Property Details: - Type: Plot - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Flint & Cook - Hereford Phone: 01432 644911

An excellent opportunity to acquire a Freehold building plot with Detailed Planning Permission, set in a sought-after village location within walking distance of local amenities.<br/><br/><b>Description</b> - The original bungalow was constructed in the 1960s and has suffered from structural movement but now has detailed planning consent for the construction of a self-build replacement dwelling and a detached garage.<br/><br/>The property is situated within walking distance of the popular village of Fownhope, which lies between the Cathedral City of Hereford (7 miles) and the market town of Ross-on-Wye (9 miles), with convenient access to the M50 motorway (Junction 3). Within the village there is a shop/post office, butcher’s shop, doctor’s surgery, two public houses, an exclusive health and leisure club (Wye Leisure), village hall, sports playing field and a primary school. The property also falls within the catchment area for Bishop’s secondary school.<br/><br/>Opportunities for a custom-build project of this nature are rarely available. This site offers an excellent opportunity to create a substantial family home, together with a proposed detached garage. <br/><br/>Full plans can be viewed on the local planning portal under application number 243101, granted in July 2025.<br/><br/><b>Proposed Dwelling</b> - The proposed two-storey dwelling will comprise - Ground Floor an entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, lounge, kitchen/dining/family room, ground-floor bedroom, study with shower room, utility, plant room and pantry.<br/><br/>To the first floor, the plans provide for a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, together with two further double bedrooms, each with their own en-suite facilities.<br/><br/>Externally, the plans also includes a double detached garage.<br/><br/>The new build property will be energy efficient with solar panels.<br/><br/><b>Existing Bungalow</b> - The existing bungalow is to be demolished and currently comprises a porch, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bathroom, first floor (not currently accessible) a further 2 bedrooms and WC.<br/><br/><b>Outside</b> - The property is initially approached via a brick paved driveway, there is a lawned front garden and to the rear a very large garden which is mainly lawned and bisected by a stream, all enclosed by hedging with a range of both ornamental and fruit trees.<br/><br/>The whole extends to 0.34 of an acre.<br/><br/><b>Agents Note</b> - The following surveys have already been completed and are available for prospective purchasers. They can be assigned to the purchaser upon agreement of the sale:<br/><br/>Topographical Survey<br/>Arboricultural Report<br/>Bat Survey<br/>Ecological Survey<br/>Flood Risk Assessment<br/><br/><b>Property Services</b> - Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are connected.<br/><br/><b>Outgoings</b> - Council tax band 'D' - 2025/2026<br/><br/>The new dwelling will need to be assessed.<br/><br/>Water and drainage rates are payable.<br/><br/><b>Directions</b> - From Hereford proceed towards Ledbury on the A438, turn right onto the B4224 towards Fownhope. Continue through the villages of Hampton Bishop and Mordiford, into Fownhope, past the shop and then at the small crossroads, (before the entrance to Wye Leisure) turn left towards Woolhope and the property is located on the right hand side, as indicated by the Agent's for Sale board.<br/><br/>What Three Words: ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/snipe.convey.smirking">snipe.convey.smirking</a><br/><br/><b>Viewing</b> - Viewing is by site inspection during daylight hours with Flint and Cook<br/><br/><b>Opening Hours</b> - Monday - Friday9.00 am - 5.30 pm<br/>Saturday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm<br/><br/><b>Money Laundering Regulations</b> - Prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification, address verification and proof of funds at the time of making an offer.<br/><br/>