Lyndhurst Lodge
Ashfield Crescent, Ross-on-Wye,
Herefordshire, HR9 5PH
Offers in excess of: £700,000
This four-storey, Victorian town house boasts a wealth of elegance and period features. The historical character has been retained whilst a stylish home has been created.
Four bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Open plan kitchen and dining room • Family bathroom • Shower room • Garden room • Utility room • Vaulted cellar • Garage/studio • Courtyard • Veranda overlooking rear, west-facing garden • Secure, off-street parking •
A piece of local history:
• The esteemed philanthropist, Thomas Blake, ordered the construction of this semi-detached villa in the mid-1800s. The sizeable family home retains numerous striking original features such as grand arch windows framed by wooden shutters. There are also beautiful fireplaces and a stunning Georgian-style staircase.
• The home is a beautiful aspect of the picturesque Ross-on-Wye skyline; the pyramidal slate roof encompasses an observation platform and Moorish cupola. Whilst not accessible from Lyndhurst Lodge – Ashley Lodge, the other side of the semi-detached property retains access – this exquisite feature is visible from miles around and acts as a beacon to guide you home. (See agents Note below).
The property at a glance:
There are two adjoining reception rooms and both feature wood burning stoves. The rooms are separated by full height, partially-glazed panel doors, which can be fully opened to create a single large and airy space, ideal for social occasions such as Christmas when both wood burners provide a cosy atmosphere.
Each of the four bedrooms boasts beautiful views. One side of Lyndhurst Lodge faces the Black Mountains of southeast Wales beyond the River Wye, which is visible in winter, whilst the other overlooks Chase Wood. As a bonus, the two bedrooms on the first floor both feature attractive fireplaces.
On the lower ground floor, the large open-plan kitchen and dining room provides a social space for families and guests to congregate. This room benefits from a gas-fired Jøtul stove, which provides a focal point, along with a hand-built kitchen; meaning there is no need to ferry baskets of logs to the lower ground floor to enjoy its cosy perks.
On quieter occasions, the front courtyard area, sheltered lower-ground courtyard and rear veranda - which overlooks the flourishing garden - provide serene spots; each of these offer perfect settings for a morning cup of coffee.
Location
A leisurely stroll to Ross-on-Wye's town centre takes around five minutes. The Dean Hill Play Park is a stone's throw away, as are the town's two GP practices - Alton Street Surgery and Pendeen Surgery.
There are also various schools within walking distance - all of which are rated as 'Good' by Ofsted; Ashfield Park Primary School, St Joseph's RC Primary School and John Kyrle High School.
If you prefer rural isolation to the bustle of town, numerous spectacular woodland and country hikes are nearby, including the Town and Country Trail, Chase Woods and the John Kyrle circular walk, taking in fields and the River Wye.
General
Services
Mains electricity and water. Mains gas central heating. Drainage to public sewer. High-speed broadband.
Local authority
Herefordshire Council
Council tax
Band F
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye town centre, travel up Gloucester Road and turn left towards Copse Cross Street and Walford Road.
Stay on this road and, one you pass The Prince of Wales pub, take the first turning on the right, marked as Ashfield Crescent. Lyndhust Lodge is situated on the right-hand side of the road.
Ross-on-Wye town centre 0.5 miles • Monmouth 10 miles • Hereford 17 miles • Gloucester 18 miles • Cheltenham 27 miles • (All distances are approximate)
Agents Note: Note: The observation platform and cupola are wholly owned by Ashley Lodge, the other part of this semi-detached property, which has exclusive use and right of enjoyment, along with responsibility for its repair and maintenance. Lyndhurst Lodge has no access nor rights to the cupola.
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