Brinsop, Hereford

A Stunning 4 Bedroom Detached Highly Energy Efficient Barn Conversion with Separate 2 Bedroom Annexe, Completed in 2024 to an Exceptional Standard, set around a landscaped courtyard in the sought after village of Brinsop, surrounded by open countryside.

Main House: Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room – Pantry – Utility Room – WC – Bedroom 3 with Ensuite – Bedroom 4 with Ensuite – Double Garage with EV Charger – Plant Room – 1st Floor Sitting Room – Living Room/Study – Principal Bedroom with Ensuite – Bedroom 2 with Ensuite

Wain House Annexe: Kitchen/Dining Room – Sitting Room – Landing – 2 Bedrooms – Shower Room

Outside: Landscaped Courtyard Walled Garden – Stone Terrace – Gravelled Driveway

White House Barn is an architect designed and carefully supervised conversion of a former stone and timber framed barn, completed by the current owners in 2024. The result is a striking, contemporary home that retains its agricultural heritage while delivering high quality, energy efficient living across approximately 4,042 sq. ft (375.5 sq. m), including a beautifully restored Grade II listed annexe known as Wain House.

The accommodation is arranged to make full use of the barn’s volume and natural light, with expansive glazed openings, exposed structural timbers and a strong connection to the central courtyard. The property sits quietly in the village of Brinsop, surrounded by rolling countryside, yet remains within easy reach of Hereford and its amenities.

The Property

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room: A superbly proportioned living space forming the heart of the home, finished with stone flooring and centred around a high-specification Minerva kitchen with breakfast bar. The kitchen is fitted with sleek contemporary units and generous stone worktop space, flowing seamlessly into dining and seating areas. Triple glazed sliding doors replace the original barn doors, opening directly onto the stone terrace and courtyard beyond, creating a strong indoor/outdoor connection. A locally made custom oak and iron staircase is a beautifully exposed centrepiece of the space, leading up to the first floor.

Pantry: A practical and well-designed walk-in pantry providing excellent additional storage adjacent to the kitchen. With fitted units, wood surfaces and steel sink with rinser tap.

Utility Room & WC: Fitted with modern cabinets, wood worktops and sink with rinser tap, offering space for laundry appliances and everyday practicality. The WC beyond is a neatly appointed cloakroom, finished with Roca sanitaryware and LED mirror.

Bedroom 3 with Ensuite: A generous double bedroom on the ground floor, finished with stone flooring and served by its own ensuite shower room.

Bedroom 4 with Ensuite: A second ground floor double bedroom, benefiting from an ensuite with bath, making this level ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Both bedrooms on the ground floor enjoy high level windows, ensuring both ample natural light and complete privacy.

Double Garage: A substantial detached double garage with electric roller shutter doors and EV charger, providing excellent secure parking and storage.

Plant Room: A dedicated plant room housing the air source heat pump, hot water tank and solar panels controls, keeping services discreetly contained.

Upper Sitting Room: An expansive first floor sitting room showcasing exposed kingpost trusses and a Contura woodburning stove. This elevated space enjoys a sense of scale and character, ideal as a relaxed retreat or evening living room. Vast 4m triple glazed windows either side flood the space with light, looking out across open countryside. Premium oak flooring runs throughout the first floor, adding an ever further touch of exceptional quality.

Living Room/Study: A versatile additional reception room, currently used as a study and lounge space, offering flexibility for home working, reading or secondary lounge use.

Principal Bedroom with Ensuite: A beautifully proportioned main bedroom suite, with oak flooring and a well-appointed ensuite bathroom, featuring a bath and high quality Roca sanity ware.

Bedroom 2 with Ensuite: A further double bedroom with oak flooring and vaulted ceiling, also served by its own ensuite shower room, completing the main house accommodation with four bedrooms, each enjoying private facilities.

Wain House (Annexe)

Wain House is a charming Grade II listed, timber framed former cart shed dating back to the 17th century, now providing an independent two bedroom cottage arranged over two floors. The annexe benefits from electric heating throughout and is ideal for guest accommodation, dependent family members or holiday letting, subject to any necessary consents.

Kitchen/Dining Room: Fitted with a handmade kitchen, offering built-in appliances and space for a 6-seater dining table. A wide opening leads directly into the sitting room.

Sitting Room: A characterful reception room featuring exposed timbers and a Contura woodburning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, with storage beneath stairs up to the first floor.

First Floor: Two well-proportioned bedrooms on the first floor, served by a modern shower room.

Outside

The property is arranged around a beautifully landscaped central courtyard, laid with gravel and punctuated by raised stone planters and a central fountain, creating a calm and private setting shared between the barn and annexe. A wide stone terrace extends directly from the kitchen area, providing excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

The garden is secured by a tall brick wall and lockable spear top iron gate, opening onto the drive. The driveway offers ample parking alongside the double garage, while the wider setting enjoys open views and a strong sense of countryside seclusion.

Practicalities

Herefordshire Council Tax Band ‘F’
EPC Energy Rating 'A'
Air Source Heat Pump
Underfloor Heating Throughout
Double & Triple Glazed Throughout
Mains Electricity & Water
Private Drainage (treatment plant)
18 PV Solar Panels with 10kW Battery Storage
Annual Running Costs inc. EV Charging – Approx. £1,100
Full Fibre Broadband Available

The conversion was carried out in accordance with Natural England requirements, including appropriate supervision relating to protected species.

Directions

From Hereford take the A438 towards Brecon. At the Whitecross roundabout take the second exit onto Kings Acre Road. In 1.5 miles turn right onto the A480 to Credenhill and follow the road straight beyond the village. In 2 miles turn right at the sign for Brinsop and proceed for 100m, where the property can be found on the right-hand side.

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