5 bedroom detached house

Kildoward House

Whitchurch, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DN

This commanding Georgian home, originally constructed as a hunting lodge, offers countless magnificent period features and is situated in the heart of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty; the location is famed for its phenomenal river scenery, woodland expanses and limestone cliffs.

Location
Whitchurch, situated just two miles from the Welsh border, is nestled between the two popular market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth.
The village itself is particularly sought-after, partially owing to its Church of England Primary School, which has been graded as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, and there is also a community-spirited village shop, Woods of Whitchurch, which stocks essential groceries, plus a delightful selection of freshly-baked treats and takeaway meals. Kildoward House is within walking distance of all of these amenities.

The home at a glance
Kildoward House was originally built towards the end of the Georgian era, but during the later stage of Queen Victoria's reign, a spectacular extension - a ballroom - was added. To this day, this triple-aspect space provides an incredible area to entertain guests. The room itself is entirely beautiful; there are hardwood floors, French doors which lead out to the garden and the most incredible fireplace; two wood-burning stoves are built into the wall either side of a grand window in an arch-shaped frame which is set above an attractive alcove to display logs.
This ballroom is the largest of three reception rooms - the music room, currently utilised as a study - has in previous years acted as a playroom and dining room. This space has a doorway through to the ballroom so families and guests can flow freely between the two spaces. Meanwhile, the library - situated opposite the music room, on the other side of the entrance hall - can offer a more private reading nook. This space also includes a spectacular fireplace - this time, a tall, slender wood-burning stove, believed to be of Austrian origin, which is adorned with depictions of the Cinderella fairytale and is framed by exposed stonework.
The kitchen offers ample food preparation and storage space, plus a dining table. This table, along with the windowsill and dresser have all been constructed from the same ash tree - so there is a lovely consistency throughout the room. In addition, an impressive wooden door leads out to a bike and/or wine storage area, plus a pantry.
The utility room is sizeable and also features the home's boiler; meaning that clothes can be hung out to dry fairly rapidly in this continually warm room.
A Georgian staircase leads up to the five bedrooms. All of the windows on this level of the home are framed by elegant wooden shutters. The master bedroom has its own en-suite, complete with a freestanding bath and a walk-in shower. Three of the other bedrooms feature their own hand basins and, coupled with the family bathroom and cloakroom on the ground floor of the property, this means there are ample washing facilities to appease a large family even on the busiest of mornings. The smallest bedroom, still large enough to accommodate a double bed, is presently used as a gym but was once adopted as the nursery; as this is found above the utility and boiler room, it stays lovely and warm year round.
Outside, the garden – around two acres in size – features a beautiful variety of mature shrubs and trees, most notably a spectacular old oak which is sturdy enough to hold up a rope swing. There is plenty of land to explore and the area is frequented by all manner of wildlife. The outdoor area could provide endless fuel for any child's imagination; there are plenty of spaces to build dens, play hide and seek and – as the garden has been landscaped to include flatter areas – there is a space perfect for games and picnics.
General
Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. Mains drainage. Fibre broadband available.
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council
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Council Tax
Band F
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye, follow the A40 towards Monmouth and take the exit at Whitchurch.
Take the second exit at the mini-roundabout, then turn immediately left before going over the bridge. Follow this road a short distance and the first turning for Sandyway Lane. Proceed up this lane and the property will be found on the left hand side opposite a pull-in and turning point for Kildoward.
Monmouth 5 miles • Ross-on-Wye 6 miles • Hereford 17 miles • Gloucester 18 miles •
Cheltenham 35 miles • Bristol 50 miles
(All distances are approximate)