COOMBE LODGE, LEYS HILL, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5QU
COOMBE LODGE, LEYS HILL, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5QU A SPECTACULARLY SITED AND INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED COUNTRY HOUSE ENJOYING BEAUTIFUL SOUTH WESTERLY VIEWS ACROSS THE GLORIOUS RIVER WYE. THE PROPERTY HAS A COVERED OUTDOOR POOL, STUDIO/LEISURE BUILDING BEYOND AND EXTRA LARGE GARAGE/WORKSHOP. ALSO 16 PHOTO VOLTAIC PANELS GENERATING ELECTRICITY. Accommodation comprises Porch, Reception Hall, Dining Room, Outstanding Living Room/Mezzanine Study, Snug, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Master Bedroom with En-Suite facilities, Guest Bedroom/Bed 2 with Shower Room & W.C. closeby, Second Kitchen/Utility Room, 3 Further Bedrooms and Bath/Shower Room & W.C. Oil Central Heating & Double Glazing. P.V. Panels generating electricity. Heated, Covered, Outdoor Pool & Studio. Extra Large Garage, Sun Terraces, Gardens & Greenhouse. Exquisite views across River Wye. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION Coombe Lodge occupies a superb hillside position some four miles south of the market and tourist town of Ross-on-Wye and some seven miles north-east of the historic town of Monmouth. Constructed some forty years ago to a completely individual design, the house is constructed primarily on three levels, cleverly utilising the sloping nature of the site to gain maximum impact from the stunning, south-westerly and south-easterly views across the gorgeous Wye Valley. There is an outstanding 23 principal reception room with beautiful, natural stone fireplace wall and wood burner, and a full width window and balcony adjacent, enabling a sensational outlook. Moreover, the ingenuity of the design brings the same views to almost all the principal rooms. There is extensive use of natural materials, and all the main rooms are generously proportioned. Externally, there is an expansive driveway/forecourt, extra large garage, heated covered swimming pool, studio and greenhouse. Recent landscaping has also created a wonderful circular sun terrace and/or yurt base. For those needing good communication links, the Ross to Monmouth A40 dual carriageway may be accessed just over a mile away in Whitchurch, and this in turn links in to the national motorway network. For those looking for a unique, one-off property with a wonderful ambience, we strongly recommend a thorough internal inspection. In detail the property comprises: Recessed Porch with quarry tiled base, light and solid oak door opening to Cloaks/Storage Cupboard. Further fine oak door through to:- Reception Hall A generously proportioned hall having appealing wood strip floor, coving to ceiling and doors to the lower ground floor bedrooms and bathroom. Six wooden steps lead up to the:- Dining Room of max dimensions approx 17 6 x 14 2 and again having appealing wood strip floor and excellent light penetration from the two, double glazed Velux roof lights above. Hardwood doors to capacious under stair storage area and seven wide carpeted steps leading up to the:- Outstanding Living Room approx 23 8 x 15 6. This wonderful living space has glorious, full width, double glazed windows opening on to the 35 Full Width Balcony which commands stunning views across the beautiful River Wye towards Coppett Hill beyond. Impressive, stone chimney breast wall with 3 illuminated display recesses and Efel Wood Burning Stove beneath. Additional double glazed windows and high level roof lights make this a most appealing space. Five carpeted steps lead to the Upper Mezzanine/Study approx 18 4 x 9 again with window overlooking Wye Valley. Ceiling mounted down lighter spots and beam mounted, five arm light fitting. Snug approx 14 9 min x 9 6. Approached directly from the dining room, this is a cosy and appealing room with wood burning stove recessed on a tiled hearth with brick chimney breast above. Coving to ceiling. Three wall mounted up lighters and double glazed door with adjacent windows opening directly onto a paved sun terrace. Also approached from the dining room is the:- Kitchen/Breakfast Room of max dimensions 18 x 14 6. Once again, a particularly light room having extensive double glazing overlooking the Wye Valley but also two, double glazed Velux roof lights and additional high level windows making it a gloriously light space. Superb, dark green, electric two oven Esse Range, with two hot plates over, one induction, and one conventional. There is in addition, on the opposite side of the room, a four ring induction hob. Extensive range of floor mounted cupboards and drawers with appealing beech effect working surfaces over. Incorporated within same is the double bowl single drainer sink with chrome mixer tap over. Range of complementary wall mounted cupboards, incorporated amidst which is a most practical plate rack. Fine tiling behind working surfaces. Siemens automatic dishwasher. Breakfast bar, being an exquisite spot from which to gaze across the Wye Valley. Appealing terracotta coloured ceramic floor tiles. Ceiling mounted down lighters and additional spot light bar. Bedroom 1 approx 12 3 x 12 and, like the main living room adjacent, having full width, double glazed windows/door directly out onto the Superb Balcony adjacent. From both bedroom and balcony, there are stunning views across the River Wye. Ceiling mounted down lighter spots. Full depth mirrored doors open through to excellent built in wardrobe/storage space. Door to:-
En-Suite Bath/Shower Room & W.C. having white suite comprising extra large panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and spray head over, pedestal wash hand basin, large, stand alone corner shower cubicle and close coupled low level w.c. Heated chrome radiator/towel rail, full tiling to walls and wall mounted make-up mirror complete with integral lighting. Double glazed windows enabling outlook across pool to woodland and Wye Valley beyond. Guest Bedroom/Bedroom 5 of max dimensions 14 8 x 9 6 having coving to ceiling and two double glazed windows to rear elevation. Virtually En-Suite & W.C. with close coupled low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin in white. Half tiling to walls. Louvered door to storage cupboard. Shower Room with tiled shower cubicle housing the Mira shower. Double panelled doors give access to a large airing cupboard with insulated hot water tank. Door out to Sun Terrace and internal door leads through from this room to the:- Second Kitchen/Utility/Laundry Room approx 13 9 x 9 6. A most versatile and well appointed room with a range of floor mounted cupboards and drawers, incorporated amidst which is a Whirlpool cooker comprising large oven with Neff four ring ceramic hob over. Whirlpool extractor fan above. Range of complementary wall mounted cupboards. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Ceramic tiled floor. Double glazed windows to two elevations and double glazed door out to sun terrace and pool area nearby. Lower Ground Floor Bedroom 2 of max dimensions approx 12 9 x 10 7 and having not only a superb wide window overlooking the Wye but an additional window looking across the pool area towards woodland. Fitted, floor to ceiling wardrobes with dressing table to match adjacent. Shower Room & W.C. Fully tiled and with an excellent white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled low level w.c., bidet and corner shower cubicle with Mira shower. Attractive tiling to all walls, ceramic floor tiles and chrome radiator/towel rail. Make-up mirror with integral lights above wash hand basin. Bedroom 3 of max dimensions approx 10 11 x 10 6 and again having double glazed window with outlook across River Wye. Bedroom 4 (closest to front door) of min dimensions approx 11 x 8 4 and having wide double glazed window enabling beautiful view across the River Wye. Excellent fitted, floor to ceiling bedroom furniture comprising wardrobes with high level cupboards between and dressing table top with drawers beneath. OUTSIDE: A 12 wide, Wooden Estate Gate opens onto a Most Generous Tarmacadam Driveway/Forecourt, enabling superb manoeuvring/parking space, and also giving access to the Attached Double Garage this being of overall external dimensions approx. 24 x 20. An internal sub-division currently allows for the parking of one large vehicle with workshop adjacent. This arrangement could be easily changed if required. The garage is supplied with water, lighting and power. The principal gardens lie to the south west and south east of the garage and house, at upper level comprising a Level Lawn with a richly stocked, sloping shrub and herbaceous bed to the south western fringe of same. Planting in this area includes Ceanothus, Cornus, Pampas Grass, Hebes, Berberis, Roses and many more, whilst to the opposite side of the lawn, climbers on an artistic wrought iron frame adjacent the garage include Roses, Camellia and Winter Jasmine. From the north western corner of the lawn, a Paved Path & Sun Terrace extend in front of the property, bringing one to the Principal Paved Sun Terrace which lies between the house and the large swimming pool. Overall max dimensions of this Sun Terrace are approx. 45 x 15, and this is a wonderfully private spot in which to sit out and take in available sunshine. Extending north westwards from this area is the Excellent Heated Swimming Pool approx. 38 x 16, and the most effective insulated cover precludes the necessity for permanent heating by the dedicated oil fired boiler. Lying between the pool and north western boundary is the Studio/Changing Area/Equipment Room. This is of overall external dimensions approx. 18 x 14, including a veranda approx 8 x 6 and stands under a double pitched tiled roof. Wide rustic steps lead downwards from this area to the Lower Lawn which has been part terraced, with a grassy path leading back towards the driveway entrance. Forming a most attractive feature towards the north western corner of the garden is a Large Wooden Circular Sun Terrace/Yurt Base of approx. 22 diameter. This is encircled by a most attractive strip of stone/slate scalping s. Extending around the lower portion of the lower lawn are some Mature Fruit Trees whilst shrubs to the upper border, behind a low stone wall, include Laurel, Cornus, Mahonia, Garrya Elliptica, Cotoneaster, and many more. Positioned adjacent to some slate steps close to the southern boundary is a Recently Installed and Most Attractive Hexagonal Greenhouse. SERVICES: Mains electricity and water are connected. Private drainage. 16 P.V. panels generating electricity. OUTGOINGS: Council Tax band G TO VIEW: Strictly please and only by prior telephone appointment with Morris Bricknell Chartered Surveyors, 30 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5LE. Tel No: 01989 768320. The person dealing with this sale is Norman Bricknell who may be contacted out of hours on 01989 564689. DIRECTIONS: Leave the stone-built market house in the centre of Ross, proceeding southwards on the B4234 towards Walford. Pass through the village of Walford, and continue past Kerne Bridge on your right-hand side. Carefully take the next left, easily missed turning towards Leys Hill. After approx 300 yds you will see a vertical post on your left with several pointer signs, one of which will indicate Coombe Lodge. Proceed up this single track lane until you see the wide tarmacadam forecourt of Coombe Lodge on the left, with the garage in front of you.
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