Overview:

This property has been much improved by the current owners, whilst leaving the opportunity for the future purchaser to personalise some rooms with their own signature stamp. Full planning permission has been granted for the extension and a detached double garage (footings have been dug and approved).

The wrap around gardens create a sense of complete privacy from the hedged boundaries encompassing the cottage. Perfect for allowing children to play without any worries.

Sellers Insight:

Key points about the property.
-very private not over looked by anyone
-turning circle driveway
-new roof
-new windows and doors
-fully insulated
-x2 outbuilding log stores
-mature gardens
-public footpath to the woods opposite

Property in Brief:

The property has undergone many extensive renovations internally, transforming the cottage into a characterful and charming home whilst highlighting original features.

Upon arrival you are met with a cream gravel driveway and stone turning circle encompassing a conifer cone tree with parking for several cars. To the right-hand side of the driveway footings have been dug in preparation for a detached double garage.

Entering the property via an internal porch, setting the scene for the refurbished works that have taken place. Vaulted ceiling exposed original beams and drawing your eye towards the staircase within the hallway.
The open plan sitting/dining room has a cosy atmosphere. With dual aspect windows, a feature stone plus brick-built fireplace with inset Stanley log burning stove, providing plenty of warmth in those winter months and lovely views across the fields during the summer. (Fully insulated concrete flooring with wooden affect laminate.) Exposed beams painted white help accentuate the natural light filling the room.

The Staircase has been re positioned, opening the floor plan and maximising use of space.

A newly created landing area with eye catching original stone wall, and windows displaying the attractive scenery outside leads into a corridor where you will find the bedrooms.

Both bedrooms share multiple features. A few include low level windows with window seats, enhancing the views for those leisurely weekend days. (All windows have been replaced within the renovated rooms and maintain traditional style), vaulted ceilings with exposed beams. Both fully carpeted. Whilst bedroom two has a feature wall created from selected naturally exposed stone with an artistic joining.

The Kitchen and Bathroom on the ground floor are still in need of renovations, full planning permission has been granted for an extension from the kitchen to create an open plan kitchen/diner area, with an en suite master bedroom above. Hereford Council Application Reference: P223136/FH
The COUNTY OF HEREFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL herby gives notice in pursuance of the provisions of the above Acts of Planning Permission has been Granted for the development described above in accordance with applications and plans submitted to the authority subject to the following conditions (this can be found on the Herefordshire council Planning).

All central heating pipe work has been installed, in preparation for a boiler.

Outside:

Extensive majority wrap around gardens provides security and privacy encompassing the home.

Areas currently created for sitting and relaxing under the natural shade of the trees, with a garden shed and rockeries. Whilst providing good open space perfect for children to play and/or dogs to exercise or even entertaining guest and BBQing in the summer.

Location:

Howle Hill is ideally located between the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean.
The nearest village, Walford has a village shop, primary school, and local pub 'The Mill Race'. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the nearby Market town of Ross-on-wye.
Ross-on-Wye offers an assortment of shops, supermarkets, independently owned boutiques, a range of restaurants, welcoming pubs, reputable schools, two GP surgeries, and various leisure facilities.
There are numerous spectacular woodland, riverside and country hikes nearby, including the Town and Country Trail, Chase Woods and the John Kyrle circular walk, taking in fields and the River Wye. The Rope Walk – a lovely level route taking visitors on a stroll alongside the river Wye is especially popular with residents and tourists alike. Those seeking more adventurous activities the local area is a haven for mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, and mountaineering. OR explore some of the local castles.

Services/ General:

Mains water and electricity. Septic Tank.
Council Tax Band D, Herefordshire County Council[use Contact Agent Button]

Directions:

From Ross travel in the direction of Walford. Turning left signposted Howle Hill, turn right onto Sharman Pitch. Turn left. Follow road. Turn left before the no through road sign. Infront of you is a cream cottage 'Windrush' turn left. The lane is tucked away behind the hedge on the left, cream gravel driveway.

Postcode for Satnav will take you to a cream property 'Windrush'

• Ross-on-Wye: 3.5 Miles
• Monmouth: 10 Miles
• Hereford: 18 Miles
• Ledbury: 20 Miles
• Gloucester: 18.5 Miles
• Cheltenham: 26 Miles

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