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 bath within the bedroom
• Feature fireplace
• Walk-in wardrobe
• Beautifully appointed en suite shower room
• Underfloor heating throughout the top floor
• Bespoke styling and finishes throughout
The suite combines contemporary comfort with the charm and individuality expected of a historic country cottage.
Heating
• Oil-fired central heating serving the original cottage
• Underfloor heating to the principal en suite
The Studio Annexe
The detached studio annexe offers highly versatile ancillary accommodation and creative workspace potential.
Beautifully positioned within the gardens and enjoying open views across the surrounding countryside, the annexe provides an exceptional environment for home working, guest accommodation, artistic pursuits, or potential holiday let use, subject to any necessary consents.
The annexe has been extensively improved and insulated by the current owners and includes a soundproofed recording studio/workspace with large doors opening directly towards the fields beyond.
Annexe Features
• Contemporary countryside styling
• Soundproofed recording studio/workspace
• Home office potential
• Guest accommodation potential
• Balcony overlooking adjoining fields
• French doors opening onto the gardens
• Electric heating
• Wooden flooring
• Open-tread staircase
• Stylish kitchen area
• Beautifully appointed bathroom
Bathroom
The annexe bathroom has been finished with distinctive contemporary styling including:
• Brick tiles to the kitchen and bathroom
• Walk-in waterfall shower
• Bespoke stone wash basin
• Heated towel rail
• Carefully selected fittings and finishes
Gardens & Grounds
The gardens and grounds at Temple Bar are a defining feature of the property and have undergone an extraordinary transformation by the current owners.
Previously steep and overgrown, the grounds have been extensively landscaped and terraced using substantial sleeper retaining works to create multiple usable levels and outdoor living spaces throughout the site.
The result is a beautifully curated English cottage garden environment with pathways, productive planting areas, entertaining terraces, and exceptional countryside outlooks at every turn.
Features include:
• Gardens and grounds approaching one acre
• Extensive terraced landscaping works
• Over 100 sleeper retaining installations
• Orchard with apple, pear, plum and cherry trees
• Kitchen garden and vegetable growing areas
• Greenhouse and potting shed
• Multiple decked entertaining terraces
• BBQ seating areas
• Pathways running throughout the gardens
• Store room and additional external storage
• Rear fencing opening onto surrounding countryside
The gardens enjoy outstanding views across the Golden Valley landscape, with a strong sense of peace, privacy, and connection to nature rarely found in such an accessible location.
Lifestyle & Location
Temple Bar is situated along Long Lane in the sought-after village of Peterchurch, within Herefordshire’s renowned Golden Valley, an area celebrated for its rolling countryside, historic villages, walking routes, and strong rural community atmosphere. (Visit Herefordshire)
Peterchurch itself is known for its Norman church, peaceful village setting, and immediate access to the surrounding Black Mountains and wider Herefordshire countryside. (Wikipedia)
The area is particularly popular with those seeking an outdoor-focused lifestyle, offering exceptional walking, cycling, and countryside pursuits, whilst remaining accessible to nearby market towns and amenities. (Exclusive Travel Group)
Temple Bar offers a rare combination of historic charm, modern lifestyle design, creative flexibility, and beautifully landscaped grounds in one of Herefordshire’s most desirable countryside settings.
Viewing Highly Recommended
Temple Bar is a truly distinctive home offering character, versatility, creativity, and exceptional outdoor living in an elevated Golden Valley setting.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality of the landscaping, the versatility of the accommodation, the panoramic countryside views, and the unique atmosphere of this remarkable Herefordshire home.
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