Little Wicton, Stoke Prior

Little WictonStoke Prior | Leominster | HR6 0LL

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Little WictonThis impressive, spacious, historic house contains a wealth of original features and is located on the fringe of this pretty village, surrounded by its own land and set amidst the local stunning countryside.

It was always an ambition of the family to live in a traditional house and discovering Little Wicton ticked all the boxes. Despite it requiring a significant amount of renovation, they relished the task and moved to live here with their young family in the 1990s. The restoration was taken very seriously by the owners and the project took several years to complete. Every task was undertaken with total respect and empathy to the unique originality of the house. There is an immediate warm welcome on stepping into the dining hall, with its original flagstone floor, beams and exposed timbers, a theme which follows throughout. The clever layout of the house is flexible and lends itself to an informal, happy and relaxed family life. The friendly kitchen/breakfast room oozes character and charm, whilst, at the same time tradition and modern luxury offer a convivial space for day to day living. Two of the reception rooms feature inglenook fireplaces housing wood burning stoves, both lovely areas in which to relax and enjoy a roaring fire on a cold winter’s day. A house which seems made for Christmas when the house is beautifully adorned and the family come to visit.

Outside there is a patio where family meals, or sociable summer BBQs take place, but the garden embraces its surroundings and has an open, woodland, atmosphere and certainly a place where the children have enjoyed their freedom. The garden also contains productive fruit trees and there are several outbuildings utilised for storage.

It is just a short walk into Stoke Prior which has an active village community. The primary school is highly rated and the village boasts a friendly pub. Leominster is just a short distance away where larger shops, restaurants and a host of facilities are available. In addition Hay on Wye, Hereford and Ludlow are all within easy reach. Both road and rail links are extremely convenient.

A much loved family home in a truly outstanding location.*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.



A delightful character property nestled on a no through road, overlooking countryside to all sides. The property has been lovingly improved and extended by the current owners to create a wonderful rural hideaway. The accommodation is generous throughout and is laid over two floors to include four reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen with Aga and utility and cloakroom off. The first floor has four bedrooms with two ensuite bathrooms, plus family bathroom. The property is set in lovely gardens amounting to around 2.5 acres in total which is ideal for the keen gardener or could be put to pasture for a pony or small amount of livestock.

The village of Stoke Prior is approximately 1.5 miles from the property and has a church, public house and village hall. There is a bridle path near the property that leads to the village. The countryside surrounding is well known for its scenic beauty with some lovely walks and an abundance of birds, plants and wildlife. The nearby market town of Leominster has a good range of facilities that include supermarkets, post office, library, schools, doctors and dental surgeries, bus and train stations. The popular market towns of Ludlow and Bromyard, along with the Cathedral City of Hereford are all within a short drive.

The property comprises the following accommodation (measurements are provided for identification only):

Dining Hall - 13’4” x 12’ (4.06m x 3.66m)With flagstone floor, exposed beams to walls and ceiling, exposed wattle, spotlights, radiator, staircase rising to first floor, understairs cupboard. Door to breakfast kitchen, snug and to:

Sitting Room - 13’11” x 13’3” (4.24m x 4.04m)Two windows to front, radiator, exposed beams, spotlights, exposed stonework.

Snug - 19’11” x 13’6” (6.07m x 4.11m)Windows to front and rear, stone fireplace with heavy beam over, Clearview wood burner, bread oven, exposed beams, spotlights, TV point, radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen - 17’ x 10’9” (5.18m x 3.28m)Doors to side, window to rear. Fitted with a range of base cabinets, built in shelving, wall mounted plate rack, Belfast sink, worksurfaces over, tiled splashbacks, exposed beams, spotlights, tiled floor, Aga with two hot plates. Steps up to:

Living Room - 21’ x 14’ (6.4m x 4.27m)Exposed stone, quarry tiled floor, brick fireplace with inset Clearview wood burner, heavy beam over, windows and doors to rear, TV point, exposed beams, spotlights, radiator. Door to:

Utility - Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted cabinets, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing and space for washing machine, exposed beams, spotlights. Door to:

Rear Lobby - Stable door to rear, window to side, tiled floor, oil boiler for central heating, door to:

Cloakroom - With low level WC, small window, tiled floor.

First Floor Landing - Window to front, loft hatch, Velux window, airing cupboard, doors off.

Master Bedroom - 15’7” x 14’ (4.75m x 4.27m)Windows to side and rear, two built in wardrobes, spotlights, TV point, two radiators. Door to:

Dressing Room - Having linen cupboard with shelving, twin sinks with mirror over, spotlights, heated towel rail, loft hatch, extractor fan, spotlights. Archway to:

En Suite Shower Room - Fitted with a suite comprising enclosed shower cubicle, low level WC, bidet, two windows to side and rear, radiator, spotlights.

Bedroom Two - 13’5” x 12’7” (4.1m x 3.84m)Windows to front and rear, exposed beams, loft hatch, radiator, step up to:

En Suite Bathroom - Window to rear. Fitted with a suite comprising bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, exposed beams, extractor fan, spotlights.



Bedroom Three - 14’3” x 9’3” (4.34m x 2.82m)Window to front, built-in wardrobe and storage cupboards, radiator.

Bedroom Four - 14’6” x 7’8” (4.42m x 2.34m)Two windows to front, built-in wardrobe and shelving, exposed beams, radiator.

Bathroom - Having window to rear. Fitted with a suite comprising bath, low level WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit, enclosed shower cubicle, extractor fan, spotlights, exposed beams, heated towel rail.

Outside - The property is approached off the single track lane which leads to the driveway having a pathway leading through to a lawned front garden. With courtesy lights, mature trees and stone wall.

Workshop/Garage - The property benefits from a useful workshop to the side, also ideal as a garden store or garage, having light, power and doors to front and side.

Gardens - A delightful feature of the property are the large gardens amounting to around 2.5 acres which are mainly laid to lawn, having mature shrubs, trees and planted borders. With timber shed, log store and housing for the oil tank, feature paved seating area for alfresco dining, stone table and bench, apple trees and specimen trees, backing onto open fields to all sides, with one near neighbour and is accessed via a shared drive from the nearby country lane.

Garden Building – Situated at the bottom of the garden with water and electricity connected. Ideal if the new owner wanted to build a water feature, pool or Jacuzzi (subject to the necessary consents).

Agents Note - The Google Earth views are not recent, the vendor believes them to be over 10 years old and so do not reflect current conditions, instead the photos and views on our particulars are current.

Services -We are informed that the property is connected to mains electricity, private water, private drainage.

Heating -Oil fired central heating, AGA in the kitchen, two wood burners.

Note -The selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating & electrical appliances have NOT been tested.

Council Tax -Band F - £2252.86 (2015/16)

Tenure -We are informed that the property is of Freehold Tenure.

Directions - From Leominster on the A44, take the first turning to Stoke Prior, past the garden centre and the Lamb Inn. At the T junction turn left. At the next cross roads with wooden fence and post box, turn right, continue for 1 mile up the lane, take the third turn on the right hand side and the property can be identified by the Agents For Sale board.

Viewing - By appointment through selling agents – McCartneys LLP: 01568 610222

Opening Hours - Monday – Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Notice - Floor Plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser’s Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser’s Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 09.09.2015

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MCCARTNEYS LLPREGISTERED OFFICE: McCartneys LLP, The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AA. Tel: 01584 872251. REGISTERED NO: OC310186


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