STARBEECH COTTAGE, STARVE BEECH, NR. HOWLE HILL, ROSS-ON-WYE, GL17 9BJ

STARBEECH COTTAGE, STARVE BEECH, NR. HOWLE HILL, ROSS-ON-WYE, GL17 9BJ

STARBEECH COTTAGE, STARVE BEECH, NR HOWLE HILL, ROSS-ON-WYE, GL17 9BJ A DELIGHTFULLY POSITIONED, FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED COUNTRY COTTAGE OCCUPYING HIGH GROUND AND LOOKING OUT EASTWARDS ACROSS ITS 5 ACRES OF GARDEN AND SLOPING WOODLAND. UPDATING AND REFURBISHMENT REQUIRED. Enclosed Porch, Cloaks & W.C./Utility Room, 22 Living Room with Woodburner, Conservatory, Sitting Room, Dining Room, 17 Kitchen. Ground Floor Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room & W.C. Three first floor Bedrooms and Bathroom & W.C. Double Glazing. Oil Fired Central Heating. Delightful rural outlook. Double Garage, Lawned Gardens, Extensive Sloping Woodland. Site in total approx 5 acres. LOCATION & DESCRIPTION Starbeech Cottage occupies a wonderfully rural location some four miles southeast of the market and tourist town of Ross-on-Wye and just a little distance west of Ruardean within the Forest of Dean. The dwelling itself stands to the rear of its 5 acre site, looking out firstly across the immediate domestic gardens, and then over the sloping ground and woodland which extends downwards to the east & north. These grounds, once kept in excellent condition have now become somewhat overgrown, but anyone who is enthused by gardens and gardening will find a considerable number of attractive shrubs and trees, and immense potential for further planting. Internally, the property requires general updating and improvement, but in our view, the wonderful nature of the location justifies such refurbishment and upgrading. Positioned to the north of the cottage is the well placed double garage, whilst to the opposite side of the dwelling is the attractive conservatory. Many of the windows are double glazed, and heating is from an oil fired radiator system. In the detail the property comprises:- Enclosed Porch approx 9 x 7 with recent double glazing to both sides. Door through to:- Cloaks & W.C./Utility Room approx 7 9 x 7 with low level w.c. and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Living Room approx 22 1 x 10 4. A generously proportioned room with three, double glazed windows to front elevation looking out across the front lawn and sloping woodland below. Tiled fireplace surround with hardwood mantel and recessed wood burning/multi fuel stove. Sitting Room of max dimensions approx 13 10 x 11 1 and having wide double glazed window to rear elevation, and glazed door to south admitting excellent light. Two double wall light fittings. Part glazed door through to:- Enclosed Porch (currently needing attention) Conservatory approx 11 2 x 7 7. Five sided, and with double glazing to upper sections and double glazed French doors opening onto front sun terrace and garden. Attractive vinyl floor covering. Dining Room/Snug approx 11 2 x 9 8 with double glazed window to front elevation, recessed shelving and two wall light fittings. Kitchen/Breakfast Room approx 17 10 x 8 and having range of floor mounted cupboards and drawers beneath roll edged, granite effect working surfaces. Single drainer stainless steel sink. Homark four ring electric hob and Indesit oven beneath. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Shelved corner cupboard and two louvered doors to floor mounted Worcester Danesmoor 15/19, oil fired central heating boiler with programmer and time switch. Shelving above. Accessed from one corner of the aforementioned sitting room, a door opens through to the:- Ground Floor Bedroom Suite This comprises the bedroom approx 11 10 x 10 2 with window overlooking rear garden. Door through to:- En-Suite Shower Room & W.C. having white suite comprising close coupled low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin and glazed corner shower cubicle housing the Gainsborough Energy 1000, instantaneous electric shower. Window with roller blind overlooking rear garden. Strip light and shaver point. First Floor Landing with fitted carpet to match stair carpet. Two access hatches to roof void and two doors to Airing Cupboard with insulated copper tank and immersion heater. Double glazed window overlooking rear garden. Bedroom 1 approx 13 11 x 10 6 having wardrobes with cupboard space over. Far reaching outlook across ones own garden and woodland towards wooded hillsides in the distance. Bedroom 2 approx 10 8 x 10 2 having wide double glazed windows to two elevations making this a pleasingly light room. Shelved corner storage cupboard and additional fitted wardrobes with storage cupboards over. Bathroom & W.C. with white suite comprising panelled bath, close coupled low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Double glazed window with extractor fan. Fine outlook.

Mirror fronted medicine cabinet with strip light over. Bedroom 3 approx 7 7 x 6 8 with double glazed window to front elevation enabling far reaching outlook. Shelving to one wall. Built in wardrobe to one corner. OUTSIDE: A splayed approach drive opens through a wooden gate onto the concrete and gravel driveway, enabling access to the Double Garage. This is of rendered elevations under a mono pitched roof, having two up and over doors to front and personal door to side. To the right hand side of the garage there is further part gravelled space with room to place a further vehicle or e.g. motor home/caravan. A neighbour has a right of way for agricultural purposes and on foot over part of the concrete driveway. TO VIEW: Strictly and only please by prior telephone appointment through Morris Bricknell Chartered Surveyors. Tel: 01989 768320. Out of hours, try Norman Bricknell on 01989 564689. DIRECTIONS: Leave the stone built market house in the centre of Ross taking the B4348 south wards from the town towards Walford. After approx 2 miles, take the left turning signposted Howle Hill and then turn right thereafter to ascend steep Howle Hill. Continue on the level country lane, passing a farm on the right and continuing towards Ruardean. At a total distance of approx 4miles from Ross, the gated entrance to Starbeech will be seen on the left hand side. SKETCH PLAN ONLY. ALL DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE. DO NOT SCALE The most frequently used pedestrian access to the cottage is to the door to the rear porch close by. A wide gravel/earthen pathway flanks the rear wall of the property, a dwarf stone wall and shrubbery/rockery delineating the lawned rear garden which is at a slightly higher level. A mature mixed hedge delineates this rear lawn from the country lane to the rear of the property, shrubs and trees along this boundary including Laurel, Viburnum, Cotoneaster, Cupressus, Holly and others. The lawn continues on past some taller conifers, widening to the south side of the property and continuing on around to form an Almost Level Front Lawn. Lying to the corner of this lawn is an Attractive Mature Shrub Bed, species including Cornus, Skimmia, Mahonia, Hydrangea and others, whilst between here and the conifers is a delightful Weeping Willow. Extending for virtually the full width of the front of the cottage is a Crazy Paved Sun Terrace, double doors from the Conservatory opening directly onto same. Forming a dense tree/shrub bed to the one corner of the front garden is a mature Photinia with nearby Mexican Orange Blossom, whilst a fine Wisteria adorns the front of the property with Skimmia and Clematis closeby. Approached through a trellised archway with Climbing Ivy is the Lower Front Lawn. Positioned to the southern end of this lawn is a Small Orchard with several Apple Trees, and close by an Aluminium Framed Greenhouse. Extending along on the same level as the greenhouse is a somewhat overgrown area, but currently with plants and shrubs including Bamboo, Pampas Grass, Eucalyptus Tree, Lilac and others. Stone steps and path bisect this level of shrubs and descend towards the steeply sloping woodland which lies to both and of the property. Positioned near the rear of the garage is a Small Brick Outbuilding currently needing attention. The site in total extends to approx 5 acres. SERVICES: Mains electricity & water are connected. Private drainage. OUTGOINGS: Council Tax Band E EPC RATING: E (Full EPC Rating available)

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 0870 112 5306

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