The City of Hereford is Herefordshire's county town, and lies at a strategic point along England's border with Wales. It was once the site of one of the strongest forts/castles in the country. Today, Hereford remains one of England's most unspoilt rural idylls, famous for its white-faced cattle, hops, cider and Wye salmon. Hereford is the commercial and artistic heart of the county and also the biggest town, with approximately one third of the population of Herefordshire residing there. The estate agents in Hereford say the local economy is buoyant, with low unemployment levels. Further employment opportunities are available in the major commercial and cultural centres such as Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham and Cheltenham, which are all within a 60 mile radius and less than an hour away be train. People searching for houses for sale in Hereford will find a good selection including Victorian terraced houses and cottages, modern family houses, Edwardian town houses, bungalows, period properties.
Amenities for properties in Hereford
Families considering Hereford property will discover that Hereford's educational facilities are a source of local pride - from a choice of excellent nurseries, through well regarded primary and secondary schools, to the city's two first class colleges. Hereford is home to a racecourse and the Courtyard Theatre, constructed entirely of wood in the style of a Jacobean playhouse. People who enjoy shopping won't be disappointed - shopping ranges from the large high street retailers, to the small traditional shops scattered throughout the city. Whatever sport or leisure activity you are interested in, Hereford caters for it. The Leisure Centre has facilities for most indoor sports and activities, including gymnastics, trampoline, basketball and squash. Outdoors there is a nine-hole public golf course, a floodlit athletics track, an all-weather playing surface and grass pitches to cater for soccer and rugby. Hereford Leisure Pool has traditional swimming, leisure, diving and learner pools as well as a sauna/solarium and fitness suite.
Transport for Hereford
By road Hereford is accessible off Junction 4 of the M50. By rail, services from Hereford Railway Station operate to Wales and Birmingham New Street.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Hereford, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury and Leominster.
house, 3 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
Hampton Dene
In a popular and most desirable residential area - for modernisation - a traditional 3 bedroom property with 2 reception rooms, kitchen, utility, W.C. & garage. Re-wired, with
house, 3 bedrooms
An appealing modern detached family home, set on a corner plot on an established development to the south of the city. With GCH and DG it includes hall, cloakroom, sitting room, kitchen/dining...
house, 4 bedrooms
In a rural setting within easy reach of the city with views across the Herefordshire countryside. A well proportioned 4/5 bedroom detached bungalow set back from the road in good sized gardens....
house, 3 bedrooms
"An inner terrace three bedroom home located in the Tupsley district".
house, 3 bedrooms
Detached three double bedroom character property located in the sought after area of Tupsley.
house, 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
8 Hafod Road is an immaculate semi-detached brick built three storey Hereford townhouse on the south side of the road. Dating from the 1880's it has been the subject of a meticulous refurbish...
house, 2 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
Close to the historic centre of this pretty Herefordshire village, a choice of three individual character properties: - Talbots Farmhouse, The Stone Barn and The Timber Barn (currently a building...
house, 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
Close to the historic centre of this pretty Herefordshire village, a choice of three individual character properties:- Talbots Farmhouse, The Stone barn, and The Timber Barn are offered for sale...
Farms, Estates & Land, 2 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
Close to the historic centre of this pretty Herefordshire village, a choice of three individual character properties:- Talbots Farmhouse, The Stone barn, and The Timber Barn are offered for sale...
house, 3 bedrooms
Character three bedroom terraced cottage set in the sought after village of Bartestree. Ideal position for Bishops and St Mary's school catchment.