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5 Bridge Street,
Hereford
HR4 9DF
Hampton Park Road, Hereford
Guide price £650,000 Sold (STC)
4 Bedroom House - Semi-Detached
- Elevated location overlooking the River Wye
- 10 minutes walk into the city centre
- Prime residential location within the Hampton Park Conservation Area
- Southerly aspect with views towards Dinedor and Aconbury Hills
- Potential annexe/office suite/consulting/treatment room
- Cellar conversion providing office, gym/playroom
- Canoe mooring rights, large mature gardens adjoining the river
- Accommodation including outbuilding approx. 2550 sq ft
- Four bedrooms, master with ensuite, three reception rooms
- Elegant period living
Situated in an elevated location high above the River Wye and within the sought after Hampton Park Conservation Area, less than a mile from the city centre, an elegant and fully refurbished four bed period family house. Superb far reaching southerly views, extensive and mature terraced and lawned gardens leading directly down to the river with canoe mooring rights. Converted cellar rooms and potential annexe offering numerous possibilities.
Some history…..
During the mid 19th century, and now shaping the character of the area we see today, the wealthy citizens of Hereford built grand town houses on the hillside above the Hampton Park Road. The earlier part of the scheme was centred around St Margaret’s Road and laid out in 1862 by Elmslie, Franey and Haddon. Following this, Hampton Park Road was developed initially in an ‘Italianate style’. These large houses with their gardens gave the area a semi-rural character with views south over the Wye (and open space and a dairy to the north). It is possible that many of the houses were constructed of brick from the nearby Hampton Park Brick and Tile Works, which was located further north on the other side of the Eign Hill. The area features Edwardian and Victorian architecture who’s design incorporated important tree specimens designed to provide landmarks, visual terminations and define vistas in a manner similar to that employed in the design of country parks. The area was designated a Conservation Area in 1969.
26 and 28 Hampton Park Road were once a single large and important house, now sub divided to provide two substantial semi detached homes, and are believed to have been redeveloped in 1862 in a gothic style. They have steeply pitched roofs and highly detailed features, although the original core of the building is believed to be far older.
Within the grounds are two highly unique barrel ceiling archway features, now providing covered garden seating areas offering a sheltered space to enjoy a GnT while watching the sunsets over the river, and although documented evidence is scarce, Hereford rich history includes legends and stories about hidden tunnels and monks passageways!
The Area in modern times…..
Hampton Park is a highly sought-after residential locality on the south-eastern side of the city, offering a peaceful setting with excellent connectivity. The area enjoys an elevated position, with far-reaching views over the River Wye towards Dinedor Hill and open countryside beyond.
Just over a mile from the city centre, Hampton Park offers easy access to Hereford’s wide range of amenities, including extensive shopping, leisure facilities, and cultural attractions. Education is well-catered for, with highly regarded schools including Bishops Bluecoat Secondary School, Hereford Sixth Form College, and Hereford Cathedral School, which offers private education from nursery to A-Level. Healthcare facilities, including the Nuffield and County Hospitals, are also nearby.
For leisure, the area benefits from riverside walks, the Quarry Park offering playing fields, childrens playground and dog walking. The well-known Wye Leisure Club in Fownhope, offering swimming pools, a gym, spa facilities, and fitness classes is less than ten minutes away by car.
There is easy access to the A438 and A49, linking to the M50 at Ross-on-Wye and the M5 via Ledbury, making travel to Worcester, Birmingham, and the South West straightforward. The railway station has direct services to Birmingham, Cardiff, and London.
The property…….
26 Hampton Park Road is an impressive period property, now fully refurbished and offering spacious characterful accommodation, combining period charm with modern day conveniences. The property is fully double glazed with most doors and windows replaced during 2011 and 2014, has gas fired central heating and a new garden room/conservatory built in 2022 and still under its 10 year guarantee. When the current owners moved into the property in 2010 they commenced a scheme of updating works including an overhaul of the electrics, the damp proofing and roof, the cellar was coverted in 2011 to now provide a ‘man cave’ office and superb area currently in use as a gym but equally would make a great playroom, cinema room or teenager sitting room.
In more details this beautiful residence comprises
Entrance Hall
With tiled floor, picture rail, high ceilings, hardwood front door with half-moon window, double-panelled radiator, and door leading to the inner hall
Inner Hall
With two concealed radiators, door and stairs to the cellar, stairs to the first floor, and an inner lobby leading to the sitting room.
Sitting Room
With one step down from the inner lobby, curved wall, double panelled radiator, picture rail, fireplace with multi-fuel burning stove, bay window with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the balcony/sun terrace and lovely views beyond over the river and countryside. Door to the dining room (not currently in use).
Dining Room
With a corner fireplace, window to the side elevation, concealed radiator, bi-fold doors leading to the conservatory, and an archway from the inner hall
Conservatory/Garden Room
A superb entertaining space with direct access via double doors to the sun terrace/balcony. Tiled floor.
Kitchen
Comprehensively fitted with a range of cream-fronted wall and base units incorporating a 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine and dishwasher, feature alcove, Range Master 5-burner cooker with extractor, range of original built-in cupboards with glass fronts, further original cupboards, formerly part of the ‘Butlers Pantry’ and incorporating a drop-down table and built-in ironing board cupboard. Wood-effect floor, bay window to the front elevation, window to the side elevation and door giving access to the parking area and annexe/office, alcove with cupboard over, latched door to a cupboard housing the boiler and space for fridge freezer.
Cellar Conversion
With access from the inner hall via a door and steps down to a useful space now comprising an office and a gym area. Converted in 2011 with full damp-proofing and an external pump to ensure it remains dry, the cellar benefits from a Velux window and access to the outside.
Office
With meter boxes and a door leading through to steps down to the playroom/gym.
Playroom/Gym
With a wood laminate floor, offering a versatile space for various uses.
First floor
An ornate staircase with a domed roof lantern above the landing area allowing natural light to flood in. Decorative plasterwork detail.
Bathroom
Again completed re-fitted in 2011, with tiled floor, wash hand basin, ball and claw foot roll-top bath with telephone taps over, low-level WC, ladder-style towel rail, rainfall and handheld showers, and a window to the rear elevation with aforementioned lovely views.
Master Bedroom
With curved walls, window to the rear elevation again enjoying the beautiful views, range of built-in wardrobes, concealed radiator, built-in cupboard, and double doors to the en-suite shower room.
En-Suite Shower Room
With ladder style towel rail, low-level WC, wash hand basin in a vanity unit, mirror-fronted medicine cabinet, tiled floor, fully tiled shower in a curved corner cubicle with rainfall and handheld showers, and extractor.
Bedroom Two
With a curved double-glazed bay window to the front elevation and a curved double panelled radiator.
Bedroom Three/Study
With a window to the side elevation, bedroom fireplace, single panelled radiator, and recessed cupboard.
Bedroom Four
With a window to the front elevation, shelving, and double panelled radiator.
Potential Annex/Office/Treatment Room
With a half-glazed double-glazed front door to the
Entrance Hall
With radiator, and vinyl floor. Door giving access to rear gardens.
Main room
With a window to the front elevation and radiator.
Inner room
With mains isolation switch.
Shower room
To the rear with low-level WC, wash hand basin, double size shower, radiator, and window to the rear elevation.
Outside
To the front with direct access from Hampton Park Road is a large driveway parking area for three vehicles, a storage shed, log storage, cellar and annex/office/treatment room access.
The gardens at 26 Hampton Park Road are a standout feature, being south-facing and offering a diverse landscape. They include terraced lawned seating areas and a sweeping lower lawned garden that adjoins the River Wye. This unique location provides wildlife enthusiasts with the chance to observe visiting otters, herons, and other native species from their own gardens.
Double doors from the conservatory/garden room lead to a raised sun terrace and balcony, adorned with wisteria and a bay tree, offering outstanding views. Steps and a pathway lead down to a seating area featuring two original barrel-style arched seating spaces with tiled floors. These structures are believed to be remnants of a historic network of monks' passageways! Further steps descend to a lower lawned seating area, followed by another terraced area with mature trees and shrubs.
At the lowest level, the garden features magnificent fir trees, a useful metal storage shed, a compost area, and a natural boundary formed by the River Wye, with farmland views beyond.
For gardening enthusiasts, it is a paradise, home to a variety of flowering trees and shrubs, including passionflower, laburnum, mahonia, yew hedging, crocosmia, Christmas roses, honeysuckle, bergenia, ornamental cherry, magnolia, roses, a strawberry tree, and a laurel hedge to the east providing privacy from the neighbouring garden.
Services
The vendor informs us that all main services are connected.
Agents Note
The property has a flying freehold and canoe mooring rights on the Wye.
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact
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