A Reimagined 18th Century Country Home circa 1725 with Studio Annexe, Landscaped Gardens and grounds approaching 0.75 acres to be verified & Panoramic Golden Valley Views. Peaceful yet well-connected Golden Valley location.
Originally dating back to circa 1725, Temple Bar is a beautifully reimagined detached country home with a substantial studio annexe, having changed hands only once in the last 30 years. It occupies an elevated position with far-reaching views across the breathtaking Golden Valley countryside of Herefordshire.
Set within beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds approaching 0.75 acre aprox, the property combines period charm with carefully considered contemporary design, offering versatile accommodation, creative workspace potential, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living in one of Herefordshire’s most picturesque rural settings.
Temple Bar offers a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful yet highly functional home with extensive landscaping, ancillary accommodation, and exceptional views across the rolling Herefordshire countryside and towards the Black Mountains.
Key Features
• Detached period cottage dating back to circa 1725
• Detached studio annexe with soundproofed creative/workspace
• Gardens and grounds approaching 0.75 acres aprox
• Elevated position with panoramic Golden Valley views
• Beautifully renovated throughout with scope for final personalisation
• Extensive landscaping and terraced garden works completed
• Multi-generational living potential
• Home office, recording studio, Airbnb or creative retreat possibilities
• Vaulted principal bedroom suite with freestanding bath area
• Bespoke oak staircase
• Orchard, kitchen garden, greenhouse and potting areas
• Multiple outdoor entertaining terraces and seating areas
• Direct outlook onto surrounding fields and countryside
• Peaceful yet well-connected Golden Valley location
The Cottage
Temple Bar is approached through landscaped gardens and immediately conveys warmth, character, and individuality.
The current owners have thoughtfully transformed the property, blending original period features with carefully selected contemporary finishes to create a distinctive countryside home full of charm and atmosphere ready for final finishing.
The entrance opens into welcoming dining and sitting spaces designed for relaxed rural living, while a traditional stone staircase leads to the lower ground floor, which also benefits from external access onto the front gardens and driveway.
Throughout the property, significant improvements have been undertaken, including internal redecoration, insulation upgrades, bespoke carpentry, reconfigured living spaces, and extensive structural landscaping works externally.
Sitting Room
The sitting room is cosy, inviting, and filled with natural light, enjoying attractive countryside views and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.
Features include:
• Wood burning stove
• Character detailing throughout
• Flexible adjoining space suitable for additional reception or bedroom use
• Warm, balanced blend of original character and modern styling
Kitchen & Dining Spaces
The dining room and kitchen form the heart of the home and are ideal for entertaining and family living.
Features include:
• Traditional Range
• Flagstone flooring
• Insulated flooring upgrades
• Bespoke timber detailing
• Strong indoor-outdoor connection to the gardens and terraces
Principal Bedroom Suite
The principal suite is one of the standout features of Temple Bar and has been dramatically reconfigured to create a luxurious vaulted retreat with elevated countryside character.
Features include:
• Vaulted ceiling
• Freestanding Lusso iron bat...
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