Rolling farmland serves as a bucolic backdrop to this partially converted barn, which affords peace and seclusion in abundance. The country retreat is set within a small complex of elegant stone-built properties and, while a new owner can put their stamp on the property by effecting the finishing touches, the completed work has been of a high standard.
Open-plan living space •
Mezzanine floor (potential bedroom) • Bathroom • Workshop • Driveway •
The home at a glance
Well Barn is a wondrously unique property which has been designed for occupants to live in harmony with wildlife; bird boxes have been built into arrow slits within the deep-stone walls, with one-way glass windows to give vantage points over visiting owls and swallows.
The bare bones of Well Barn are lovely. A timbered vaulted ceiling with exposed oak trusses accentuates the generous size of the property and plenty of light pours into the space through skylights and windows to all four aspects - and it is worth noting that a series of windows stretch the whole way across the south-facing side.
Throughout the home, the creative style of the former owner is on display throughout the fabric building - there are striking woodwork details and the fitted storage is quirky yet elegant.
In terms of practicality, the piping is laid for underfloor central heating - although a heat source and boiler have not yet been installed. It is also worth noting that when the original roof of the barn was removed, high-quality steel joists and insulation were installed.
Planning permission was initially granted by Herefordshire Council to approve the conversion of the original barn to provide a workshop and ancillary living accommodation. If the next custodian does not wish to have a live-in workshop/business premises, a change of use would be required, but the Valuation Office Agency has confirmed that this is a straightforward process (please speak to the sales team for further information).
Location
Hope Mansell is tucked away in a serene corner of Herefordshire, in a spot that is unspoiled by any light or sound pollution; at night, the setting benefits from darkness and silence - a rarity during the 21st Century. The village includes the 12-century St Michael and All Angels Church, as well as a village hall which hosts an array of community-centred activities, such as a Christmas pub night during December and a Burns Night celebration in January.
Despite the idyllic country setting's seclusion, it is within easy reach of well-connected road networks. The A40 is approximately two-and-a-half miles away which gives easy access to the pretty market town of Ross-on-Wye, which is famed for being the birthplace of British tourism due to its spectacular scenery; it is perched on red sandstone cliffs that tower over the River Wye. The town also offers a variety of supermarkets, shops, boutiques, reputable schools, welcoming pubs, popular restaurants and leisure facilities. It is also worth noting that there are two golf clubs that are each a couple of miles from the town. The cathedral city of Gloucester, which also boasts a wealth of amenities, is also within easy access, owing to the village's proximity to the A40.
General
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Telephone line and broadband.
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council. Tax band A.
Tenure
Freehold
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye, take the A40 towards Gloucester and drive through Weston under Penyard and Ryeford. Take the right-hand turn for Pontshill and stay on this road for around three-quarters of a mile. Just before reaching Chelsea Parkfields Country House, take the left-hand turn towards Hope Mansell and keep to this road for just over a mile, before turning right into The Streete. Well Barn will be within this complex of homes, on the right-hand side.
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Ross-on-Wye 5.5 miles • Monmouth 13 miles
Gloucester 17 miles • Hereford 19 miles
Cheltenham 24 miles • Bristol 40 miles
(All distances are approximate)
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