About this property
Elegant Poston Court Estate stands on the site of a medieval deer park high in the Herefordshire hills, looking out over a vast swathe of the glorious Golden Valley to the Black Mountains and the Forest of Dean.
The original Georgian casino was designed in 1765, by Sir William Chambers, architect to the King and rival to Robert Adam in British neo-classicism. More international in outlook than Adam, William Chambers designed a great number of our outstanding buildings, including Somerset House. Additions to Goodwood House, Newby Park Peper Harow in Surrey and work to Milton Abbey in Dorset, as well as garden ornaments and interior decorations at Blenheim among many others.
Rarely has a country house and estate been renovated to such exacting detail and quality, it has transformed a timeless classical house into a modern masterpiece.
Poston House has three bedroom suites along with a further three bedroom suites in Poston Lodge and four bedrooms in Poston Cottage, perfect for an extended family or when entertaining friends. The main house has an elegant drawing room, cosy library and an extraordinary William Chambers circular dining room along with a Martin Moore handmade kitchen.
There are 3 very comfortable bedroom suites along with a media room and wine cellar in the basement.
The houses sit at the end of a near mile long drive that rises up through the parkland and mature woodland up to the properties. All of the land is well maintained with rolling parkland, a large pond and extensive mature woodland.
Adjacent to the house and set within the formal walled gardens is the orangery and summer house pavilion housing the stone clad pool and summer dining room – the perfect summer entertaining area. The tennis court is just behind.
Poston Lodge, a short walk from the main house, is a very fine Welsh stone clad property comprising 3 bedroom suites with Poston Cottage across the courtyard with a further 4 bedrooms. In addition is the impressive studio currently a large home office.
Interspersed are various traditional stone outbuildings with further potential along with garaging and a large service barn with extensive storage.The property is offered for sale freehold with the benefit of vacant possession.
SERVICES
All properties have mains water, there are 2 private boreholes utilised for irrigation. There is a private underground treatment plant serving all properties
Local information
- The nearby village of Peterchurch and Hay-on-Wye have a number of local amenities, whilst Hereford is within easy reach and has a bustling high street along with excellent facilities for recreation and schooling.
- The beautiful county of Herefordshire has a number of lovely towns, villages and boasts unspoiled countryside throughout.
- A number of country and leisure pursuits are available in the area including walking, riding and golf. Hunt packs include the Golden Valley and Radnor and West in Herefordshire and there is some fabulous shooting within easy reach. The Poston Estate itself offers great potential for a family shoot.
- The property is well placed for access to the surrounding commercial centres. Railway stations are located in Hereford and Abergavenny. Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff international airports offer regular national and international flights. The national motorway network is within easy reach uniquely accessed from London via either the M4 or M40 motorways and the M50 and M5 respectively.
Additional information
- All viewings are strictly by appointment. Please get in touch to arrange.
