Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Ross on Wye, Herefordshire

The picturesque market town of Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire is the 'Gateway to the Wye Valley' and is situated between the ancient cities of both Hereford and Gloucester. "Ross", as it is referred to by local residents, is an attractive and friendly town with Tudor timbered houses clustered around the striking 17th Century Market Hall, where the twice-weekly markets are still held. Ross-on-Wye is the gateway to the Forest of Dean, The Malvern's, Brecon Beacons and the Cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester. The estate agents in Ross-on-Wye say the natural beauty of the Wye has attracted artists, poets and writers to the area. And when you start searching for property for sale in Ross-on-Wye, you will understand why, as many of the houses benefit from unspoilt views of fields and countryside. There is a wide variety of houses for sale in Ross-on-Wye, including late Georgian houses built from Herefordshire sandstone, barn conversions, modern detached houses, cottages with character, semi- detached town houses close to the town centre, and detached bungalows with good sized gardens.

Amenities for properties in Ross-on-Wye

In the town itself there are some excellent shops ranging from small craft shops, antique shops, to some of the larger high street chains and supermarkets. A general market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays and a farmers' market on the first Friday of the month. Other amenities for families considering Ross-on-Wye property include a post office, banks, building societies, a library, a sports centre with a swimming pool and schools for children of all ages. The River Wye undoubtedly makes the town all the more beautiful, providing endless opportunities for leisure and relaxation, with canoeing, kayaking and fishing; whilst other sporting and leisure facilities within the area include a choice of golf clubs, various forms of shooting and fishing, the dry ski slope at Gloucester, as well as active rugby, football and cricket teams.

Transport for Ross-on-Wye

Ross-on-Wye is serviced by excellent road links to all parts of the country. The M50 motorway ends at the edge of the town (J4). Mainline trains to London, Birmingham and Bristol operate from Ledbury, which is just 10 miles from Ross.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Ross-on-Wye, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Hereford, Ledbury and Leominster.