THE OLD GRANGE, WILTON, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 6AH

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1 THE OLD GRANGE, WILTON, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 6AH

2 THE OLD GRANGE, WILTON, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 6AH A BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED 5 BEDROOM PERIOD PROPERTY NESTLING IN A WONDERFULLY SECLUDED, YET ACCESSIBLE LOCATION AND COMMANDING STUNNING, UNSPOILT VIEWS ACROSS THE GLORIOUS RIVER WYE. 100 GARDENS TO FRONT AND REAR. ORIGINAL COACH HOUSE AND STABLE BLOCK TO REAR. SHARED SLIPWAY/MOORING ON RIVER WYE. Covered Entrance Portico, Reception Hall, Outstanding 26 Drawing Room with outlook across Wye, 20 Kitchen/Breakfast Room, again with huge bay window and outlook across River. Laundry/Utility Room & Cloaks & W.C. 14 Snug/Dining Room, Study. Beautiful 20 Master Bedroom with superb En-Suite Bath/Shower Room & W.C.. 4 Further Bedrooms and 2 Bath/Shower Rooms & W.C. Double Glazing. Oil Fired Central Heating. Period Fireplaces and immense character. Carefully chosen textures, tones and materials. Stone & Brick Built Coach House/Stable Block with potential. Fine Gardens. Shared Slipway/Mooring on Wye. Beautiful Outlook. LOCATION & DESCRIPTION The Old Grange lies under a mile west of the market & tourist town of Ross-on-Wye, occupying a secluded location at the end of its own private drive, the approach to which is through an intricate and beautiful wrought iron archway. Indeed, so unspoilt is the outlook from the front of the property across the River Wye, that it is difficult to believe one is near a town or civilisation at all! Despite this seclusion, Ross is within 10 minutes walk. For those concerned with strategic location and accessibility, the M50 Motorway/A40 dual carriageway is reachable within minutes. All everyday requirements are also obtainable within a short stroll, and, for those who wish to take to the water, the shared slipway is just beyond the end of the driveway. It goes without saying that there are also some beautiful, riverside walks. The property comprises the whole of the east wing of a larger Georgian property, which is now divided into just two houses. In their time at the property, the current owners of The Old Grange have carried out major and extensive refurbishment works, particular attention being paid to the quality of workmanship, and choice of textures, tones and fittings. There are lovely old fireplace surrounds in the hall, drawing room, main bedroom & bathroom, and superb travertine floors in hall, kitchen and domestic offices. These are complemented by some gorgeous Oak doors, and solid Oak floors in the drawing room, snug & study. Paints are principally from Farrow & Ball, whilst Baileys Home & Garden and Fritz Fryer Lighting have supplied a wide range of fittings. Showers are by Matki, and the bespoke, Sapele hardwood double glazed windows by Atrium of Kington. There is a new condensing boiler and hot water heating system, mains powered smoke detectors and a professionally installed alarm system. Positioned behind the main dwelling and to one side of the rear garden is the substantial and attractive Coach House. This is of brick and stone construction under a double pitched tiled roof, and has a wonderfully light aspect to the southwest. Plans have been prepared to convert the Coach House to a Holiday Cottage, although it would also make an excellent studio and/or working from home complex. To those potentially interested, we strongly recommend a thorough internal inspection. In detail the property comprises:- Covered Porch with two fine Doric columns, flag stone base and wrought iron light fittings to either side of the panelled and part glazed door leading through to the:- Reception Hall having superb travertine flooring, elegant Riddell 1906 fireplace surround with mantel over and two, brass wall light fittings matching the ceiling light fitting. Superb light Oak panelled doors opening through to:- Cloakroom & W.C. having white suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. and Waverley wash hand basin. Half tiling to walls, travertine flooring continuing from reception hall. A further door leads through to the:- Drawing Room of overall max dimensions approx 26 2 x 20 3 into the wide, double glazed bay window to south east elevation. Outlook across expansive driveway and lawned gardens across the River Wye. Superb, full depth folding shutters to the recently replaced, hardwood windows. These double doors open out towards the front garden. Exquisite oak flooring and magnificent large marble fireplace surround housing the recessed wood burning stove. Attractive six arm brass ceiling light fitting and four double brass wall light fittings. Cornice to ceiling perimeter, picture rail and central ceiling rose. Kitchen/Breakfast Room of overall max dimensions approx 19 8 x 16 8 into the outstanding, wide double glazed window to front elevation which beautifully accommodates a sizeable breakfast table and enables a completely unspoilt outlook across the River Wye. One would hardly know there are other houses in the vicinity. Extensive range of solid wooden kitchen units comprising floor cupboards and drawers with natural wood working surfaces over. Matching, three quarter height larder cupboard and three complementary wall mounted cupboards. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink, with Baileys chrome mixer tap over. Tiling behind working surfaces. Britannia, brushed stainless steel finish, extractor hood over cooker position. Beautiful travertine flooring and fine oak door with bevelled glass to reception hall. Brand new LED ceiling down lighters. Picture rail. Further doors from the kitchen lead directly out to the rear garden and also through to the:- Snug/Dining Room Irregular in shape but of overall max dimensions approx x 12 5 with large, double glazed windows again enabling a beautiful outlook across the front garden and River Wye. Exquisite oak flooring and two, double, brass light fittings. Part glazed oak door through to the:- Study approx 11 x 8 3 with almost full width double glazed windows to rear elevation. Oak floor continuing from Snug. Three wall mounted brass light fittings.

3 Cloaks/Laundry/Utility Room having plumbing for automatic washing machine, wall mounted cupboards and stainless steel sink. Coat hooks. Travertine flooring continuing from reception hall. (see later) First Floor Landing with fitted carpet to match stair carpet. Four double glazed windows making this a pleasingly light landing with an outlook towards the coach house and lawned rear garden. Upper Landing Again with fitted carpet, double glazed window to rear elevation and access hatch to insulated roof void. Master Bedroom of max dimensions approx 20 6 x A wonderfully light room having two, deep, double glazed sash windows looking out directly across the front garden and River Wye towards wooded hillsides beyond. Looking through these windows it is hard to believe that the town of Ross is under a mile away and the M50 just minutes drive away. Impressive Period fireplace to northeast wall. Triple arm brass, ceiling mounted light fitting. Matching brass wall lights over bed head and additional brass picture light. Panelled oak door through to:- En-Suite Bath/Shower Room & W.C. A beautifully appointed room with white suite comprising tile panelled bath with chrome mixer taps and spray head, large pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. and extra large, stand alone glazed corner shower with chrome thermostatic shower. Full tiling to walls. Ceiling mounted LED down lighter spots and window to rear elevation. Most attractive chrome towel rail/radiator. Family Bathroom & W.C. Again, generously proportioned and having white suite comprising free standing bath with ball and claw feet, high level w.c. and large, stand alone corner shower unit with chrome thermostatic shower. Ceiling mounted LED spotlights. Superb Period fireplace and chrome towel rail/radiator. Attractive tiling to certain walls and Period light fitting over oval mirror with dual voltage shaver point adjacent. Double glazed window enabling outlook across River Wye towards Ross Church Spire. Bedroom 2 approx 11 5 x 9 8 with double glazed sash window overlooking River Wye and ceiling mounted down lighter spots. Bedroom 3 approx 11 5 x 8 4 with ceiling mounted down lighters and double glazed sash window looking across River Wye. Bedroom 4/Guest Room of max dimensions approx 14 9 x 14 8 having two double glazed sash windows to front elevation and additional double glazed window to south west elevation again with outlook across River Wye. Two access hatches to eaves storage cupboards and panelled door to further corner storage cupboard. Bedroom 5 approx 9 6 x 6 having wide window to rear elevation and double doors to capacious, floor to ceiling shelved storage cupboards. Oak door with bevelled glass. Guest Shower Room & W.C. having extra large shower cubicle with glazed sliding door and Matki thermostatic shower. Full tiling to walls, low level w.c. & wash hand basin, circular mirror, radiator & chrome mirror, radiator & chrome towel rail. OUTSIDE: A splayed tarmacadam driveway opens through massive and beautifully ornate, double, wrought iron gates, surmounted by an inscribed crest, on to the new tarmacadam driveway which rises up towards the house. The exceptionally well built new, stone front boundary wall blends beautifully with the original, massive stone pillars flanking the approach. Once inside the gates, five flag stone steps lead up to the Gently Sloping Front Lawn. From virtually anywhere on this lawn, there is a beautifully unspoilt outlook across the Wye towards wooded hillsides. It is quite amazing that looking across this scene, one can barely see signs of other human habitation! Positioned to either side of the lawn are various trees and shrubs, species including Viburnam, Buddleia, Variegated Holly, Ceanothus, Roses and others. The top of the 200 driveway expands into a Superb Large Turning/Parking Area, this being of overall max dimensions approx 60 x 50. A wide, part glazed panelled door from the top of the driveway opens onto a flag stone floor and leads along to the Boiler Room housing the Worcester Bosch, high capacity oil fired boiler together with the huge, Santon unvented hot water storage vessel. A door nearby leads through to the Paved Rear Sun Terrace. A further doorway nearby leads to a corridor and Cellar. Beyond a dwarf stone wall is the Lawned Rear Garden. This is of overall max dimensions approx 100 x 40, most of which is given over to a gently sloping lawn. Lying alongside the south western boundary is a Photinia and Laurel hedge. Positioned against the northeastern boundary is the Fine Brick & Stone Coach House/Stable Block. This is of overall max external dimensions approx 37 x 17 and plans have been prepared for conversion of same to a Holiday Cottage/Annexe. If built as planned, it would comprise lounge, kitchen/diner and two bedrooms, each of which would have en-suite facilities. Craft studio or working from home complex are further possibilities. Positioned against a high brick boundary wall is a Fig Tree. Other plants to boundaries comprise Variegated Holly, Box and Cupressus. Also flanking the brick boundary wall is an Excellent Wooden Garden Shed approx 16 x 10. Not far from the entrance to the front drive is a Shared Slipway/Mooring, known as the Old Withybed Slipway later known as, The Landing Stage and adjacent parcel of land. A letter to a previous owner stated The vendors solicitors felt that is was unlikely that anyone would forbid you to fish from the slipway, provided that you had the necessary licences from the appropriate authority. SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. OUTGOINGS: Council Tax Band G EPC RATING: E (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 DIRECTIONS: Leave the stone built market house in the centre of Ross, proceeding westwards towards the River Wye and Wilton. Immediately after going over the River Bridge, take the 90º left turning into Wilton Lane. Drive past Wilton Court Hotel and Fishermans Reach, continuing until one sees some fine wrought iron gates on the right. This signals the entrance to The Old Grange.

4 SKETCH PLAN ONLY. ALL DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE. DO NOT SCALE IMPORTANT NOTICE: Morris Bricknell for themselves as Agents, and for the Vendor of this property, give notice that: i) These particulars are not an offer or Contract, nor part of one ii) They are intended to give a fair description of the property, but neither Morris Bricknell or the Vendor accept responsibility for any error they may contain, however caused. Any intending purchaser must therefore satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness iii) Neither Morris Bricknell, nor any of their employees, have any authority to make or give any further representation or warranty in relation to this property iv) The Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. v) You are advised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view. M618 Printed by Ravensworth

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