, kitchen, lounge/dining room, three bedrooms, master en-suite, family bathroom and a beautiful communal area.
One home to composer Sir Edward Elgar, this beautifully presented unique three-bedroom apartment is set within a grand Grade II listed building. With ample parking, garage, lovely period features including original sash windows and an allocated section of private garden, it is on the market with Glasshouse for £280,000
Inside, the home features an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, separate wc, utility room, two double bedrooms, and a dining room/bedroom.
Outside, there is an allocated private garden within shared gardens, off-road parking, and a garage.
Agents Glasshouse said it is a unique opportunity to purchase a historic home once originally lived in by the famous English composer Sir Edward Elgar, that has since been sympathetically converted to create four apartments.
Set on the outskirts of the city of Hereford, Elgar Court is a grand residence, with the apartment benefitting massively from its second floor position, which offers sweeping landscape views of Hereford city and countryside beyond.
One of the many benefits of the property is the private section of garden which is fenced off and accessed via neighbouring gardens. The area is enclosed and perfect for potting plants & shrubs. Currently the space houses a garden shed and a beautiful summer house with French antique doors and attractive stained-glass window. There is also plenty of space for outdoor furniture, perfect for alfresco dining. As well as the private section of garden, there is also a shared communal area with patio and a gate leading to the parking area and garage.
On the market with Richard Butler for £280,000, this luxurious Grade II listed first floor two-bed apartment forms part of the impressive Walford House, which was constructed in the early 19th century and superbly converted in the early 90's to form five high specification apartments.
The two-bed property is entered via a wonderful porch leading into an elegant reception hall communal to apartment one and three, with a sweeping original period staircase leading to the first floor.
Inside, the accommodation includes a split-level reception hall, a drawing room with large sash windows, fitted shelving, coving, and a marble period fireplace, and an oak fitted kitchen.
The two bedrooms also feature large sash windows looking over the communal gardens.
Outside there is allocated parking, use of landscaped well maintained, well stocked mature communal garden, and an additional lockable cellar.
This two-bed two-bath flat in Frome Court is situated at the edge of the Herefordshire village of Bartestree, in its own development and surrounded by communal gardens and countryside.
For sale with agents Watkins Thomas for £210,000, the flat is described as an elegant and extremely spacious first floor apartment boasting a wealth of original features along with a modern twist. Features include a drawing room with three floor to ceiling sash windows overlooking the communal gardens, a fully fitted modern kitchen and two double bedrooms both with en-suite.
Period features include sash windows, exposed beams to ceilings and ornate period features. The property also has gas central heating, communal gardens surrounding the development and allocated parking space along with visitor spaces.
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