Garway Hill, Hereford, HR2

A charming three-bedroom sandstone cottage on Garway Hill, combining period character with stylish modern accommodation, attractive gardens, parking, air source heating, solar panels and a useful traditional outbuilding. EPC TBC

Within Garway there is a famous Templar church, a Methodist chapel, popular primary school (rated Good by Ofsted, public house, a common with cricket field as well as stunning local walks and cycling routes.

Sun Cottage is a charming and beautifully presented sandstone cottage, believed to date back to the 1800s and formerly forming part of the Sun Inn. The property successfully combines considerable period character with modern improvements, retaining features such as exposed sandstone walling, original floorboards, exposed beams and feature fireplaces.

At the heart of the home is an impressive kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a stylish Wren shaker-style kitchen with quartz work surfaces and a central island. An electric AGA provides an attractive focal point, while stone flooring with underfloor heating continues through much of the ground floor. Double doors provide access outside, while a separate utility room and WC offer further practicality.

The characterful living room features an inset wood-burning stove with sandstone surround, creating a particularly inviting reception space.

Upstairs, the accommodation provides three bedrooms, including a spacious principal bedroom with feature sandstone fireplace, fitted wardrobe and en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms, both displaying attractive period features, are complemented by a family bathroom.

Outside, the cottage benefits from off-road parking and established gardens. To the rear is a patio seating area with steps rising to a predominantly lawned garden enclosed by attractive dry-stone walling. A traditional sandstone outbuilding provides useful additional storage.

The property has benefited from significant improvements including a replacement roof and underpinning, together with an air source heat pump and an array of 14 solar panels. Combined with its wealth of character and attractive position on Garway Hill, Sun Cottage offers an appealing blend of period charm and modern-day living.

Entered via a secure UPVC door with obscured glazing into an attractive and well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room. Fitted with a Wren shaker-style kitchen comprising a range of base units with quartz work surfaces over, complemented by a central island with further quartz worktop and useful storage beneath. Integrated stainless steel one-and-a-half bowl sink, electric AGA and extractor. Space is provided for a freestanding fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Attractive stone flooring with underfloor heating, ceiling spotlights, power points, TV point and fitted shelving. Window to front and double doors opening to the side, providing plenty of natural light. Stairs rise to the first floor with useful storage beneath.

Fitted with a low-level WC and wash hand basin with storage beneath. Heated towel radiator, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights, power points and obscured window to rear. Continuing stone flooring and housing for the hot water tank and solar controls.

Useful utility room fitted with base units and work surface over, stainless steel sink and drainer and plumbing for white goods. Stone flooring with underfloor heating and glazed door connecting to the kitchen/breakfast room.

A characterful living room featuring an inset wood-burning stove with attractive sandstone surround. Continuing stone flooring, window to front, wall lighting, power points and TV point. Glazed door providing access from the kitchen/breakfast room.

Carpeted landing featuring exposed sandstone walling and an exposed ceiling beam, adding considerable character. Skylight window, ceiling spotlights, loft access and doors to the first-floor accommodation.

A characterful principal bedroom with window to front and skylight window to rear. Feature fireplace with sandstone surround, fitted wardrobe, double-panel radiator, power points and pendant light fitting. Carpeted flooring.

Fitted with a walk-in shower enclosure incorporating a rainfall shower and separate handheld attachment, low-level WC and wash hand basin with storage beneath. Heated towel radiator, skylight window to rear, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and shaving point. Laminate flooring.

A well-proportioned bedroom retaining original floorboards and an exposed ceiling beam. Window to front, fitted wardrobe with additional storage above, double-panel radiator, power points and pendant light fitting.

Featuring original floorboards and exposed beams, with window to side, fitted hanging space, double-panel radiator and power points.

Fitted with a panelled bath with rainfall shower and separate handheld attachment over, low-level WC and wash hand basin. Heated towel radiator, obscured window to rear, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and shaving point. Laminate flooring.

To the front is an attractive garden featuring mature shrubs and planting together with an established apple tree. The elevated position affords attractive views, while off-road parking is also available. Outside power and water are provided.

The rear garden can be accessed directly from the kitchen/breakfast room or via a separate side access. Immediately adjoining the cottage is a patio seating area, with steps rising to a predominantly lawned garden bordered by attractive dry-stone walling. The property also benefits from an array of 14 solar panels.

A traditional sandstone outbuilding providing useful additional storage space.