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1 Glasbury House, Glasbury-On-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5NW Asking price 795,000 Freehold A substantial and attractive Grade II listed period village residence, much adapted and extended over the years and with an established use as an Education Centre, but possibly capable of conversion to a variety of uses, with detached bunkhouse, standing in about 6 acres of spacious grounds close to the River Wye. Hay-On-Wye Office Tel:

2 Glasbury House is a substantial former Gentry village residence being Grade II listed and parts of which are believed to date back to the 1750's, although it has been much adapted and altered over many years, including a substantial reconfiguration in Victorian Times and modern extensions in the past 50 years. It stands in spacious grounds of approximately 6 acres(tbv) on the banks of the River Wye with a long frontage onto the common that abuts the river, and with roads and residential properties on the other three sides. The house has been used for over 50 years as an education centre and is located within the village envelope. It is also situated within the designated flood plain, but has apparently been unaffected by flooding since the flood alleviation scheme constructed to protect the village about 40 years ago. Glasbury is a popular village with good facilities including post office/garage/store, two public houses and a restaurant, a canoe centre and bunk house, church, village hall, etc. It sits straddling the River Wye alongside the A438 Brecon to Hereford road which has a good bus service. The river banks provide lovely walks with good public access and the area is one of considerable beauty with the Brecon Beacons National Park situated just a few miles away to the south and east, with the famous Wye Valley Walk through the village. DINING ROOM - 25'7" x 18'4" (7.8m x 5.6m) Hay-on-Wye is some 4 miles to the north east with its famous second-hand bookshops and good market town facilities, while Brecon and Hereford are each 11 and 25 miles away respectively. THE MAIN DWELLING This is a handsome detached building currently used as an education centre, but possibly capable of conversion into a variety of uses, including as a fine principal residence, small hotel/guest house, possible business centre or office accommodation, etc., all subject to planning consents. It is approached via a fine sweeping driveway, past a walled garden and with most attractive, mature grounds. GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALL - 25'7" x 9'10" (7.8m x 3m) STAFF ROOM - 12'6" x 12'6" (3.8m x 3.8m) ENTRY HALL 2-14'1" x 9'4" (4.3m x 2.84m) KITCHEN - 15'9" x 14'5" (4.8m x 4.4m) PASSAGE 1-20'6" x 9'2" (6.25m x 2.8m) LOUNGE - 20'6" x 15'7" (6.25m x 4.75m)

3 KITCHEN YARD OFFICE - 12'6" x 11'10" (3.8m x 3.6m) UTILITY/CORRIDOR 3-11' x 8'6" (3.35m x 2.6m) SCULLERY AND FOOD STORE - 24'11" x 13'1" (7.6m x 4m) UTILITY/CORRIDOR 2-24'1" x 3'11" (7.34m x 1.2m) STAFF SHOWERS - 13'1" x 11'6" (4m x 3.5m) DRYING ROOM - 12'2" x 8'2" (3.7m x 2.5m) DRYING ROOM EXTENSION - 19'4" x 7'10" (5.9m x 2.4m) FIRST FLOOR MAIN STAIRS AND LANDING AREA - 19'8" x 9'10" (6m x 3m) CUPBOARD - 8'10" x 4'11" (2.7m x 1.5m) PEMBROKE DORM - 18'4" x 14'11" (5.6m x 4.55m) BEDROOM 1-12'10" x 9'10" (3.9m x 3m) TOILET 3-12'2" x 8'2" (3.7m x 2.5m) SECOND FLOOR LANDING BEDROOM - 15'1" x 9'10" (4.6m x 3m) WC - 9'2" x 5'9" (2.8m x 1.75m) with three hand basins. BEDROOM - 11' x 10'2" (3.35m x 3.1m) END ROOM - 17'11" x 15'5" (5.46m x 4.7m) STAFF WC - 9'10" x 5'1" (3m x 1.55m) MONTGOMERY ROOM - 20'6" x 14'11" (6.25m x 4.55m) STAIRS - 9'10" x 8'6" (3m x 2.6m) TOILET 2-11'2" x 9'10" (3.4m x 3m) RADNOR ROOM - 14'9" x 12'6" (4.5m x 3.8m) WATER TANK STORAGE AREA TOTAL ESTIMATED INTERNAL FLOOR AREA - just in excess of 650 sq.m. CELLAR Below part of the ground floor is a cellar with good access steps down to it. This is currently used as a table tennis area, but does occasionally flood with ground water to a depth of two or three feet and is therefore not suitable for storage. BRECON DORM - 19'8" x 13'9" (6m x 4.2m) TOILET 1-12'8" x 8'6" (3.86m x 2.6m) FEMALE WC - 12'8" x 4'9" (3.86m x 1.45m) CORRIDOR - 23'11" (7.3) x 6'1" (1.85) plus 9'6" (2.9) x 5'1" (1.55) STAFF BEDROOM - 12'6" x 9'8" (3.8m x 2.95m) LECTURE ROOM - 26'7" x 22'8" (8.1m x 6.9m)

4 Glasbury House Floorplan

5 THE BUNK HOUSE which is for the moment included in the sale, although it is capable of being split and sold separately and currently planning permission is being sought for its separate use as a dwelling. Originally the coach house and stables for Glasbury House, these were converted in the early 70 s to provide basic, self-catering accommodation. Since then the facilities have been improved, upgraded and extended to include, on the ground floor, a kitchen, upgraded to current commercial standard, and a washroom comprising 5 shower cubicles and 2 WC s. The remainder of the ground floor, approximately 50% of the footprint, comprises 2 rooms, previously used for drying and storage. On the first floor there are 5 rooms with bunkhouse style sleeping accommodation. The largest of these has bunkbeds for 12, the two smallest sleep 2, each with the remaining two sleeping 5 and 6; giving 27 beds in total. This floor also has a single WC and a Shower/WC originally intended for use by supervising adults. As part of the refurbishment an additional emergency access was added. In 2001 a single storey extension was built in sympathy with the original coach house. This compliments the existing facility with a multi-purpose dining/common/classroom, accessible toilet and wet room and a further 4 WC s and showers, conveniently split into two separate washrooms. THE INTERNAL FLOOR AREA of this building is approximately 287sq.m and given a few issues regarding windows and openings it could make a very attractive residence. RECENT HISTORY The property has been used by the London Borough of Redbridge, who own the building, as a residential education centre for thousands of school children over the past 50 years. As such, it contains many specialist features which would be ideal for the continuation of its current use and has had, in the past, capacity for approximately 44 children and 8 staff in the main part and a further 27 in the Bunkhouse. The Authority have made a significant investment in the main house, including the modern extensions which are in good order and in general terms the property appears to be in reasonable condition throughout for its age and type. SERVICES We are informed that the property is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage. HEATING Oil fired central heating system. NOTE The selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating & electrical appliances have NOT been tested. TENURE We are informed that the property is of freehold tenure. BUSINESS RATES Rateable value 15,750 DIRECTIONS From Hay, drive south west for 3.5 miles to Glasbury. Turn right on entering the village by the garage and then left after crossing the bridge towards the Foyles Hotel. After 150 yards the entrance to Glasbury House is on your left. VIEWING By appointment through selling agents McCartneys LLP: Out of office hours contact Ryan Williams on or Rob Fearnley on NOTICE Floor Plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser s Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser s Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars. THE STORAGE BLOCK This was upgraded in 1985 and is of stone and brick construction with a slate roof and single storey. This measures 16m x 4.7m and 4.8m x 3.94m - the latter with the storage loft over. OUTSIDE The house stands in attractive, level, spacious grounds in total of about 6 acres, mostly laid to lawn, but with a sweeping driveway, staff parking area, mature trees, etc. There is an attractive former walled garden and long stone walls and large garden shed. There is access also on to the river bank, locally known as The Bont. Messrs McCartneys LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of McCartneys LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. MCCARTNEYS LLP REGISTERED OFFICE: McCartneys LLP, The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AA. Tel: REGISTERED NO: OC310186

6 The Bunkhouse Floorplan

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