Shobdon, Leominster
- Land size
- 6 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Impressive former rectory
- Coming to the market for the first time in over 50 years
- Elegant period character throughout
- Generous and versatile accommodation extending to over 5,500 sq ft
- Spectacular views and grounds of approximately 6 acres
- Out buildings to include carport and workshop
- 2 bedroom self-contained apartment
Description
Detached Period Property | Elevated Position with Spectacular Countryside Views | Spacious Accommodation | 2 Bedroom Self-Contained Apartment Generating Income | Garages, Carports and Outbuildings | Ideal For Multi-Generational Living | 6 Acres Of Mature Gardens And Land
Wildflower House is set in the sought after village of Shobdon, surrounded by beautiful Herefordshire countryside. The village enjoys a good range of local amenities including an excellent village shop/post office, primary school, The Batemans Arm public house and church. Leominster is about 9 miles west and the historic town of Ludlow is c.14 miles to the northwest, whilst the city of Hereford is some 20 miles to the south. All are within easy reach and provide a wide range of amenities, including main brand supermarkets and rail links to the rest of the country.
Wildflower House is an exceptional and substantial country residence, set within approximately 6 acres of beautifully maintained grounds in a peaceful rural position near the sought-after village of Shobdon.
This impressive former rectory, coming to the market for the first time in over 50 years, combines elegant period character with generous and versatile accommodation extending to over 5,500 sq ft, making it ideal for family living, entertaining, or multi-generational use.
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway, enjoying a private and commanding position within its grounds. Upon entering, a striking reception hall immediately sets the tone, featuring high ceilings, original tiled flooring and an elegant staircase rising to the first floor.
The ground floor offers an excellent range of reception space, including a beautifully proportioned drawing room and a separate sitting room, both enjoying views over the gardens. A formal dining room provides an ideal setting for entertaining, while the kitchen is well-appointed and complemented by a utility room and separate laundry. In addition, there is a study along with a variety of ancillary rooms, offering flexibility to suit a range of lifestyles.
To the first floor, the property provides an impressive range of well-proportioned bedrooms, many enjoying elevated views across the surrounding grounds and countryside. The principal bedroom suite is particularly noteworthy, being exceptionally spacious with ample room for additional furnishings and seating, creating a luxurious retreat. Several further bedrooms are generous doubles, benefitting from high ceilings and large sash-style windows, retaining the charm and proportions expected of a home of this period.
Bedrooms five and six are currently arranged as a self-contained two-bedroom flat with separate access, providing excellent potential for multi-generational living or as an income stream, currently generating approximately £600 per calendar month.
A notable feature of the property is the extensive range of outbuildings, including garaging, workshops and carports, offering excellent storage or potential for further development, subject to the necessary consents.
The gardens and grounds are a particular highlight, extending to approximately 6 acres of lawned gardens, mature trees and established planting. The grounds enjoy a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion, while also offering excellent potential for equestrian or smallholding use.
Wildflower House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished country home of significant scale and character, set within a desirable North Herefordshire location.
Services, Expenditure & Important Material Information
Tenure: FREEHOLD
Services Connected: Mains electricity, a private well supplies the water, LPG central heating and private drainage.
Council Tax Band: H
Flood Risk: Low
Build Date: Estimated early 1700's
Broadband availability: Up to 1000Mbps available
Phone Coverage: 4g Available and can be found at
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FLAT DETAILS
As detailed on the floor plan, the property also includes a self-contained two-bedroom flat with its own separate access, currently tenanted. This provides an excellent opportunity for additional income or multi-generational living. If desired, the layout could be reconfigured to reintegrate the accommodation, returning the property to a single dwelling.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- H
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-16
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 279 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
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
- Water
- Private Supply
- Heating
- Wood Burner
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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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, Covered Parking, Driveway
- Garden
- 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
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
- Shobdon Primary School453 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 74
- Type
- Community school
- Pembridge CofE Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 80
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kingsland CofE School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 155
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wigmore Primary School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 169
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Mary's Primary School, Dilwyn4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Wigmore School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 467
- Type
- Academy converter
- Earl Mortimer College6.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 502
- Type
- Community school
- Weobley High School6.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 533
- Type
- Community school
- Lady Hawkins' School7.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 281
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ludlow Church of England School11 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 626
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
* 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.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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