Rock Cottage Mill
Great Doward, Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, HR9 6BP

Guide Price: £350,000

This cosy countryside cottage is situated in Great Doward, a hill that is tucked away in the heart of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, therefore the property is surrounded by magnificent views of rolling patchwork fields and woodland. The home boasts a wealth of charming rustic features such as exposed beams, quirky elevation changes and thick stone walls.

Two bedrooms • Lounge • Kitchen • Utility/sun room • Galleried landing • Shower room •
Off-road parking • Numerous outbuildings
Approximately two acres

First impression
The garden offers a private corner of untamed nature and a lovely variety of trees. A stone barn next to the home currently acts as a sizeable storage shed but this could be converted into an annexe - subject to the necessary planning consents. There are several other outbuildings including a substantial log storage shed, a wooden workshop, another stone barn and a shed.

The property at a glance
The sturdy wooden front door - painted baby blue - leads into the L-shaped lounge, a pretty, bijou space. As with many of the other rooms in the property, the lounge features hardwood floors, which give a naturally inviting and timeless effect. There is also a very handsome wood-burning stove, which is framed by an exposed stone fireplace. While the logs are crackling away during the colder months, this grants an immensely cosy first impression to the home.
Four steps lead down into the recently-fitted kitchen, which houses a double oven, integrated fridge/freezer and electric hob along with plenty of cupboards to store food and utensils. The bare bones of this room are timelessly beautiful - there are exposed beams and a terracotta stone floor. This kitchen leads through into the sunroom-cum-utility where there is plumbing and space to fit a washing machine and tumble drier. The multiple windows showcase a gorgeous view of the surrounding countryside and private garden.
To go upstairs, eight steps lead to a galleried landing - a space that is certainly large enough to be used as a room in its own right - a snug or a home office, for instance.
Four more steps up from here lead into the master bedroom which has a vaulted ceiling, quirky, in-built wardrobes and elegant vintage lighting. Natural light pours in through two windows which exhibit the beautiful outdoor scenery.
A corridor to the right-side of the master bedroom winds through to both the second bedroom - suitable for a single bed - and the shower room. This room could benefit from a re-fit and offers a new owner a prime opportunity in which to make their own stamp on the property - there is space to add a bath if one wished - but the facilities are in good working order.

Location
The location is famed for its phenomenal river scenery, woodland expanses and limestone cliffs. Various companies offer a wide range of activities such as canoe hire and abseiling sessions. For those who prefer more gentle exercises, there are plenty of delightful walking and cycle routes throughout the area.
There is also a multitude of reputable riverside pubs and restaurants which are exceedingly popular with local residents and tourists alike.
The closest village, Whitchurch is particularly sought after, partially owing to its Church of England Primary School, which has been graded as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. The popular community-spirited village shop, Woods of Whitchurch, stocks locally-made produce, fresh fruit and vegetables, various essentials and also operates as a coffee shop and takeaway restaurant. In addition, Whitchurch also boasts a village hall, an MOT centre, an Indian restaurant, a highly-commended hospitality venue - The Old Court Hotel, plus a post box and bus stop.
The Doward Hills are situated just two miles from the Welsh border and centred between the two popular market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, both of which offer highly-regarded secondary schools, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities and independently-owned shops.

General
Services
Mains water and electricity. Electric central heating via storage heaters. Septic tank.
Local Authority and Council Tax
Herefordshire Council. Band D.

Directions
From Ross-on-Wye, take the A40 towards Monmouth and take the exit marked Whitchurch and Symonds Yat West. At the roundabout next to the primary school, take the first exit and follow the road, passing the Old Court, the dental surgery and - around 500 yards after the Wye Knot Inn, you will see some garages on the right-hand side of the road. Use the turning circle to take the sharp right-hand turning up Ashes Lane and follow this road for about one mile, until you reach a sharp left-hand turn. Rock Cottage Mill is a couple of hundred yards up this road.

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Agents' Note
The access road to Rock Cottage Mill is a narrow byway open to all traffic "BOAT", not suitable for large vehicles.

Monmouth 4 miles • Ross-on-Wye 6 miles • Hereford 17 miles • Gloucester 27 miles • Cheltenham 33 miles • Cardiff 42 miles• (All distances are approximate)