Wayside

Gently rolling patchwork fields and private enclosed paddocks are gloriously exhibited from this expansive four-bedroom country home.
The detached residence boasts around two acres of land, three reception rooms, a beautifully bright open-plan living arrangement, a
double garage, and an outbuilding with three stables, a barn, and a tack room.




Location

Wayside straddles the southern fringe of the excellent south Herefordshire village of Lea, which offers many crown jewels in the form of its local amenities - arguably its most dazzling is the Church of England Primary School, which secured 'Outstanding' Ofsted grades across all five categories during its inspection in October 2024. There is also an excellent village shop, a church, a garage, and a reputable gastropub - The Crown Inn, a recently renovated 15th-century inn. Lea also benefits from excellent transport links.

The home is also within easy reach of another village, Mitcheldean, which is just over one mile away and across the Gloucestershire county border. It also has esteemed schools, a primary which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted, and a secondary - Dene Magna - which garnered 'Outstanding' and 'Good' scores during the 2024 Ofsted inspection. There is a GP surgery, village shops, two
pubs, a butcher's, a chemist, and leisure facilities.

The beautiful market town of Ross-on-Wye is five miles away and offers further amenities. The high street features an assortment of supermarkets, shops, independently owned boutiques, a range of restaurants, welcoming pubs, and various leisure facilities.





The Home at a Glance

Wayside is an enviable and tranquil country home that exudes warmth and charm. The home carries a plethora of period details and overlooks its paddocks, which are set beneath a backdrop of the unspoiled rural surroundings.

The main entrance leads into a light-filled reception hall, which sets the scene for the bright and airy home. An archway on the right-hand side flows into a hallway that extends towards the heart of the home: a jaw-dropping open-plan living arrangement. A vaulted ceiling accentuates the generous size of the triple-aspect space, and light cascades in through bifold doors and picture windows.

The kitchen bears timelessly elegant shaker-style units with quartz worktops, plus an electric Aga and integrated Neff appliances, including a microwave/oven, a dishwasher, a fridge with a freezer box, and an induction hob. The user-friendly space is also equipped with a 1+1/2 sink, plenty of pull-out storage, and bespoke handmade glass-fronted cabinets, which are fitted around an old fireplace that once housed a range cooker. Additional appliances can be stored in the utility room, which has provision for a washing machine and tumble dryer, additional storage space, a sink, and the Worcester Bosch combi-boiler.

The ground floor also includes three reception rooms. The sitting room is linked with the open plan expanse through a cased opening, and this space includes picture rails, a bay window, and an exposed brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove - a staple of country life. The dual-aspect dining room also has a bay window and picture rails - and it also features stripped and polished wooden floorboards and an open fire, housed within a wooden fireplace. The private study is tucked away at the far end of the reception hall and positioned near the cloakroom.

From the reception hall, a door on the left-hand side leads into the integral double garage, which has remote-controlled roller doors. Subject to the necessary planning consents, this portion of the home could be converted into a self-contained annexe as it has light, power, a water supply, and a large loft space.

The first floor of the home accommodates four double bedrooms, of which the master is equipped with plenty of fitted storage, including wardrobes and a TV stand. It also has a fully tiled en-suite shower room with a three-piece suite. The other bedrooms are served by the
family bathroom, which carries a four-piece suite.

Outside, there is a substantial patio barbecue terrace outside the open-plan area, presenting an excellent entertaining space. A series of steps leads up to another flagstone terrace, which showcases the paddocks with the distinctive and majestic peak of May Hill beyond.
The grounds are predominantly laid to lawn, but it is worth noting that there is a fenced and gated kitchen garden - complete with three raised beds and a greenhouse, and several fruit trees are dotted throughout the outdoor expanse.

The two paddocks are positioned on either side of the L-shaped stable block, which includes the barn, tack room, and three stables.






General
Services: Mains electricity and water. LPG central heating. Telephone line and fibre broadband (FTTC) is available. Private drainage. Solar panels (supplement the electric Aga)

Local Authority: Herefordshire Council. Tax band E.

Tenure: Freehold


Directions
From Ross-on-Wye, take the A40 and head towards Gloucester and travel through Weston under Penyard, Ryefield, and Lea. Upon reaching the crossroads, turn right towards Mitcheldean, and Wayside will be found on the left-hand side of the road after 200 metres.

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Ross-on-Wye 5 miles • Gloucester 12 miles •
 Monmouth 15 miles • Hereford 18 miles 
• Cheltenham 19 miles • Bristol 40 miles • 
(All distances are approximate)

Agent's note: The acreage is an estimate, and the precise plot size would need to be verified by solicitors.   Read less