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Near Much Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8

Land size
8.27 acres

Key Features

  • Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Range Of Traditional Grade Listed II Barns And Equestrian Buildings
  • Excellent Potential For Conversion Or Redevelopment (Subject To The Necessary Planning Permissions)
  • Collection Of Stables Arranged Around A Central Stable Yard
  • Tack Room And Hay Loft Above One Range Of Stables
  • Large Tractor Barn Providing Extensive Storage
  • Workshop And Traditional Brick-Built Barn
  • Established Orchard And Surrounding Pastureland
  • Approximately 8.23 Acres In Total
  • Characterful Period Agricultural Buildings
  • Attractive Rural Setting Offering Lifestyle Or Equestrian Potential

Description

Front Cover

A Rare Opportunity To Acquire An Attractive Range Of Traditional Grade II Listed Barns And Stables With Excellent Potential For Conversion, Subject To The Necessary Planning Permissions. The Buildings Enjoy Stunning Views Toward the Malvern Hills And Considerable Character And Offer A Wonderful Opportunity To Create A Distinctive Residential Scheme Or Lifestyle Property In A Delightful Rural Setting Accessed Off A Quiet Country Lane With Over 8 Acres of Land.

Description

A rare and highly appealing opportunity to acquire a charming range of traditional grade II listed barns and equestrian buildings, set within approximately 8.27 acres including a traditional cider orchard, offering significant potential for conversion or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

The buildings form a characterful and attractive courtyard arrangement of traditional stone buildings with modern farm buildings, along with a range of traditional stables set around a central stable yard, together with a tack room and associated equestrian facilities. Above one of the stable ranges is a hay loft, providing additional storage and further enhancing the agricultural character of the buildings.

In addition, the property benefits from a substantial tractor barn offering excellent covered storage, together with a workshop and a traditional brick-built barn, providing a versatile range of buildings suited to a variety of potential future uses. Collectively, the buildings display the charm and architectural character typical of traditional rural farm buildings, creating an exceptional opportunity for imaginative conversion.

The land extends to approximately 8.27 acres, incorporating areas of pasture together with a delightful established orchard, providing a peaceful and picturesque rural setting which enhances the lifestyle appeal of the property.

Overall, together with stunning view toward the Malvern Hills the property represents a unique opportunity to create a distinctive residential or lifestyle scheme, blending the charm of historic agricultural buildings with modern living, subject to the relevant planning consents.

Location

Hill End is located within the rural hamlet of Rushall, approximately 2 miles from the village of Much Marcle where there is a primary school, church, village hall and public houses. The popular town of Ledbury is approximately 6 miles distant and has an excellent range of local facilities and amenities including shops, secondary and primary schools, churches, hotels, restaurants, community hospital, theatre and mainline railway station. The cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester are all approximately 16 miles from Ledbury and the M50 motorway is approximately 4 miles to the south of the town.

Agents Note

There will be some restrictive covenants. Further details are available from the agents office.

We have been informed that the septic tank for a nearby property is located in the Orchard next to the stables.

Directions

Proceed out of Ledbury on the A449 Ross Road and continue onto the village of Much Marcle. Turn right at the crossroads by the garage. Proceed for a short distance and then turn right again signposted to Rushall. Continue along this road keeping to the right. On reaching the sharp right hand bend, turn left (signposted to Woolhope) and then immediately right at the stone building with the small red letterbox. Continue along this road for approximately 0.5 miles and Hill End can be found on the right hand side.

Services

We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Tenure

We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.

General

Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request. John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel: ).

EPC

Not required

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-06-27

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 43 Development Land listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).

This Property£38,694 / acre
Development Land Average (5+ acres) £86,371 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
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
Off-Street Parking
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 83% of premises

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 Good GoodO2 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

  • Much Marcle CofE Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's CofE Primary School3.6 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ashperton Primary Academy3.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    202
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Mordiford CofE Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    190
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ledbury Primary School4.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    420
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • John Masefield High School4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    849
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Mary's RC High School6.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    745
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy6.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,274
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School7.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,089
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Aylestone School7.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    443
    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.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Aldi Ledbury, Ledbury4.3 miles
Co-op Ledbury, Ledbury4.7 miles
Tesco Ledbury Superstore, Ledbury4.7 miles

GP surgery

Fownhope Medical Centre2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Day Lewis Pharmacy4.7 miles

Hospital

Ross Community Hospital7.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Ledbury Rail Station4.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Hill End Turn665 metres

Typical drive times

Newent22 min · 9.6 miles
Ledbury14 min · 6.2 miles
Mitcheldean27 min · 13 miles
Ross-on-Wye20 min · 10 miles
Hereford (city)30 min · 11 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

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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