LINDEN HOUSE, CHURCH STREET, ROSS-ON-WYE HR9 5HN
£495,000
Steeped in history this fabulous Grade II listed town house, believed to date back to the 1600's, offers its next custodian a truly lovely home in a desirable town setting overlooking St Mary's Church and Church Yard. The five bedrooms, five bathrooms, three kitchens, and four reception rooms offer a great degree of versatility and has been run up until recently as a successful guesthouse. The property also may suit those looking for multi generation living or those working from home or indeed as a superb family home.
Location
Linden House is nestled in the heart of the lovely and thriving market town of Ross-on-Wye, a beautiful town which offers picturesque riverside walks, an array of good shopping, dining and leisure facilities.
There is excellent schooling from both the private and state sectors including; primary schools in town and surrounding villages along with the well reputed John Kyrle High School in Ross-on-Wye, Haberdashers at Monmouth, Hereford Cathedral and St Marys at Lugwardine, near Hereford. All the mentioned High Schools have a direct bus route from Ross-on-Wye with John Kyrle being in walking distance.
The M50 motorway is just over 1 mile away and provides excellent commuter links to the M5 giving good access to Birmingham and the North and Bristol and the South. The A40 within 1 mile leads to the M4 at Newport, giving good access to Cardiff and Wales.
More comprehensive facilities can be found in the surrounding Cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester and the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham.
Ledbury 12 miles
Monmouth 10 miles
Hereford 15 miles
Cheltenham 35 miles
Gloucester18 miles
Worcester 35 miles
A40 Half a mile
M50 1 mile
(All distances are approximate)
Freehold
As soon as one arrives at Linden House it sets the scene of this lovely period property. Enter into the reception hall with stairs to first floor and doors to;
The spacious open plan sitting/ dining room is filled with light from the dual aspect sash windows with the front overlooking the church and the rear having original shutters and overlooking the courtyard and distant views to Chase Woods. There is a fireplace housing the gas effect coal fire with slate hearth.
From here double doors open to the inner vestibule with stairs to lower ground floor and door to;
The kitchen is fitted with a range of white units and has plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. There is a Bosch double oven and a separate built-in hob with extractor over.
Back off the main reception hall is what is currently used as the guest dining room. This room has a rustic and cosy charm with exposed beams and a lovely fireplace with cream surround and black wrought iron open fire. Sash window to the front takes in the striking view of the church. The room is currently split into dining and guest kitchen where there are fitted cream shaker units with oak effect work top and circular sink along with plumbing for a slimline dishwasher.and space for a fridge There is a removable electric hob and fitted extractor over.
Back off the inner vestibule split stairs lead up to;
The bathroom is fitted with a contemporary three piece white suite with vanity basin and mixer shower attachment over the bath.
The split stairs then lead down to the study/ family room which has high level window and exposed beams with built-in cupboard. Off this room is a useful storage room. Note this area along with the bathroom could provide another letting suite.
The beautiful staircase winds round to the first floor landing which leads to;
En-Suite double bedroom with original black wrought iron fireplace and sash window overlooking the church. The en-suite is fitted with a modern two piece white suite with separate shower cubicle with Mira electric shower.
En-suite double bedroom with sash window looking up to chase woods at the rear, There is useful shelving and hanging rail fitted to the alcove.
The en-suite is fitted with a modern two piece white suite with separate shower cubicle with Mira electric shower.
En-suite double bedroom with sash window overlooking the church and original black wrought iron fireplace, step up leads into the en-suite which is fitted with a traditional two piece white suite with separate corner shower cubicle.
Laundry/ Linen room having plumbing for a washing machine and fitted shelving.
The staircase winds round to the second floor, note, this is currently set up as a separate suite comprising;
Two double bedrooms each fitted with modern vanity basins.
The sitting room has a charming rustic feel with exposed and open beams into the kitchen and enjoys the wonderful views across the church and church yard..
The kitchen is fitted with cream shaker units with oak effect work top and has a built-in Bosch oven and hob with plumbing for a slimline dishwasher
Shower room is fitted with a modern two piece white suite with separate shower cubicle.
Walk-in airing cupboard.
Outside
The rear courtyard is a delightful and private entertaining space to be enjoyed with family and friends or indeed enjoy the peace and tranquility. The crazy paved patio encompasses the rear of the property where this is a brick built bar-b-que. Step up leads to a lovely gravelled area under a pergola, another great seating area. for 'Al fresco' dining. To the side is a raised well stocked border. A central flagstone path meanders up to two steps which then opens into the 'unexpected' sizeable gardens which afford fabulous views across Ross, Chase Woods and the countryside in the distance, also enjoying the striking view of St Mary's Church.The gardens which are flanked to one side by a beautiful rustic wall, have a level lawn with steps leading up to a further gently sloping lawn. There is a good vegetable garden, a shed and summerhouse.
Note to the rear of the garden is a gate which leads to a stone flagged path that is owned by the property, which gives rear access if required.
Services
Mains Water and Drainage
Electric Heating
Council Tax Band A and UBR
Broadband
Directions
from Ross Town proceed along Gloucester Road and continue straight past the market house on the right and take the next turning left into Church Street. Continue up Church Street, where Linden House will be found on a short distance along on ther left hand side, overlooking the church yard.
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