Completed to exacting standards with quality and attention to detail, Trem-y-Bryn is highly desirable, incorporating traditional build and modern living requirements. This spectacular property exudes a bespoke, modern and eco friendly character property. A stylish and modern retreat, respecting both its heritage and environmental context, Trem-y-Bryn has been carefully considered, crafted and designed to deliver a unique and luxurious family home.
TREM-Y-BRYN, UPTON BISHOP, ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 7UG
£1,600,000
Completed to exacting standards with quality and attention to detail, Trem-y-Bryn is highly desirable, incorporating traditional build elements and modern living refinement. This spectacular property exudes a bespoke, modern and eco friendly character property. A stylish and modern retreat, respecting both its heritage and environmental context, Trem-y-Bryn has been carefully considered, crafted and designed to deliver a unique and luxurious family home.
Location
The sought after village of Upton Bishop has a church, millennium village hall and an award winning pub, 'The Moody Cow', with two golf courses and a number of fishing lakes nearby The location offers an idyllic setting and is within easy reach of amenities and road networks. The village of Gorsley, just 1 mile away, has a church, public house & restaurant, post office and community shop and respected 'Gorsley Goffs' primary school. The M50 motorway is approximately 2 miles away and provides excellent commuter links to the M5 giving good access to Birmingham, the North, Bristol and the South. The A40, 3 miles away, leads to the M4 at Newport, giving good access to Cardiff and Wales and the South. The pretty market town of Ross-on-Wye with its picturesque river walks is just over 3 miles away and offers an array of excellent shopping facilities. There is excellent schooling from both the private and state sectors including; primary schools at Gorsley and Weston-under-Penyard, Haberdashers at Monmouth and John Kyrle at Ross-on-Wye, with buses for both Gorsley primary school and John Kyrle high school stopping at the Upton Bishop cross roads just 200 yards away. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the surrounding Cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester and the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham.
Ross-on-Wye 3 miles
M50 motorway 1 mile
Ledbury 12 miles
Hereford 15 miles
Gloucester 16 miles
Cheltenham 22 miles
Monmouth 16 miles
All distances are approximate
Freehold
A solid oak contemporary door opens into the reception hall and immediately sets the scene of this beautifully presented property. The spacious hall has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams and a feature stone wall with arrow slits. The entrance hall offers access to a bespoke cloakroom complimented with oak shelving fitted with counter top stone basin with mixer tap. Above this is a central mirror with stone granite slip tiling either side with two fitted wall lights.
The inner vestibule is a fabulous and spacious room with oak and glass staircase leading to the first floor with striking stone walls and feature arrow slit windows. There is solid oak flooring that runs right through both floors of the original barn. Off the vestibule is the study offering a great space to work from home and having dual aspect windows with fitted window seat to the front. From the inner vestibule, wall to wall glass doors lead into the sitting room which is full of character and is complimented with a central stone fireplace housing the multi fuel stove. The room has full height windows with French doors to the garden with open galleried landing above. This in turn flows into the snug which in turn, opens into the open plan kitchen diner. Here, one is met with the full impact of the impressive modern living areas. Thoughtfully created, providing spaces for entertaining with family and friends whilst accommodating more private areas. The kitchen diner space is flooded with light from the dramatic light well and wall to wall 'Fineline' sliding glass windows. The well thought out design cleverly invites the outside space into the home . Nature outside and the indoor living spaces working seamlessly together.
The bespoke kitchen designed, built and supplied by designer 'Quails' with a breakfast bar offers a streamlined space characterised by an integral breakfast bar set within a porcelain slab worktop and side panels. The units are a muted tone of cashmere which are complimented with stylish handles and incorporate a larder unit with spice rack, lit glass display cabinet along with one unit fitted with separate water tap and plug point, great for that special 'coffee machine'. The kitchen is well appointed with a range of 'Miele' appliances including; traditional oven, steam oven, warming drawer, gas hob, induction hob, teppanyaki grill, with extractor over, dishwasher, two fridge and freezers. There is a 'Franke' sink with 'Quooker' instant boiled water tap, a wine cooler fridge and a fabulous electric Aga.
A solid door from the dining kitchen opens to a further reception hall illuminated with streamed light from the dual aspect full height windows with glass door to the rear patio. A most striking feature of the room is the carefully crafted architectural bespoke 'Wenge' wood open tread staircase with glass panels that sweeps round to the first floor.
The large utility room is well appointed with a range of grey shaker units with granite worktop and there is space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The utility is fitted with an extremely useful laundry chute which is connected to the upstairs master suite bathroom. A glass door from the utility leads to the front of the property and there is a walk-in plant room accommodating services, and security equipment together with the Loxone smart home system.
The inner hallway off the utility opens into the northern wing of the property which is an integral ground floor annexe. This provides a spacious and light open plan sitting room/dining/kitchen, with full height triple aspect windows and French doors taking in the full impact of the far reaching views of the Malvern Hills. The shaker kitchen is presented in a muted grey tone and is complimented with granite worktop. Appliances include a built in oven, hob, microwave and fridge freezer and dishwasher. The double bedroom is streamed with light from the dual aspect windows and is fitted with wardrobes and dressing table. The bespoke wet room is beautifully designed and comprises a walk in shower with 'Roca' jet shower with drencher. There is a stunning freestanding wash basin stand with granite worktop fitted with countertop basin with 'Roca' mixer tap over. Complimented with two walls lights set to the side of the central mirror.
Ascending the beautifully designed 'Wenge' staircase to the second floor landing where there is a striking glass floor and windows opening onto a roof terrace. The fabulous master suite, is accessed from this landing. filled with light from wall to wall sliding glass windows which lead out onto the 'Juliette' balcony. With further bi-fold doors leading out onto a magnificent extensive balcony with frameless glass balustrading. An amazing space which really captures the essence of the setting through the far reaching views across the paddock to the Malvern Hills. The balcony offers plenty of space for lounging and dining if desired. Note; there are electronically operated blinds to the windows in the bedroom
The luxury en-suite bathroom is beautifully presented in neutral tones and has a walk in 'wet room' with rainfall shower, a deep free standing bath with contemporary shower attachment and a free standing vanity with 'his' and 'hers' counter top basins. Windows are screened with plantation shutters to enhance the oriental ambience of this bathroom.
Crossing the glass landing leads to the large dressing room for the master suite which is fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes, drawers and dressing table. The room has a partial glass roof which is fitted with integral electrically operated windows along with electric sun shielding blinds.
From the original part of the barn the oak and glass staircase leads to the traditional wing of the property, where the landing opens into a lovely open galleried area enabling extensive views across the gardens
There is a stunning double bedroom full of character with vaulted ceiling and feature exposed stone wall with arrow slits to the gable. The stylish en-suite is presented in a neutral tone and has walk in shower with double drencher head and hardwood suspended shelf fitted with a counter top stone basin with mixer tap over.
There are two further double bedrooms both having 'jack and jill' en-suite access and built in wardrobes and one benefitting from high vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers and fitted with an oak ladder leading to a useful mezzanine. There is a further bedroom which has a fitted desk and incorporates fitted children's beds over.
The traditional family bathroom has roll top bath with 'Victorian;' style shower attachment and free standing unit with counter top stone sink and mixer tap.
Outside
Arriving through the electric gates sets the scene as one is met with this striking and commanding residence with far reaching views to the Malvern Hills. The tarmac driveway gently encompasses the property to the rear with a circular turning point on the main drive. The front is flanked by low stone walling and mature hedges, with level lawns and a flagstone patio and raised pond. As one meanders round the property a further area of lawn is a great spot to relax and enjoy the fabulous far reaching views across the paddock to the Malvern Hills. There is a raised patio, accessed from the annexe, which is another great spot to while away the hours whilst enjoying the views.
Mature trees flank the driveway as it sweeps to the rear of the property which opens into the beautifully designed formal gardens with manicured lawn with an array of colour and fragrance from the well stocked mature borders. Steps open onto a large flagstone patio, a great space for entertaining with family and friends whilst enjoying the wildlife and gentle sound of the waterfall from the ornamental pond. There is also an open hexagonal summerhouse and a further 'secret' patio, with fabulous palm tree, fire pit and feature half circular seating wall, a great spot for quiet contemplation, reading and relaxing.
The gardens also benefit from a well established vegetable garden with raised beds and a greenhouse.
All grounds extend to approximately 3.5 Acres, with one paddock approximately 2 Acres and the second approximately 3/4 of an Acre.
Outbuildings
Double Open Bay Carport (originally stable block) with power and light
Large workshop with timber doors and power and light
Boiler Room with separate room off for fuel storage
Two sets of double garages back to back, with electronically operated doors, both with power and light.
Services
'Loxone' home automation system controlled via internet for heating, hot water lighting and music.
Security System and door bell with cameras accessible via the internet.
Laundry Chute
Professionally designed lighting
Built in Safe
Master bedroom ,kitchen diner and dressing room are fitted with remote controlled operated blinds
Room zones individually thermostatically controlled
Heating system - Biomass boiler with automated pellet store and feed - 'Victorian 'traditional radiators to original building with 'wet 'underfloor heating system throughout extension. Note; rebate energy scheme of approx 2 years remaining @ £4,000 pa
Solar Panels - Note; rebate energy scheme of approx 2 years remaining @ £900 pa
2 Sky Dishes
Fibre Broadband - Download 13.0 Mbps - Upload 1.0 Mbps
Council Tax Band G
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye proceed on the A40 towards the M50 and on reaching the M50 roundabout take the second turning signposted Upton Bishop. Continue along this road and at the T-junction, with the Moody Cow Inn on your right, turn right and continue on this road for approximately 1 mile. On reaching the brow of the hill, and past the sign for 'Hilltop' turn left and immediately right into the driveway.
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