Riverside farmhouse with 5 acres for sale in Bosbury

Bentleys Farm, on the outskirts of Bosbury, Herefordshire, is thought to date back to the early 1600s, according to the estate agent John Goodwin.

The three-bedroom detached property, made of brick and timber, is said to have been renovated in the mid-1980s when it was given its Grade II listing.

Living room (Image: Rightmove/ John Goodwin)

The home is said to have a connection to "Emma and the Soup Can Boy," a book based on the series of letters exchanged between former occupants and Bosbury locals in the early 1900s.

The previous owner is even said to have been a cartoonist for Punch magazine.

The property sits on nearly five acres of land, which includes wildflower meadows, and the river Leadon flows along the western boundary.

The estate agent said the river encourages "an abundance of wildlife including otters, roe and muntjac deer, kingfishers and herons, with brown trout and bullheads spotted in the stream."

Inside the property (Image: Rightmove/ John Goodwin)

The home itself has many period features, including exposed timbers, stripped latch doors, and an inglenook fireplace.

The home is set over two floors, with the ground floor made up of an entrance hall, kitchen, utility room, studio, study, and sitting room.

The first floor has three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a generous landing with fitted bookshelves.

Study (Image: Rightmove/ John Goodwin)

There is also a range of outbuildings, including three workshops, a potting shed, and a barn with an adjoining stable block.

The estate agent said these could be converted into holiday lets or accommodation, subject to planning permission.

The estate agent said: "Occupying a wonderfully private position, this charming farmhouse offers generous and versatile accommodation ideally suited to modern family living, whilst retaining a wealth of period character and original features."