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Rectory Farm, Ashfield Park Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire, Hr9 5As £995,000 RECTORY FARM, ASHFIELD PARK ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5AS RECTORY FARM & STABLE COTTAGE, ASHFIELD PARK ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5AS AN HISTORIC FORMER FARMHOUSE, ADJACENT COTTAGE, POOL COMPLEX & TRIPLE CAR GARAGE WITH STUDIO/OFFICE OVER, WHICH OCCUPY A GLORIOUS, ELEVATED CLIFF TOP LOCATION, YET ARE WITHIN MINUTES WALK OF ROSS TOWN CENTRE. THIS SPECTACULAR LOCATION COMMANDS A STUNNING PANORAMIC OUTLOOK ACROSS THE FAMOUS HORSESHOE BEND OF THE RIVER WYE. LOCATION nascent early industrial activity associated with water driven mills on tributary Rectory Farm lies under half a mile south west of the stone built Market House in the streams entering the River Wye. centre of the charming tourist town of Ross-on-Wye. Despite this proximity to all the facilities of the town, Rectory Farm is discreetly tucked away at the extreme end of a DESCRIPTION single track lane, and all parts of the complex are set around three sides of a most attractive, paved courtyard. The final approach to the property is into an exceptionally attractive courtyard, flanked on three sides by buildings which comprise a) Rectory Farmhouse with six For those concerned with strategic location and accessibility, the M50 motorway and bedrooms, b) Swimming Pool complex comprising a 31ft swimming pool, steam associated dual carriageway are accessible within approx. five minutes’ drive. room, jacuzzi, W.C. and shower, c) Stable Cottage, a spacious, additional three- bedroom dwelling, d) The triple car garage block with home office/studio over. We OUTLOOK AND VIEWS shall briefly describe each of the above, the specific layout and dimensions being Rectory Farm is uniquely set amid the classic Ross picture postcard image viewed shown on the floor plans. from the local town bridges, and encompassing the Gazebo Tower, the spire of St. a) Rectory Farmhouse Mary’s Church, The Prospect and The Royal Hotel. Positioned atop a cliff top promontory, it has an unobstructed panoramic view of the entire horseshoe bend and This is L-shaped in layout and comprises four reception rooms, three of which enjoy surrounding countryside, including Ross Boat House to the east and the cricket and the spectacular aforementioned outlook over the River Wye. The fourth reception football pitches to the west. Further afield, the view also takes in Wilton Castle and room is the 15 ft dining room, adjacent to which is the large kitchen/breakfast room continues all the way to the Welsh Mountains. and adjacent laundry/utility facility, with cloaks and W.C. just off the main reception hall. The first floor offers galleried landing, six bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus HISTORY the mezzanine balcony overlooking the pool. Three of the bedrooms enjoy the The original farmhouse cottage and outbuildings, thought to date from at least as far stunning outlook. The farmhouse extends to almost 4,000 sq.ft; taken together with back as the early 1600s, also included the original tithe barn for St. Mary’s Church. the pool complex, it extends to over 5,000 sq.ft. Though the barn was deemed unsafe in the late 1980s, its original timbers can still be b) Pool Complex seen in the structure built to replace it. Since acquiring the property in 1984, the current owners have undertaken a wide Ross-on-Wye was the birthplace of English tourism, and the year 2020 sees the range of construction/improvement works at the property. One of these works was beginning of a year-long river festival celebrating the republication after 250 years of the construction of the pool complex. This comprises a most impressive, heavily William Gilpin’s book “Observations on the River Wye”. Well-heeled aristocratic beamed structure with extensive glazing to both front and rear elevations, with folk and aspiring middle classes used to board boats at The Hope and Anchor Inn, to French doors opening directly onto the terrace overlooking the river and also the take a guided tour down the River Wye to observe both the picturesque and the courtyard to the opposite side. The structure is of overall principal dimensions 3 48 ft x 22 ft, with the pool itself being 31 ft x 15 ft. To the far end is the jacuzzi, SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected. shower and W.C., whilst to the opposite end is the steam room, together with an appealing spiral staircase leading up to the mezzanine balcony thereover, giving direct OUTGOINGS: ‘H’ Council Tax Band Rectory Farm ‘A’ Council Tax Band Stable Cottage access from the master bedroom in the main house. The superb ceiling height and extensive glazing means that this is a lovely light pool and leisure area. EPC RATING: ‘E’ (Full EPC Rating available) c) Stable Cottage TO VIEW: Strictly please and only by prior telephone call with Morris Bricknell Estate Agents 01989 768320. The person dealing with this sale is Norman Bricknell Stable Cottage flanks the north-eastern side of the main house, vehicular access being who may be contacted out of hours on 01989 564689. obtained via a spur to the right of the main approach drive. Stable Cottage comprises a 39 ft x 18 ft open plan living room/kitchen/dining area on the first floor, whilst the DIRECTIONS: Leave the centre of Ross from the stone built Market House lower ground floor comprises a spacious 13 ft reception hall, three bedrooms, (one en- proceeding southwards from the town on the B4228 towards Walford. After just ¼ of suite), a family bathroom and a W.C. a mile, carefully turn 90° to the right, just in front of the Prince of Wales pub, proceeding along Ashfield Park Road. Continue slowly along this lane, past Ross d) Fine Brick Paved Courtyard and Triple Garage with Home Tennis Club. Continue straight on past playing fields to the left, and at the end of the Office/Studio over lane, Rectory Farm approach drive will be just slightly to your right. Continue gently A most attractive, paved courtyard, with shrubs and young trees to certain borders, and downwards and into the paved courtyard. a central stone cider press around which extends a circular in/out driveway. The MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: To comply with money laundering garage block is of overall dimensions approx. 32 ft x 20 ft, being accessed by three regulations prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification individual, up and over doors, but with a wonderfully open space internally; a documentation at the time of making an offer. We ask for your co-operation in order marvellous and secure facility for those with vintage/special cars, or indeed the pursuit that there is no delay in agreeing the sale. of other interests. Positioned to one side of the garages is the lockable pool equipment room, whilst situated under a double-pitched roof at first-floor level, above the garages, is an excellent open-plan room providing superb potential as a home office or a games room. e) Gardens, Grounds and Sun Terracing The gardens lie to the north east and south east of Rectory Farm, principally comprising a large, gently sloping area of lawn fringed by, and interspersed with, a variety of trees and shrubs; species include Cherry, Weeping Willow, Conifers and others. In addition to this portion of garden, there is a considerable further section which extends in a north-easterly direction toward the churchyard and grounds of The Royal Hotel. Extending along the whole of the façade of Rectory Farmhouse is a superb paved sun terrace of max. dimensions approx. 125 ft x 18 ft. Views from the whole of this area are quite outstanding, and extend across the Wye Valley towards the Welsh Hills in the west. Note. The tremendous views from Rectory Farm are enhanced by its position atop the old red sandstone cliff. A word of warning, boundary fencing is in place to discourage curious young adventurers from venturing onto the cliff. 4 SKETCH PLAN ONLY. ALL DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE. DO NOT SCALE IMPORTANT NOTICE: Morris Bricknell for themselves as Agents, and for the Vendor of this property, give notice that: i) These particulars are not an offer or Contract, nor part of one ii) They are intended to give a fair description of the property, but neither Morris Bricknell or the Vendor accept responsibility for any error they may contain, however caused. Any intending purchaser must therefore satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness iii) Neither Morris Bricknell, nor any of their employees, have any authority to make or give any further representation or warranty in relation to this property iv) The Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. v) You are advised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view. 5 SKETCH PLAN ONLY. ALL DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE. DO NOT SCALE Stable Cottage M618 Printed by Ravensworth 0870 112 5306 6 7 STROUD HOUSE • 30 GLOUCESTER ROAD • ROSS-ON-WYE • HEREFORDSHIRE • HR9 5 LE Tel: 01989 768320 Fax: 01989 768345 Email: [email protected] www.morrisbricknell.com .
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