Marden, Hereford
- Land size
- 1.31 acres
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Grade II listed cottage
- Generous gardens approximately 1.31 acres with countryside views
- Two reception rooms
- Two well-proportioned bedrooms
- Character features throughout
- Peaceful rural Herefordshire location
- Investment property with a sitting tenant
Description
A Grade II listed cottage offering characterful accommodation set in approximately 1.31 acres with countryside surroundings in a peaceful rural Herefordshire setting.
Description - Halls are delighted with instructions to offer Hawkersland Farm Cottage for sale by Private Treaty.
A Grade II listed detached cottage offering a peaceful rural location, two-bedroom accommodation, exposed beams and within generous gardens approximately 1.31 acres with countryside views.
Situation - Marden is a desirable Herefordshire village situated approximately 7 miles from the Cathedral City of Hereford. The area offers an attractive rural lifestyle surrounded by open countryside whilst remaining conveniently placed for access to local amenities and transport links.
Nearby Hereford provides an extensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities together with rail links to Worcester, Birmingham and South Wales.
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Directions - From Hereford, proceed north-east on the A4103 before following signs towards Marden. Continue through the village and onto the surrounding rural lanes, where the property will be identified by the Halls For Sale board.
Schooling - The property is well placed for schooling, with a range of highly regarded primary and secondary schools serving the wider Herefordshire area. Popular local primary options include Marden Primary Academy together with nearby village schools such as St Michael’s CofE Primary School and Withington Primary School.
For secondary education, well-regarded options are available within Hereford including Aylestone School, The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School and Whitecross Hereford High School, with further independent education available at Hereford Cathedral School
Property - A Grade II listed detached cottage, beautifully positioned within the rural surroundings of Marden near Hereford.
Full of character and traditional features, the property offers an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a countryside lifestyle home with potential.
The accommodation briefly comprises two reception rooms featuring exposed beams and character detailing, together with a fitted kitchen and ground floor bathroom facilities.
The property offers a wonderful blend of period charm and practical living accommodation.
To the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers, enhancing the cottage’s traditional appeal.
Outside - Externally, the property occupies a generous plot approximately 1.31 acres of gardens surrounding the cottage, enjoying pleasant rural views and a peaceful setting.
The grounds provide excellent outdoor space for gardening and enjoying the surrounding countryside.
The cottage benefits from a private position with excellent potential for landscaping and further enhancement, subject to the necessary consents.
Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains water, electricity and private drainage.
None of the services, appliances or electrical systems have been tested by Halls.
Tenure - The cottage is offered for sale subject to an existing lifetime tenancy. The current occupier benefits from security of tenure and retains the right to reside at the property for the duration of her lifetime.
Local Authority - Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0LE.
Council Tax - The property is being shown as being within council tax band C on the local authority register.
Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £36 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation.
Viewings - By appointment through Halls, Gavel House, 137 Franche Road, Kidderminster DY11 5AP
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-15
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 998 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ 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
- Mains
- Heating
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Yes
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Ask Agent
- 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
- Marden Primary Academy822 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 97
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sutton Primary Academy1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 208
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Michael's CofE Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 114
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wellington Primary School and Nursery2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 67
- Type
- Academy converter
- Withington Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Aylestone School4.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 443
- Type
- Community school
- St Mary's RC High School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 745
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School4.6 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,089
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Whitecross Hereford4.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 942
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Hereford Church of England Academy6.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 647
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Christian
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
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
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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137 Franche Road, Kidderminster, DY11 5AP
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