THE OLD VICARAGE, BRIDSTOW, ROSS-ON-WYE, , HR9 6PZ

THE OLD VICARAGE, BRIDSTOW, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 6PZ

AN EXQUISITELY REFURBISHED GEORGIAN COUNTRY HOUSE OCCUPYING A DOMINANT LOCATION IN THE CENTRE OF ITS APPROX. SEVEN ACRES AND COMMANDING A GLORIOUS OUTLOOK TO THREE ASPECTS. MAGNIFICENT MATURE DECIDUOUS TREES. PART WALLED GARDEN. COACH HOUSE, STABLES. AN ABSOLUTE GEM.

LOCATION: The Old Vicarage lies on the outskirts of the village of Bridstow, just over a FEATURES: As one would expect in a property of this nature, there are a host of period mile west of the market and tourist town of Ross-on-Wye in southeast Herefordshire. For features which any thorough inspection of the property will reveal. There is a fine entrance those concerned with strategic location and accessibility, the M50 motorway/A40 dual portico in Bath stone and the outstanding principal reception hall is 32’ in length. This has a carriageway network may be accessed within literally minutes, and this in turn enables first beautiful, easy rising stairway with a vast amount of natural light being admitted by the 12’ class communication to most parts of the country. Monmouth, and Ledbury are all high Venetian window and cupola above. Fine panelled doors lead off to the main reception within approx. 20 minutes drive, the first of these two towns have noted Public Schools. The rooms, all of which have beautiful fireplaces and cornice work or coving to ceilings. Almost area is well known for its sporting opportunities, and there are several excellent Golf Courses all rooms also have elegant, shuttered sash windows, the outstanding bow window to the with 30 minutes drive and salmon fishing is available on the . Airports within an southeast elevation having curved sashes which is both unusual and appealing. The 35’ hour’s drive include Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Staverton and Shobdon, the latter in kitchen/breakfast/family room is exceptionally light and lavishly appointed, with bi-fold doors particular being noted for its social and friendly atmosphere. opening directly through to the magnificent 28’ Orangery. The kitchen boasts a four oven, off peak electric Aga, together with an extensive range of high spec appliances. The presence of LISTING AND HISTORY: The property is Listed Grade II, the greater part of the current a secondary staircase also facilitates a very versatile use of the accommodation. The three structure believed to have been built between 1746 and 1754 by James Price, Vicar of main reception rooms have superb light oak flooring, whilst the ground and first floors boast Bridstow. The house was later extended, probably by the Reverend Thomas Lewis, and underfloor heating. further alterations were made in 1855 and 1910 (the , Ross, Hereford Railway opened in 1855). Reverend Thomas Lewis is also credited with being one of the founder Lying to the north of the accommodation, and accessible internally as well as externally is the members of the widely respected Woolhope Naturalist Field Club in 1851. That club is still 26’ double garage with further internal doors leading directly into the fantastic 20’ thriving today! The house passed from the Diocese of Hereford into private ownership in Workshop/Hobbies Room. 1958. Since acquiring the property in 2008, the current owners have not only carried out major works including re-roofing, but have also made other substantial changes, including the Flanking the latter, the original stone built Coach House, Stables and Grooms addition of the spectacular 28’ Orangery. Accommodation is constructed on two levels, and planning consent has previously been granted thereon for conversion to residential, linked with the use of the main house. DESCRIPTION: The Old Vicarage represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally fine Georgian House which has been upgraded and improved in a truly beautiful The layout of the house, room sizes and orientation are to be found on the detailed floor plans manner. Many former Vicarages and Rectories have been sold off within the last 50 years, overleaf. with many subsequently spoilt by development taking place within their former grounds. Here, one has the exquisite Period Residence set centrally within its seven acres with no new OUTBUILDINGS: Positioned to the north of the main house are the aforementioned Former development nearby to spoil the ambience. The painstaking refurbishment undertaken by the Stables and Coach House. The building has two storeys and permission was granted in 2005 current owners has been sympathetic, understated and elegant, and many of the works for “Conversion of redundant Coach House to living accommodation ancillary to the main undertaken have been major e.g. re-roofing and re-rendering. Beneath the render, the house is dwelling”. Application Code DCSE 2005/0485/F. Listed Building Consent was also granted of sandstone and brick construction, and the accommodation is notable for its numerous fine at the same time. This permission has expired but is likely to be re-granted if required. The sash windows which enable an exquisite outlook to the northeast, southeast and southwest. Coach House is of substantial stone construction under a double pitched, slated roof, overall Accommodation in the main house extends to approx. 8380 sq.ft. whilst the Coach House, external dimensions of same being approx. 35’ x 21’. Workshop and Garage extend to approx. 1982 sq.ft. There is also an excellent cellar below a portion of the ground floor c. 662 sq.ft. Positioned towards the southwestern corner of the grounds, just to the south of the approach drive is a pair of Substantial Wooden Stables of overall external dimensions approx. 24’ x 12’.

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GARDEN AND GROUNDS: Almost the whole of the approx. seven acres comprise SITE PLAN – FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY beautifully maintained lawned gardens which surround the whole of the property, and over which there are some delightful vistas. On driving into the grounds, viewers will be struck by the impressive nature of the mature Oak, Beech and Scots Pine to the left of the drive, whilst to one’s right, facing the southeast elevation of the house is a magnificent and majestic mature Aspen tree. To the south of same are a series of recently planted young deciduous trees, whilst to the north western corner of the grounds is an elegant line of trees including Silver Birch and Lime, with a further young Oak nearby.

Adjacent to a superb sandstone wall to the north eastern corner of the grounds is the Part Walled Garden variously planted with fruit trees (some espalier), shrubs, herbaceous plants and climbers. Nearby is a further mature Lime tree.

Although the current owners do not have horses, various sections of the ground could easily be delineated into a series of Paddocks for those whose interests are Equestrian.

CELLARS: As mentioned earlier, there are two large cellar rooms which are approachable from within the house. These cellars show evidence of a considerable capacity for some of the finer wines that may have been consumed at the property over the years!

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired underfloor central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY AND OUTGOINGS: Hereford Council, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE. Tel: 01432 260000. The property is Band H Council Tax.

DIRECTIONS: From the Wilton roundabout (BP Service Station) on the western outskirts of Ross, take the A49 towards Hereford. Within a few hundred yards, carefully take the 1st right turning towards Foy. The driveway to The Old Vicarage will be seen within 100 yards on your right hand side. Assuming your arrival has been announced the gates will be open. Drive in and you will see the southwestern façade of the property and main entrance door after the first curve of the driveway. If perchance the gates are closed, use the intercom facility on the stone wall to your right.

TO VIEW: Strictly and only please by prior telephone appointment through Morris Bricknell Chartered Surveyors, Stroud House, 30 Gloucester Road, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 5LE. Tel: 01989 768320. The person dealing with this sale is Norman Bricknell, email: [email protected], website: www.morrisbricknell.com, who may be contacted out of hours on 01989 564689.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: To comply with money laundering regulations prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation after making an offer. We ask for your co-operation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the sale.

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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.

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STROUD HOUSE • 30 GLOUCESTER ROAD • ROSS-ON-WYE • HEREFORDSHIRE • HR9 5 LE Tel: 01989 768320 Email: [email protected] www.morrisbricknell.com