HANDSWORTH LODGE, CHASE VIEW ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 5BQ
£800,000
Nestling on the fringes of Ross-on-Wye on a private no through road, Handsworth Lodge is a substantial and commanding five bedroom detached Victorian residence set over three floors boasting many original features. This delightful home has far reaching views to Chase Woods and the Forest of Dean and benefits from a double garage, private gardens and a fabulous swimming pool. The property offers a great lifestyle choice being in a quiet location yet striking distance of the town.
Location
The location offers an idyllic setting and is within easy reach of amenities and road networks.. The M50 motorway is approximately 1.5 miles away and provides excellent commuter links to the M5 giving good access to Birmingham, the North, Bristol and the South. The A40, approximately 1 mile 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 in walking distance and offers an array of excellent shopping facilities. There is excellent schooling from both the private and state sectors including; primary schools in the town and surrounding villages and Haberdashers at Monmouth, John Kyrle at Ross-on-Wye and Hereford Cathedral School, More comprehensive facilities can be found in the surrounding Cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester and the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham.
Freehold
Enter into the welcoming glazed reception porch which has glass roof and original Victorian tiled floor. The original double doors with stained and etched glass open into the lovely reception hall with striking original Victorian tiled floor and original staircase leading to the first and second floors.
The elegant sitting room is filled with light from the dual aspect sash windows, with one a large triple aspect bay window. There is a stunning fireplace with timber surround and wrought iron fire with beautiful tiled inset.
The dining room is a great entertaining space and has bay window with French doors onto the front garden, stripped and polished wooden floor boards and feature fireplace with tiled inset.
From the reception hall leads into the open plan kitchen/dining/snug where one is met with the full impact of the impressive modern living areas. Thoughtfully created, providing spaces for entertaining with family and friends. The area is flooded with light and the well thought out design cleverly invites the outside space into the home with the nature of garden and the indoor living spaces working seamlessly together.
The kitchen is well appointed with cream shaker units with oak worktop and also incorporates a central island with granite worktop. There is a Bosch dishwasher, a Rangemaster electric range cooker and space for an American fridge freezer.
The kitchen double doors open into the utility room fitted with a range of cream shaker units with sink and space for washing machine. A door from here and also accessed from the hall opens into the cloakroom, a spacious area with two piece white suite.
The inner hall gives access to a good coats and boot storage and from here door leads to the cellar which has original high level stained glass windows. A great wine store or possibility of converting to a music room cinema/games room or gym.
The first floor split level landing is light and bright and leads to;
The master bedroom is filled with light from the dual aspect windows, with one being a bay and enjoying views to Chase woods. There is a lovely original fireplace with beautiful tiled inset. A glazed and timber door opens into steps down to the en-suite bathroom which is complimented with roll top bath, two piece white suite and walk-in shower.
Bedroom 2 with large sash window over looking the front has a lovely original fireplace with beautiful tiled inset. The room is complimented with three fitted double wardrobes.
The shower room has two piece white suite and separate shower cubicle,
The third bedroom accessed off the lower landing is currently used as a study and as such is fitted with a range of cupboards and work stations. This room overlooks the gardens and views to the Forest of Dean and has an original fireplace and also a built-in wardrobe.
The family bathroom has three piece suite with a corner bath and Victorian style shower attachment, there is also a separate shower cubicle and a range of built-in cupboards.
Second floor split landing to the next floor
Bedroom four has sash window overlooking the views to the beautiful St Mary's church spire, and has a range of fitted wardrobes and original cream cast iron fireplace.
The fifth bedroom has views to Chase woods and has a stripped and polished floor and original cast iron fireplace and again complimented with fitted wardrobe.
Outside
Approaching through the wrought iron gates with stone pillars sets the scene as one enters on to the driveway of this stunning property which provides good parking and leads to the double garage. There is a well kept lawn to the front flanked with feature stone wall and mature shrubs and trees. ( Just outside the gates is a level lawn with silver birches).
The path from the front of the property meanders to the rear and opens into the beautifully maintained private gardens which have an abundance of well stocked borders creating vibrancy and fragrance, along with mature trees. A patio encompasses the rear of the property with a further raised patio under a substantial covered pergola, offering a great space for 'Al fresco' dining and relaxing with family and friends. A fabulous addition of the gardens is the outdoor swimming pool, and as the gardens are south facing can be enjoyed April to September.
Mature hedging creates a natural divide of the garden and leads to a useful compost area and green house and arbour seating area. The property owns a pathway to the rear giving access for great dog walking down to the river.
Services
Gas Central Heating
Mains water and Drainage
Superfast Broadband
Directions
From the Gloucester Road turn left onto Copse Cross Street and continue up this road onto the Walford Road. Take the second turning right into Archerfield Road. Continue along this road taking the fourth turning right onto Chase View Road. Continue along the no through road where the property can be found on the left hand side.
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