3 Bed Detached House, Planning Permission, Hereford, HR2 0RF £665,000

Outside, the gardens are a delight, with sweeping lawns, a newly laid rear patio, mature trees, outbuildings and a tranquil stream flowing along the lower boundary of the house, which is fed by a stunning natural waterfall.
Newton St Margarets is a charming rural village located in the picturesque Golden Valley region of Herefordshire. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings, it is a wonderful option for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life.
There are scenic walking routes nearby, as well as easy access to the Brecon Beacons National Park for longer days out. The property is also just a short drive from Hay on Wye and Hereford, offering excellent shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. The nearby villages of Peterchurch, Kingstone and Ewyas Harold offer more local amenities include a well-regarded primary school, village shop and traditional country pubs.

Seller Insight - It was the privacy, peace and the gentle beauty of the surroundings that first drew me to The Slough Gate, says the current owner of this charming and much-loved Herefordshire country cottage. I wanted somewhere tucked away from the world, where nature could be part of daily life and this setting, hidden down a quiet rural lane with no near neighbours, felt like the perfect fit.

Originally dating from around 1780, with later 1960s additions and a conservatory which has since been replaced, the house has a rich history. One of the most wonderful things is having an old box of documents passed from owner to owner over the years, it tells the story of the house and the people who've lived here before me. That sense of history gives the place real character. When purchased, the house needed completely updating. It had been untouched for decades, with wrought iron windows that didn't even close. I replaced all the windows and doors, many with handmade versions to suit the traditional style. Everything's been rewired, replumbed, new floors throughout, and a new kitchen installed. There's TV and ethernet cabling in most rooms, a new LPG heating system and boiler, plus a gated driveway and secondary gated parking area. It's now a house that's both warm and efficient still full of charm but practical too.

Outside, the cottage sits discreetly below the lane, surrounded by over an acre of gardens, woodland and a stream with four waterfalls. It's the tranquility I'll miss most just the sound of water from the stream and waterfalls, birdsong, and the occasional tractor passing by. Watching the buzzards swooping low across the fields has been such a privilege. I love my breakfast spot by the front door, looking out over the lawns and beyond. Evenings on the rear terrace catch the last of the sun it's perfectly aligned north-south, so you get sunshine all day.

Though secluded, the location offers good connections. Hereford and Abergavenny are within easy reach for shops and services. There's a good local pub not too far away, and the surrounding area is full of small cider farms and friendly communities. Anyone looking for a quiet, rural lifestyle, or a place to bring up children with plenty of freedom, would be perfectly suited to this place.

It's been a truly peaceful and happy home somewhere to feel connected to nature, and delightfully untouched by the modern world.

Outside - Set within a generous one-acre plot, the garden presents a beautifully composed blend of natural and designed elements, offering aesthetic appeal and practical functionality. There are expansive, well-maintained lawns, dotted with mature specimen trees which frame the house beautifully.
A recently installed rear patio offers the perfect elevation to enjoy the gently babbling stream the trickles along the lower boundary of the plot, fed by an impressive natural waterfall to the far corner, and fringed by mature native woodland. This is the perfect space to sit and entertain guests during the warmer months of the year.
Functional features include a range of outbuildings, including a good size stone wood store with clear conversion potential (subject to the relevant planning permission). With power and lighting already in place, this could work very well as a home office, a hobbies room, children's play space or even simply as a garden room to enjoy the tranquil surroundings. There is a detached garage also with power and lighting next to the driveway, with an additional secondary gated parking area.

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