Eyton Court, Eyton, Leominster, HR6 0AG
A magnificent Grade II* listed Tudor and Georgian property boasting tremendous character with exceptional outbuildings and gardens.
Guide Price £1,000,000
Entrance hall | Sitting room | Dining room | Library/snug | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room | Cloakroom with shower | Four bedrooms Family bathroom | Beautiful gardens and grounds | Ponds | Hot tub | Rights over adjacent common | Exceptional range of traditional barns About 1.3 acres | EPC: Exempt due to listing
The Property
Eyton Court is a truly outstanding property that is steeped in history, dating back to the 16th century. The property offers a tremendous wealth of character with original period features and has been sympathetically renovated by the vendors to create a wonderful home. The building is a well-preserved example of early 16th century timber framing with Georgian and modern additions. The timber framed crosswing is jettied and the property is mentioned in Pevsner's 'The Buildings of England' due to its special architectural interest. Eyton Court sits within delightful gardens and grounds extending to around 1.3 acres and sits within an idyllic and peaceful location. The property benefits from a tremendous range of traditional barns which offer superb flexibility and could be converted for a wide range of uses (subject to the necessary consents). The property offers handmade oak doors alongside original doors.
Upon entering the property there is a spacious entrance hall with a beautiful wooden staircase. The principal rooms retain an array of original period features including high ceilings, flagstone floors, exposed floor boards, wall and ceiling timbers, oriel and sash windows, stone fireplaces and original doors. The sitting room boasts the most exceptional 16th century moulded ceiling and a large open fireplace housing a wood burning stove and a wonderful dual aspect ensuring the room is unusually light for a house of its age. The kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted with Devol units and appliances including a two-oven Rayburn, a Belfast sink and an integrated dishwasher. The kitchen has beautiful flagstones and superb ceiling height. The library/snug adjacent is also a beautifully light and spacious room enjoying a double aspect with plantation shutters and views of the delightful gardens. This room also boasts a wood burning stove. The dining room boasts further period features. Completing the ground floor is a superb utility room and a modern cloakroom with shower. There is a spacious cellar providing great storage.
On the first floor, there are four bedrooms. The principal bedroom continues the wonderfully decorated 16th century ceiling with moulded ribs and carved bosses. The principal bedroom benefits from a wood burning stove, an en-suite cloakroom and a bathroom. There are three further superb light and airy bedrooms. A modern family shower room services the first floor.
Outside
The gardens and grounds at Eyton Court have been immaculately landscaped to a high standard and extend to around 1.3 acres in total. Mainly laid to lawn the gardens boast a well stocked herbaceous border. There are many mature trees interspersed through the gardens. The orchard has been extensively planted with spring bulbs. There are three interlinked ponds that house extensive wildlife. The vendors have replanted the orchard area with a variety of species. There is a delightful west facing terrace that is ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. The terrace has a hot tub and external electric sockets. The courtyard offers substantial parking for numerous vehicles and the traditional barns sit adjacent.
Outbuildings
The property benefits from the most extensive range of traditional barns which provide a tremendous variety of possibilities including storage, conversion for holiday letting or multi-generational living and much more (subject to the necessary consents). There are two brick barns and one timber framed barn. The large brick barn was recently partially reroofed to preserve its oustanding roof beams.
Situation
Eyton Court sits within the rural village of Eyton, which is surrounded by glorious rolling Herefordshire countryside and offers 10 acres of common land. There are some superb villages nearby offering village shops and great pubs including Luston at just a mile away and Kingsland at around 2 miles away. Luston has the excellent Quarry Farm Shop. Just further afield, the market towns of Leominster and Ludlow offer a further range of day-to-day facilities including supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, doctors, vets and much more. For a wider shopping experience, Hereford and Shrewsbury can both be reached at a good distance.
Train stations can be found at both Leominster and Ludlow. The A49 can be reached at around 2.5 miles away, connecting to the wider motorway network.
Schooling in the area is good with primary and secondary schooling in Leominster, Ludlow and Wigmore. For the private sector, Moor Park, Lucton School and Hereford Cathedral are all reputable.
Directions
From Ludlow, head South over Ludford Bridge and proceed. Turn right signposted for Richards Castle and proceed for about 4.8 miles and turn left signposted for Luston and Leominster. Continue along here for about 2.1 miles proceeding through Luston and turn right signposted for Eyton. Continue along here for about 1.2 miles and find Eyton Court on your right hand side indicated by its name plaque.
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General information
Local Authority: Herefordshire Council.
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private water available if preferred. Private drainge. Oil fired central heating. Under floor heating on ground floor controlled by an app. Aluminium secondary glazing to increase thermal efficiency and filter UV light.
Council Tax: Band G
Wayleaves, easements and rights of way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefits of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these sales particulars or not.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment via Mark Wiggin Estate Agents.