3 bed bungalow for sale in The Parks, Hereford, HR4 (ref: 558788)

In The Linhay, the pitched ceilings create a fantastic and airy space, whilst giving homage to the original beams, effortlessly on show. Wooden columns punctuate the glazing along the southern façade, The open plan living is flooded with light from the floor to ceiling windows, a range of velux windows and french doors to the patio and garden space. There is ample room for entertaining in the lounge and dining area.

The kitchen cabinetry is finished in the earthy reds theme with contrast upper units, Corian worktops provide ample workspace, while a kitchen breakfast bar serves as a social gathering point. High-quality integrated appliances complete the functional kitchen space.

The main bedroom features an en suite shower room, clad in earthy red, continuing the theme from the kitchen and complemented by matt black fixtures and fittings. There are 2 further double bedrooms, with bedroom 3 having its own glazed door access, giving great potential for an independent space. Additionally there is a family bathroom with a soft sage theme, having enclosed bath with shower over and off the main hallway there is a utility cupboard and further storage.

A real selling feature of The Linhay is the outdoor garden space, having a large patio area, storage shed and bin store, lawn area spanning the width of the property, along with views over the 2 acre paddock that can be enjoyed by all the residence of the development. A real private space in an exclusive development.

Architect CommentsResidents will also have shared access to the expansive two-acre pasture at the rear of the development, with picturesque views that are particularly wonderful from The Linhay. This open space can be used for many activities - the architects envisioned residents cultivating a vibrant vegetable garden, further enhancing the sense of community and sustainability within the scheme.The Parks breathes new life into neglected rural buildings to create a sociable housing development comprising eight new sustainable homes in a rural setting in Herefordshire. The project provides much needed rural housing to address increasing demand in the area as well as those turning away from city living. The Parks further develops Stolon’s ‘sociable housing’ concept to provide an alternative rural typology to the isolated single home, offsetting rural loneliness and helping to nurture new communities.Originally a dairy farm, this assembly of rural timber-framed 15th and 16th century buildings had fallen into disrepair and collapse through long-term neglect. Built for an ethical small developer, the project seamlessly combines old and new to create individual homes with shared, communal spaces, nature pond and meadow.As with all of Stolon’s sociable schemes, the project has been carefully designed to balance privacy, openness and community. Units vary from 3- to 5-bedrooms arranged around a central courtyard space to the rear, with private gardens to the front of each dwelling. A variety of spatial layouts accommodate a range of housing needs from families to downsizers and the elderly. Each distinctive home retains the name of its original agricultural use such as the Farmhouse , The Linhay, The Dairy , giving character and individuality within the ensemble.Sensitive to context and heritage, Stolon have repaired and celebrated historic features wherever possible including old elm and oak beams, existing steel plates and old fireplaces. Walls and beams have been straightened, restored and reset rather than rebuilt. Materials are sympathetic to the traditions of the Herefordshire countryside with a combination of red brick, tile and terracotta reflecting the reddish pink gravel of the river valley and the rich red clay soil of the local area, renowned for its food produce. Robust metal roofing reflects the agricultural heritage of the buildings. Interiors are finished in raw, untreated earthy tones and breathable clay paints. New and re-used oak elements are unified with a light clay-based stain which helps preserve the timber.A deep retrofit includes new electrics, plumbing, air source heat pumps, and underfloor heating to create high performance houses with low operational costs and bills. Although some of the existing buildings were demolished to create the courtyard and shared spaces, all materials and existing buildings has been saved and re-used, including bricks, tiles, stone, timbers and historical farm equipment - an original millstone has become a landscape feature. The development also addresses the land contamination caused by long term neglect of the property. Within this rural setting the landscape design has been inspired by delicate hedgerows, with native species such as cow parsley and soft white flowers which contrast with the reddish buildings. A wildflower meadow, bat habitats, new tree planting and a pond, all enhance and contribute to wildlife and biodiversity. The construction process was viewed as an opportunity to contribute to the rural economy, using local materials, traditional techniques and employing local workmen, craftsmen and small family-run specialist businesses.

Services & Expenditure InformationTenure: Freehold Services Connected: mains electric and water, shared bio-disc drainage, air source heating. Estimated communal management charge £500 per annum. Council Tax Band: TBC Broadband availability: Ultrafast 1000Mbps Phone Coverage: 4g available

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