Linton, Nr Ross-on-Wye

Talbot's Rise

Jaw-dropping 360-degree views of the Welsh Black Mountains, the Malvern Hills, wooded peaks and patchwork fields are exhibited from this three-storey cottage. Inside, the stone-built home has three bedrooms, three reception rooms and a recently remodelled shaker kitchen. Outside, the grounds - spanning over three-quarters of an acre - offer a tranquil country haven and feature a detached triple garage, a barn and a workshop.

Seller's Insight:

My mum and dad purchased this house 26 years ago after they saw it for sale on their way home from the Brecon Jazz Festival. My mum especially fell completely in love with the property, especially the gardens and the views. Having relocated from Northamptonshire, they both easily fell into their new life in the village of Linton. Over the years, they kept themselves very busy with various projects for the property and also joined lots of different groups within the area.

My husband and I have many happy memories of all the times we spent with my mum and dad at the property. Linton has an award-winning pub which is a short walk away. There is also a music festival which is held annually over a long weekend. The village is friendly with various events and activities held in the village hall. There are many public footpaths around Linton with stunning views.
The village is also very conveniently situated. You have Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth nearby. It is also not far from the M50.

We are currently enjoying relaxing on the patio in the sunshine looking at beautiful near panoramic views and listening to the wildlife.



Location:

Linton is a picturesque village, roughly five miles from Ross-on-Wye, a popular market town with a good variety of supermarkets, shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and highly regarded schools. A grand 13th-century church stands in the centre of Linton and the Alma Inn, a family-run pub, is a short distance away. At the beginning of 2024, this was crowned pub of the year by Herefordshire's branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) - and this accolade marked the fourth time that the inn has earned this award since the current landlords took over in 2015. Each June, the Alma Inn hosts the Linton Festival, a three-day long music festival and, later in the year, the pub also stages the one-day-long Linton Summer Sessions. Both events raise money for various charities, most of which benefit the local community.

There is a hive of activity throughout the year in this lively village- for instance; a wine club launched at the village hall in October 2021 and this venue regularly hosts various other events such as community lunches, yoga classes, live music, and much more. In addition to this, there are community-spirited initiatives around Linton year-round.
Linton is also within easy reach of amenities: There are two golf courses - The South Herefordshire Golf Course and Ross-on-Wye Golf Club - both of which are less than a mile away. It is also worth noting that the village of Gorsley is just over a mile away; this has a shop, coffee house, public house, play area, recreation ground and Gorsley Goffs Primary School, which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. The village of Lea, two miles away, also offers a village store, garage and a Church of England primary school which is graded 'Good' by Ofsted.
The M50 motorway is approximately one mile away and provides excellent commuter links to the M5 giving good access to Birmingham and Bristol. The A40, three miles away, leads to the M4 at Newport, giving good access to Cardiff.


The home at a glance:

Upon arriving at Talbots Rose, the formal cottage-style garden sets an enchanting scene; well-stocked beds brimming with a variety of vibrant blooms border a level lawn and a patio terrace offers a serene spot to soak in the sublime surroundings. The main entrance leads into a vestibule, which gives room to remove shoes and coats after spending time enjoying the great outdoors. The ground floor accommodates two reception rooms, the largest of which presently serves as both a sitting room and a dining room, owing to its generous size. This dual-aspect area carries several charming details, such as a stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The second reception room - presently a snug - may also be suitable as a formal dining room due to its proximity to the kitchen. This dual-aspect space frames a fantastic view over the gardens and a set of French doors lead out to the patio terrace.

The Mackintosh kitchen includes shaker-style solid wood units, several glass-fronted cabinets and high-performance Dekton countertops, splashbacks and windowsills. In terms of appliances, there is a Neff oven, a ceramic hob and an extractor fan. There is also a wine rack, some pull-out storage and a Belfast sink with a mixer tap. In addition, there is provision for a freestanding dishwasher.
The cellar gives room for additional appliances, there is another Belfast sink, and provision for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. A quarry tile floor flows through into the third reception room, which has a door leading out to the garden. This area is fitted with plenty of book shelving and therefore lends itself perfectly as a study.

Three bedrooms are all found on the top floor of the home. Of these, the master is streamed with plenty of light as it is triple aspect. The elegant expanse - complete with a solid wood floor - captures show-stopping views over May Hill and the Welsh Black Mountains, while a seating area positioned between corner windows grants a peaceful space to curl up with a book. The room also has an en-suite bathroom, which is complete with a three-piece sage green suite. Of the other two bedrooms on this level, the second bedroom features built-in wardrobes and a large picture window to showcase the panoramic rural vista; with the Malvern's and the Evesham Vale in the far distance. Like the master, the third bedroom bears corner windows which let the sunlight and views pour in. This level of the home also includes a recently fitted shower room, which has a large, dual-headed walk-in shower, a countertop vanity unit, a WC and a heated towel rail.

Outside, the grounds gradually slope downhill but have been landscaped to create level terraces. Pathways meander around the gardens and there are several area which include a kitchen garden, an old wildlife pond and a mature orchard.
Several outbuildings within the grounds are equipped with light and power. These include two stables which are presently used as a workshop, a stone-built barn closer to the home, and the excellent triple garage, which includes a double and separately accessed single both feature electric up-and-over doors. There is also a garden room, which would make for easy conversion into the perfect home office - complete with awe-inspiring views!

General Services:

Oil-fired central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Telephone line and broadband.
Local Authority Herefordshire Council. Tax band G.
Tenure Freehold


Directions:

From Ross-on-Wye, at the Travellers Rest roundabout, take the second exit and take the B4221 through Phocle Green and Upton Bishop. After Upton Bishop, take the right-hand turn to Linton, cross the bridge over the M50 and enter the village of Linton.
Pass the church on the left-hand side of the road, then take the left-hand turn, then take the right-hand fork onto The Ridge. Stay on this road for around one kilometre and Talbot's Rise can be found on the left-hand side of the road.

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Distances:

Ross-on-Wye 6 miles - Gloucester 15 miles - Hereford 17 miles - Cheltenham 22 miles -Worcester 31 miles - Bristol 43 miles
(All distances are approximate)