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Much Cowarne, Bromyard, HR7 4JD

West Midlands

£250,000

Listed on 19/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Barn Conversion
Area
1182 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A detached period barn in a rural position near Much Cowarne, offered with full planning permission for conversion into a single-storey two-bedroom home. The approved layout includes an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, a principal bedroom with ensuite, a second double bedroom and a separate shower room. The existing building and proposed accommodation offer scope to retain the barn's character while creating a modern home. Any enlargement would be subject to the necessary consents. The freehold plot extends to approximately 0.23 acres. It includes a driveway, a Dutch barn-style double garage and space for gardens and landscaping, with countryside views to the rear. The property is around nine miles from Hereford and ten miles from Bromyard, with further facilities in nearby villages and at Hop Pocket Shopping Village. Planning reference P222165.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £250,000, the asking price is around 24.6% below the local average £/sqf, making this a strong price-led opportunity to acquire a substantial period barn and plot in a rural setting. The listing states that full planning permission is in place for a two-bedroom, single-storey conversion, with a separate garage and countryside outlook adding to the appeal.

This is a conversion project rather than a home ready for occupation: the barn is open-sided, no finished accommodation is visible, and the roof’s condition and weather-tightness cannot be confirmed. The scope is heavy, but the approved layout offers a clear starting point for creating a characterful home and improving the unfinished grounds. Verify the planning consent and its conditions before proceeding.

Key opportunities

  • Shape the approved single-storey, two-bedroom layout into a characterful home centred on an open-plan living space.
  • Make use of the period barn structure, substantial plot of approximately 0.23 acres, separate garage and countryside outlook.
  • Turn the partly rough, unfinished outdoor area into private gardens that complement the rural setting.

Key risks

  • The open-sided barn has no visible finished accommodation, so this is a heavy conversion programme requiring time and cash for a full interior build, not a cosmetic refresh.
  • The tiled roof is present, but its condition and weather-tightness cannot be confirmed from the photographs.
  • Confirm the stated planning permission, approved plans and any conditions before relying on the proposed conversion.

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Map

Location

Much Cowarne, Bromyard, HR7 4JD
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Hereford Rail Station

    7.9 miles

    Train · Hereford

  • Ledbury Rail Station

    8.0 miles

    Train · Ledbury

  • Colwall Rail Station

    9.1 miles

    Train · Colwall

  • Leominster Rail Station

    10.0 miles

    Train · Leominster

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£944
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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