Black Hole Lane, Bartestree, Hereford
- Land size
- 8.13 acres
Key Features
- Valuable parcel of land
- 4 miles east of Hereford
- Just over 8 acres
- Steel frame barn
- Adjoining stabling
- Mains water
Description
This attractive parcel of land is conveniently located in a highly favoured rural location, about ½ mile from Bartestree, between the Cathedral City of Hereford (4 miles) and the market town of Ledbury (10 miles) with the M50 motorway link (Junction 2).
The Land - The land extends to approximately 8.13 acres and is in three separate parcels, numbers 0095, 0088, 0082, 0075 and enclosed by hedging and fencing.
The lower parcel is predominantly level and the upper two parcels are slightly undulating and within which are numerous apple and pear trees.
The land is understood to be predominantly classified as Grade 3 on the National Agricultural Land Classification (ALC).
There is also a STEEL FRAMED BARN (approx 60 feet x 20 feet) with FOUR ADJOINING LOOSE BOXES.
Access - Access is via a field gate from Black Hole Lane.
Services - Mains water is connected to the site.
Restrictions/Wayleaves/Easements & Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictions, wayleaves and rights of way.
Environmental Schemes - We are not aware of any Environmental schemes currently held on the land.
Agents' Note - The sale is subject to a restrictive covenant whereby in the event of planning permission being obtained by the Purchaser or the Successors in Title, within 50 years from 8th October 1990, the Purchaser will have to pay 50% of the increase in value of the land owing to the planning permission being granted.
Directions - What3words/// allowable.prefect.custodian
From Hereford proceed towards Ledbury on the A438 and continue through Lugwardine into Bartestree. At the crossroads turn left towards Whitestone, proceed down the hill to the mini crossroads and turn left into Black Hole Lane. The land is located on the left hand side after about ¼ mile.
Viewing - Viewing is by site inspection, at any reasonable daylight hour.
Money Laundering Regulations - Prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification, address verification and proof of funds at the time of making an offer.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-19
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 41 Equestrian listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- 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
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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
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
900 Mbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 91% 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
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Lugwardine Primary Academy815 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 150
- Type
- Academy converter
- Withington Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Community school
- St Paul's CofE Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 396
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hampton Dene Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 278
- Type
- Community school
- Broadlands Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 164
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- St Mary's RC High School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 745
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School2.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,089
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Aylestone School2.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 443
- Type
- Community school
- Whitecross Hereford4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 942
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Hereford Church of England Academy4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 647
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Christian
* 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.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 50 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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22 Broad Street Hereford HR4 9AP