Hillside 750,000 Lea Bailey Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5TY

Hillside 750,000 Lea Bailey Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5TY

Seller Insight It was the incredible vistas and woodland setting of Hillside which first attracted us to the property say the current owners of this stunning 5 bedroom property set in 1.35 acres of grounds. It is a very warm and relaxing house with large casual spaces. Since moving in the owners have made numerous changes to the house. All that remains of the original house is the four exterior walls! they say. We have dramatically improved the energy efficiency and comfort of the building, raised the roof to give more space and added a double storey extension, among other enhancements. The house feels spacious from the moment you walk in, the owner continues. The double height hallway feels expansive and bright, all the rooms being generously proportioned with an open, airy feeling. Two of the bedrooms are triple aspect with large windows letting in plenty of light, while the triple aspect kitchen-diner has fantastic views into the green countryside. The latter is the perfect space for entertaining, allowing children and adults to circulate and enjoy chatting over food and drink, spilling out through the patio doors into the garden. The property boasts a large family garden. It is flat and mostly laid to lawn so is ideal for children playing, say the owners. The patio area works well for toy cars, bikes and barbecues alike! The mature trees and lovely landscaping make the garden truly special. To the front of the property there is a 100m long hedge ensuring privacy, while the rear courtyard is very private thus is perfect for more intimate parties or meetings. Whether to the front or rear of the house, one can always find a sunny spot to sit as the sun moves round throughout the day. Amenities in the area are close by. There is a pub in the village, The Crown Inn, which also serves excellent Indian food to eat in or take away say the owners. The village also boasts a shop and post office less than a mile from our house, while just 2 miles away is the Co-Op. We love the kitchen-diner with its trifold doors looking out over stunning vistas of the surrounding environment. We will miss the easy access to the outdoor spaces, with the gate to bridleways and Wigpool Common for walking and cycling and the nearby stream where the children love to paddle. With 150m² patio space and parking for many cars, the property is ideal for entertaining, and we have had many barbecues and parties here in the summer months. The house performs highly for energy efficiency due to the enhancements and renovations we have made making it very comfortable to live in all year round and very cheap to run. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Step inside Hillside A superb family home in a delightful rural yet easily accessible setting, enjoying fine far reaching countryside views and easy access to mature woodlands. The property has undergone several enhancements over the years, being originally built as a bungalow and with the most recent face lift being undertaken by the current vendors, which has included: a sizeable two storey extension; new fully insulated roof, the installation of ground source heating, underfloor heating, external wall insulation, new windows and doors, and a new waste system. The spacious accommodation now provides a double height entrance hallway, two reception rooms, a wonderful 26 family kitchen, utility room, study or fifth bedroom (on ground floor), a further four double bedrooms upstairs, including the 26 master suite and a luxurious family bathroom. The property sits within a plot of about 1.35 acres, with a detached double garage, spacious terraces, private walled courtyard, formal gardens, orchard and paddock. The nearby village of LEA offers excellent amenities including a primary school, church, village hall, grocery shop, post office, fuel and service station, and a public house. Easy access to Gloucester, Cheltenham, Hereford and Ross-on-Wye. ROSS-ON-WYE well known as the gateway to the Wye Valley, is a market town overlooking the famous horseshoe bend in the River Wye. The town has a variety of most attractive period buildings with a good range of shopping, sporting and cultural amenities. There are three primary schools and a well-regarded comprehensive school. Ross is conveniently positioned for commuting with excellent road links and being located midway between Hereford and Gloucester and within about an hour s drive of Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff. ENTRANCE HALLWAY A light and welcoming double height entrance featuring a bespoke natural oak staircase leading to the first floor. Natural stone tiled flooring, double glazed window to front with rural views. FAMILY KITCHEN & SNUG A truly wonderful and bright space, perfect for modern living, providing room to cook, dine, relax and entertain. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of cream coloured base and eye-level units with matching extractor hood, and an integrated dishwasher and wine rack, contrasting black granite worktops and upstands, with inset twin bowl Belfast sink unit. These units sit atop natural limestone flooring throughout. Rangemaster cooker featuring double ovens, grill and five ring induction hob. Samsung American-style fridge freezer. Matching island unit providing additional storage and worktop space. Double glazed windows to three sides and trifold doors opening onto the terrace taking full advantage of the far reaching country-side views and creating an easy flow from inside to out, perfect for parties and entertaining! Snug area providing casual seating space for relaxing with family or guests before dining. UTILITY ROOM A generous utility doubling as a useful boot room having coat hanging rails and a natural stoned tiled floor. Fitted base and eye level units with natural oak worktop and an inset Belfast sink unit. Cupboard housing the ground source heating pump, water cylinder and underfloor heating manifolds. Stable-style door opening to the rear courtyard.

Step inside Hillside SITTING ROOM Double glazed window to front enjoying far reaching rural views. Attractive red brick fireplace featuring a Clearview wood burning stove on a raised slate hearth, great for relaxing in the cooler winter evenings. Glazed doors leading to Garden Room. GARDEN ROOM Lovely and light with double glazed windows on a solid base and double doors opening onto the spacious terrace. STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE An ideal place to work from home but with en-suite facilities the room it will work equally well for those requiring a ground floor bedroom (or fifth bedroom). Double glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard and woodlands beyond. EN-SUITE Wet-room incorporating low level WC and pedestal wash-hand basin. Full width shower cubicle with level access housing a Mira Advance electric shower. ON THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING With space to create a relaxed reading area. Double glazed window to the front with far reaching countryside views. Lime washed engineered oak flooring. Access to fully boarded ROOF SPACE with loft ladder providing substantial storage. Doors leading off to the: MASTER BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE Excellent proportions for the principal bedroom and being lovely and light with double glazed windows to three sides each with its own countryside outlook. Access to fully boarded ROOF SPACE with loft ladder providing substantial storage. Lime washed engineered oak floor, recessed LED downlights. EN-SUITE Wash hand basin, wall-hung WC with concealed cistern, glass shower cubicle. Tiled floor and tiled splashbacks. BEDROOM TWO Another great sized and bright room, again with double glazed windows to three sides enjoying the surrounding countryside views. Lime washed engineered oak flooring. Recessed LED downlights. BEDROOM THREE Double glazed window looking out to the paddock and woodlands at the rear. Lime washed engineered oak flooring. Recessed LED downlights. BEDROOM FOUR Double glazed window to front again enjoying the fine far-reaching countryside views. Lime washed engineered oak flooring, recessed LED downlights. FAMILY BATHROOM A luxurious space featuring a double ended freestanding roll top bath, perfect to relax within at the end of a long day. Separate glass shower cubicle with both a drench head and hand held shower fittings. Low level WC, and wash-hand basin with fitted mirrored medicine cabinet over. Tiled floor. Built-in storage cupboards. Chrome heated towel rail. Recessed LED downlights.

Step outside Hillside The property is accessed from a country lane via a pair of electrically and remotely operated wrought iron gates on to a drive leading to the detached DOUBLE GARAGE. The driveway provides parking for 5-6 cars. The garage measures 22 1 x 16 6 with two pairs of double doors, power, lighting, water, a workbench and shelving. Beyond the garage is the former stables 37 x 7 with three enclosures, providing very useful storage. Adjacent to this is the KITCHEN GARDEN with raised beds. A spur off the drive leads you through a five-bar gate to the paddock. Leading off the garden room is an excellent flagstone terrace, being the ideal place to dine or entertain outside, or to just sit and relax taking in the superb countryside views. From here the terrace forms a path to the entrance door and beyond to a smaller terrace before wrapping around the property to the rear courtyard. Leading off the terrace is the principal area of formal gardens, with a large rockery style bed leading down to lawn. To the rear of the property is a private courtyard with flagstone terrace, a low maintenance gravel bed and stone faced retaining wall. The remainder of the plot is fenced off as paddock, containing a small orchard of fruit trees and a hen-house and run. The whole plot amounts to about 1.35 acres. DIRECTIONS Head out of Ross-on-Wye along the A40 towards Gloucester passing through Weston under Penyard and Ryeford and turning right signposted Drybrook. Continue along this road driving through Bailey Lane End and then turn left signposted Lea Bailey. Follow the lane for a little under a mile where the driveway entrance will then be found on your right hand side, just before the red post box seen ahead on your left.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 01685672 Registered Office: Andrews Limited, 14 Queens Road, Faversham, Kent ME13 8RJ.. Printed 06.09.2017

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