1 bedroom detached house for sale

A far-reaching vista of rolling patchwork fields serves as a striking backdrop to this open-plan, newly constructed country home. The property and its grounds - approximately one-quarter of an acre in size - are frequented by all manner of wildlife who reside in this tranquil corner of the Wye Valley AONB.

Location
The spectacular setting of Symonds Yat is famed for its phenomenal river scenery, woodland expanses and limestone cliffs. There are a multitude of reputable riverside pubs and restaurants which are exceedingly popular with residents and tourists alike.
There are many delightful walking and cycle routes throughout the area and, for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, various companies offer a wide range of activities such as canoe hire.
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, and various essentials and also operates as a coffee shop and takeaway. In addition, Whitchurch also boasts a village hall, an MOT centre, a highly-commended hospitality venue - The Old Court Hotel, plus a post box and bus stop.
Symonds Yat is 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.
The setting is also a short drive from a series of major road networks; the A40 is around a mile away and the eastbound road provides a direct route to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. Meanwhile, motorists heading in the opposite direction can journey towards the M4 at Newport, giving access to Cardiff and London. In addition, the M50 motorway begins in Ross-on-Wye, around eight miles away, which offers good access to the M5.

The home at a glance
Chapel Cottage is tucked away behind a bespoke metal gate and fencing. A double carport is positioned at the front of the plot, and this has the potential to be converted into a two-storey garage or even another self-contained dwelling (subject to the necessary planning consents) - it is worth noting that the garden has been landscaped to give the carport a separate grassy terrace.
A path leads downhill towards the detached timber-clad home, which was constructed in 2023 and there is underfloor heating flowing throughout the property.
The front doors open into the open-plan residence and plenty of natural light cascades in through two sets of bi-fold doors to the front and side aspects, both of which frame the glorious countryside view magnificently.
A fitted kitchen is positioned on the left-hand side of the main entrance and this space carries high-gloss base-and-wall-mounted units with granite worktops. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, a washer/dryer and a fridge, an Indesit oven, a Hotpoint hob and an extractor fan.
Directly opposite, there is a good area for a dining area, and this space has a chandelier which offers a grand focal point.
Beyond the kitchen area, there are two doors, the first of which opens into a cupboard which houses the oil boiler. The second door leads to a shower room, offering a shower, a countertop vanity unit with marble splashback and a wall-hung WC.
There is ample room for a super-king-sized bed at the far end of the home, which overlooks the spellbinding surroundings.
Outside, a path leads around the home to a private patio seating area, which gives a secret space to soak in the sweeping countryside. There is power throughout the garden; lighting is installed on the timber fencing and plenty of plug sockets are found in all corners of the garden.

General
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. Plenty of power points in every room, many with USB plug sockets.
Local authority: Herefordshire Council. Council tax band TBA.
Tenure: Freehold

Directions
From Ross-on-Wye follow the A40 towards Monmouth and take the exit signed to Symonds Yat West at Whitchurch. Take the first exit at the roundabout; passing the primary school and stay on this lane passing the Wye knot Inn on the right-hand side, and then take the right-hand turning onto Ashes Lane – on a single track road denoted as 'Unsuitable for HGVs'. Stay on this road for around 500m and continue onto Sawpitts Lane and Chapel Cottage will be found on the right-hand side of the road.

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Distances
Monmouth 5 miles • Ross-on-Wye 7 miles • Hereford 17 miles • Gloucester 25 miles •Cheltenham 32 miles • Bristol 38 miles • (All distances are approximate)