A GRAND seven-bed country house in Herefordshire with almost six acres of land and two holiday apartments is for sale with a price tag of £1.45 million.

Agents Sunderlands described it as a "splendid, historical period house" in the village of Hardwicke, near Hay-on-Wye on the border with Powys.

"The Haven is a splendid country house with an interesting history, set in delightful gardens, grounds and paddocks extending to approximately 5.6 acres," agents said on Zoopla.

Hereford Times: A seven-bed house in Hardwicke, near Hay-on-Wye, is for sale for £1.45 million. Picture: Sunderlands/Zoopla

"Within the grounds there are two holiday apartments providing a very useful income.

"Overall, the main house offers beautifully presented, extensive and versatile accommodation with seven double bedrooms, five of which are en-suite and a magnificent sitting room looking out over the garden."

Hereford Times: A seven-bed house in Hardwicke, near Hay-on-Wye, is for sale for £1.45 million. Picture: Sunderlands/Zoopla

Entering the home through the front door there is an original period tiled floor and a doorway immediately to the left-hand side which leads into a reception room, currently used as a games room.

Hereford Times: A seven-bed house in Hardwicke, near Hay-on-Wye, is for sale for £1.45 million. Picture: Sunderlands/Zoopla

"This is a delightful, light and airy room with an open fireplace," agents said.

A central corridor gives access to the downstairs reception rooms, an en-suite bedroom and porch, where there is a toilet and access to the cellars.

The dining room boasts a south-facing window, fireplace and a doorway which connects through to the kitchen.

Hereford Times: A seven-bed house in Hardwicke, near Hay-on-Wye, is for sale for £1.45 million. Picture: Sunderlands/Zoopla

The kitchen itself has an extensive range of base and wall units with a granite work surface, Rayburn, dishwasher and a sink. There is also a back kitchen with two electric ovens, a fridge, sink and work surfaces.

Next to the back kitchen there is a further side hallway with a door to the outside and a snug reception room.

A staircase in the central hallway leads to the first-floor landing which provides access to six bedrooms, four of which are en-suite, and a family bathroom.

Hereford Times: A seven-bed house in Hardwicke, near Hay-on-Wye, is for sale for £1.45 million. Picture: Sunderlands/Zoopla

"The main bedroom has its own self-contained suite with beautiful views from the windows, a dressing room with ample hanging rail space and a door leading through to the bathroom where there is a bath, separate shower cubicle and an inset basin with drawer and cupboard storage," agents said.

Hereford Times: A seven-bed house in Hardwicke, near Hay-on-Wye, is for sale for £1.45 million. Picture: Sunderlands/Zoopla

Away from the main house, there are the "Stargazers Apartments" which are used as holiday lets.

A driveway leads from the main road down through the front garden into an ample parking and turning area with a separate parking area for the holiday apartments.

Hereford Times: A seven-bed house in Hardwicke, near Hay-on-Wye, is for sale for £1.45 million. Picture: Sunderlands/Zoopla

There is also a garage, with utility area, as well as another outbuilding.

At the back of the main house there is a large terrace area and a former pump house which is now used as leisure space with a small kitchenette, a separate shower room.

"One of the many delightful features of this property is the gardens which are extensive and beautifully planned with a wide range of floral and herbaceous borders and extensive level lawns," agents at Sunderlands added.

"Within the grounds there is also a generous kitchen garden as well as a wide range of soft fruit trees. A point of note is the remains of the original walled garden that once served this enchanting property.

"At the end of the garden there is also a summer house of timber construction offering delightful views back towards the main house.

"To the northeast of the property there are paddocks which extend to approximately 4.15 acres."