Elm Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2TH

A truly captivating five-bedroom Edwardian detached residence dating from 1904, nestled in a peaceful position on a highly sought-after no-through road in the heart of Hereford. Combining architectural elegance with extensive modern upgrades, Hinton House offers up to 4,000 sq. ft of beautifully arranged accommodation across three floors, creating an exceptional family home of both character and scale.

Clad in a magnificent wisteria, the house has an instantly striking presence. Its classic Edwardian façade characterised by graceful bay and sash windows, an elegant balcony and a wide verandah overlooking the front gardens. Elevated and set back from the road, the property enjoys a sense of privacy and tranquillity rarely found so close to the city centre.

Owned by just four families in its 120-year history, Hinton House has clearly been cherished as a long-term home. The current owners have undertaken extensive renovations, thoughtfully enhancing the house while preserving its rich period character. Improvements include new heating and hot water systems, four newly appointed bathrooms with underfloor heating, updated electrics, column radiators, new flooring and carefully landscaped grounds.

Approached through a beautiful front entrance via a Welsh slate verandah, the house opens into a characterful reception room with original parquet flooring and ornate oak cupboards. The grand entrance hall beyond features Terrazzo flooring and a dramatic staircase rising through the house, illuminated by stained glass windows across two floors.

The ground floor offers an excellent sequence of elegant yet versatile reception spaces suited to both formal entertaining and relaxed family living. The sitting room enjoys a deep bay window framing views of the front gardens, while the spacious study retains charming parquet flooring and period detailing, creating an inspiring setting for work, music or reading. A further snug/TV room provides a cosy retreat. The house also benefits from high-speed fibre broadband, a camera security system and Banham double locks.

At the heart of the home lies the kitchen and orangery, a wonderfully light-filled open-plan space created for modern living. The bespoke kitchen features painted oak cabinetry, white quartz worktops, integrated appliances, an induction hob and breakfast peninsula. The adjoining orangery forms an impressive dining and family area, with extensive glazing and French doors opening directly onto the garden terraces, creating a seamless connection between indoors and out. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

The first floor provides four beautifully proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom suite enjoys a large bay window and access to the elegant balcony, with views across mature trees towards Hereford's historic skyline plus glimpses of the Cathedral. A second bedroom benefits from a stylish ensuite shower room, while a luxurious family bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower and marble basins serves the remaining bedrooms.

The second floor offers a superbly versatile living space currently arranged as a generous games and leisure room, ideal as a cinema, gym or teenage retreat. From here a fifth double bedroom with stylish, ensuite marble shower room provides an excellent guest suite or independent living space. A useful attic room offers additional storage.

Outside, electric gates open onto a gravel driveway bordered by lavender, roses and hydrangeas, providing parking for several vehicles and access to an attractive detached brick garage and workshop with power and lighting, offering potential for conversion to a studio, gym or home office (subject to the necessary consents). A second gated drive provides additional parking and another access through a porch into the entrance hall.

All mains services including gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property.

Viewings highly recommended.

LOCATION

Hinton House occupies a prime position within the heart of Hereford's most prestigious residential area. Set on Elm Road, a quiet no through road within a designated conservation area, this fine home is surrounded by handsome period homes and is widely regarded as one of the city's most desirable addresses. The location offers a rare combination of privacy, architectural charm and exceptional day-to-day convenience with the city centre and countryside walks comfortably accessible on foot.

Distances on foot are approximately:

City centre - 14 minutes (independent shops, restaurants, theatre, cinema and the banks of the River Wye) Hereford Sixth Form College - 6 minutes Hereford Cathedral School - 14 minutes County Hospital - 9 minutes Nuffield Hospital - 6 minutes Railway station/coach station - 9 minutes (direct services to Birmingham, Cardiff and London)

Hereford is an attractive cathedral city positioned close to the Welsh border and within easy reach of Gloucester and Worcester, celebrated for its historic architecture, thriving cultural scene and surrounding countryside. The city enjoys a strong local economy, excellent schooling and consistently robust property values.

The city centre offers an appealing blend of independent retailers and national brands together with an impressive food scene and regular markets showcasing local produce and crafts. Supermarkets including Waitrose and M&S are present alongside a full range of everyday amenities.

Herefordshire is famously associated with apple orchards and cider production and the city is home to The Barrels, an historic coaching inn recognised nationally for its cask ales. Cultural highlights include Hereford Cathedral which houses the renowned Mappa Mundi - one of the world's most remarkable surviving medieval maps.

Comprehensive healthcare is available locally including county and private hospitals, dentists and pharmacies while education is a particular strength of the area ranging from highly rated primary schools to Bishop's Bluecoat secondary, Hereford Cathedral School and Hereford Sixth Form College.

Leisure opportunities abound from days at Hereford Racecourse to walking, cycling, water sports on the Wye and riding across the surrounding countryside - among the most unspoilt in England.

DIRECTIONS

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VIEWINGS

Strictly by prior appointment through the agents, ChocolateBox - OPEN everyday of the week from 7.00 am including evenings and weekends

CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS 2008 (CPR)

We endeavour to ensure that the details contained in all our brochures are correct through making detailed enquiries with the owner but they are not guaranteed. The agents have not tested any appliance, equipment, fixture, fitting or service and have not seen the title deeds to confirm tenure. All liability in negligence or otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars is hereby excluded.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Require prospective purchasers to produce two original ID documents prior to any offer being accepted by the owners.

Grounds The landscaped gardens wrap around three sides of the house and are designed for both privacy and enjoyment. Lawns are bordered by mature trees and evergreen planting, while a particularly charming feature is the private entertaining terrace beneath a timber pergola with built-in seating - a delightful setting for al fresco dining around the fire and summer evenings with family and friends. A discreet log store and vegetable garden complete the grounds.