Coach House, Pontshill, Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire

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A Truly Special, Wildlife Lovers Paradise, with Approx. 1 Acre of Woodland and Garden with Direct Access to Penyard Woods. EV Car Charging Point. Easy Access of Ross Facilities and Road Network. EPC E

Location

The picturesque riverside market settlement of Ross-on-Wye is the only English town standing within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Formerly a centre for leather working, shoe making, brewing, corn milling and glove making, Ross became a very busy Coaching town in the 18th and 19th Centuries. When viewed from either of the river bridges, the white painted façade of The Royal Hotel stands adjacent to the fine, 206 feet steeple of St Marys Church. With a population of around 10,000, Ross remains a bustling town and the summer months in particular see many visitors coming to canoe, fish, cycle or alternatively enjoy more leisurely pursuits involving food and drink, perhaps downing a refreshing cider from one of the many local artisan cider makers.

Description

As its name suggests, this truly special property was once a former store for wagons and coaches. Now comprising a traditional, attractive, two bedroom cottage the Coach House is a wildlife lovers paradise!
Positioned on the edge of Penyard Woods the Coach House sits within approx. an acre of woodland garden, with a wide variety of native trees and shrubs including a stunning Green Snake Bark Maple, Black Mulberry, Medlar and a Tulip Tree. Within the grounds is a wildlife pond which attracts an abundance of dragonflies, a vegetable and fruit garden with Bramley Apples, Apricots, Plum, Currants and Gooseberries, together with a large, secure chicken enclosure. To the far extent of the ground one enters a fabulous woodland with a range of mature trees and young saplings which the current owners regularly tend to ensure trees are coppiced when required and young saplings allowed to flourish. Here one regularly can see both Roe deer and Muntjac!
The property itself offers good accommodation with a generous living/dining room with a central fireplace, with wood burning stove, an exceptionally light kitchen with a range of fitted units, a walk in pantry and a sun room with views towards the woodland to the rear. There is also a most useful study area and a ground floor utility room/cloakroom and w.c. which is able to become a wet room if required. To the first floor are two double bedrooms, the main bedroom having a wonderful outlook into the woodland beyond, and a very large family bathroom.
Externally there is garage/workshop making a useful storage space and a drive with parking for two vehicles.
Accessed via a shared gravel lane this property is ideal for anyone who is passionate about nature, would love to live an almost self-sufficient life and enjoys the peace and tranquility that comes with owning woodland. Situated on the outskirts of Pontshill, but just a short distance from the thriving village stores in the village of Lea, where one can also find a petrol stion and The Crown Inn. The market town of Ross-on-Wye is within 10 minutes drive and offers a range of additional facilities.
For those looking for a secluded spot where one can enjoy nature at its best we strongly recommend an early viewing.

Entrance Hall
An attractive entrance with exposed stonework, beams and tiled floor. Leads through to

Study 2.82m (9ft 1in) x 2.48m (8ft)
Window overlooking the gardens, and door to outside. Exposed stonework, beams and tiled floor. A light and bright office space.

Cloakroom
Originally used as a wet room but now a useful cloakroom with w.c. providing excellent storage space.

Dining Room 4.52m (14ft 7in) x 3.97m (12ft 10in)
An open plan living space, currently a dining area with central fireplace with wood burning stove. Wooden Parquet floor. Window to side elevation and steps leading to

Kitchen 3.18m (10ft 3in) x 2.51m (8ft 1in)
A range of floor mounted units. Built in oven and gas hob, space for washing machine. Tiled floor. Window to front and side elevation making a bright working space. Door to most useful pantry.

Living Room 4.83m (15ft 7in) x 4.52m (14ft 7in)
Again a wonderfully light room with windows to two elevations and French doors opening through to the sun room. Wooden Parquet floor and ornate plastered ceiling.

Sun Room 3.15m (10ft 2in) x 2.30m (7ft 5in)
With glazing to three sides and a door to the garden this is a perfect space to sit and enjoy the wildlife that surrounds this property.

Landing
Stairs to the first floor. Large linen cupboard and doors to

Bedroom One 4.39m (14ft 2in) x 4.39m (14ft 2in)
Large window giving views into the woodland beyond. Built in wardrobes. Carpet.

Bedroom Two 3.97m (12ft 10in) x 3.46m (11ft 2in)
Window to front elevation. Wooden flooring. Door to cupboard with water tank.

Bathroom
White suite comprising panelled bath, separate shower, hand basin and w.c. Large window and tiled floor. Heated towel radiator.

Outside
The property has a right of access over the lane to the house, all the way to the entrance into the woods. There is parking for two vehicles on the driveway. To the side of the house is a garage/workshop. To the rear of the property is an attractive level area of garden with a small wildlife pond and a range of shrubs and trees. A path leads to a sturdy chicken enclosure, and up to the vegetable and fruit garden. A further gate leads into the area of woodland that has a wide variety of native trees and saplings.


Services

We have been advised that mains water and electricity are connected. Storage heaters. Private shared drainage, renewed 4 years ago to comply with new regs. Gigaclear can offer 5G to property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Directions

Leave Ross on the A40 heading towards Gloucester. Pass through Weston-under-Penyard, and just after Ryeford turn left sign posted Pontshill. At the junction with Bartwood Lane keep right. Just prior to Parkfields estate a gravel lane will be seen on the right hand side, marked by a blue Private Road sign. Turn right and follow the track, parking beside the fence after the field gateway. The property is a short walk further up the lane on the left.

Council Tax

COUNCIL TAX BAND "C"
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

Energy Performance Certificate

The EPC rating for this property is F

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ross On Wye Office, Tel:

General

Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.

John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

Tenure

We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.

A Wildlife Lovers Paradise

Approx. 1 Acre of Garden & Woodland

Charmingly Traditional Property

Easy Access of Ross Town and its Facilities