Cottage for sale in Ross-on-Wye HR9, 2 Bedroom

A classic, stone built, detached country cottage occupying A secluded and elevated location and standing in approx. 3½ acres of woodland. Fine rural views.

Lobby, Downstairs Bathroom/W.C., 27’ Open Plan Sitting Room/Kitchen, Two Bedrooms, and Study. Log Store, 12’ Wooden Shed, Woodland with Vehicular Access

Location & Description

Woodland Cottage occupies high ground some three miles south of the market and tourist town of Ross-on-Wye and within approx. 15 minutes drive of motorway connections. The cottage is approached latterly along a half mile, single track, unmade lane which terminates at the cottage. The property thus has the wonderful benefits of seclusion, and yet is readily accessible despite it not being tarmac all the way! Perfect perhaps for a writer, artist or musician as a getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Since acquiring the property in an unliveable condition some 46 years ago, the current owners have carried out extensive improvement works although most purchasers would choose to upgrade certain features yet further.

The property stands towards the north eastern corner of its approx. 3½ acres of sloping woodland, the only level area of land being the lawned garden immediately adjacent to the cottage. In detail the property comprises:-

Entered from the rear of the property via a stable style, wooden door with inset glass panel into

Entrance Lobby

Of generous proportions with plenty of space for outdoor clothing, coats, boots etc. Window to the same elevation as the stable door allowing more light admittance. Dimplex night storage heater. Quarry tiled floor. Ceiling beams. Plumbing for washing machine. Doors through to:

Bathroom/W.C

Having suite comprising W.C., pedestal hand basin and bath with glass shower screen and Mira Zest electric shower over. Obscured window to northeast elevation. Quarry tiled flooring continuing through from the lobby. Painted ceiling beams. White tiles to walls with some floral pattern.

Open Plan Sitting Room/Kitchen

Of overall max dimensions approx. 27’10 x 10’1, a well proportioned room accessed by an attractive arch topped, colourful stained glass and wood door. One side of this room is set out as the Sitting Room, including a large wood burning stove set into a stone fireplace with wooden mantle and flagstone hearth. To the side of the stove, set into a small alcove is an old bread oven. This room is made to feel especially open by the two large windows to the front elevation, large glazed panel to the front door plus an additional window to the southwest elevation. The other half of the room is the Kitchen which consists of an assortment of light wood effect, Shaker style drawer and cupboard units with laminate worktops over. Stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap over. This is set right in front of one of the two large windows allowing fantastic views over the valley and to the wooded hills beyond. Exposed ceiling beams. Tiled floor throughout. Two Dimplex night storage heaters.
Stairs leading up to:-

First Floor Galleried Landing

With doors to large eaves storage space housing the hot water cylinder. Dimplex night storage heater.

Bedroom 1

Of overall max dimensions approx. 10’9 x 10’4 with window to front elevation allowing glorious views across the countryside. Built in cupboard/wardrobe. Dimplex night storage heater. Fitted carpet.

Bedroom 2

Of overall max dimensions approx.10’1 x 7’7 with windows to two elevations. Built in wardrobe. Dimplex night storage heater. Fitted carpet.

Study

Approx. 8’5 x 4’1, a cosy room with window to front elevation allowing the same wonderful countryside views. Fitted carpet.

Outside

To the front of the property is a Gravelled Parking/Turning Area with attractive, curved, stone steps bordered by shrub beds leading up the slope to the property, a stone path continuing around to the rear door. The area of land around the property itself is laid mainly to Lawn. The property is adorned by various species of plant including Clematis and Acer. Beside the rear door is a capacious Log Store plus an additional Garden Shed, approx. 12’ x 6’ with double doors and Perspex windows to part of two sides. The remainder of the land is Sloping Woodland, perfect for both wildlife and harvesting materials for the log burner! This woodland has vehicular access thanks to a curving, gravelled path leading through a wooden vehicular gate off the main driveway and up to a turning area. We understand that the total acreage of the whole property is approx. 3.5 acres.

Services

Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage

Outgoings

Council Tax Band ‘E’ EPC rating: ‘F’ (Full EPC Rating available)

To View

Strictly and only please by prior telephone appointment through Morris Bricknell Chartered Surveyors. Tel: Out of hours, try Norman Bricknell on .

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To comply with money laundering regulations prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at the time of making an offer. We ask for your co-operation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the sale.

Directions

If approaching from Ross, leave the stone built market house in the centre of the town proceeding southwards on the B4234 towards Walford. Shortly after the 40mph signs take the left turning on the corner sign posted to Howle Hill. After approximately 300 yards take the first right hand turning and proceed up Howle Hill. After 400 yards, make a sharp left turn just before the sign “The Hill House Next Left” onto an unmade track. This track continues and turns into a ribbed concrete path. Shortly after you pass “Still Meadow” bear left, continuing down the slope. Continue on this single track earthern lane until you come to a stone cottage on your right. Drive past this cottage and turn 90° right up the steep concrete strip slope, at the top of which you will see “Woodland Cottage”