House for sale in Bourton, Swallowcroft, Bullingham Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire - 4 to 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms

  • Asking price of £284,995
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  • 4 to 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms
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Swallowcroft is ideally positioned within a tranquil setting that is near to Hereford city centre for a variety of easily accessible local amenities.

Hereford city lies at the strategic point along England's border with Wales and for at least 1,000 years played an important part in England's history, facing countless battles, sieges and raids culminating in the Civil War when the city changed hands four times between 1642 and 1645.  Today, much of the city centre is pedestrianised and is dominated by its superb 11th century cathedral and the High Town which provides a central open space for a variety of events and street entertainment throughout the year.Hereford Swimming Pool and Archways Health and Fitness Centre are just one and a half miles away, whilst other local gyms include Factory Health Fitness and Sixth Sense Fitness Studio.  If golf is your favoured sport, there are a range of popular courses close by, including the Municiple course just two miles away.  Other activities such as tennis and riding are also well catered for, with Hereford Racecourse close by.The city centre and the Left Bank Village also boast a wide selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, to ensure every occasion and taste are well catered for.  Popular restaurants include sought-after Italian's such as ASK, in addition to establishments of Indian, Chinese, French and Thai cuisines.  The vicinity also boasts an array of traditional pubs, many of which are within walking distance of your front door, and the Courtyard Theatre on the edge of town provides a variety of music, comedy, theatre and film.  So whatever your preference, Hereford will not fail to impress. Hereford remains one of England's most unspoilt rural idylls, famous for its white faced cattle, hops, cider and Wye salmon.  Its numerous areas of leafy open space combined with an extensive and varied mix of local schools, make it the ideal location in which to bring up a family.  Primary schools within close proximity to the development include Marlbrook Primary, St Martin's Primary and Hunderton Junior.  The nearby Secondary schools also come highly recommended and include Haywood High School, Hereford Cathedral School and Whitecross High.  Set within two miles of Hereford city centre, Swallowcroft becomes the ideal location for those seeking picturesque surroundings with the added convenience of a nearby town.  For your everyday essentials, there is a Co-op less than half a mile away,  For your weekly shop, there is a Sainsburys and a Tescos, both of which are only one and a half miles from the development.  Maylord Shopping Centre plays host to an array of fashionable high street outlets such as Next, Topshop and Wallis.   Swallowcroft is blessed with both excellent road and rail links.  The development is positioned just off the A49 which opens up the entirety of the surrounding area as well as the M50 which is just 15 miles from your front door.  These road links provide easy access to the market towns of Ross on Wye, Abergavenny and Monmouth.  For those who prefer to travel by train, Hereford train station is a mere 20 minutes away and offers frequent and efficient services down to Cardiff in approximately one hour and up to Birmingham New Street in roughly one and a half hours.

property reference: GWCE00001158