4 bed detached house for sale

Wigmore, Leominster HR6

A unique Grade II listed home with origins in 1580, set in approximately two acres with extensive outbuildings, private gardens and a peaceful position in Wigmore.

Description

• Grade II listed character home with parts dating from 1580 and later additions.

• The features include a log burner and bread oven in the sitting room.

• Versatile layout with four bedrooms and generous reception spaces.

• Large collection of barns and outbuildings offering excellent storage potential.

• Large garden with additional orchard and paddock.

• Driveway and carport with space for around ten vehicles.

• Private location in the heart of Wigmore village.

The approach
Brook Farm is privately tucked away in the centre of Wigmore, approached via a gated entrance leading to a generous driveway. The traditional Grade II listed exterior showcases the home’s historic charm, with its earliest section dating to 1580. Later additions in 1680, Victorian times and the early 2000s have created a spacious and adaptable home. The setting offers peace and privacy while remaining within walking distance of the village amenities.

The entrance hall
The front door opens into a welcoming hallway that reflects the home’s character and history. To one side is a convenient cloakroom, fitted with a WC and wash basin, providing a useful facility on the ground floor. The hallway leads directly into the sitting room to the left and the kitchen to the right, with a convenient storage area located under the staircase.

The kitchen
The kitchen, part of the 1680 addition, is a generous space that offers excellent potential. It is well-proportioned, with ample room for a breakfast table and a practical layout for everyday cooking. From here, an opening leads into the dining room, creating a sociable flow between the two spaces.

A separate utility room, added in 2004, is positioned off the dining room and provides further work surfaces, storage and space for laundry appliances. A rear door from the utility gives access to the garden, making it ideal for outdoor dining or tending to the grounds.

The dining room
The Victorian section of the house, the dining room is a bright and well-sized reception space that connects directly to both the kitchen and utility. It is ideal for hosting family meals or entertaining friends, with windows framing views over the gardens.

The sitting room
Situated in the oldest part of the property, the sitting room is a characterful space centred around a log burner with a traditional bread oven. This inviting room offers a warm atmosphere and plenty of space for relaxation.

The principal bedroom
The principal bedroom is generously sized, occupying a position at the front of the house with ample light that flows through dual windows. Its proportions allow for a variety of layout options and ample room for freestanding furniture. The space is also complimented by its own en suite.

The principal en suite
The en suite to the principal bedroom features a WC, wash basin and shower, offering privacy and convenience.

The second bedroom
A good-sized double bedroom with a pleasant outlook through dual windows over the gardens, providing comfortable accommodation for family members or guests.

The third bedroom
Another well-proportioned double bedroom accessed through double doors, enjoying a bright aspect and flexible layout potential. A bank of built-in storage across one side maximises floor space and provides convenience.

The fourth bedroom
The fourth bedrooms provides excellent versatility to be used as a nursery, office or additional guest or family bedroom. Built-in shelving allows for convenient storage, while dual-aspect windows bring in natural light and provides views over the grounds and surrounding countryside.

The bathroom
The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, with an overhead shower, WC and wash basin with storage beneath, serving the three additional bedrooms. A cupboard provides additional useful storage space.

The gardens
The formal garden extends to around half an acre and is arranged to create distinct areas for relaxation and outdoor living. A patio area sits directly beside the house, providing an excellent space for alfresco dining or enjoying views over the lawns. Steps lead up to a large expanse of grass bordered by mature trees, shrubs and established planting that give colour and privacy throughout the seasons.

Across the lawn lies a brick terrace area with a summer house, perfectly positioned to capture open rural views and evening sunshine, offering another inviting space for entertaining or unwinding. The combination of level and elevated areas provides interest and variety, with ample room for recreation, planting or simply appreciating the peaceful surroundings.

The grounds
In addition to the main garden, the property includes an orchard and a steep paddock approaching 1.5 acres, which could lend itself to purposes such as keeping livestock. The grounds offer a high degree of privacy and are bordered by mature hedging and trees. Together, the gardens, orchard and paddock create a varied outdoor environment with plenty of scope for gardening, smallholding or simply enjoying the rural setting.

The outbuildings
The property includes an impressive range of barns and outbuildings, many of which are timber-framed and currently used for storage. These offer excellent potential for various uses, subject to any necessary consents. A large open-fronted three-bay barn provides covered parking or further storage options.

The driveway and parking
A substantial driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles, in addition to a three-bay open-fronted carport. This makes the property well-suited to those with multiple vehicles or requiring space for trailers and equipment.

Location

Brook Farm enjoys a tucked-away position in the heart of Wigmore, a historic Herefordshire village known for its Norman castle ruins, church and friendly community atmosphere. The village offers everyday amenities including a village shop, primary and secondary schools, public house, restaurant and community centre.

Surrounded by scenic countryside, the area is ideal for walking and outdoor pursuits. More extensive facilities can be found in nearby Leominster, which offers a range of shops, supermarkets, secondary schools and leisure amenities.

Leominster also has a railway station with services to Hereford, Ludlow, Shrewsbury and beyond. The postcode offers good access to the wider region, with the A49 connecting to Hereford in the south and Shrewsbury to the north. The area is well-situated for those seeking a rural lifestyle while remaining connected to nearby towns and transport links.

Services

The property benefits from mains electricity, water and drainage. There is oil-fired central heating and Liquid Propane Gas.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.