Byecroft, Bircher, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6
- Land size
- 5.33 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Nestled On The Fringe Of The National Trust Bircher Common and Croft Castle Estate, In Rural North Herefordshire Countryside
- An Outstanding Detached Country Residence Offering A wealth Of Character & Charm Throughout
- Including ample Ground Floor Living Space, Four Double Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms & Suite Of Attic Rooms
- Beautiful Formal Gardens With Rural Views, Separate Paddock Ground Extending To Approx. 5 Acres With Stable Block
- Range Of Outbuildings Including Studio/Home Office with Annexe Potential, Workshop, Garaging, Potting Shed & Ample Driveway Parking
Description
Stunning Detached Country Residence | Nestled On the Fringe Of National Trust Run, Bircher Common | Offering Extensive, Characterful Four Double Bedrooms | Ample Ground Floor Living Space | Further Additional Attic Rooms | Beautiful Formal Gardens | Approx. 5 Acres Of Paddock Land & Stabling | Outbuildings Including Studio/Home Office, Potential Annexe | Large Workshop, Potting Shed & Open Fronted Double Garage | Lovely Rural Views | Viewing Recommended
Nestled in a stunning position on the edge of the National Trust owned Bircher Common, you can explore the historic paths, bridleways and woodlands in beautiful tranquillity while surrounded by an abundance of wildlife. The charming village of Yarpole is just over a mile away, which boast a community owned and managed pub ‘The Bell At Yarpole' as well as an award winning community village shop and Post Office operating within the Parish church of St Leonards. Bircher is equidistant between the famous medieval market town of Ludlow in Shropshire and the historic Herefordshire town of Leominster, both providing excellent everyday amenities including a range of supermarkets, leisure facilities, schooling, doctors plus good road and railway access.
This outstanding country residence in nestled on the fringe of the National Trust run Bircher common and surrounded by beautiful north Herefordshire Countryside. The house, believed to date back to the mid-18th century boasts a wealth of individual character and charm throughout. The generous ground floor living space includes an impressive drawing room with wood burning stove and exposed timbers, formal dining room with parquet flooring, both enjoying views over the formal gardens and countryside beyond. Two further reception rooms provide space for a study/snug and music room with guest cloakroom/wc also on the ground floor. The lovely and light family kitchen/breakfast room offers an excellent range of matching cupboards and features a Rayburn Stove but also has a separate electric oven and grill and ample space for breakfast table. In addition to this, there is a separate back kitchen/utility with further cupboard storage, space for appliances including plumbing for washing machine and housed in here is the oil-fired central hearing boiler. The property also benefits from a cellar.
A staircase from the hallway leads up to the galleried first floor landing with doors off to all rooms. The property boasts four double bedrooms with the principal bedroom having a dual aspect with stunning views and fitted wardrobes. Two modern bathrooms service the bedrooms with the guest bedroom having a personal door to the one bathroom, serving as an en-suite when required. In addition to this the property benefits from a suite of attic room accessed via a staircase from the inner landing, with potential for additional accommodation subject to the appropriate planning permission.
OUTBUILDINGS/STUDIO
The property benefits from a range of outbuildings to include a modern studio providing excellent space to include a reception area, large room currently used as an office with wood burning stove and cloakroom/wc with an attached double bay, open fronted garage to the side. Ideal for someone looking to work from home but also offer potential to create an annexe for multi-family living, subject to planning approval. In addition to this is an excellent detached workshop, garden store and potting shed.
FORMAL GARDEN AND GROUNDS
The property sits in a plot of approximately a third of an acre with the most beautifully, well-appointed formal, partially walled garden, with well-stocked mature floral and shrub borders with an enviable rural backdrop. In addition to this is kitchen garden with raised beds and greenhouse.
In addition to this and opposite the property, is separate paddock land extending to approximately 5 ACRES with orchard and wildflower meadows and stable block and yard.
Services, Expenditure & Important Material Information
Tenure: FREEHOLD
Services Connected: Mains Electricity and Water. Oil Fired Centrally Heated. Shared Private Drainage With Neighbouring Property. The Property Benefits From Solar Panels Installed. Feed In Tariff (FIT)
Council Tax Band: G
Flood Risk: Very Low
Estimate time of Build: Dating From 1750's
Broadband availability: Ultrafast 1000Mbps
Phone Coverage: 4g Available and can be found at
Agents Notes
-The approximate 5 acre paddock land is currently part of the Herefordshire Meadows scheme to restore traditional flower-rich meadows. The meadows are set aside for hay in late summer and can be grazed after the hay is made, through to March the following year.
- There is a public footpath leading through the bottom paddock.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-02
Market Value Analysis
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Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains, Solar Panels
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating, Central Heating, Wood Burner
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, No Disabled Parking, No Permit Required
- Garden
- Private Garden, Rear Garden, Rear Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 86% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Luston Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 94
- Type
- Community school
- Orleton CofE Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 175
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kingsland CofE School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 155
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wigmore Primary School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 169
- Type
- Academy converter
- Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Wigmore School3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 467
- Type
- Academy converter
- Earl Mortimer College5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 502
- Type
- Community school
- Ludlow Church of England School6.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 626
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Tenbury High Ormiston Academy7.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 453
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Weobley High School9.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 533
- Type
- Community school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
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