Poston House, Vowchurch, Herefordshire

Agent: Andrew Grant

Offers: £4,250,000

Call: 01432 355292

THIS is a rare opportunity to acquire an outstanding property in the Herefordshire countryside.

Poston House is an important classical, Grade II-listed country residence, steeped in history and set in beautiful landscape with commanding views.

The original portions of the present house were designed and built in circa 1780, but the site dates back to 1227, when Ralph Scudamore lived in a house named Poston. Later, Sir Thomas Robinson, Master Gardener to George III, planted many of the magnificent trees which dress the estate.

The residence is approached via a mile-long driveway through parklands of around 270 acres, into the private gardens passing the Poston Lodge, Garden Cottage and the outbuildings, which are all included in the sale of this fine property.

Poston House comprises a charming hall, a drawing room, a notable circular dining room, a study, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room and a half-moon porch.

The cellarage includes a main circular room currently used as a children’s playroom, as well as a wine store with built-in traditional bins and vaults.

The splendid flying cantilever stone staircase rises to the octagonal landing, giving access to three delightful bedroom suites, all with en-suite bathrooms.

The other property on the estate includes Poston Lodge, which offers a reception hall, cloakroom, a boiler room, a living room, and a kitchen/dining room served by an Aga. The firstfloor landing leads to the family bathroom, three double bedrooms, one with en-suite and dressing room facilities.

Garden Cottage comprises a reception hall, a kitchen/dining room, a sitting room, an inner hallway leading to two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The first floor has two further double bedrooms and a bathroom.

Both Garden Cottage and Poston Lodge provide outstanding homes, perfect for ancillary or guest accommodation.

There is also a Georgian-style swimming pool and pavilion situated to the east of the main house. This has a shower/steam room, dressing rooms and machine room facilities. Behind the pavilion lies an all-weather tennis court, salad garden and a glasshouse.

The outbuildings are impressive and include a main barn, garaging, a log store and machinery stores, while a detached one-bedroom apartment offers guest or au pair accommodation.

The manicured parkland gardens surround the house. Pathways offer enchanting walks in a setting that rarely becomes available to purchase.