House For Sale £850,000
Perched on a west facing hillside overlooking glorious Wye Valley scenery; Hill House is an imposing and handsome period home of much character, set within a generous plot of land. This much-loved family home is available to the market for the first time in several years.
The accommodation is spacious and full of period charm, comprising 3 principal reception rooms to the ground floor, as well as a generous kitchen. To the first floor are 4 double bedrooms, a family bathroom and additional 2 en-suites.
The grounds of the property are particularly appealing, featuring gently sloping lawns interspersed with a selection of mature trees and shrubs, a large separate paddock, a lovely private rear courtyard, ample parking, and a detached garage.
The Doward is a beautiful region of wooded hillside in the heart of the Wye Valley, with numerous historic properties scattered across the area. The market towns of Ross on Wye and Monmouth are roughly equidistant, and the nearby villages of Whitchurch and Symonds Yat boast a local shop, several pubs, a primary school and plenty of other amenities.
Handsome period home of much character,
Spacious 4 bedroom accommodation
Generous grounds of 2 Acres
Entrance Hallway
The property is entered via a hallway with fitted storage cupboard and wall recess to one side, pleasant outlook to enclosed rear courtyard and door leading outside, opening to inner hallway and access to:
Cloak Room
With W.C, wash hand basin, fitted display shelf and wall recess.
Kitchen
The kitchen features a striking vaulted ceiling with skylight and wooden beams, a generous selection of base and wall units, with plenty of space and plumbing in place for appliances. Fitted double electric oven to eye level, 4 ring electric hob with extractor above and French doors to rear courtyard.
Dining Room
A lovely spacious family dining room, with pleasant front aspect, window to side aspect over the gardens, feature fireplace and staircase to first floor.
Living Room
Another grand reception room, with open fireplace and marble surround, fitted bookshelves to wall recess and lovely front aspect.
Study
Ideal for home workers, the study is exceptionally spacious, with dual aspect over the rear courtyard and out to the side of the property, chimney display recess and plenty of space for furniture and shelving.
Rear Hallway
With access to small rear porch, walk in storage cupboard, staircase to the first floor with storage cupboard beneath and opening back to the inner hallway.
Inner Hallway
The inner hallway connects the front and rear halls, with a range of useful partially glazed storage cupboards to one wall with fitted shelving.
First Floor Landing
The staircase leads up to the first floor landing, with fitted bookshelves, access to airing cupboard with fitted shelving and pleasant views over the rear gardens.
Bedroom 1
An impressive master bedroom suite, with fantastic west facing aspect, additional side aspect over the quiet lane outside, cast iron fireplace to one corner and access to:
En Suite
With corner shower cubicle, W.C, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and overhead storage cupboards.
Bedroom 2
Another fantastic double bedroom, ideal as a guest suite, with beautiful views to the front and access to:
Jack & Jill Bathroom'
With panelled bath, W.C, wash hand basin, overhead storage cupboards and window to side aspect.
Bedroom 3
Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and space between for dressing table, window to side aspect and access to:
Jack & Jill Bathroom'
With corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and W.C, window to side aspect.
Bedroom 4
A single bedroom with pleasant views over the rear gardens and beyond.
Cloakroom-Storage Room
With W.C, wash hand basin and window to side aspect, opening into a walk-in storage/laundry room with plenty of fitted shelving.
The property is approached via a quiet country lane which gives access to a parking area with space for 3-4 vehicles and access to: Garage With double doors giving access to a ground floor garage with useful mezzanine storage area above.
A set of steps leads up to the front of the property, where a small section of flat, west facing lawn can be found, offering fantastic west facing views. A gravelled path leads around to the side of the property, giving access to a timber storage shed and: Boiler room Located to the far side of the property, an attached boiler room with oil fired boiler and plenty of storage space.
The main gardens lie to the opposite side of the house, and feature a large expanse of gently sloping lawn, dotted with beautiful specimen trees and shrubs. There are several paved seating areas, ideal for soaking in the views opposite.
To the top of the garden is a charming stone-built folly, which curves gently around with several native trees behind it. Just below is a paved seating area with pergola, and behind the folly is a gate leading to a small enclosure, ideal for compost and bonfires.
Near the folly is another gate through to a separate field 1.32 acres laid to lawn and with a number of mature trees. The field is large enough to keep horses but has not been used for that purpose to date and is used simply to appreciate the outstanding views to the Malvern hills to the north-west.
Continuing along the top of the garden, the border is made up of mature trees, with borders beneath, filled with wild garlic and flowers in the spring.
One of the most attractive features of the property is a delightful enclosed courtyard, located to the rear of the property,
A driveway can be found to the far end of the plot, leading to a second parking area.
Coronavirus Precautions
Please read the following carefully before requesting a viewing:
Viewings
We are only able to offer in-person viewings with buyers who are in a 'proceedable' buying position, or if selling, have their own property on the market.
Full details of our Covid Policy will be explained upon booking an appointment but the key points to consider are:
1 - Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker.
2 - Only 2 people from the same household are able to view at the same time and we ask politely that no children attend.
3 - You will have to wear your own face mask. We are unable to provide these.
4 - The viewing will be touchless with doors left open and we will maintain a 2 meter distance as much as possible.
5 - Viewings are limited to 30 minutes.
6 - Printed brochures will not be provided but can be emailed or downloaded.
7 - If you would rather view by FaceTime/Skype/WhatsApp then please let us know (subject to connectivity).
Legal
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The accommodation is spacious and full of period charm, comprising 3 principal reception rooms to the ground floor, as well as a generous kitchen. To the first floor are 4 double bedrooms, a family bathroom and additional 2 en-suites.
The grounds of the property are particularly appealing, featuring gently sloping lawns interspersed with a selection of mature trees and shrubs, a large separate paddock, a lovely private rear courtyard, ample parking, and a detached garage.
The Doward is a beautiful region of wooded hillside in the heart of the Wye Valley, with numerous historic properties scattered across the area. The market towns of Ross on Wye and Monmouth are roughly equidistant, and the nearby villages of Whitchurch and Symonds Yat boast a local shop, several pubs, a primary school and plenty of other amenities.
Handsome period home of much character,
Spacious 4 bedroom accommodation
Generous grounds of 2 Acres
Entrance Hallway
The property is entered via a hallway with fitted storage cupboard and wall recess to one side, pleasant outlook to enclosed rear courtyard and door leading outside, opening to inner hallway and access to:
Cloak Room
With W.C, wash hand basin, fitted display shelf and wall recess.
Kitchen
The kitchen features a striking vaulted ceiling with skylight and wooden beams, a generous selection of base and wall units, with plenty of space and plumbing in place for appliances. Fitted double electric oven to eye level, 4 ring electric hob with extractor above and French doors to rear courtyard.
Dining Room
A lovely spacious family dining room, with pleasant front aspect, window to side aspect over the gardens, feature fireplace and staircase to first floor.
Living Room
Another grand reception room, with open fireplace and marble surround, fitted bookshelves to wall recess and lovely front aspect.
Study
Ideal for home workers, the study is exceptionally spacious, with dual aspect over the rear courtyard and out to the side of the property, chimney display recess and plenty of space for furniture and shelving.
Rear Hallway
With access to small rear porch, walk in storage cupboard, staircase to the first floor with storage cupboard beneath and opening back to the inner hallway.
Inner Hallway
The inner hallway connects the front and rear halls, with a range of useful partially glazed storage cupboards to one wall with fitted shelving.
First Floor Landing
The staircase leads up to the first floor landing, with fitted bookshelves, access to airing cupboard with fitted shelving and pleasant views over the rear gardens.
Bedroom 1
An impressive master bedroom suite, with fantastic west facing aspect, additional side aspect over the quiet lane outside, cast iron fireplace to one corner and access to:
En Suite
With corner shower cubicle, W.C, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and overhead storage cupboards.
Bedroom 2
Another fantastic double bedroom, ideal as a guest suite, with beautiful views to the front and access to:
Jack & Jill Bathroom'
With panelled bath, W.C, wash hand basin, overhead storage cupboards and window to side aspect.
Bedroom 3
Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and space between for dressing table, window to side aspect and access to:
Jack & Jill Bathroom'
With corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and W.C, window to side aspect.
Bedroom 4
A single bedroom with pleasant views over the rear gardens and beyond.
Cloakroom-Storage Room
With W.C, wash hand basin and window to side aspect, opening into a walk-in storage/laundry room with plenty of fitted shelving.
The property is approached via a quiet country lane which gives access to a parking area with space for 3-4 vehicles and access to: Garage With double doors giving access to a ground floor garage with useful mezzanine storage area above.
A set of steps leads up to the front of the property, where a small section of flat, west facing lawn can be found, offering fantastic west facing views. A gravelled path leads around to the side of the property, giving access to a timber storage shed and: Boiler room Located to the far side of the property, an attached boiler room with oil fired boiler and plenty of storage space.
The main gardens lie to the opposite side of the house, and feature a large expanse of gently sloping lawn, dotted with beautiful specimen trees and shrubs. There are several paved seating areas, ideal for soaking in the views opposite.
To the top of the garden is a charming stone-built folly, which curves gently around with several native trees behind it. Just below is a paved seating area with pergola, and behind the folly is a gate leading to a small enclosure, ideal for compost and bonfires.
Near the folly is another gate through to a separate field 1.32 acres laid to lawn and with a number of mature trees. The field is large enough to keep horses but has not been used for that purpose to date and is used simply to appreciate the outstanding views to the Malvern hills to the north-west.
Continuing along the top of the garden, the border is made up of mature trees, with borders beneath, filled with wild garlic and flowers in the spring.
One of the most attractive features of the property is a delightful enclosed courtyard, located to the rear of the property,
A driveway can be found to the far end of the plot, leading to a second parking area.
Coronavirus Precautions
Please read the following carefully before requesting a viewing:
Viewings
We are only able to offer in-person viewings with buyers who are in a 'proceedable' buying position, or if selling, have their own property on the market.
Full details of our Covid Policy will be explained upon booking an appointment but the key points to consider are:
1 - Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker.
2 - Only 2 people from the same household are able to view at the same time and we ask politely that no children attend.
3 - You will have to wear your own face mask. We are unable to provide these.
4 - The viewing will be touchless with doors left open and we will maintain a 2 meter distance as much as possible.
5 - Viewings are limited to 30 minutes.
6 - Printed brochures will not be provided but can be emailed or downloaded.
7 - If you would rather view by FaceTime/Skype/WhatsApp then please let us know (subject to connectivity).
Legal
You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.
