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3 bed house for sale Yewtree Cottage, Whitney-On-Wye, HR3

Asking price

£685,000

Added on 15/09/2026

Type: Detached
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £358 per sq ft
Tenure: Ask agent

Council tax Band D £2,352 a year

Key features

Delightful detached character home in an outstanding Wye Valley setting
Elevated position with breathtaking panoramic countryside views
Approximately 4.5 miles from Hay-on-Wye and 19 miles from Hereford
Three double bedrooms, one en suite
Spacious kitchen/dining/breakfast room
Elegant sitting room and separate dining room
Utility room
Garage
Mature gardens and grounds just under 1.7 acre plot (tbv) including adjoining 1/2 acre paddock with separate gated entrance
Mains water, Mains electric, Oil central heating, LPG gas hob and Private drainage

About this property

A Charming Country Cottage with Gardens, Paddock and Outstanding Wye Valley Views

Occupying a delightful position

Yewtree Cottage is a substantial character home set within generous gardens and adjoining paddock, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views across the beautiful Wye Valley. Located approximately 4.5 miles north of the renowned book town of Hay-on-Wye and approximately 19 miles west of Hereford, the property offers an ideal balance of countryside living with excellent access to local amenities, schools and outdoor pursuits.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band D £2,352 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,568
Band B

£1,829
Band C

£2,090
Band D

This home: £2,352
Band E

£2,874
Band F

£3,397
Band G

£3,920
Band H

£4,703
Band I

£5,487

This home is in band D, which costs £2,352 a year in Powys for 2026/27.

Figures from the Welsh Government (Open Government Licence v3), including the typical community council precept. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

This home

£358 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£284 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£200 / sq ft

£358 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£358 per sq ft, above 9 in 10 recent sales in HR3 (£200–£358, 10th–90th percentile, 89 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 89 homes sold in HR3 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in HR3 →

Location

Yewtree Cottage, Whitney-On-Wye, HR3

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Mortgage and LTT

Property price £685,000

£342k £1m

Deposit10% £69,000

£0 £685k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £616,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £137,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales in HR3. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
9, Ash Grove HR3 5RP Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 2026	1,238 sq ft £270/sq ft	1,238 sq ft	£270	£334,000
4, Mill Cottages HR3 5JD Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2026	1,281 sq ft £247/sq ft	1,281 sq ft	£247	£316,000
Oaklea HR3 6PP Detached	Detached	Aug 2026	n/a	n/a	n/a	£427,500
30, Mill Bank HR3 5DH Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 2026	1,184 sq ft £336/sq ft	1,184 sq ft	£336	£398,000
12, The Courtlands HR3 6EF Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 2026	980 sq ft £286/sq ft	980 sq ft	£286	£280,000
10, Booth Gardens HR3 5BH Terraced	Terraced	Aug 2026	1,130 sq ft £294/sq ft	1,130 sq ft	£294	£332,000
The Lodge HR3 6LJ Detached	Detached	Jul 2026	n/a	n/a	n/a	£375,000
New Barn HR3 5LX Detached	Detached	Jul 2026	n/a	n/a	n/a	£673,000