• Country House Kerne Lodge, Kerne Bridge, Walford, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5QS £POA

• Outstanding Views A Stunning Period Property in an Elevated Position Above the River Wye Enjoying Wonderful Views • 6.2 Acres and over Six Acres of Grounds The Remains of a Stone Bothy sit within the Main Gardens • Optional River Frontage River Frontage and Fishing Rights are Available via Separate Negotiation • EPC E The property offers enormous flexibility, lending itself to use as a B&B or for multi-generation occupancy

Property Description

THE LOCATION Kerne Lodge enjoys an elevated position above the banks of the River Wye with stunning views across to Goodrich Castle. The property has land at the river's edge where the owners currently have approximately 600 yards of single bank fishing - this extra land and fishing rights are available via separate negotiation. The location is idyllic in the midst of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty yet offers easy reach to the market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. The road links from this area to Newport and Bristol are excellent and the motorway network is accessed at Ross-on-Wye. There are primary schools and a village shop in nearby Goodrich and Walford. Monmouth is renowned for the excellent Haberdashers' Schools and the town has an excellent range of independent shops and supermarkets. Approximate distances: Ross-on-Wye 3.5 miles Monmouth 7 miles Hereford 18 miles Gloucester 19 miles 20 miles

THE PROPERTY Kerne Lodge was the home of Robert Pashley, the renowned 'Wizard of the Wye', the most successful salmon fisherman in the history of the river Wye, with over 10,000 salmon to his name. The property is believed to date back to the 17th century though most of it dates from the 19th century. It has been elegantly updated under current ownership whilst retaining the charm and character of former years. The main rooms all have fantastic views across the river and fields to Goodrich Castle. The kitchen-breakfast room has been opened up to provide a superb, contemporary space with a bespoke

kitchen with granite work-surfaces and a Britannia range cooker; in the breakfast area is the wood-burning stove in the stone fireplace. There is a walk-in pantry just off the kitchen and a former servants' passage now housing a utility room, office, workshop area and cloakroom. The dining room offers a well-proportioned and more formal space for dining; a door leads through to the main hallway. The main entrance hall features a stairway with curved mahogany handrails with hand- carved wooden claws to the first tread of the stairs. The impressive sitting room is over 33' long, with polished wooden floors, marble fireplace with a Clearview wood- burning stove and French windows leading out to the terrace and gardens. The galleried landing is wonderfully light, with windows to the front and rear. To one side of the landing is the master suite: a superb bedroom with a dressing room and recently re-modelled en-suite bathroom. The en- suite is elegantly-presented, complete with a spa bath to one end and large walk-in shower area to the other. There are three further bedrooms, two of which have en-suites. There is also a family bathroom on this floor.

OUTSIDE The property is approached via the driveway that sweeps uphill to the double garage and parking area. A steel and glass balustrade in front of the house offers stunning views across the river and beyond. The terrace leads to the level area of lawn, sheltered by the trees above, among which rhododendrons add splashes of colour amidst the many specimen trees planted there. The path leads on through the grounds, past the ruins of an old stone bothy, past the greenhouse and lavender hedge to an area where soft fruits grow in abundance. The views glimpsed through the various stopping points along the way are breath- taking.

Across the road is the river frontage currently belonging

to Kerne Lodge where the owners enjoy single bank

fishing rights along the Wye, which makes a handsome addition to the property and generates an income for the owners, who market it through the Wye and Usk Foundation.

PRACTICALITIES Council Tax G, Council Mains water Mains electricity Private drainage Oil-fired central heating A footpath runs through the upper area of the garden Fishing rights and river frontage are available subject to separate negotiation

DIRECTIONS From the Wilton Roundabout on the A40, follow the A40 south-west towards Monmouth for approximately 3 miles. Turn left and follow the lane through the village of Goodrich. Turn sharp left at the T-junction beyond the village, onto the B4229 and follow the road over the bridge (NB Kerne Lodge will be visible as you approach the bridge). Turn left beyond the bridge, towards Ross- on-Wye. The driveway to Kerne Lodge is a short distance along the road on the right hand side.

Man of Ross House, www.hamiltonstiller.co.uk Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are 34 High Street, Ross-On-Wye, 01989 563525 approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied Herefordshire, HR9 5HD [email protected] upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements