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2 ABOUT ROWDEN MILL STATION A charming Great Western Railway country station converted to provide a two bedroom house with additional studio and garage/workshop/restroom. Planning permission has been granted to extend considerably (see page 6) A residence of unique character, it also has great potential for holiday accommodation or business use, having good sized grounds extending to approximately 2.76 acres including 600 yards of railway track. From the platform there are superb panoramic views of Wall Hills. A range of rolling stock including a rare Wickham pump trolley may be available to a purchaser by separate negotiation. SITUATION Rowden Mill Station is situated in a peaceful and secluded rural location in the beautiful county of Herefordshire, renowned for its fantastic countryside and towns which blend history and culture. The market town of Bromyard is 2.5 miles away and has a good range of local amenities, shops, Post Office, pubs, builders merchant, sports centre, library, theatre and doctor s surgery. Buses to Worcester, Hereford and Ledbury leave Bromyard several times a day with rail links at Leominster and Worcester. There is a range of schools nearby, including St Richard s, a well-regarded private school a mile away in Bredenbury. The station was designed by William Clarke for the Great Western Railway and opened on 15th September It was the first station on the line from Bromyard to Leominster. Closure was on 15th September 1952 and the line was dismantled in The station lay derelict until it was purchased in 1984 by the current owners and the restoration of the site won The British Rail Premier award in The main station building has a kitchen diner, lounge, double bedroom, single bedroom and bathroom. In addition to the station dwelling, the original parcel building has been converted to a studio with wood burning stove, cloakroom and a full height glass sliding door affording stunning views over the open countryside. It has four Velux roof lights and would make a wonderfully light office, artist studio or room in which to write. It is currently used as another lounge and cinema. In 2010 a new building was built on the south side of the station. There is a restroom with en-suite shower and through the lobby is a large open space used as a garage workshop, utility area, shower room and toilet. There are five electrically operated Velux roof lights with remote blinds. This building could be ideal for use as guest accommodation, holiday lets or business use STPP. Behind this building is a raised vegetable garden and large garden shed. Furthermore, the weighbridge house is built in the same style as the station and has an operational (uncertified) Pooley 20 ton weighbridge dated The interior size is 14ft 2ins x 9ft 1ins. Subject to planning permission there is potential to extend the building. The car parking area between the buildings will allow parking for up to six cars.

3 KITCHEN DINER Formerly Booking Office Fitted with Smallbone painted kitchen, electric twin oven electric cooker, plumbing for dishwasher and original cast iron fire place. Size: 4240 x ft 11 x 9ft 10 LOUNGE Formerly Waiting Room Double doors opening on to platform under canopy. Recently fitted woodburning stove. The room is lit by Sugg gas wall lights modified for electricity. Size: 4240 x ft 11 x 13ft 11 SINGLE BEDROOM Formerly Porters Room Door opening on to the platform. Size: 4095 x ft 5 x 6ft DOUBLE BEDROOM Formerly Ladies Waiting Room Fitted wardrobe, Sanitan Victorian style washbasin with cabinet and mirror. Orginal cast iron fire place. Size: 3080 x ft 1 x 10ft 1 BATHROOM Formerly Gents Toilet Bath, Sanitan Victorian style washbasin with cabinet. Sanitan high level toilet and bidet. Lantern light to ceiling. Built-in airing cupboard around hot water tank. Size 2955 x ft 8 x 5ft 7

4 STUDIO Formerly Parcel Building Four Velux roof lights. Polished wooden floor. Toilet and washbasin. Units fitted along one wall with sink. Wooden sliding door and full glass sliding door with view over the valley. Recently fitted tall woodburning stove. Size 6110 x ft x 12ft 2 GARAGE/WORKSHOP/ RESTROOM Built 2010 This was constructed to building specifications and is insulated. It has one set of double opening doors to the car park area and two side entry doors. There are five electrically operated Velux roof lights with remote blinds. The utility area comprises a stainless deep sink, plumbing for washing machine and fitted units. The cloak room has wash basin, WC, shower and combi boiler. Through the lobby, the rest room is fitted with built- in wardrobe, ensuite with toilet, washbasin and shower. Size Open area 5020 x ft 5 x 17ft 7 Toilet/shower 2550 x ft 4 x 3ft 10 Rest room 4260 x ft x 9ft 3 Toilet/shower 2810 x 910 9ft 3 x 3ft

5 OUTSIDE The platform features a station garden along the paling fence, outdoor illumination is provided by original GWR cast lamp posts with Sugg Victorian lamps fitted to the posts and to the corners of the station building. On the roadside the station buildings are bounded by traditional GWR spearhead railings and gates. Access to the station yard is via the gated goods yard entrance. Poster boards have reproduction 1950s posters. A rare Edward VII post box is fitted in the station side wall and is used for incoming mail. Railway track is laid along the full length of the site. There is one crossover operated by levers in the ground frame box with a second crossover manually operated. Two large railway single track trolley sheds are rail connected utilising a turntable. The cattle dock siding has rare original cattle pens with operating gates to the GWR design. The railway embankment opposite the station has a lower rural path to the edge of the neighbouring field.

6 THE ESTATE Services Council Tax Band E Herefordshire Council. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Broadband available. Tenure Freehold Directions Directions: From Worcester take the A44 towards Bromyard. After approximately 15.5 miles, pass St Richard s Preparatory School and turn right signed Edwyn Ralph, as indicated by the agents For Sale board. Follow the lane for about a mile turning left just before the railway bridge and the station will be found shortly after on the right hand side. PLANNING PROPOSALS Planning permission has been granted to extend the station building to add a further two bedrooms and a dining room. (See agent note 1) PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Viewings Strictly by appointment with the agent. Agents Note 1 For details of the planning consents which have been awarded please visit the Herefordshire County Council website at uk/planning-and-building-control/developmentcontrol/planning-applications. Planning ref: DCNC0009/1560/F SITE BLOCK PLAN 1:2000 Agents Note 2 There is an access track running parallel to the railway track which is owned by a neighbour and over which they have a right of access. The owners of Rowden Mill Station have a right of access from the road to the station yard. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to make their own enquiries. Agents Note 3 Use of the track between points G & H and A & B on the site plan is restricted to limited use per month. Planning reference number DCNC2004/1925/F.

7 FLOORPLAN & EPC RATING Approx sq. metres (1390 sq. feet) This illustration is drawn for identification purposes only. The property has been drawn and measured in accordance with RICS guidelines but has not been drawn. Any dimensions noted are within 7.5/3inches (ignoring cupboards and wardrobes) to walll surfaces as indicated with arrow heads. We take every care in preparing this floor plan, but please check all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before basing any decisions on them.

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