2 bed flat for sale

Frome Court, Bartestree, Hereford HR1

Summary

An Impressive 2 Double Bedroom 1st Floor Apartment, within a converted Victorian Grade II Listed Gothic Revival Convent, offering generous proportions and exceptional character features throughout, all Offered With No Onward Chain.

Entrance Hall with Study Area - Sitting/Dining Room - Kitchen - Bedroom 1 With Ensuite Shower Room - Bedroom 2 - Bathroom - Storage - Communal Grounds - Allocated Parking

This unique apartment forms part of an impressive Gothic Revival building, originally a Victorian convent, now a prestigious residential development in Bartestree. Brimming with charm and history, the property offers expansive interiors featuring soaring ceilings, exposed timber beams, and arched detailing, blending original architectural features with practical modern touches. Located within beautifully maintained communal grounds all just a short drive from Hereford city centre, while enjoying a peaceful village setting with local amenities close by.

The convent was founded in 1863 by Robert Biddulph Phillips of Longworth to ensure his daughter's happiness as a new member of a small order of French nuns, the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity and Refuge. It was designed by E.W. Pugin in the Gothic Revival style of red brick with limestone detail, for which he and his father A.W.N. Pugin, co-designer of the Palace of Westminster, were both renowned.

The Property

Entrance Hall: A remarkable entrance space that sets the tone for this distinctive home, featuring original Gothic archways, high ceilings, and a sense of grandeur. This versatile area could be utilised as a reading nook or home office, with ample natural light filtering through large period windows. Two large closets provides useful storage, while the entire hall is laid in hardwearing Karndean flooring.

Sitting/Dining Room: A stunning, large reception room boasting vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and dual windows. This impressive space is perfect for both relaxing and entertaining, offering flexible layout options and a unique backdrop of historic character.

Kitchen: The separate kitchen is well appointed with a range of wood fronted shaker cabinets, complementary worktops, and tiled splashbacks. Integrated AEG appliances include a gas hob with stainless steel splashback and extractor, fan oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and stainless-steel sink & a half with drainer. A large sash window offers elevated views across the central courtyard.

Bedroom 1 with Ensuite: A generous double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, continuing the characterful theme. The room includes direct access to a private ensuite shower room, fitted with a thermostatic shower enclosure, pedestal basin, WC and chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2: A comfortable second double bedroom, ideal as a guest room or study, with a tall sash window providing excellent natural light.

Bathroom: A second bathroom serves the property, fitted with a full-length bath with overhead shower and glass screen, pedestal basin, WC, and large splashback wall tiles.

Outside

The apartment is set within beautifully landscaped communal grounds that reflect the grandeur of the original convent building, offering manicured lawns, mature planting, and seating areas to enjoy the surroundings. An allocated parking space is provided, with additional visitor parking also available.

Practicalities

Herefordshire Council Tax Band C'
Gas Central Heating (new combi-boiler fitted Jan 2024)
All Mains Services
Grade II Listed
Fibre Broadband Available

Directions

From Hereford, take the A438 on Ledbury Road and drive straight for 3 miles, passing through Lugwardine into Bartestree. Proceed through the village, staying on the A438. After the village, turn right just after the bus stop following signs for Frome Park. Proceed straight to Frome Court, where parking is available either to the left, or in a car park situated behind the building.

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Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Leasehold
Length of Lease: 974
Annual Ground Rent Amount: 100.00
Annual Service Charge Amount: 2,505.00

Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer. The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.