Orchard House
Glewstone, Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire, HR9 6AP
This beautifully presented and spacious home is set in an idyllic south Herefordshire village, which features several beautiful apple orchards. The detached property boasts four bedrooms, as well as three reception rooms - one of which is presently utilised as a substantial artist's teaching studio.
Four bedrooms • Lounge • Office • Artist's studio • Open kitchen/dining room • Family bathroom • En-suite shower room • Utility/boot room • Cloakroom •
Garden with outbuildings • Driveway
Location
Glewstone is a small village around three miles from Ross-on-Wye, a popular market town. The high street features an assortment of shops, independently-owned boutiques, a range of restaurants, welcoming pubs and various leisure facilities. There are also several supermarkets plus four schools in the town - three primaries and one secondary, all of which boast 'Good' Ofsted ratings.
Glewstone itself includes the esteemed Glewstone Court Country House which houses a two Rosette-award restaurant, The Cedar Tree.
The home at a glance
The main entrance, covered by a canopied porch, leads into a sizeable entrance hall and this space includes a beautiful stained glass window which depicts the view from the front garden. The main lounge is found on the right-hand side of the entrance hall and this dual-aspect space is streamed with plenty of natural light. Its principal focal point is a hand-built fireplace which houses a wood-burning stove.
The property includes another two reception rooms, one of which - a former dining room - is now used as a workroom but could be adopted into a snug or playroom. The third reception room serves as an impressive artist's studio. This space was once a double garage but the present owners converted it to a very high standard; the space is fully insulated and includes a wealth of built-in storage and shelving.
The open-plan kitchen and dining room gives plenty of space for families and guests to gather while meals are prepared and, during the warmer months, a set of French doors at the far end of the dining area can be opened to expand the space into the garden. The kitchen includes a double oven, a gas hob and an extractor fan along with an integrated dishwasher. Beyond here, there is a utility/boot room which gives plenty of space to freshen up after a day spent in the great outdoors.
Thre are four bedrooms on the first floor of the property and the master bedroom includes a multitude of fitted furniture including three double wardrobes, two chests of drawers, two bedside cabinets and a dressing table. There is also a door leading through to an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom also includes a walk-in shower cubicle as well as a bath, basin, WC and chrome-heated tower rail.
The outside space
The rear garden is a wonderfully tranquil spot filled with birdsong. A verdant lawn stretches across the expanse and this is bordered by a plethora of mature shrubs and herbaceous plants. There is also a pergola-covered wooden deck which would make an ideal outdoor living room or dining area. In addition, there are two secure wooden outbuildings - one on either side of the home - and these give plenty of storage.
At the front of the home, there is an attractive rockery which gives the home privacy from the country lane. There are steps leading up to the top, where there is a small bench, giving excellent views over the surrounding countryside.
In terms of parking, there is a substantial driveway at the front of the home which gives enough space to accommodate approximately half a dozen vehicles.
General
Services
LPG gas central heating. Mains water, elecricity and drainage. Telehphone line and broadband.
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council
Council Tax
Band G
Tenure
Freehold
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye, head towards Wilton roundabout, then take first exit onto the A40, heading in the direction of south Wales. Stay on this road for around one and a quarter miles, then take the right-hand turning, across the dual carriageway, towards Glewstone. Stay on this road and pass Glewstone Court on the left-hand side of the road and Orchard House will be around one quarter of a mile past this venue, on the right-hand side of the road.
Ross-on-Wye 3 miles • Monmouth 8 miles •
Hereford 14 miles • Gloucester 22 miles •
Cheltenham 29 miles • Bristol 53 miles •
(All distances are approximate)
Agents Note: There are nine new homes being built in the field behind, approximately 15 meters away. There will be hedging installed between the boundary of Orchard House and the new houses.
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