UPPER WITHERSTONE HOUSE, CAREY, HEREFORDSHIRE HR2 6NQ
£775,000
In an AONB set in a most tranquil and idyllic setting, Upper Witherstone House is steeped in history, and is a truly stunning and commanding Georgian residence with some parts believed to date back to the 1200's The spacious five bedroom accommodation is set over three floors and exudes immense character and quality with fabulous vista"s. This beautiful and elegant home offers its next custodian a wonderful lifestyle and is set in approximately 3.5 Acres, including a Copse, along with a one bedroom holiday let and triple garage.
Location
Carey is a small hamlet nestled on the cusp of the River Wye offering lovely picturesque river and countryside walks and is home to the popular Cottage of Content Inn The nearby village of Hoarwithy has an Italian Romanesque style Church and Bell Tower and The New Harp Inn. The location offers an idyllic setting and is within easy reach of amenities and road networks. Fownhope, approximately 7 miles away is a bustling village with pubs, shops, including post office, butchers, hairdressers and an excellent leisure centre.
The M50 motorway is approximately 8 miles away and provides excellent commuter links to the M5 giving good access to Birmingham, the North, Bristol and the South. The A40,gives access to the M4 at Newport, giving good access to Cardiff, Wales and the South.
The pretty market town of Ross-on-Wye is just over 9 mikes away and offers an array of excellent shopping facilities. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the surrounding Cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester and the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham.
There is excellent schooling from both the private and state sectors, Hereford Cathedral School, Haberdashers at Monmouth and John Kyrle at Ross-on-Wye
Ross-on-Wye 8.5 miles
Fownhope 7.8 miles
Hereford 9.8 miles
Cheltenham 33 miles
Gloucester25 miles
Bristol 60 miles
M50 9.5 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Freehold
A stone and oak 'open' canopy entrance porch provides a good boot area and leads through into the main reception hall where one is met with the full impact of this impressive property.
The elegant sitting room has a relaxed atmosphere with a striking fireplace housing the wood burning stove with a wealth of exposed timbers to ceiling and beautiful solid wood floor. The room is streamed with light and there are french doors leading directly onto the front patio.
The farmhouse style dining kitchen has a rustic charm with tiled floor and exposed ceiling beams and is well appointed with cream shaker units and solid oak worktop with integrated dishwasher and white ceramic sink The original fireplace now houses the electric 'Rangemaster' range cooker
Off the kitchen is a utility room which has a range of cream shaker units and Belfast sink along with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer A stable door from here gives access to the front of the property and covered porch. From the utility room a door opens into the cloakroom which is fitted with a two piece white suite.
The orangery is a fabulous room, thoughtfully created, providing space for entertaining with family and friends. The area is flooded with light from the wall to wall oak framed windows and four roof lights. The well 'thought out' design cleverly draws the outside space into the home with the nature of garden and the indoor living space working seamlessly together.
From the reception hall the solid wood staircase winds round to the first floor and opens onto the fabulous landing, a room in itself ,with lovely stripped and polished boards and tall window overlooking the front, a great space for sitting and relaxing with a good book!
Off this landing are two double bedrooms, both having stripped and polished floorboards, exposed beams and tall windows taking in the vistas to the front, one with walk in airing cupboard and one with fitted wardrobes. ( note; current owners use both these rooms as study/ library).
The traditional style bathroom is complimented with free standing bath, Victorian Style toilet and free standing wash hand basin unit with marble top whilst incorporating a contemporary double walk in shower with double drencher shower.
The solid wood staircase continues to the second floor, again opening onto a spacious landing leading round to a galleried area.
The master bedroom is a light and spacious room with en-suite which is fitted with two piece white suite and walk-in shower.
There are two further double bedrooms both with stripped wooden floors and exposed beams.
Outside
Arriving from the quiet country lane sets the scene as one arrives on to the driveway of this imposing house. There is plenty of parking and the driveway sweeps up through the five bar gate where there is further parking in front of the triple bay garage.
The private front gardens are flanked with feature stone walling and gate opens onto the flagstone patio, a great area for 'Al fresco' dining with family and friends. There is a level lawn and mature trees and shrubs.
Accessed from the Orangery a flagstone patio encompasses the rear of the property where there are semi circular stone walls which have been beautifully carved into the landscape with well stocked borders and central steps meandering up to a level lawn.
From here the land gently slopes up and opens into the orchard, where this is also a flat lawn area with seating and arbour a great spot to sit in quiet contemplation and watch the many species of wildlife that frequent this delightful setting.
The land continues to slope up and a five bar gate gives access into the top field. The views from here are stunning and stretch across the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire countryside. The land gently tapers to more flat land at the top where there is an old summerhouse and five bar gate. To the side of this is the delightful Copse which is enclosed with post and wire fencing.
The oak framed triple garage has two open bays and one closed bay with double timber doors. Attached to the side is a good closed log store.
One bedroom holiday Let - Accessed from the top driveway, leads onto the sun terrace and in through the french doors into the holiday let. which has been beautifully converted. The sitting/ bedroom is open plan which has high vaulted ceiling and plenty of light streaming in. There is a useful removable kitchen which incorporates a sink and hob. The en-suite shower room is fitted with a modern two piece white suite with shower cubicle.
Lower Barn, accessed off the lower drive, is a lovely period barn with a manger and could make an amazing conversion subject to the necessary consents. Note the footprint of the barn sits under the converted holiday let and may be possible to link into one unit, again with the necessary consents.
Services
Oil Fired Central Heating
Shared Septic tank
Council Tax Band
Broadband
There are Solar Panels in the top field that are owned by the current vendors, however these are available by separate negotiation and we understand generate an income of approximately £6000 per annum
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye proceed onto the A49 toward Hereford. Take the second turning right sign posted Hoarwithy and continue along this lane for approximately 5 miles. On reaching the village pass the New Harp Inn on the right hand side and take the next turning right and then take the immediate left turn, before the bridge. Continue along this lane for approximately 1 mile and turn left in front of The Cottage of Content. Continue along this small country lane for approximately 1 mile, where the property will be found on the left hand side, near the entrance to Witherstone Farm.
VIDEO LINK Please click on the links below for a video walk around of the property.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miVL0mD_dq8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FI2g9whrFY&feature=youtu.be
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