HILL HOUSE, BRIDSTOW, ROSS-ON-WYE,

HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 6PZ

Guide: £1,450,000

HILL HOUSE, BRIDSTOW, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 6PZ An Elegant and Beautifully Refurbished Five-Bedroom Country House Enjoying a Wonderful Southerly Aspect with Fine, Unspoilt Views.

The Dwelling Stands in Generous Level Grounds Extending to Approaching an Acre and a Half and is being Sold with the Benefit of a Detached,

Stone-Built Coach House for which Plans have been Prepared for Conversion to Residential.

The Exceptionally Light Accommodation Comprises Outstanding Reception Area, Three Reception Rooms, Beautiful Kitchen/Dining Area with Bifold Doors to Terrace,

Laundry/Utility Room & Spacious Rear Porch, Cloaks & W.C. First Floor Comprises Galleried Landing, Five Bedrooms and Four Bathrooms. Under Floor Heating to Ground

Floor with Air Source Heat Pump & Gas-Fired Boiler. Unspoilt Outlook, Mature Grounds with Fine Deciduous & Coniferous Trees. Stone and Brick Built Coach House.

LOCATION

Hill House occupies a wonderfully secluded yet most accessible location just over a mile west

of the market and tourist town of Ross-on-Wye. Being situated on the brow of a hill, the

dwelling enjoys wonderful views across adjacent farmland towards three churches, namely

Bridstow, Ross-on-Wye and Weston-under-Penyard.

Monmouth, Ledbury and Hereford are all within approx. 20 minutes drive, whilst the M50

motorway/A40 dual carriageway network means that Cheltenham, Birmingham, Newport,

Cardiff and Bristol are all within easy striking distance.

HISTORY

Although it is thought that there was probably a dwelling on this site as long ago as the 1600’s,

the greater part of what we see today was constructed in 1840, with subsequent additions being

made around 1880. There have been remarkably few owners over the last sixty years, each

party having loved the place so much, that a move was only made when age or infirmity

intervened. The maturity of the site is reflected in the fact that there are a wide range of varied

trees to the western, northern and north-eastern boundaries.

The stone and brick-built Coach House in the south-eastern corner would originally have

served the well-heeled owners of the house, but a recent planning application for conversion to

residential has been well received, with officers visiting the site saying that the permission is

likely to be granted within the next few weeks.

THE HOUSE AND ACCOMMODATION

Since acquiring the property in 2011, the current owners have overseen a massive

transformation and refurbishment, resulting in the exquisite and beautifully presented

accommodation which one sees today. These works include the very substantial reroofing of

the property, the floors being taken up for underfloor central heating and insulation, together

with extensive other fundamental works. These works were undertaken with three principal

objectives: energy conservation, building durability, and 21st century functionality, thus not

only floors, but also roof voids received much insulation and all lighting is low energy LED.

Much research was also undertaken to ensure that features incorporated into the renovation

work were period correct. For example, the traditionally manufactured hessian and plaster

cornice throughout. A five camera CCTV system was also installed, with online monitoring

and playback.

As mentioned earlier, one of the true delights of this property is the number and size of

windows, all of which have been replaced to the original sash design, but in hardwood, and

with low energy loss/double glazing. This means that there is a huge penetration of natural

light which helps to create a really magical ambience.

There is a wonderfully welcoming and spacious Reception Hall, with Clearview woodburning

stove, three superb Reception Rooms, and a Kitchen and Dining area which is vast in size and

beautifully fitted with an Underwood kitchen comprising a selection of burr Oak and hand

painted cabinets. Appliances include two Miele ovens, 5 burner gas hob, dishwasher and 3

fridges. Via bi-fold doors, this area opens up onto the Rear Sun Terrace, thus having virtually

an alfresco dining experience if required. As well as the lounge and drawing room there is an

additional reception room which is currently used as the office, but can easily lend itself to

become the playroom or hobby room. The ground floor also consists of a cloakroom, utility

and porch area. The first floor has five well proportioned bedrooms with three en-suite

bath/shower rooms, and a family bathroom. The ground floor has underfloor heating

throughout generated from an air source heat pump which also heats the hot water. There is a

gas-fired boiler which heats the radiators on the first floor. Beneath the property is a cellar,

which has potential for conversion to a further recreation room.

OUTSIDE

Positioned immediately to the left of the first portion of the drive to Hill House is the

FINE DETACHED COACH HOUSE.

This excellent structure is of stone and brick construction, on two levels, and stands under a

double pitched slate roof. Overall max dimensions are approx. 36’ x 18’ and attached to the

west end of same is a former, Lean-to Single Garage approx. 17’ x 9’ 6”. A planning

application for conversion to residential accommodation was made in early 2021 and visiting

planning officers from Herefordshire Council have indicated that approval thereon is likely.

PRINCIPAL AREAS OF LAWNED GARDEN with the property lie to the south, west and

north of the house. The views extending from the picturesque Ross Church spire and Gazebo

Tower in the east, towards further hills in the west. Neat level areas of lawn are fringed by a

wide variety of shrubs and specimen trees.

A wonderfully screening bank of trees to almost the whole of the rear boundary ensure a very

high level of privacy and seclusion.

Flanking the western side of the house is a Paved Sun Terrace with some most attractive

planting around. There is also a Superb Alfresco Terrace adjacent to the bifold doors in the

kitchen. The area of ground in total extends to approaching an acre and a half.

SERVICES: Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage.

BT BROADBAND AVAILABILITY SPEEDS: Fibre to the home with current speeds

offered by BT of up to 900Mb download speed.

There is a full LAN to all rooms provided by Cat.5e cabling and switchbox. Also cabling and

speakers for music distribution to most rooms.

OUTGOINGS: ‘G’ Council Tax Band

EPC RATING: ‘D’ (Full EPC Rating available)

TO VIEW: Strictly and only please by prior telephone appointment with Morris Bricknell

Ross-on-Wye 01989 768320. For enquires out of office hours, please try Norman Bricknell on

01989 564689.

DIRECTIONS: Leave the western outskirts of Ross at Wilton roundabout (BP service station)

taking the A49 towards Hereford. After literally only 100 yards or so, carefully take the first

turning right towards Backney and Sellack. Drive down the hill, passing Bridstow Church on

the right. Ascend the next hill, and on the brow of the hill, just before a right-hand bend, take

the 90° left turning onto the driveway for Hill House.

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sale.

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

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