Hereford Property Times 10/02/2011

THE PROPERTY GUIDE FOR HEREFORDSHIRE, MID-WALES AND SOUTH SHROPSHIREAndrew Grant ........... 4,5 Andrew Morris ............... 7 Arena Lettings .............. 27 Arkwright Owens .......... 41 Barry Bufton ................. 36 Belvoir ......................... 40 Brightwells ......... 30,31,39 Brightwells Lettings ...... 40 Cobb Property ........ 12,13 Connells ....................... 21 Cross & James ............. 36 Fine ......................... 18,19 Flint & Cook ............ 26,41 Fox Grant .................... 8,9 Halls ........................ 39 Hayes ...................... 14,15 Jacksons International 2,3 John Amos .............. 10,11 Jonathan Wright ........... 25 J S Bloor ..................... 43 Knight Frank ............ 22,23 Maitland Rachel ..... 32,33 McCartneys .................. 6 Nicholas Craddock ...... 20 Morris Bricknell ....... 16,17 R M Caldicott ............... 39 Roscoe Rogers & Knight ................................ 37 Russell Baldwin & Bright .................................... 35 Sunderlands & Thompson ...................................... 44 Stooke Hill & Walshe ... 29 Taylor Wimpey ............. 42 Trivett Hicks ................. 28 Watkins & Thomas .. 34,40 Williams ........................ 24For professional advice on advertising on the property pages, call our dedicated team on 01432 845803

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Modern home in quiet spot1 Strawberry Fields, Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye Agent: Richard Butler Offers: 445,000 Call: 01989 567979 THIS is an individual, spacious and versatile four-bedroomed detached modern house, with lovely gardens and space for a caravan or motorhome. The property is one of three individual, architect-designed properties located along a quiet nothrough lane within the sought after village of Peterstow, approximately three miles north of Rosson-Wye. A bedroom suite on the ground floor is ideal for a dependent relative. The spacious reception hall has space for desk beneath the stairs and gives access into a double garage. There is a cloakroom/WC, a drawing room with an open fireplace, a conservatory, a dining ery/walk-in dressing area or linen cupboard with a Velux front window. To the front of the property there is a driveway with hardstanding for several cars, caravan, etc with an up-and-over remotely operated garage door leading into the double garage The front garden is laid to level lawns, mature herbaceous and shrub beds. To the side of the property there is a pathway with outside lighting, a log storage area and a garden shed. The sizeable rear garden is beautifully laid out with a well, tended lawns, mature herbaceous beds and borders. A central pathway leads through a pergola and to a vegetable garden with a greenhouse and several raised productive vegetable beds. There is a further patio area, two useful garden sheds and an enclosed chicken run and coop with nest box.

Popular location1 Holmfirth Close, Belmont, Hereford Agent: Connells Offers: 149,950 Call: 01432 267511 SITUATED in a popular residential location this three-bedroomed semidetached family home benefits from a garage, off-road parking, gas central heating and double glazing. The house is in good decorative order throughout and consists of an entrance hall, a lounge, a dining room with french doors opening onto a garden patio and

room, a kitchen/breakfast room fitted with beech style units and a useful utility room. There is also a study and a ground floor guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom, which has been recently fitted with a white suite.

From the reception hall, the stairs lead to the first floor landing with doors to a master bedroom with fitted furniture and an en-suite shower room. There are two further bedrooms on this floor along with a family bathroom and a nurs-

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an archway through to a kitchen fitted with a matching range of wall and base units. The first floor landing gives access to the family bathroom and three bedrooms. To the front, the garden is laid with decorative stones with shrubs and is enclosed by hedging. There is a path leading to a side access gate into the rear garden, where you will find a decked area, lawn, established trees and a timber storage shed. The garden is enclosed by walling and fencing to maintain privacy.

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In the PlansPlanning applications made to Herefordshire Council, January 17-23 ABBEY DORE: Proposed tourist accommodation for Mr and Mrs Edward Lloyd at paddock South of New Barns Farmhouse. ASTON INGHAM: Single-storey rear extension, demolish existing single-storey garage and replace with new garage with hobby area in roof space for Mr Richard Jones at Fourwinds, Shotts Lane. BODENHAM: Straw/dry muck store shed for Mr Richard Layton at Dewdales Hope Farm. Single-storey extension to provide dining room for Mr and Mrs Neil and Claire Lloyd at Rheola Meadow, Isle of Rhea. BRIDSTOW: Installation of wood-burning stove with flue for Mr Alistaire Haldane at 8 Wilton Hall, Wilton Lane. BRILLEY: Change of use to residential dwelling for Mr Peter Glover at Rhydspence Inn, Whitney-on-Wye. BUXTON AND COXALL: Installation of 4kw ground-mounted solar photovoltaic array comprising 21 panels for Ms Carol Small at Oakhill, Bucknell. CLEHONGER: Proposed car port for Mr D Morgan at Mossburn. CRADLEY: Singlestorey extension and internal alterations to include conversion of garage to kitchen for Mr and Mrs M Green at Ashcombe House, Bosbury Road. DORSTONE: Proposed works to include repair and alterations to existing listed barn and cowshed to convert for use as a dwelling for Mr Michael Pearce at Sydcombe Farm. Installation of 69.3kWp solar photovoltaic array for Mr B Goring at Dorstone Court. EARDISLEY: Proposed retention of two solar panels for Ms Deborah Gillingham and Mr Richard Greatrex at Mulberry Cottage, Woods Eaves. Construction of a rear conservatory extension, repair three windows and one new window, insulation of interior roof slopes and replacement garage for Ms Deborah Gillingham and Mr Richard Greatrex at Mulberry Cottage. FOWNHOPE: Proposed two-storey and singlestorey extensions to form annex for elderly relative and proposed improvement to parking and turning, demolition of garage, shed and privvy for Mr and Mrs Ben and Anna Straker at Alpha House. HEREFORD: Mobile building for ancillary accommodation for Widemarsh Gardens, project with attached greenhouse for use by adults with special needs for Mr Richard Carroll at Widemarsh Workshop. Extension to existing pavillion, new equipment store and removal of timber cabin adjacent bowls green for Herefordshire Cricket Ltd at sports field, Cotswold Drive. Proposed change of use to sui generis for Mr Ponahbalam Jeyanand at 16 Chilton Square. Installation of external plant, shop front and external alterations for Tesco Stores Ltd at former Game Cock pub. Remodelling of ground floor including new access to first floor residential flats for the owner at the Governors House, Union Walk. Certificate of lawful development in respect of a single residential dwelling for Mr Ian Cattanach at Dovecote Cottage, Ross Road. Re-roofing of existing building for the owner at The Old Deanery, Cathedral Close. One externally illuminated fascia sign, one window vinyl and one non illuminated sign for Co-op Funeralcare at 49 Eign Gate. Change of use from florist to coffee shop for Mr Michael Hill at 78 Widemarsh Street. Create an opening hatch to top floor of building to give safe access, to maintain the external air conditioning unit for Grant Spencer at 1 High Town. Crown reduce two sycamore by 5m, one cherry by 3m and one hawthorn by 2m for Mrs Philippa Granthier at 1 Nimrod Drive. Crown reduce one corsican pine by 20 per cent and remove one dead branch for Julie Burgess at Hampton Dene Surgery, Gorsty Lane. LEDBURY: Conversion of former pub to residential use and construction of five new houses with provision of parking for Mr Stephen Jolley at Ring Of Bells Public House. Extend hours of operation to 24 hours, seven days a week for the owner at Ledbury Service Station. Nonmaterial amendment to planning application DMNE/093117/FH to move porch window from south wall to west wall for Ms Fiona Moore at Top Barn, Upper Mitchell Lane. LEINTHALL STARKES: Proposed dwelling to replace mobile home, garage and foaling box for Mr John Needham at Mobile Home, Church Farm. LEINTWARDINE: Erection of replacement greenhouse within the walled garden for Mr Rupert Lywood at Heath house. LINGEN: Proposed erection of a 27metre 15kw wind turbine for Mr and Mrs T R and H Gunning at Bramble Ridge Farm. Certificate of lawful development for a dwelling house with detached garage and residential curtilage for Mrs A Thomas at The Paddocks. LOWER BULLINGHAM: Proposed re-roofing and cladding of walls for Mr Nick Barrow at Tomhead Ltd, Ramsden Road. Application for change of use to regularise the use of the premises to include retail sales warehouse and distribution of bathroom, kitchen and household goods for Mr David Preedy at Units 1a, 1b and 1c, Thorn Business Park. LYONSHALL: First-floor extension for Ms Anita Fowler at Penrhos Cottage. NORTON CANON: Firstfloor extension for Mr Charles Smith at Midland Farm. ORCOP: New twostorey extension, new front living room extension, new porch, change of use of former kennels domestic outbuildings for Mr and Mrs Alistair and Linda Beedie at Sunny Bank. ORLETON: Alterations and extension to existing detached garage block for Mr J G T Betteridge at The Cottage, Millbrook Way. PENCOMBE WITH GRENDON WARREN: Steel portal framed agricultural building extension for Mr and Mrs P Hope at The Raddings. WEONARDS: Variation of condition three of planning permission DMS/101787/F for Mr Henry Legge at Llangunnock House, Three Ashes. STAUNTON-ON-ARROW: Two-storey extension, conversion of utility room to study/bedroom and improvements to vehicular access for Mr Adam Hodges at Ricketts Castle, Titley. TARRINGTON: Singlestorey extension to existing store to form garden lounge, replacement of double garage with new double garage and garden storage for Mr Mark Seal at Green Acres. TRETIRE WITH MICHAECHURCH: Proposed general storage building for Mr R F, E A and D M Pursey at Trevase Farm, St Owens Cross. WALFORD: Permanent (non-rotating) polythene covered polytunnels, over crops, balancing pond for the owner, Site B land north west of Coleraine Buildings. Erection of permanent (non-rotating) polythene covered polytunnels, over crops and erection of biomass (woodchip) boiler house for heating, of ground in tunnels, balancing pond for the owner at Site C, land east of Coleraine. WEOBLEY: Fell one leylandi for Miss Pru Lloyd at The Sallies, High Street. WORMBRIDGE: Refurbishment and internal alterations to divide residential dwelling to two semidetached separate residential dwellings of two bedrooms each for the trustees of the G M Settlement at The Laurels, The Common. YARKHILL: Two mobile homes and new access on established gypsy site for Mr David Smith at The Millstone, Green Lane. Planning applications made to Herefordshire Council, January 2430 ALMELEY: Canopy porch over front door for Mr Terry Graham at The Elms. AVENBURY: Rear extension to provide new kitchen with bedroom in roof space for Mr Ian Oliver at The Kilns Bungalow. AYLTON: New vehicular access for Mr Wayne Gardner. BALLINGHAM: Demolition of existing single-storey wooden food storage building and replace with large single-storey wooden building to provide new kitchen for Mr Richard Moore at Cottage of Content. BELMONT RURAL: First-floor extension over existing garage for Mr Antony McDonnell at 15 Wenlock Close. BODENHAM:Greenhous e and a lean-to WC (part retrospective) for Mr Tim James-Moore at Houghton Court. BREDENBURY: Proposed livestock building and slurry lagoon for Mr Anthony Howlett at Wicton Farm, Winslow. BREDWARDINE: Conversion of three-bay garage and attached store with store above into annexe while retaining two bays of garage and basement as existing for Mr and Mrs K P Pritchard at Colebrook Cottage. To site a memorial stone with state plaque for Mr Timothy Dugmore at land opposite Bridge Cottage. BREINTON: Singlestorey extensions and alterations for Mr T Donoghue at 9 Four acres. BROMYARD AND WINSLOW: Rear conservatory for Mr Alan Berry at 55 York Road. BURGHILL: Alterations and construction of two-storey extension, construction of new double garage with ground floor home office/hobbies room for Mr John Davies at Cherry Trees, Tillington. Single-storey extension to professional shop area of clubhouse for Mr Clive Hitchings at Burghill Valley Golf Club. General purpose agricultural building for Mr John Watkins at Highcroft, Bewdley Bank. CLEHONGER: Conservatory extension Continued on next page


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In the PlansContinued from page 85 for Mr Michael Fleming. COLWALL: Singlestorey rear extension for Mrs Julie at Upper Colwall. Remove one upper and one lower branch from a sweet chestnut, crown raise one beech by 2m and remove overhanging branches, fell one bird cherry, crown raise one sycamore by 2m, reduce height by 3m and trim back branches which are overhanging road, fell one ash tree for Mr Lyn Ballard at New Winnings, Upper Colwall. CRADLEY: Certificate of lawful development for an existing use as a dwelling not used for agricultural occupancy for Mr Richard Williams at Wells Farm, Tanhouse Lane. DILWYN: Area of hardstanding used for vehicle manoeuvring and trailer parking, installation of nitrogen tank for Tyrrells Potato Chips, Tyrrells Court. GANAREW: Sun room extension and alterations for Mr and Mrs Robbins at Poplar Cottage, Little Doward. HEREFORD: Singlestorey rear extension and new garage for Mr and Mrs Brian Turner at 28 Westfield Street. Refurbishment and extension of Elmhurst Nursing Home to provide 57 bed spaces, demolition of outbuildings for Mr Richard Claridge at Elmhurst, Venns Lane. Demolition of 9 Friar Street and construction of six flats for Mr S Galvin. Variation of conditions two and four of planning permission DCCW2005/0654/F for Mr Chris Williams at 45 Glenthorne Road. Change of use from car dealership to tile merchants for the owner at 448 Holmer Road. Two-storey and singlestorey extension for Mr Michael England at 88 Kempton Avenue. Change of use from office to showroom and workshop (tyre, fitting and repair) for Mr Wood at 99, 101 and 105 St Owen Street. Single-storey side extension, lean-to store extension to garage for Mr and Mrs J Scriven at long Orchard, 5 Overbury Road. Reduce a large low limb on one weeping ash by 50 per cent to appropriate growth point for the owner at Quay Cottage, 12 Quay Street. Non-material amendment to planning permission CW/O92554/F (fenestration, alterations to materials and floor plans) for the owner at 80 Belmont Road. KILPECK: Two-storey extension and ground floor extensions for Mr and Mrs M Dunne at Star Acre House, Orcop. KINGS PYON: Removal of existing PVC conservatory and replacement with larger conservatory, erection of detached garage for Mr Kevin Williamson at Two Hoots, Bush Bank. KINGTON RURAL: Nonmaterial amendment to planning application DMNW/100916FH, extension to first floor over existing garage, for Mr C A Edwards at Birchfields Sunset. LEDBURY: Change of use from existing stables incorporating tack room and store to ancillary accommodation for Mr Mark Stockley at The Lake House, Gloucester Road. Single line of photovoltaic panels approximately 22m by 2m for Mrs Priscilla Clive at Redbank, Little Marcle Road. Nonmaterial amendment to planning permission DMN/102461/FH, revised plans to retain first floor window, for Mr G Gilbert at Cedar Lodge, Gilberts Farm. LEOMINSTER: Outline application for agricultural dwelling for Mr Peter Sanderson at Tickbridge Lane, Hamnish. Proposed internal opening between study and breakfast room, existing internal window to be re-positioned for Mr Stephen Foster at Pattys Cross Cottage, Hamnish. LINTON: Conversion of detached barn (former dairy) to provide selfcontained ancillary accommodation, proposed two-storey and single-storey extensions for Mr and Mrs Davies at Burley Farm, Stonehouse Lane. LLANGARRON: Variation of condition four of planning permission SH890167PF, proposed barn conversion to residential unit, for the retention of existing building where access was to be originally formed, designated boundaries and parking areas added for Mr Adrian Hill at Trecilla Farm. LONGTOWN: Twostorey extension, firstfloor extension and change of use of land to form extended residential curtilage, proposed new access track for Mr and Mrs M and S Sherno at The Top, Lower Maescoed. LUGWARDINE: Steel portal-framed agricultural potato storage and packing building for Mr G Gibbs at The Hynell. LUSTON: Two-storey side extension for Caffyn and Mr Dean Fenton at Little Bury Farm. MARDEN: Bridge strengthening scheme: Removal of fill material above each arch and replacement with structural concrete high alignment, improvement on approaches to structure including new kerbs, road markings and traffic signs, lime mortar to eroded masonry joints and cracks for Mr Clive Hall at Laystone Bridge. Proposed garage block for Mr Ian Musto. MICHAELCHURCH ESCLEY: Application to replace extant planning permission DCSW2007/3656/F for conversion of barn to dwelling with garage for Mr John Williams at Wilderness Barn. MUCH DEWCHURCH: Installation of solar photovoltaic array on an agricultural building for Mr Michael Owens at Green Farm, Allensmore. OCLE PYCHARD: Nonmaterial amendment to DC2008/1840/F to relocate single storey, toilet extension from south west to south east elevation for Mr Continued on page 87

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Furniture soldTHE first furniture auction of the year by H J Pugh and Co was a great success. With more than 250 lots in the sale, the good turnout of punters had plenty of variety to choose from. All lots sold exceedingly well with the top price of the day for an inlaid bracket clock by B Reguet which sold for 400. Other prices of interest were a Victorian mahogany wind-out table with two leaves and handle fetching 285, an oak longcase eight-day movementContinued from page 86 Robert Poyner at 11 Holme Oaks. PENCOYD: Singlestorey garage extension, new sandstone wall to boundary with St Dennis Church and to raise height of existing front boundary wall front road for Mr Michael Robert at The Grange, St Owens Cross. PETERSTOW: Variation of condition four of planning permission DCSE 2005/3206/F to facilitate improved visibility and lowering of stone wall for Mr Richard Gardiner at Peterstow Manor. RICHARDS CASTLE: Agricultural building for Mr D J Bytheway at Nutshell. ROSS-ON-WYE: Car handwash for Mr Yakob Al Kader at Overross Garage. Crown reduce one yew tree by 2m in height and 4m in spread for Mr Williams at 14 Alton Street; Remove all dead, broken and hanging branches on one Wellingtonia and cut back lower branch which is overhanging driveway for the owner at Green Heys, Walford

and calendar grandfather clock for 230, a 73ins antique pine kitchen sideboard at 160, captains chair and side table at 100, mobility scooter fetching 100, three boxes of various china and ornaments at 95, a large wooden trunk for 90, a reproduction library table with leather inlay at 75, a milk churn for 70 and an elm blanket box at 60. The next sale is on Tuesday at 6pm. For details, call 01531 631122.UPTON BISHOP: Singlestorey extension and alterations to ground floor fenestration for Mr and Mrs Lumsden at Hopyard Cottage. VOWCHURCH: Twostorey extension for Mrs Susan Harrington at Vowchurch Common Road. WELLINGTON: Twostorey extension and front porch, demolish the existing singlestorey extension, for Mr Colin Morgan at 17 Watermill. Agricultural storage barn for Mr Michael Lloyd at Farm, Dinmore. WESTON-UNDER-PENYARD: Non-material amendment to DMS/101879/FH to provide lean to extension with open porch, porch to front for Mr and Mrs T Marangon at Ivydene, Bartwood Lane. WHITCHURCH: Singlestorey extension and alterations for Mr T Griffiths at Buck Street Cottage. WOOLHOPE: Minor material amendment to elevations and layout of planning permission DMSE/101180/F for Mr and Mrs C BoultreeBrooks at field 2182 near to Little Canwood.

Road. SAMESFIELD: Solar photovoltaic array on an agricultural building for Mr Brian Bright at Hallaston Farm. SELLACK: Vary condition nine of planning permission DMSE/093151/F to enable installation of domestic heating oil tanks for Mr H Bramer at Caradoc Court. SHOBDON: Installation of 18.9WP solar photovoltaic array on commercial building for Mr G Jones at Pearl Lake Leisure Park. STOKE LACY: Extension, refurbishment and repairs for Mr George Thomas at Stoke Hill. Groundmounted solar photovoltaic panels in the north-east corner of garden for Mr Adrian Yeeles at Dovecote Barn. TRETIRE WITH MICHAELCHURCH: Repair and conversion of outbuildings to form studio, additional bedrooms and bathroom, conversion and extension of adjoining store to form home office and formation of tennis court for Mr Rupert Birch at Michaelchurch House, Gillow Lane.


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Survey rates independent agents

Network scores highlyHOME Sale Network, a national network of independent estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales has exceeded the national average for customer satisfaction, according to a recent survey by The Property Academy. The annual Home Moving Trends Survey, now in its fourth year, invited UK-based estate agents to take part with the aim of identifying the reasons behind home movers actions. The data is then used to improve estate agents customer service. The survey results show that 84 per cent of sellers who have actively engaged an estate agent in the last 12 months would be happy to recommend them to a friend. After inviting their customers to complete the survey, Home Sale Network was delighted to find that its member agents collectively received an even higher score of 87 per cent of customers who would be happy to recommend them. The survey also revealed that agents of the network also ranked higher than the surveys national average when rated by their customers for their knowledge, communication and personal service qualities that each member requires to be invited onto the network. David Stuart-Smith from Andrew Grant Estate Agency, the member of Home Sale Network in Worcestershire, said When you engage an estate agency you are normally asking them to handle the sale of your most valuable possession and to help you through a period that can be one of the more stressful in your life. At Andrew Grant we work very hard to provide a high level of customer service and we are glad to see the feedback backs this up. The survey also indicated that when deciding which agent to instruct with the sale of their home, a top priority was finding an agent that home movers instinctively trusted. Managing Partner David Stuart-Smith said : With 2011 looking to be another challenging year for home movers, choosing an estate agent you can trust is more important than ever. More than 100 agency firms responded to the Property Academy Home Moving Trends survey with collective representation from over 1,000 branches across England and Wales and gave a representative split of property types and price ranges up to the 1 million bracket.

We found the right home at right timeFOR many, finding a spacious luxury home in a stunning setting for an affordable price may seem like a dream. But for one Herefordshire couple that dream came true at Taylor Wimpey Midlands Shobdon Oaks development in Shobdon. Craig and Liz Costford had been hunting for the perfect countryside retreat and were in the process of buying what they thought was their dream home when the sale fell through. Craig said: We wanted a bigger house in a more rural setting and had been looking for a while. Eventually we found what we thought was the home for us and were in the process of buying it when the chain fell through. We were understandably upset as we had to start the whole house search again from scratch but now were so glad we did. We saw an advert for Shobdon Oaks and thought it was worth visiting. When we arrived we were taken aback as it isnt like most new-build developments wed seen before. Only a handful of homes are being built and the setting is very secluded. Its absolutely perfect for us. They chose a three-bedroomed detached Kirkstone home and are now happily settled in and enjoying their new home with their two cocker spaniels Cubby and Broccoli. The new house is amazing, adds Liz. Theres so much space and were taking full advantage of its fantastic location. Were surrounded by countryside and having the village on the doorstep is particularly handy. Shobdon Oaks offers an exclusive collection of just 35 luxury three, four and five-bedroomed executive homes, which back on to open fields, are up to 2,000 square feet in size and are priced from just 174,995 for a three-bed and from 299,995 for a four-bedroomed home. The development provides the best of both worlds a stunning countryside setting within easy reach of Ludlow (13 miles) and Hereford (19 miles). The development is close to a number of schools including Shobdon Primary School, which has an outstanding Ofsted score, Wigmore secondary school and a nursery in Shobdon. For further information, contact the marketing suite, open Thursday to Sunday between 10am to 5pm and Monday from 2.30pm to 5pm. Call 0845 6724035 or visit taylorwimpey. co.uk/shobdonoaks.

Enjoy quiet locationUltra Montem, Coldwells Road, Holmer, Hereford Agent: Jackson International Offers: 275,000 Call: 01432 344779 QUIETLY located in the hamlet of Coldwell on the outskirts of Holmer, this spacious four-bedroomed property benefits from oilfired central heating and secondary glazing. Ultra Montem is extremely private with spacious parking to the front of the double garage. The entrance hall has understairs storage and leads to a ground floor shower room with WC, a kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a matching range of pine units, a dining room and a living room with an open fireplace and double glazed french doors leading out to the rear garden. The stairs lead from the entrance hall to the first floor, where you will find a family bathroom and four bedrooms, one with fitted mirrored wardrobes. Outside, the double garage has two electric up-and-over doors and further utility space to the rear. Here you will find the Worcester boiler and space for a washing

machine, drier, fridge and freezer. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with borders. To the rear, the garden is also mainly laid

to lawn with a sunny aspect, mature bushes and is very private. To the side of the property there is access to a greenhouse and workshop/office.

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Cancer fund adopted by company

Lettings team begins a year-long charity effortPROPERTY lettings specialist Belvoir is throwing its weight behind a major fund-raising push for cancer support charity Macmillan in 2011. The Broad Street, Hereford, office headed by Terry Curthoys and Jeff Crawley is among those in the national Belvoir network to pledge its support as the charity celebrates its centenary year. Its the first time that Belvoir has adopted a national charity and after very careful consideration, we decided to help Macmillan because of its fantastic work in supporting and improving the lives of people affected by cancer, said Terry. Throughout the year we will be staging a series of events, promotions and other fund-raising activities, both as Belvoir Hereford and in conjunction with the Macmillan fund-raising team which stages a wide range of organised events throughout the country. We hope that our landlord and tenant clients, suppliers and friends in our local community will join with our staff in raising as much money as we possibly can in 2011, added Jeff. Cancer affects so many people, one in three people in the UK will be diagnosed at some point in their lives and there are two million people currently living with cancer. Macmillan is expert at providing practical, medical and financial support to cancer sufferers and their families. The companys charity drive was launched with a Go Green Day last week. Right: The Belvoir team going green with their Macmillan fund-raising manager.

With fountain in the gardenVine Tree Cottage, Withies Road, Withington, Hereford Agent: Flint & Cook Offers: 249,500 Call: 01432 355455 DATING back to the late 19th century, Vine Tree Cottage stands in beautifully laid out private gardens in a pleasant village setting about four miles north-east of Hereford. The cottage has been substantially extended in recent years and offers spacious four-bedroomed accommodation ideal for either retirement or family occupation. The property benefits from double glazing and oil-fired central heating and comprises in brief a reception hall, a large sitting room with a bay window and corner fireplace, a dining room, a substantial kitchen/breakfast room with integral appliances, a utility room and a cloakroom/WC. The first floor open-galleried landing has a folding trap with sliding loft ladder giving access to a useful part-boarded roof storage space. There are four bedrooms to the first floor and a family bathroom, which has recently been refitted. A wide tarmacadam driveway provides useful parking and leads to a twostorey double garage block with an up-and-over door, power, lighting and an open-tread staircase to an attic storeroom. The building could be used as a separate annexe if required, subject to planning permission, or could be utilised as a garage with an overhead workshop/ games room. The fully enclosed gardens are in a traditional cottage garden style. Here you will find a threetier fountain, a paved patio, many trees and bushes including lavender, a mature grapevine and trellis and archways covered with roses.


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