4 bedroom equestrian property

A beautifully presented stone cottage of enormous character situated in an elevated, accessible rural location in level grounds of approximately 1.7 acres.. The cottage offers excellent living accommodation, four spacious2 bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Located in the highly sought after picturesque rural hamlet of Bulls Hill, within the Parish of Walford and approximately 4 miles South of the market town of Ross on Wye. Ideally suited to those who have a love of gardening with approximately 1.7 acres of grounds divided into level, formal gardens and two paddocks. Occupying a southerly facing position with fine views over surrounding countryside.

Located on a small country lane, affording great privacy and tranquillity, yet just three miles from the centre of Ross on Wye where a good range of shopping, social and sporting facilities can be found.

Good commuting links can be gained to Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham approximately 14, 18 and 25 miles away respectively along with access to the Midlands via the M50 and M5 and the South West/South Wales via the A40/M4. Within the nearby village of Walford there is a village pub, Primary School, Church and Community Hall. Ross on Wye offers a good range of shopping, social and sporting facilities together with excellent road links to the Midlands and South Wales.

The property is entered via: Stone arch with covered entrance porch. Flagstone flooring, light and part glazed front entrance door leading to:

Reception Hall: 13'10" x 10'8" (4.22m x 3.25m). A lovely welcoming area with staircase leading to first floor landing and cupboard beneath. Fitted wall lights, power points. Latched cottage door to the airing cupboard having lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater and shelving. Further latched door leads to:

Downstairs WC: Having double glazed window to rear aspect. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Radiator.

Study: 11'8" x 10'7" (3.56m x 3.23m). Open plan from reception hall. Oak flooring. Beautiful bespoke fitted American Oak units which provide excellent storage with additional shelving to the chimney recesses. Two double glazed windows to front aspect. Beautiful, exposed stone open fireplace with stone hearth and fitted recessed Villager wood burning stove with heavy stone lintel over.

Dining Room: 26' x 8'9" (7.93m x 2.67m). A room of enormous character with painted stone walls and exposed ceiling beams. Inset recessed ceiling spotlights. Two double glazed windows to westerly aspect. Two radiators, power points. Pitched pine door leading through to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 18'5" x 13'3" (5.66m x 3.4m). A fabulous light and spacious room which has a fitted double glazed window which floods the room with an abundance of natural sunlight. Further double glazed windows to side aspect. Double glazed window to westerly aspect and fully double glazed door to side. The kitchen has been beautifully fitted with a bespoke range of base mounted units with ample work surfaces. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Door which provides access to a useful recessed pantry. Oil fired AGA and additional electric cooker, plumbing for dishwasher

Living Room: 25'9" x 11'8" (7.85m x 3.56m). A lovely room full of character with large expanse of double glazed windows to the southerly aspect. Formally two rooms with exposed feature stone chimney breast to either end of the room, one of which has a recessed Hunter 14 flat top wood burning stove. Double glazed door to south aspect which leads out to a beautiful sunny veranda. Exposed ceiling beams. Two radiators, power points.

From the reception hall, access can be gained to:
Boot Room: 23'7" x 12'7" (7.2m x 3.84m). A fantastic space, formally two rooms with hanging space for coats and drying area. Sink with hot and cold mixer tap. Plumbing for washing machine. Floor standing Eco Angus Super wood burning boiler with heat exchange and pressurised hot water cylinder which supplies the domestic hot water and central heating. Double glazed windows to front and side aspect. Single glazed window to rear aspect. Hardwood glazed door out to side entrance. Flagstone flooring, power points and lighting.

From the reception hall, the Oak staircase leads up to:
First Floor Landing: With access to a good sized boarded loft space. Power points, lighting. Door to:

Bedroom 1: 13'11" x 11'11" (4.24m x 3.63m).
Two double glazed windows to front aspect enjoying southerly aspect over rolling hills and surrounding countryside, a lovely light and spacious bedroom with radiator, power points. Chimney breast with recess to either side ideal for free standing or fitted furniture.

Bedroom 2: 11'11" x 10'9" (4.2m x 3.63m). Double glazed window to front aspect. A lovely light room enjoying southerly aspect over rolling hills and surrounding countryside and spacious double bedroom with radiator and power points.

Bedroom 3: 11'9" x 10'10". (3.58m x 3.30m). Double glazed window to front aspect enjoying southerly aspect over rolling hills and surrounding countryside. Recess to either side of the chimney ideal for free standing or fitted wardrobes, radiator, power points.

Bedroom 4: 14'10" max x 8'10" (4.27m x 2.69m).
Double glazed window to side aspect, enjoying views over neighbouring trees. Fitted bespoke wardrobe with excellent storage, three hanging rails and storage above. Radiator, power points.

Family Bathroom: Double glazed window to side aspect. A good sized bathroom with recessed fitted storage cupboards. Generous size linen cupboard with radiator. Having been recently re-fitted with a modern white suite comprising a large bath with mixer tap. Enclosed shower cubicle with electric Mira power shower. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks.

Separate Shower Room: Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted sink with vanity unit. Victorian style radiator. Walk in enclosed mains pressure shower cubicle with tiled splashbacks. Light with shaver points. Fitted wall lights. Radiator, power points.

Outside: To the side of the property a five bar gated entrance provides in and out access to a substantial gravelled parking area suitable for several vehicles with access being gained to a Large Double Garage/Workshop: 23'10" x 16'4" (7.26m x 4.98m) which has a single service door & double vehicular doors with plenty of room for a home gym or games room if required. Power points, lighting & attached woodstore.

From the gravelled parking area access can be gained to the kitchen with raised planter creating a lovely herb garden. Gravelled pathway leads around to the side of the property where access via steps leads down into the cellar which provides an excellent storage area. The landscaped gardens are laid to level lawns interspersed with mature shrubs and trees and have a beautiful southerly aspect, with recessed veranda which provides a fantastic outside seating area under the canopied roof with two wall lights and double glazed door into sitting room. There is a quince tree to left of the veranda. The pathway leads around to the side where there is an outside attached storage shed leading onto a further generous sized lawned area with small orchard of fruit trees including greengage, plum and damson which lies to the easterly aspect of the house. The garden then leads around to a vegetable plot with octagonal greenhouse.

The smaller of the two paddocks lies to the east with its own access either from the garden or the country lane. This has access to both power and water and a useful arrangement of outbuildings including a field shelter and stable block both of which are on skids and so can be moved around as required. The large paddock lies immediately across the lane from the main gate and is well enclosed by mixed hedging and fencing with 5 bar gated entrance.

Directions:
Proceed out of Ross on Wye towards Walford on the B4234. After leaving Ross on Wye take the second left sign posted Bulls Hill (before Walford School). Proceed to the top of the hill and the property can be found on the left opposite the small bus shelter.

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