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Carey, Herefordshire

Land size
3 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Large fitted Farmhouse Kitchen/Breakfast room with Range cooker.
  • Master Bedroom, Three Further Bedrooms. Bathroom & Separate Shower Room.
  • Spacious Living Room, Dining Room & Garden Room.
  • Spacious Entrance Porch/Office, Hallway. Utility, Cloakroom.
  • Garden Room. Double Garage with storage rooms.
  • Agricultural Barn with adjoining lean-too on both sides.
  • Greenhouse, mobile stable.
  • Ample parking for cars and horseboxes.
  • Gardens & Grounds of approx. 3 Acres
  • NO UPPER CHAIN

Description

Well Presented Smallholding Set in a Rural Location in approx. 3 acres.

SITUATION
Hereford 9 miles, Ross-on-Wye 10 miles, Ledbury 16 miles, Monmouth 17 miles, Gloucester 26 miles, Cheltenham 42.5 miles, Bristol 48 miles, Cardiff 51 miles.
Road Links: A49 6 miles, M50 (Jct 3) 10 miles.

Trains: Hereford, Ledbury, Gloucester and Newport (both fast trains to London)
International Airports: Bristol 69 miles, Cardiff 67 miles & Birmingham Airport 75 miles.

MOUNT BOON HOUSE
occupies a glorious rural location, tucked away in a peaceful setting within the parish of Carey with views over farmland. The property benefits from excellent communications links with the M5, M50, M42, M40 and M4 motorways all within easy reach providing access to the Midlands, London and the South.

EDUCATIONPrimary
Primary Schools are Little Dewchurch & Much Birch (6 miles), with Secondary School education at Hereford or the John Kyrle High School at Ross-on-Wye. There is an excellent selection of private schools in the area including Haberdashers Monmouth, Hereford Cathedral School, Howells at Cardiff, Kings Gloucester and Cheltenham College. For independent schools see and for state school information see

LOCAL, SPORTING & RECREATIONAL
The thriving neighbouring village of Little Dewchurch offers village hall, primary school, public house, and church. Both Carey, Hoarwithy and Sellack have public houses and are within easy drive of the property. Hoarwithy Road (7 miles) has a post office & shop, supermarket, hairdresser and pharmacy. Hereford provides a broad range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities. For more extensive retail and cultural therapy at Cheltenham, Malvern and Worcester are easily accessible. The surrounding area offers a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities.

The property is set within the Wye Valley, Area of outstanding Natural Beauty that includes nearby The Royal Forest of Dean and Symonds Yat, with excellent walking, cycling, outriding, and rock climbing with canoeing available on the River Wye at Hoarwithy. Golf is available at Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury and Monmouth.

The region is renowned for its strong equestrian industry and the property is well located for many competition centres. Horseracing is at Cheltenham, Chepstow, Hereford, Ludlow and Worcester. Pony Club is with South Hereford and Ross Harriers and Riding Club is with Hereford Riding Club. Local hunts include Ross Harriers and Monmouthshire.

MOUNT BOON HOUSE
The property is of red brick constructed under a tiled roof, offering spacious family accommodation arranged over 2 floors.

Approached via a country lane that leads on to a driveway. The property is set back in its own private grounds with parking area in front of the garage with easy to maintain gardens surrounding the property.

The front door entry leads into the spacious Entrance Hall/Office with door leading through to the inner hall with stairs to first floor, storage cupboard and door through to the spacious Kitchen/Breakfast room with range of modern floor and wall units, with Belfast sink, built in fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Range cooker with extractor fan. Door leads out to the useful boot/dog room with utility and downstairs cloakroom, with door to outside. From the Kitchen door leads into the dining room with bi-folding doors through into the Garden Room with door out on to decking area. Double doors from the Dining Room lead into the Sitting Room with woodburner.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms with the fourth being single bedroom. There is a family bathroom and plus separate shower room with wc.

OUTSIDE
The garden is mainly laid to lawn with established trees, shrubs and borders surrounding the house. To the rear of the house is the Garden Room, which could be utilised in several ways Party or Games Room, Office or Treatment Room, or annexe (subject to planning). To the far side of the garden is a fenced off orchard area, ideal for chickens, goats or pigs, with a greenhouse with vegetable area to the far corner of garden. There is garden gate that leads between the house and the double garage. Double garage is spacious with 2 very useful rooms either side.

By the entrance to the house is separate driveway into the Agricultural Barn with two steel lean too`s either side. The barn is ideal for rearing of suckler calves, sheep, equestrian or car collection. There is a further double mobile stable and field shelter. The land is fairly level and sweeps to the side and rear of the property with mixture of stock fence and natural hedging.

AGENT`S NOTES
Fox Grant and their clients give notice that:
1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property.
2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Herefordshire Council

COUNCIL TAX
D

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water, private drainage, oil fired central heating. Solar Panels: There are19 solar panels installed feeding house and outbuildings that are owned.
Tariff with Octopus Energy - 22.7p per KW. Fixed 22nd November 2025

FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Unless mentioned specifically by separate negotiation.

DIRECTIONS
From Hereford proceed out on the A49 (Ross-on-Wye) at the Broadleys Public House turn left for Rotherwas. Proceed for about 1 mile at mini roundabout take third exit signposted Little Dewchurch and Hoarwithy. Continue along this road through the village of Little Dewchurch, after passing the 40mph sign and going up hill take the left hand turn for Carey. Proceed on this road until the T junction and turn left then left again by the Cottage of Content Public House. Proceed along this road for about 1 mile and the property will be on your left-hand side.

POSTCODE
HR2 6NQ

WHAT3WORDS
rugs.mornings.hazel

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment or email

PROPERTY CODE
CH, SH, EQ, TL

Directions
From Hereford proceed out on the A49 (Ross-on-Wye) at the Broadleys Public House turn left for Rotherwas. Proceed for about 1 mile at mini roundabout take third exit signposted Little Dewchurch and Hoarwithy. Continue along this road through the village of Little Dewchurch, after passing the 40mph sign and going up hill take the left hand turn for Carey. Proceed on this road until the T junction and turn left then left again by the Cottage of Content Public House. Proceed along this road for about 1 mile and the property will be on your left-hand side.

Postcode: HR2 6NQ

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-05-23

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 67 Farms & Smallholdings listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£308,333 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (1+ acres) £18,911 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
90 B
111 A

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
Solar Panels
Water
Mains
Heating
Double Glazing
Broadband
Cable Internet
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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, Off-Street Parking
Garden
Private 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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Limited LimitedO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    49
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • King's Caple Primary Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    26
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Mary's CofE Primary School2.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Much Birch CofE Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    176
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Mordiford CofE Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    190
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • The Steiner Academy Hereford4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    345
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy4.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,274
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Hereford Church of England Academy5.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    647
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Christian
  • The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School5.6 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,089
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's RC High School5.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    745
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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

Spar - Ross On Wye, Bridstow4.8 miles
Asda Ross Spur Express Petrol, Ross-on-Wye4.8 miles
Co-op Ross on Wye - Overross Street, Ross-on-Wye5 miles

GP surgery

Fownhope Medical Centre2.9 miles

Pharmacy

Boots5.2 miles

Hospital

Ross Community Hospital5.3 miles

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

Hereford Rail Station6.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Altbough Farm1.1 miles

Typical drive times

Ledbury29 min · 17 miles
Monmouth29 min · 15 miles
Ross-on-Wye20 min · 8 miles
Hereford (city)18 min · 7.9 miles

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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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