Farmhouse for sale in Lulham, Madley, Hereford HR2

Summary
Three Bedroom Detached Dwelling in need of Modernisation
Outstanding 15th century Grade II Listed Cruck Barn with Planning Permission for Conversion to 4 Bed Dwelling
3 Acres of Gardens and Grounds plus Additional 2.27 acre Paddock
Beautiful Tranquil Situation

Situation
Bage Mill is set in a tranquil location approximately half a mile north from the popular village of Madley, it is 7 miles to the west of the cathedral city of Hereford, and 15.4 miles east of the famous market town of Hay on Wye. The property is conveniently located offering good accessibility to all amenities but balancing that with the peaceful surroundings of the former water mill

Description
Bage Mill extends to a three-bedroom detached dwelling, a fascinating Grade II Listed Cruck Barn which is possibly from the 15th Century with later extensions, including 5.4 acres of gardens, grounds and a paddock. The property is highly unique in nature and offers an abundance of potential.
The house has all the fundamentals of a spacious home with good room sizes and layout, it is in need of renovation and modernisation but will no doubt become a superb family home.
The Cruck Barn is fabulous, dating back to the 15th Century it benefits from planning permission to convert the barn and adjoining outbuildings to an
outstanding four bed dwelling offering an abundance of accommodation and living space. The historic features of the barn are truly remarkable and highly unique for the area, the conversion will inevitably be outstanding.
Along with the house and barn there is circa 3 acres of grounds including woodland, streams and the site of the former water mill. Adjoining the property is a further paddock extending to 2.27 acres of grassland which offers further opportunities.

Accommodation
Rear Porch - stone floor, with UPVC double glazed windows to side and rear of property, leading to kitchen and reception room.
Kitchen with Reception - electric cooker, base units with stainless steel double draining sink, window to side of property, large radiator, open to reception room with double aspect with windows to front and side, generous proportions, with storage cupboard.
Second Reception Room - window to side of property, stone fireplace, and original front door.
Front Porch - UPVC windows to front and sides of property, leading into second reception room.
Sitting Room - fireplace, and window to side of property.
Upstairs
Landing - useful airy space.
Bedroom 1 - Double bedroom with window to side of property.
Bedroom 2 - Double bedroom with window to rear of property.
Bedroom 3 - Double bedroom with window to side of property.
Bathroom - bath, WC, pedestal wash hand basin.

Outside
Outbuildings
The property has a range of small outbuildings including a brick and tile workshop/potting shed, outside WC, a garage which is split over three
sections and a block agricultural building. The garage and block building have been included in the planning for conversion of the main Cruck Barn.
Gardens & Grounds
The property benefits from circa 3 acres of grounds including woodland, streams and grassy areas.
Land
There is a 2.27 acre grass paddock adjoining the property, this is gently sloping and south facing.

Proposed Accommodation - Cruck Barn
The proposed conversion of the Cruck Barn extends to 4 double bedrooms including two ensuite bedrooms on the ground floor. A feature
entrance lobby, leading to a formal dining area, an open-plan kitchen diner with separate pantry, with an adjoining snug, and a separate formal
living room form the remaining accommodation on the ground floor. On the first floor there are two further ensuite bathrooms, one having its
own stair case, the main space of the first floor will be void over the feature dining room to maximise the glorious character features.

Planning Permission
The Local Planning Authority is Herefordshire Council. Planning Consent and Listed Building Consent were granted on Wednesday 27th September 2023, a copy of the Decision Notice is available from the Agent.
The application that has been approved is detailed below:
P231972/F - Proposed residential conversion of existing dilapidated cruck frame barn and its associated outbuildings into four-bed dwelling.
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P231973/L - listed building consent

Please see the proposed scheme drawings for further information. Parties may wish to discuss the scheme with Koda Architects who have developed the scheme.
Grade 2 listing
The Grade 2 listing from English Heritage reads as “Barn. Possibly C15 with later extensions. Timber-frame with weatherboards, corrugated iron and stone slate roof. Four bays aligned roughly north/south. East elevation has weatherboarded lean-to with three entries, one to left and two, juxtaposed, to right of centre. West elevation has full-height wagon entry to threshing floor in second bay from left. Interior has bays defined by crucks with
collars and cruck spurs; second truss from south end has tie- beam; wall-frames are of heavy scantling with square panels between cill and wall-plate. Bage Mill Farmhouse is not included in this list.”

Access
The property has two entrances from the roadside, including an existing gateway to the east side of the house, and there is a further gateway situated between the barn and the house.

Services
The house has mains electricity, oil central heating, septic tank drainage but does not currently have a mains water supply. The property to date has always been served from a natural spring located in the property boundary which has never failed to the knowledge of the vendors. It is anticipated
that a mains connection to this property would be straightforward, but buyers are to make their own enquiries with Welsh Water.
EPC Bage Mill : 'E'
Council Tax Band: Bage Mill 'D'

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of sale.

Directions
If coming from Hereford direction, when in Madley, turn left after the Red Lion pub sign posted Bridge Sollars, past the new housing development on your left, proceed on this road for 0.5 miles and Bage Mill is situated on your right hand side, and will be indicated by the Agent's “For Sale” board.
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Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, quasi easements, wayleaves, and rights of way both declared and undeclared.

Site Plans
The plans included in the sale particulars are for identification purposes only and may have been reduced in scale to assist with printing.

Health & Safety Notice
Prospective Purchasers should take all necessary care when making an inspection including wearing suitable clothing. Viewings are taken solely at the
risk of those who view and neither the Agents nor the owners of the property take responsibility for any injury however caused. The Agents advise particular care is taking when inspecting the Cruck Barn due to low doorframes.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Agents. Ellie Watkins of Watkins Rural Tel: Email:
Morris Bricknell 30 Gloucester Road, Ross on Wye, HR9 5LE Tel: Email: Website:

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