This delightful four-bedroom country cottage exhibits a panoramic vista of rolling hills, patchwork fields and countless acres of farmland. The oldest area of the home dates to the Georgian era, therefore the beautifully presented residence carries an assortment of spectacular character features such as timbered ceilings, exposed sandstone fireplaces and quirky elevation changes.
Four bedrooms • Sitting room • Dining room • Breakfast room • Sun room • Kitchen • Landing/office • Bathroom • Shower room • Reception porch • Detached double garage with inspection pit • Off-road parking • Manicured gardens • Woodland • Approximately two-thirds of an acre
Location
Wayside straddles the fringes of the welcoming village of Llangrove. The idyllic setting offers plenty of local amenities, including a Church of England primary school, which carries an 'Outstanding' rating from SIAMS and a 'Good' grade from Ofsted. There is also a popular country pub, Royal Arms, which regularly earns rave reviews online for good food, excellent beer and a welcoming atmosphere. The village hall hosts a variety of activities and there is a neighbouring play park and self-service vending machine, The Great Trewen Milk Shed, which provides fresh, gently pasteurised whole milk along with a small range of groceries such as fresh eggs, cakes, butter and cheese.
Even more amenities, including another excellent primary school, a well-stocked village shop and a reputable MOT centre, can be found in the neighbouring village of Whitchurch two miles away.
Llangrove sits equidistance between the historic market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, which fringe the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The spectacular setting of Symonds Yat, which is one of the most well-known landscapes within the AONB, is a short drive (around ten minutes) from Llangrove. This location is famed for its phenomenal river scenery, woodland expanses and limestone cliffs. There are several riverside pubs and restaurants which are exceedingly popular with residents and tourists alike - and a wide range of outdoor pursuits; walking, cycling, canoeing and wild swimming, are easily accessible.
Llangrove also boasts excellent transport links. Two miles away, motorists can join the A40; the eastbound road provides a direct route to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds whereas the westbound route heads towards the M4 at Newport, giving access to Cardiff and London. In addition, the M50 motorway begins in Ross-on-Wye nine miles away, giving good access to the M5.
More comprehensive facilities can be found in the surrounding cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester and the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham.
The home at a glance
Wayside is tucked away in a little-known corner of the south Herefordshire countryside and the serene spot is untouched by any sound or light pollution. The main entrance leads into a reception porch which gives plenty of space to remove muddy boots and coats after time spent enjoying the rural surroundings.
This leads to an expansive country kitchen, which is presented in a timelessly elegant neutral colour palette. There is a fan oven with a ceramic hob and extractor fan, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and a glass-fronted display cupboard. An exposed stone alcove serves as a particularly pleasing detail and, while this would have previously accommodated a range cooker, it now presents a useful nook to keep modern gadgets on the counter and, within a cupboard below, there is a combi-boiler and additional storage space.
The ground floor of the property includes four reception rooms and, of these, three are found beyond the kitchen. The first is a beautifully bright breakfast room. This handsome dual-aspect space boasts a stable door which leads out to the manicured garden, plus a wealth of shelving, a timbered ceiling, a painted stone wall and exposed sandstone. This leads into a grand dining room which overlooks the far-reaching countryside. It carries a stone feature fireplace, and - as this room was added to the property after its original construction - a bijou original window peeks into the kitchen. This leads into a sunroom. Year-round, this tranquil spot offers a lovely space to soak in the garden and there is space and plumbing within this area for both a washing machine and tumble dryer.
The sitting room is positioned within the newest section of the home and carries a glorious stone fireplace which houses an eco-log burner. The door is framed beautifully by shelving space, creating an opportunity to create a small private library. Plenty of sunlight cascades into the dual-aspect space and both windows showcase the sublime landscape.
The ground floor also includes a shower room as well as an old pantry which now gives a space to keep a fridge/freezer. There is also plumbing in situ for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
A staircase in the sitting room leads to the first floor. On the right-hand side, there is a light-streamed double bedroom which boasts elevated views over the lovely landscape. This dual-aspect space also includes a pitched ceiling, a built-in wardrobe and shelving.
On the other side of the home, a wide landing - which has enough room to be adopted as a home office - gives access to the other three bedrooms. Of these, the largest includes built-in wardrobes across one side and exhibits excellent views over the garden and valley beyond. The other two bedrooms also feature built-in storage and the larger of these can accommodate a double bed.
The first floor also includes a family bathroom which includes a bath with shower overhead, plus a WC, vanity unit and heated towel rail.
Outside, the home is set in the centre of a manicured garden. The cottage itself is adorned with scented climbing roses. These scarlet blooms begin to appear in the spring but erupt into a dazzling display of colour from May onwards.
In the far corner of the rear garden, there is a gravelled seating area which has an impressive backdrop of the farmland and looks across the valley to the nearby village of Llangarron. A variety of wildflowers bloom at the dawn of spring and the expanse is further beautified by a variety of mature trees, shrubs, ornamental plants and a handmade hazel fence.
At the front of the home, the garden is divided into a series of "rooms" with cottage garden borders, and this extends through archways before reaching an extensive paved kitchen garden - complete with beds, fruit cages and a greenhouse.
Across the lane, there is a small plot - around one-third of an acre - which is a small, private woodland with a large Nissen hut.
In terms of parking, there is a detached garage with an inspection pit, plus plenty of off-road parking both near the garage and the cottage itself.
Seller's Insight
Every day is like waking up on holiday. Our original plan was to stay for five years... that's become 17 glorious years.
General
Services
Oil central heating. Mains water and electricity, Septic tank. Telephone line. Fibre to premises.
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council. Band F.
Tenure
Freehold
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye follow the A40 towards Monmouth and take the exit at Whitchurch. Take the second exit at the mini roundabout and follow the road over the bridge. At the staggered junction, turn left and proceed up the hill, following this lane for approximately two miles.
Enter the village of Llangrove and then take the first right-hand turn. Continue straight over the crossroads then take the next right-hand turning onto a single-track lane. Wayside will be found on the left-hand side of this road.
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Monmouth 7 miles • Ross-on-Wye 8 miles • Hereford 16 miles • Gloucester 27 miles • Cheltenham 33 miles • Bristol 52 miles • (All distances are approximate)
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