Flat for sale in Hampton Park Road, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1

The property
The property forms part of the Grade II* listed Elgar Court, formerly known as Plas Gwyn, a mid-19th century Italianate-style property, once the home of composer Sir Edward Elgar. During his time here he was at the height of his fame, and composed many of his greatest works including both symphonies and his Violin Concerto. It has been sensitively modernised to provide more than 1,500 sq. Ft. Of attractive accommodation, with retained period features including sash windows and high ceilings with ornate cornicing. The accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall with bespoke shelving. It comprises a large drawing room with a feature fireplace with electric fire, as well as a large bay incorporating three sets of French doors leading to a tented-roof, wood-latticed verandah. Adjacent is a generous study/bedroom with bespoke storage, and a good-sized front aspect dining room. Both rooms benefit from French doors opening onto the verandah. To the rear is a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a range of wall and base units including a central island with breakfast bar, modern integrated appliances, a walk-in store and a utility room. The accommodation is completed by a generous part-panelled bedroom with built-in storage and shower and a spacious modern family bathroom.

General
Local Authority: Herefordshire Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.Council Tax: Band C
Fixtures and Fittings: Only items known as fixtures and fitting are included in the sale. Certain items such garden ornaments, carpets and curtains may be available by separate negotiation.
Tenure: Leasehold and share of the freehold
Guide Price: £370,000<br /><br />Outside
Having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is approached through double iron gates over a gravelled tree-lined driveway providing resident and visitor parking. The well-maintained garden is laid mainly to lawn bordered by well-stocked flower and shrub beds and features a gravelled terrace and a seating area, the whole screened by mature hedging and trees.<br /><br />Location
Set on the banks of the River Wye and surrounded by some of the county’s most beautiful countryside, ideal for walkers and cyclists is the cathedral city of Hereford. It has a pedestrianised shopping area with a comprehensive selection of boutique and high street stores together with a good range of services; a leisure centre, hospital, cinema and museums. The area offers a good selection of state primary and secondary schooling including St. Paul’s and St. James’ CofE Primary Schools. St. Francis Xavier’s Primary School, Holmer CofE Academy, Barrs Court School and St. Mary’s rc High School (all rated Outstanding by Ofsted). Independent schools include Hereford Cathedral The Elms, The Downs, Abbey College and Malvern College.