Lots 1- 4 The Mill is set within the hamlet of Mortimers Cross in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside with views of the River Lugg. The area is fantastic for recreational pursuits including walking, cycling, horse riding and other sports with the renowned Luctonians Sports Club approximately two miles away. Nearby is the sought after village of Kingsland, close to the acclaimed Black and White Trail. It is very well placed for a host of amenities which include a doctor’s surgery, post office / village shop, a church, a primary school and two public houses. A further range of amenities can be found in the attractive market town of Leominster.
A little further afield, the pretty town of Ludlow is a thriving market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year. It has an international reputation for food and drink with many excellent restaurants and cafes, enhanced by the area’s abundance of good quality producers. The Cathedral City of Hereford is to the south. Birmingham and the West Midlands are an approximate one hour commute with many convenient rail links. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area including Lucton which is within walking distance, Wigmore, Moor Park and Hereford Cathedral School. Leominster, Ludlow and Wormsley Golf Clubs and Ludlow National Hunt racecourse are within a short drive.
Lot 2 The Cottage comprises of a reception room with fireplace, kitchen and utility room with access to the gardens plus two bedrooms with a shower room on the first floor. The adjacent scheduled mill dates back to 1690 and is a fine example of a post medieval water mill which is under the guardianship of English Heritage who are responsible for maintaining the mill in working order. The land follows the course of the River Lugg and 200m north of the mill is a stone weir.
Services:
Lots 1-4 Mains water will be sub metered
Lots 1,2,3 Electricity will be sub metered
Lot 1 Heating-Oil fired heating and wood burning stoves
Drainage Currently private drainage on Lot 1. Servicing Lots 1,2 & 3. We recommend
buyers to install individual sewerage treatment plants. Lot 2 to provide a wayleave for
Lot 3 to the river for an outlet pipe.
Council Tax: The Mill House: Band F – £3,361 Approx PA
The Mill Cottage: Band A – £1,551 Approx PA
Mobile Signal: EE X Three X O2 and Vodafone signal available
Postcode: HR6 9PE
Local Authority: Herefordshire Council (01432 260000)
Broadband Speed: Our research has indicated that Superfast Broadband is available at this property via Gigadear Cable. Please conduct your own research to ensure the speeds meet your requirements.
Flood Risk: Surface Water Medium Risk. Rivers and Sea: Very Low Risk.
Fixtures and Fittings: Whilst all attempts have been made to accurately describe the property in regard to fixtures and fittings, a comprehensive list will be made available by the seller’s solicitors.
Please Note: The Mill is scheduled therefore Lot 2 may fall under the curtilage. English Heritage have their own right of access to The Mill via a gate and path. Buyers to make their own investigations. The Mill benefits from vehicle and pedestrian access across the front driveway of Lot 1.Lot 1 benefits from a secondary right of access up the track to the rear of the property. Lot 3 has a right of access up the track which is in the ownership of Lot 4. The track running parallel to the river on Lot 4 may be subject to joint maintenance costs with the National Trust. The Mill, the stone weir and the succession of small quarries are Scheduled Ancient Monuments, including the lane to the Quarry. Himalayan Balsam is located on the west boundary by the track adjacent to the river.
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Lot Plans: Are for illustrative purposes only as boundaries are open to negotiation.
