Two beautiful, detached cottages of great character, Falcon House and Kerne Cottage ideal holiday let or multi-generational living. Facing south west and situated in a fabulous, slightly elevated location close to the River Wye with river and countryside walks on the doorstep.

The properties are situated in an idyllic location within the small, rural village of Bishopswood. This truly is a fantastic location for lovers of the great outdoors and those wishing to pursue the fantastic holiday cottage potential for one or both properties.

Within a short walk there is access to the River Wye via the Bishopswood Canoe launch and direct access to miles of countryside via the Wye Valley Walk literally on the doorstep. There is also the community hall and village inn. The tourist attractions of Goodrich Castle, Symonds Yat and the Forest of Dean are close by.

Ross on Wye is just 4 miles distance and has a wide range of shopping, sporting and social facilities. From Ross easy access can be gained to the Midlands via the M50/M5, South Wales and Bristol via the A40, M4 and Severn Bridge which also gives access to the M4 London corridor. The cities of Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham are approximately 17, 20 and 25 miles respectively.

Falcon House

The property is entered via: Multi glazed hardwood front entrance door leading into:

Reception Hall: 11'10" x 6'6" (3.6m x 1.98m). Quarry tiled flooring, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator, telephone point. Staircase to first floor. Door into:

Utility Room/WC: 8'10" x 6'7" (2.7m x 2m). Extremely well fitted with a range of oak effect Shaker style base and matching wall units. Work surfaces with tiled splashbacks and inset circular wash hand basin and mono block mixer. Plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer and freezer. Double glazed windows to rear aspect. Tiled flooring. Low level WC. Radiator.

From hallway, glazed door leads to:
Kitchen: 12' x 10'10" (3.66m x 3.3m).
Extremely well fitted with an excellent range of solid oak fronted Shaker style base and matching wall cupboards. Glazed display cupboard. Le Mans corner units. Silestone worksurfaces with inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mono block mixer. Appliances to include integrated dishwasher and fridge. Stainless steel double oven and grill, stainless steel integrated microwave and four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel and glass extractor hood over. Ceiling spotlights and hardwood double glazed window with beautiful views to surrounding countryside. Radiator. Ledge and braced cottage door leading into:

Living Room: 22'11" x 14'5" (6.99m x 4.4m). An irregular shape narrowing to one end. A lovely character room having fabulous stone elevation with fireplace having 'Morso' solid fuel stove with rustic oak beam and stone slab hearth, ceiling beam, solid oak flooring. Wall light points, two radiators. Copious amounts of natural light with bowed sealed unit double glazed window to front aspect with fabulous views towards the River Wye and Coppett Hill, additional corner rear aspect and wide oak double glazed French doors leading out to lovely patio area.

From kitchen ledge and braced cottage door into:
Dining Room: 13'2" (4.01m) x 12' (3.66m) into chimney recess. Again, a fabulous character room with lovely stone fireplace having wood burning stove, log store. Wine recess. Glazed, rustic shelving. Engineered oak flooring, radiator. Wide double glazed French doors giving beautiful views and access out to a patio area.

From reception hall, half turn staircase leads up to:
First Floor Galleried Landing: A fabulous light area with dual aspect windows to rear and side with quarry tiled sills and plenty of natural light. Radiator. Part pine panelling.

Bedroom 1: 11'10" x 9'1" (3.6m x 2.77m).
Hammonds maple effect bedroom furniture to include large recessed double wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving, blanket boxes, bedside cabinets and chest of drawers. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window to front aspect with quarry tiled sill, again with lovely views to Coppett Hill, front garden and towards River Wye.

Bedroom 2: 12' x 8'8" (3.66m x 2.64m).
Hammonds maple effect bedroom furniture to include wardrobes with blanket box over, chest of drawers, bedside cabinets. Inset ceiling spotlights, radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window to front with lovely aspect over Coppett Hill down towards the river.

Bedroom 3: 9'5" x 6'8" (2.87m x 2.03m).
With fitted Hammonds maple effect furniture to include single wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets. Plenty of natural light through velux ceiling window with fitted blind and additional sealed unit double glazed window with quarry tiled sill. Radiator.

Bathroom: Fitted with a white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and modern bath with shower mixer and glazed shower screen. Fully tiled walls. WC with concealed cistern behind rustic timber. Additional wall fan heater. Access to roof space. High vaulted ceiling with velux window. Ceiling spotlights and heater towel radiator. Oak flooring.

Studio/Office/Garden Room: 14'2" x 11'7" (4.32m x 3.53m). Potential occasional bedroom. Situated beneath the living room of the main house and is accessed via a private door from the front garden. Power points, radiator. Painted beamed ceiling. Recessed lighting. Front aspect over garden. Perfect work from home office if required.

Kerne Cottage: Converted approximately 17 years ago, a perfect holiday let with fantastic income potential!

The property is entered via: Glazed entrance door into:

Main Living Room: Approx: 16'6" x 10'6" (Approx: 5.03m x 3.2m). A lovely characterful room with rustic stone fireplace, fitted wood burning stove on a stone hearth with stone lintel over. Inset ceiling spotlights, wall light points, telephone point. Double glazed window and glazed door leading to small courtyard garden and giving access round to the utility room:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 13' x 8'9" (3.96m x 2.67m). Double doors leading in. Extremely well fitted with range of matching base and wall cupboards. Integrated fridge. Double oven and grill with cupboard beneath. Four ring ceramic induction hob with extractor hood over. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mono block mixer. Worksurfaces with attractive tiled surrounds. corner units. Chrome baskets. Useful breakfast bar. Slimline dishwasher. Cottage door to understairs storage cupboard with light and shelving. Full turn staircase leads to:

First Floor and Landing Area: With velux window giving plenty of natural light.
Bedroom 1: 11'6" (3.5m) x 11'1" (3.38m) narrowing to 7'9" (2.36m). Lots of natural light with vaulted ceiling and two large velux windows with blinds. Two additional sealed unit double glazed windows. Original stone fireplace. Ceiling spotlights. Electric panel heater. TV point.

Bedroom 2: 12'4" x 9'2" (3.76m x 2.8m). A double room with plenty of natural light with dual aspect sealed unit double glazed windows. Vaulted ceiling with inset LED spotlights. Additional raised area providing useful extra storage with TV point.

Shower Room:
Good sized corner glazed and tiled shower with fitted electric shower and fully tiled surround. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Vanity unit with wash hand basin and monoblock mixer and storage cupboard. Sealed unit double glazed window to side. Tiled walls and flooring. Inset spotlights. Extractor fan and electric towel radiator. Wall mounted electric fan heater.

From the living room, part glazed door leads out to:
Sunny Breakfast Area:
Taking advantage of the countryside views towards Coppet Hill, perfect for holiday guests to enjoy. and door to:

Useful Utility Area: Plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer. Counter top with space for freezer. Electric wall heater, lighting. Tiled flooring.

Outside: To the rear of the main cottage there is stone courtyard area offering additional parking, useful log store. External oil fired combination boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating to main property. Door into:

Useful Workshop or Home Study: 13'10" x 7'1" (4.22m x 2.16m). Fitted with a range of base and wall cupboards, tall larder unit and useful counter top. Space for desk or workbench. Ceiling spotlights, power points. Window providing natural light.

The property is accessed via driveway in and parking in front of garage.
Double Garage: Split into two and is 18'2" Wide (5.54m) as a whole.
Garage One: 19'7" (5.97m) deep.
Block built and tiled roof. Two individual steel up and over doors, power points.

Garage Two: 17' (5.18m) deep.
To the side of the garage is a concrete hardstanding for further vehicles, caravan etc.

The garden extends to the westerly side of the house and benefits from sunshine for most of the day. Beautifully landscaped to archetypal cottage gardens on several terraces with well stocked herbaceous borders and pathways meandering through to lovely seating areas taking advantage of sun or shade, variety of mature shrubs and trees. Level pretty lawned area, easy to manage with pergola through to additional sun terrace. Steps up from the lawn lead to raised, sunny additional stone terraced area with a great deal of privacy taking full advantage for the lovely aspect and leads into dining/sitting room.

Agents Note: The two properties are divided by foot path which is not owned by the property, this gives great access to miles of wonderful countryside. Within approximately 15 minutes’ walk there is also a residents community wood with bench, a lovely place to sit and relax.

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From the centre of Ross-On-Wye proceed south on the B4234 heading towards Coleford, passing through the village of Walford, continuing onwards towards Kerne Bridge and passing the Inn on The Wye Public House on the left hand side, take the next turning left signposted Leys Hill and the driveway to the property will be found first on the left hand side.