4 bedroom detached house for sale

Paying homage to its industrial roots, The Barge House once served as a riverside port some 250 years ago and has undergone an extensive refurbishment to create a wonderful riverside home. With over 250 meters of riverbank access, 2.5 acre of gardens and meadow and a range of useful outbuildings.

This idyllic riverside home is a perfect retreat for lovers of the great outdoors. Nestled on the banks the River Wye with picture perfect views over and surrounding area and an abundance of wildlife on the doorstep. The grounds of the property extend down onto the River with over 250 meters of riverbank access. The property also has two jetties providing easy access for boat or canoe launch.

The property is situated on the fringes of the extremely popular South Herefordshire village of Goodrich which has a good range of facilities including village inns, Church and primary school, along with a Norman medieval castle.

The A40 dual carriage way is only a short drive away and gives excellent commuting to Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff and with London approximately two and a half hours drive away.

The Property at a glance:

On the ground floor level there is a superb flagstone sitting room with exposed stone walls and feature ceiling beams along with a brick feature fireplace with flue for wood burning stove. Leading through to a beautiful, bespoke fitted kitchen, this has been fitted with a high quality range of units taylor made by Stanton of the Forest of Dean. The kitchen itself is fitted out with a range of freestanding stainless steel units with oak fronted doors, attractive granite tops with matching upstands. A range of high quality appliances with induction hob, self-cleaning oven, La Nordica American style wood burning stove/cooker which not only heats the property, it also provides an additional cooking source. A beautiful square bay window in the kitchen enjoys fantastic views of the river and over the surrounding Wye Valley. Next to the lounge area is a characterful dining space along with utility room and downstairs WC, all with valuted ceilings and beams.

From the sitting room a bespoke wooden stairway with ornate metal balusters lead up to the first floor of the property. The galleried landing features a vaulted ceiling, roof trusses, a skylight and another lovely exposed brick wall.

The first floor of the property includes the master suite - This has been extensively fitted out with a range of built in wardrobes, sourced from Harrods. Each window enjoys beautiful views over the surrounding area with the River Wye taking centre stage. Steps leading up to a mezzanine floor, which is presently utilised as a home office. The master suite also has access to an attractive 'Jack and Jill' shower room which can also be accessed from the landing. There are two further bedrooms on this level of the property, one of which has an en-suite shower room.

The top floor of the property contains another bedroom which has an en-suite bathroom.

The outside of the property has a sweeping stone driveway providing parking for several vehicles and electric hook up for two caravans. Double car port with attached stable/workshop and tractor shed. As you proceed down the driveway there is a raised flagstone seating area which takes in the beautiful views up and down the River Wye and looking back towards Coppett Hill. To the rear of the property there is a fully enclosed child and pet friendly patio overlooking the river, a lovely space to sit and relax. A pathway leads through to the Garron Brook which has over 60 meters of fishing and forms one of the boundaries, there is also a level lawned area with mature trees. Fruit orchard with pathway leading down to a jetty which provides direct access down onto the river, there is also a further jetty. The pathway then leads out onto the wild meadow where there is an array of mature trees and shrubs. The property has approximately 250 meters of river bank.

Property Information:
Council Tax Band: G
Heating: Oil Central Heating
Mains Drainage, Water and Electric
Broadband: Ultrafast 1000 Mbps Available Satellite/Fibre: Sky & BT available. Virgin: Not available.
Mobile Phone Coverage:
Agents Notes:
1. The property was flooded over four years ago with storm Dennis (worst over recorded). Since then a great deal of flood preventative measures, including flood gates, have been put in place, further details available from the owner.

2. When outside at the property, there is the possibility of background road noise from the nearby A40.

3. Prince Albert Fishing Society has access to the river bank but this has not been exercised during the current ownership.

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Directions:
From the centre of Ross-on-Wye proceed south on the B4234 through the village of Walford. Turn right over Kerne Bridge and continue under the dry arch bridge. Continue along here passing the turning for Symonds Yat east on the left hand side and proceed for approx 0.5 mile where the access to the property can be found on the left hand side.