Old School, Kington
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Features
Description
Stunning Architectural Gem on Fringes of Popular Market Town | Large Impressive Former School | 4 Double Bedrooms With Ensuite To Principal Bedroom | Character Features | Gas Central Heating | Large Garden | Plot Approx 0.25 Acre | Stunning Views | Must Be Seen
Kington is a picturesque border town, steeped in history and surrounded by unspoilt rural scenery. Renowned for its welcoming community and celebrated annual Walkers Festival, the town offers an excellent range of amenities including independent shops, cafs, restaurants, a leisure centre, and well-regarded schools.
For broader connections, the nearby town of Leominster (approximately 14 miles) provides a mainline rail service, while the cathedral city of Hereford (around 20 miles) offers an extensive selection of retail, dining, and cultural attractions.
Behind an impressive timber entrance door, this remarkable home immediately sets a tone of character and scale. A generous hallway unfolds, where beautiful quarry tiles flow seamlessly, drawing the eye through the property and hinting at the space beyond. To the right, a transition from traditional tiling to exposed floorboards leads into an elegant front reception room, bathed in natural light from a well-proportioned window. Here, a log burner and striking exposed timbers create a warm yet refined atmosphereperfectly balancing heritage and comfort.
Returning to the hallway, an inner passage reveals further practical touches, including discreet storage and the housed oil-fired boiler, alongside a conveniently positioned ground floor WC. From here, the home opens into its principal living spaces, each showcasing exceptional ceiling heights and an extraordinary sense of volume.
The kitchen diner is both expansive and inviting, thoughtfully designed with a range of fitted wall and base units, integrated appliances, and ample space for family dining and entertaining. A large pantry enhances functionality, while double doors connect effortlessly to the rear garden, inviting the outside in.
Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the magnificent main reception roomonce the original school hall. This truly breathtaking space boasts soaring ceilings, rich wooden flooring, and an abundance of natural light from multiple large windows. Exposed timbers and a grand feature fireplace provide architectural drama, making this an unforgettable setting for both everyday living and entertaining on a grand scale.
Upstairs, the sense of space continues with four well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal suite with its own en-suite bathroom. A stylish family bathroom serves the remaining rooms, while one bedroom offers access to a substantial, partially boarded loftideal for additional storage or future potential.
Externally, the property is equally impressive. Ample parking is provided to the front, while to the rear lies a beautifully landscaped, tiered garden. Designed to make the most of its elevated position, the garden offers a series of distinct seating and entertaining areas, all enjoying breathtaking, far-reaching views across rolling countryside. Mature planting, including a variety of shrubs and herbaceous borders, creates a sense of privacy and established charm, while two substantial garden sheds provide further practicality.
This is a home of rare character and exceptional proportions, where period features, soaring ceilings, and spectacular views combine to create a truly outstanding living environment.
Services, Expenditure & Important Material Information
Tenure: FREEHOLD
Services Connected: Mains Gas, Water, Electricity and Drainage
Council Tax Band: F
Flood Risk: NONE
Build Date: Prior to 1900
Broadband availability: Superfast 80Mbps
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