Walnut Cottage
Walnut Cottage is a deceptively spacious country home, encircled by rolling farmland, patchwork fields and gentle hills. The three-to-four-bedroom property carries a wealth of charming features including a stone inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, and timber lintels. It is also worth noting that there is planning permission to extend and convert a detached barn in the garden.
Location
The village of Whitchurch is highly sought-after. The idyllic community is found in the heart of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers many crown jewels in the form of its local amenities, and arguably its most dazzling is the Church of England Primary School, which boasts a coveted 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating. In recent years, this has been placed in the top 2% of schools nationally for the progress that children make in reading, writing and maths.
The village also includes a popular shop, Woods of Whitchurch which also operates as a reputable coffee shop and takeaway and there are several other hospitality venues in the village; The Old Court serves comforting home-cooked meals, The Potting Shed is a highly commended restaurant and a selection of reputable riverside pubs and restaurants are within walking distance.
The spectacular setting of Symonds Yat - which is famed for its phenomenal river scenery, woodland expanses and limestone cliffs - is a stone's throw from Whitchurch, meaning that there are many magnificent walking routes and outdoor pursuits close by. In addition, the Biblins swing bridge, which crosses the Wye, leads over to the Forest of Dean - giving access to thousands of acres of hikes through the wilderness.
The two popular market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth are also close by. These both offer highly regarded secondary schools, supermarkets, a variety of restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities and independently owned shops.
Whitchurch is also ideally placed for those requiring good transport links. The A40 is around one-third of a mile away from Yew Tree Close; the eastbound road provides a direct route to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. Meanwhile, motorists heading in the opposite direction can journey towards the M4 at Newport, giving access to Cardiff and London. In addition, the M50 motorway begins in Ross-on-Wye around seven miles away and this gives good access to the M5 motorway - leading to Birmingham to the north and Bristol to the south.
The home at a glance
This semi-detached cottage is tucked away in a tranquil corner of the south Herefordshire countryside and has been recently refurbished, yet the charming country character has been retained.
The entrance into the home leads directly into a welcoming sitting room, a space which sets an elegant scene. An inglenook stone fireplace – which currently houses an electric stove – serves as the area's principal focal point. There is also an exposed beam, timber lintels over the windows and doors, plus a tiled floor which flows throughout this level of the property. A window in the lounge area exhibits the spellbinding scenery beautifully.
The dining kitchen has been recently renovated and boasts chic Wren units; the navy-blue doors are beautifully contrasted by rose gold geometric feature lighting. In terms of appliances, there is presently a brand-new fridge/freezer and dishwasher, plus a washer/dryer and a cooker – all of which are available by negotiation. Over the sink, there is a window which overlooks the low-maintenance front garden and farmland beyond. Alongside the kitchen, there is a ground-floor shower room, which includes a three-piece suite.
This level of the property also includes a room which could either serve as a study or a fourth bedroom. This space, much like the sitting room, showcases the boundless countryside.
A staircase – next to an exposed stone wall – winds up to the first floor of the property. This includes three bedrooms; two of which include built-in wardrobes. The master kingsize bedroom exhibits an elevated view of the unspoiled rural landscape and carries a characterful pitched ceiling, plus cupboards that have been built-in into the eaves of the property. Also on this level of the property, the family bathroom includes a three-piece white suite and has been recently renovated.
The garden grants a private space to soak in the serenity of the area. There is a small courtyard between the cottage and detached barn, offering a quiet spot to enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and the rear garden includes a gravelled spot – giving an opportune area for a firepit – plus a level lawn and a variety of mature trees, including a small orchard. The far corner of the garden gives a particularly wonderful space to enjoy the outstanding view, across to Coppett Hill. There is also a concreted private, gated parking area with space for approximately three vehicles.
In the garden, there is a detached barn which has been fully plastered. Presently, this serves as an additional reception room, but it could be adopted into a home office, a guest bedroom, or a gym. There is scope to further improve this space as there is planning permission to convert this barn into a self-contained annexe or even join it up with the cottage. Please speak to the sales team for further details, or search planning number P140207/F on the Herefordshire Council website.
General
Services: Mains electricity. Mains water in situ. Private drainage (shared septic tank). Oil central heating.
Local authority: Herefordshire Council. Council tax band B.
Tenure: Freehold
Directions:
A40 to Whitchurch, exit and proceed to Llangrove. At the top of the hill on the right-hand side, there is a post box and entrance for Great Trewen Farm. Adjacent to the farm turn right onto Little Trewen Lane and Little Trewan Farm is located on the left.
What3Words: wiggling.adhesive.glades
Ross-on-Wye 7 miles
Monmouth 9 miles
Hereford 16 miles
Ledbury 23 miles
Gloucester 25 miles
Cheltenham 42 miles
Bristol 51 miles
(Distances are all approximate)
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