Serene countryside envelops this four-bedroom cottage, which showcases enchanting views over the gentle rolling hills and meadows. Inside, it carries four reception rooms, the largest of which is a beautifully bright orangery, plus a timelessly elegant shaker kitchen. Outside, the glorious garden - measuring around one-quarter of an acre - includes several outbuildings, most of which are equipped with light, power and water.
The Lawns
Upper Grove Common, Sellack
Serene countryside envelops this four-bedroom cottage. The semi-detached home showcases enchanting views over the gentle rolling hills and meadows. Inside, it carries four reception rooms, the largest of which is a beautifully bright orangery, plus a timelessly elegant shaker kitchen. Outside, the glorious garden - measuring around one-quarter of an acre - includes several outbuildings, such as a garage, a potting shed, a summerhouse and a workshop, most of which are equipped with light, power and water.
Location:
The sleepy village of Sellack is set in a totally tranquil corner of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is a myriad of beautiful walks that lead through the delightful countryside and around the River Wye, while the esteemed gastro pub, The Loughpool Inn, affords an enticing destination point. Sellack also has a village hall and a very striking church, St Tysilio's, which is set within the meadows. In terms of education, there are two reputable primary schools nearby: Kings Caple Primary Academy, which has an 'Outstanding' Ofsted grading, and Bridstow Church of England Primary School, which has a 'Good' Ofsted score. For secondary education, the nearby market town of Ross-on-Wye (approximately four miles away) offers John Kyrle High School, but further private schooling options are found in the nearby towns of Hereford and Monmouth.
Ross-on-Wye also gives a wealth of other amenities, including various supermarkets, an assortment of restaurants, pubs, independently owned shops, nationally renowned retailers and leisure facilities. The cathedral city of Hereford (roughly 10 miles away) gives an even broader range of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities, bars and restaurants.
While the property is encircled by unspoiled countryside, it also benefits from being within good reach of excellent transport links; the A49 is only two miles away, while the A40 and M50, both accessible from Ross-on-Wye, take around five minutes to drive to.
The Home at a Glance:
Four bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities • Orangery/garden room • Sitting room •
Dining room • Breakfast room/study • Kitchen • Family bathroom • Ground-floor shower room • Reception hall • Two driveways •
Outbuildings to include a garage, a workshop, a summerhouse, a potting shed and storage •
The Lawns is a picture-perfect country residence offering a true slice of rural living. Over the centuries, the house has been thoughtfully and sympathetically extended, resulting in a spacious yet airy family home that blends historic character with modern comfort. Throughout the interior, a wealth of striking original features remains, including exposed beamed ceilings and handsome fireplaces that anchor the home in its heritage. The front door opens into a light-filled entrance hall, perfectly framing a captivating panorama of the surrounding countryside. Views stretch across peaceful fields, often animated by nearby racehorses galloping past-a particularly enchanting sight. The house offers four reception rooms, each enjoying generous proportions and abundant natural light. The largest is the triple-aspect garden room, enhanced by two roof lanterns that flood the space with sunlight. An open archway connects this room to the sitting room, which centres around an ornate feature fireplace with a log-burning stove, a quintessential feature of country life. The formal dining room is also triple aspect and includes French doors opening directly onto the manicured garden; it is generously sized to accommodate both a grand piano and a dining table seating six. Completing the reception space is the breakfast room/study, which enjoys the same glorious outlook as the entrance hall.
Adjoining this room is the bespoke, hand-built kitchen, fitted with solid wooden shaker-style units and coordinating worktops. An oil-fired Rayburn radiates constant warmth during the colder months, while additional appliances include a Belling cooker with an angled extractor fan, a one-and-a-half sink with mixer tap, a pull-out bin store, provision for a dishwasher and ample storage. A ground-floor shower room houses a modern three-piece suite, with a discreet cupboard providing space for utilities.
The upper accommodation is arranged across two distinct wings. The principal suite is accessed via the staircase in the entrance hall and comprises a dual-aspect bedroom with breath taking elevated views across the countryside and rear garden, where a mature magnolia tree takes centre stage. The suite also includes a fitted cupboard and an en-suite shower room with a three-piece suite.
The second wing, reached by a staircase within the sitting room, contains three further bedrooms. The largest easily accommodates a king-size bed and features a cast-iron fireplace, along with two low-level windows thoughtfully positioned to allow views of the garden from bed, one of which also serves as a fire escape. Another room has been cleverly adapted as a home office, complete with a fitted desk and cupboard arrangement, while the third is ideal as a single bedroom. These rooms are served by a family bathroom fitted with a spa bath and electric shower, a recently installed pedestal basin and WC, an airing cupboard housing the immersion heater, and a granite-topped laundry cupboard.
The property benefits from 18 roof-mounted solar panels, offering the opportunity to generate renewable energy while reducing electricity costs. The fully dog-proofed garden further supports a semi-self-sufficient lifestyle, featuring raised vegetable beds and a greenhouse for growing fresh produce. The garden itself is beautifully established, with a rich variety of mature shrubs and perennial borders, complemented by a charming fishpond. Multiple seating areas are thoughtfully positioned throughout, allowing all corners of the garden to be enjoyed and offering delightful vantage points for both sunrise and sunset.
The outbuildings include a summerhouse with light, power and a fridge-perfect for preparing refreshments on warm evenings spent on the veranda. A well-equipped workshop offers power, lighting and base-and-wall-mounted units, while the dual-aspect garage provides light, power, water and an insulated paint cupboard. The potting shed is particularly well equipped, boasting light, power, water and granite-topped work surfaces. There is also additional storage for tools and logs within the grounds.
General Services:
Oil central heating. Solar (PV) panels on high tariffs. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Telephone line and fibre broadband (FTTC) is available.
Local Authority Herefordshire Council. Tax band D.
Tenure Freehold
Directions:
From Wilton roundabout at Ross-on-Wye, take the A49 towards Hereford and drive through Bridstow and Peterstow. Then, immediately before The Red Lion pub, take the right-hand turn. Continue for three-quarters of a mile, passing a duck pond on the left hand side, and then take a turning to the left, and then again on your right, a track leads across the common. The Lawns will be found on the right-hand side, with a gravelled parking spot on your right.
What3Words: danger.mourner.observes
Distances
Ross-on-Wye 3.5 miles • Monmouth 11 miles •
Hereford 12 miles • Abergavenny 20 miles •
Gloucester 22 miles • Cheltenham 29 miles •
(All distances are approximate)
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