THE PROPERTY GUIDE FOR HEREFORDSHIRE, MID-WALES AND SOUTH SHROPSHIRE

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Andrew Grant ............... 24 Andrew Morris ................ 7 Arena Lettings ..............15 Arkwright Owens............35 Barry Bufton ............... 32 Berkerley Homes............36 Brightwells ...... 7,10,11,35 Brightwells Lettings ...... 29 Chesterton Humberts...33 Cobb Property............ 30 Connells ..................... 32 Flint & Cook ............ 28,29 Fox Grant........................5 Halls............................34 Hayes ................ 8,9 Jacksons International 2,3 John Amos .............. 20,21 John Goodwin ............. 31 Johnathan Wright............9 Knight Frank.............18,19 Maitland Rachel ...... 16,17 McCartneys ............. 12,13 Northwood.....................25 Parrys........................4 R M Caldicott ............. 33 Richard Butler................26 Sunderlands & Thompsons ................................. 22,23 Stooke Hill & Walshe ... 27 Watkins & Thomas ..14,34 Williams .......................... 6 For professional advice on advertising on the property pages, call our dedicated team on 01432 845803

Family home plus cottage

Foxhill House, 2 Linton Lane, Bromyard, Herefordshire Agent: Halls Offers: 460,000 Call: 01905 611066 FOXHILL House is a charming, period family home, with lovely views over the Frome Valley. The main house comprises three reception rooms, two having feature fireplaces. The generous dining room leads directly to the fitted kitchen with an extensive range of timber units and gas-fired Aga. To the end of the hall is a cloakroom, utility room and a timber double glazed conservatory. The first floor provides four good sized bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms and a separate family bathroom. The master bedroom has a feature balcony from which there are splendid views over the Frome Valley. A garage also has good sided adjoining parking space. Delightful walled gardens with extensive lawns and trees, provide an oasis to relax in at any time of the year. In addition to this attractive four-bedroomed property is a separate detached, single storey, one-bedroomed cottage, which also has a shower room, a study and a conservatory.

Enviable position
Hazelhurst Farm, Leys Hill Herefordshire Agent: Richard Butler Offers: 650,000 Call: 01989 567979 HAZELHURST Farm is a beautifully situated barn of exceptional quality located in an enviable elevated rural location with picturesque views. The property stands in gardens and paddocks of approximately 2.2 acres and lies about four miles south of Ross-on-Wye. More land is available by negotiation. The property benefits from oilfired central heating and double glazing, and comprises a reception hall, a cloakroom/WC, a sitting room, kitchen/dining/family room, a utility room, three double bedrooms one with ensuite bathroom and a family bathroom. There is also a garage and studio. Early viewing of this superb property is highly recommended.

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Distinctive homes

House has features and private garden

Quaint village situation

85 Bearcroft, Weobley, Herefordshire Agent: Jonathan Wright Offers: 179,950 Call: 01568 616666 THIS attractive, detached modern bungalow is situated in a cul-de-sac position in the black and white village of

Weobley. The property benefits from oil fired central heating, double glazing and offers well presented two bedroomed accommodation comprising of a reception hall, good sized lounge/dining room, a cloakroom/WC, a fitted kitchen and a bathroom with shower. The drive leads to a single garage with power and lighting. The rear garden has a patio area, lawn and borders.

Whitestone, Breinton, Herefordshire Agent: Brightwells Offers: 415,000 Call: 01432 343800 WHITESTONE has been extended over the years to provide well appointed living accommodation laid out over two floors, which includes full double glazing, fitted carpets, oil fired central heating, and a useful purpose-built fully insulated studio/office to the rear of the gardens. From the reception hall is

access to a cloakroom/WC, a lounge with a wood burner and a living room. The kitchen/breakfast room has recently been refurbished and has an oil fired, two oven Aga, built-in Neff oven, microwave, and integrated dishwasher. There is a utility area and boiler room. On the first floor is a family bathroom and four bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and dressing area. The driveway leads to

a parking area sufficient for several cars, and to a detached single garage. The gardens have a patio area, lawn, trees, and are well enclosed by mature hedging and fencing and afford a good deal of privacy.

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Secrets discovered

A TRUNK of costume and lace that had lain undisturbed for decades provided an alluring centrepiece for a recent needlework and costume sale at Brightwells in Leonminster. Originally owned by Baron Ashburton and his much-travelled family, the items had been passed down to the seller. Some of the clothes, such as an Edwardian gold embroidered Turkish muslin evening dress, had been adapted from an earlier dress and sold for 190. Several other garments revealed alterations for balls or fancy dress wear. The most avidly contested item was a red heavy gauze brocaded and gold embroidered Chinese robe. While the colour was still vibrant there were small faults but despite these there were many potential buyers, several in China and it eventually sold for 3,700. A fine Japanese carved ivory fan, the guards painted with birds and flowers and in good condition, made 1,600. Fans are often damaged and are difficult to repair so condition in this area is all important. A mother of pearl European fan, its leaf painted with a scene of ladies in an Arcadian setting, made 190, while a long length of fine needle lace, joined to form a 144in long court or bridal train, achieved 620. Other early Venetian needlelace sold between 115 and 180. Chinese items led other sections of the sale. A dark blue satin Imperial Manchu womans robe was embroidered with nine golden dragons surrounded by waves, bats and other emblems of good fortune. Unlike the more usual dragon robes with characteristic horse hoof cuffs this

Trunk reveals hidden treasures

Chinese export fans were garment had wide sleeves. Despite some repairs Harvey Nichols made 360. difficult to sell except at and a replaced section of braid Chinese buyers Glamorous accessories quite low prices as they took the price to 4,700. included a faux crocodile were not appreciated by In a wide selection of European fashions, a dressing case complete with European collectors. silver grey and blue brocaded mid-19th century its five-piece yellow enamelled Today everything has aftenoon dress complete with a matching bolero silver dressing table set, changed with the Chinese and in excellent condition sold for 360. A satin London 1947, at 540 and buying back their Edwardian wedding dress with a long attached embroidered 1920s shawls that heritage. train made 190; an 1870s gold silk day dress in made between 80 and 110. A Among a single owner tan spotted shot silk, 260 and an 1870s gold silk Chanel gold coloured metal collection of fans, some dress also made 260. Two and black purchased at the dispersal 1950s flowered cotton pendant and of the famous Duvelleroy frocks in unworn matching workrooms in London, a condition and a current earrings, all carved white embroidered fashion favourite, went for with satin Canton wedding fan, 110. A 1940s WAAF appropriate its box marked with the uniform marked with the marks, went to sellers name, sold for 620. original owners name 460 with oher A Dieppe carved ivory made 170. lots of mixed brise example made 420, Earlier pieces included costume while a painted fan, an embroidered linen jewellery probably of Italian origin countrymans smock at selling between CHOICE: A fine Japanese carved and with unusual sticks 270 and a simpler version ivory fan, its flower carved guards 60 and 80. and guards, reached 430, made of homespun cloth at with painted birds, made 1,600. A smaller than despite extensive damage 180. A polychrome usual selection to the leaf. embroidered mans of pictures were A very large Canton waistcoat dating from the late 18th century sold led by a silk embroidered carved ivory fan, its for 240 despite slight damage. sampler with a farmhouse, figures with painted ivory Unusually for the time of year there were animals and figures in COSTUME: The brocaded and gold faces, achieved 1,400. A several fine fur coats in the sale including a contemporary dress. Dated embroidered red Oriental robe that fine Japanese fan, its palomino full-length mink at 520 and a silver 1822 it was worked at a Mrs was sold for 3,700. guards having Shibayama fox at 500. An ocelot jacket with its matching Venthams Boarding School. inlaid work made 420, bag, made in the 1930s, achieved 160 while a Despite extensive moth while an amusing black light brown mink jacket sold for 110. A dark damage it proved was so Austrian fan, the leaf painted with costumed ranch mink Blackglama Great Lakes Mink appealing that it achieved 600. A simpler cats and poodles, sold for 360. Association full- length coat originally sold by example dated 1798 reading Let not gay Consultant Constance King, who catalogued clothing captivate your sight made the auction, said Once again Chinese buyers 150. A wooden needlework casket with dominated the sale particularly in the area of fans. A few years ago black lacquered Chinese nail-head decoration and complete export fans were difficult to sell except at quite with its mother of pearl accessories low prices as they were not appreciated by sold for 530 while an etui with European collectors. Today everything has fittings in the form of classical changed with the Chinese buying back their female figures made 320. heritage. Consultant Constance King, who A fine French ivory etui with Palais Royale catalogued the auction, said Once again Chinese buyers dominated the type fittings acheived 380 and a carved ivory European-made spool holder, from 1800, making sale particularly in the area of fans. 250 despite damage. A few years ago black lacquered

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Property news

Feature-packed home is truly one of a kind

STRUTT & Parker will be holding another National Open House Day on Saturday 1st October 2011 following the huge success of the previous event in March. Offers achieved in the past event totalled over 42m with nearly 30 properties going under offer as a result of the day. The event works on the premise of allowing people to visit as many properties as they like all in one day. Participating properties are open to view between 11am and 4pm and buyers who are registered can just turn up as and when they wish to look around with no pressure. The previous event in March attracted over 2055 viewings with 52 offers submitted. There were 580 properties avail-

Open day is a real winner

able for people to view on the day. One particular house had an astonishing 29 viewings. These kinds of figures are considerably higher than one would expect to achieve in more than a whole month on the normal open market. For sellers there is increased promotion as Strutt & Parker advertise heavily in the national and local press. Also the idea of having just to prepare your house for one bumper day of viewings is more appealing than having to keep it shipshape over a number of weeks as potential buyers come in. What is even more of an incentive is the fact that in previous events it has been proven that buyers tend to look at proper-

ties that they previously had not considered and a number have then gone on to make offers on those homes. Buyers like the informal atmosphere and the flexibility of being able to see more than one house in one day. It is far more convenient and really relieves the stress factor associated with house buying. Mark Wiggin continues that It is a really good incentive to put your house on the market and to get ahead of the pack in difficult market conditions. This will put your property in the best possible position with the most chance of the largest numbers of people coming through the door.

The Granary, Kingsland, Herefordshire Agent: Jacksons Offers: 595,000 Call: 01568 610600 THIS charming three bedroomed, and truly individual, detached, character residence, is set within its own private landscaped gardens of approximately one acre, in the heart of the village of Kingsland. The property was built by a local builder using timbers from a former barn and also features a self contained one bedroomed annexe. The Granary comprises of a reception hall, a cloakroom/WC, a utility room, a cellar with power, lighting and a well. The kitchen/dining room has a four oven Aga set into an

original inglenook style fireplace. There is a utility room an inner lobby with walk-in pantry, a fernery, which provides an additional dining area and a study/snug. The first floor master bedroom has a ensuite bathroom, and a family shower room serves two further bedrooms. A wrought iron ornate spiral staircase leads up to a suite of attic rooms. The property benefits from a range of outbuildings to include a detached workshop/stable block with a self contained annexe above, and is approached via a pebbled driveway which sweeps around to the rear where there is ample parking space.

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