7 bed detached house for sale

Gloucester Road, Ross-On-Wye, Herefordshire HR9

A substantial 7 bedroom home in a secluded setting, just a short walk from Ross-on-Wye town centre. Offering versatile accommodation, including an independent living area, four reception rooms and exceptional south facing gardens approaching two-thirds of an acre.

Occupying a particularly private position on the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, this substantial 7 Bedroom individual home is something of a local landmark, having been in the ownership of a family whose association with the town forms part of its history.

Hildersley House was built in the 1970s by local builders Collier & Brain and has remained in the family since then. The property offers an extraordinary amount of space, both inside and out, with accommodation and grounds on a scale rarely found so close to the town centre. A great asset is the magnificent landscaped garden, extending to almost two-thirds of an acre and arguably one of the largest private gardens associated with a home within Ross-on-Wye.

The location is equally appealing. Tucked away behind established boundaries, the property enjoys a remarkable degree of privacy, with the Wye Valley Walk virtually on the doorstep, providing access to Chase Woods and miles of beautiful surrounding countryside. Despite its private setting, the attractive market town centre is just a ten minute walk away.

The accommodation is generous throughout, featuring 7 bedrooms and five reception rooms, including an exceptionally spacious sitting room overlooking the extensive south facing gardens. The layout also incorporates a self-contained ground floor living area, offering considerable flexibility for extended family, visiting guests or multigenerational living.
Whilst the property would undoubtedly benefit from a degree of modernisation, it has been maintained in a perfectly usable condition and could comfortably be enjoyed as it stands. Equally, the sheer scale of the accommodation presents an exciting opportunity for purchasers wishing to introduce a more contemporary finish and adapt the house to suit their own requirements over time.

Externally, the wonderful gardens provide a particularly attractive setting for the house, with extensive lawns, a wonderful water feature, mature planting and established boundaries creating a secluded environment that is difficult to believe lies so close to town. A detached double garage and workshop further complement the property.

Ultimately, it is the combination of the property's generous proportions, remarkable gardens, flexible accommodation and convenient yet wonderfully private position that makes this such a rare opportunity in Ross-on-Wye. A home offering immediate practicality alongside considerable potential for the future.

The Accommodation
The sense of space is immediately apparent upon entering the property through substantial solid wood double entrance doors, which set the tone for the accommodation beyond. An impressive reception hall provides a fitting introduction to the house, with a statement staircase taking centre stage. A useful cloakroom provides coat storage and leads through to a separate WC with wash hand basin.

Undoubtedly one of the property's standout rooms is the magnificent sitting room, an exceptionally spacious, open-plan living area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful south-facing gardens. French doors open directly onto the patio, creating a wonderful connection between the house and gardens. Double doors lead through to the substantial dining room, which comfortably accommodates a ten-seater dining table. Together, these rooms provide a superb entertaining space, ideal for large family gatherings and hosting friends.

Also accessed from the entrance hall is a comfortable family room, offering a quieter retreat away from the principal reception rooms, perfect for reading, or simply relaxing.

The kitchen/breakfast room is generously proportioned, as one would expect in a family home of this size, with ample space for everyday cooking and a useful breakfast area providing an informal setting for morning coffee, quick lunches and less formal dining.

A rear hallway provides access to the outside and adjoining outbuildings, together with a particularly spacious utility room and a dedicated home office area. A music room or study with French doors to the rear gardens is a creative haven.

Self-Contained Ground Floor Accommodation
A particularly appealing feature of the property is the substantial ground floor living accommodation, offering excellent potential for multigenerational living, visiting family or guests seeking their own independent space.
The accommodation includes a generous living room with ample space to incorporate a kitchen area alongside comfortable seating, with French doors opening directly onto the rear gardens and patio.

A king size double bedroom is complemented by a spacious, well appointed bathroom, a separate sauna and useful storage facilities.
This versatile arrangement provides an opportunity for independent living whilst remaining connected to the main house, a feature that will undoubtedly appeal to families requiring flexible accommodation.

First Floor Accommodation
The impressive oak staircase, with its elegant full turn, rises to a particularly spacious first-floor landing, providing a wonderful sense of openness. The landing itself offers ample room for a home office, reading area or simply a quiet space to relax.

The first floor provides five generous double bedrooms, together with a dressing room, family bathroom and ensuite facilities, offering comfortable and flexible accommodation for a large family.

The principal bedroom suite is particularly impressive, an exceptionally spacious room with ample space for a king size bed, a dedicated dressing area and extensive built in wardrobes. A substantial ensuite bathroom complements the room, with proportions befitting the scale of the accommodation.

The remaining four double bedrooms are all comfortably proportioned, with attractive leafy outlooks across the established rear gardens, creating a pleasant sense of privacy and tranquillity.

A spacious family bathroom provides both bath and separate shower facilities, conveniently serving the additional bedrooms.

A further staircase leads from the rear of the first floor accommodation to the lower ground floor living area, providing an alternative means of access and adding to the flexibility of the property's layout.

Outside – Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached via its own private, tree lined tarmac driveway, leading to impressive automatic wrought iron entrance gates which open onto a substantial parking and turning area. There is ample space for numerous vehicles, together with additional parking for a motorhome or caravan.

A detached double garage provides excellent vehicle accommodation, with electrically operated up and over doors and useful workshop space to the rear. Continuing around the side of the house, a further brick built outbuilding houses a large boiler room with additional workspace, together with a separate storage room offering extensive fitted shelving.

Gated access to the western side of the property leads through to the magnificent rear gardens, undoubtedly another of the home's impressive features.

A substantial sun terrace extends immediately across the rear of the house, enjoying a wonderful southerly aspect and sunshine throughout the day. The established boundaries provide an exceptional degree of privacy, creating a superb setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply relaxing and enjoying the surroundings.

The extensive formal gardens are laid predominantly to sweeping, easily maintained lawns, framed by a beautiful backdrop of mature trees and established planting. Woodland borders much of the garden perimeter, with an attractive informal walk winding beneath towering pines and mature broadleaf trees, creating a wonderfully peaceful, almost parkland atmosphere.

An intriguing feature within the gardens is the substantial natural stone boulder water feature and waterfall. Although now requiring some clearing and restoration, this impressive feature has the potential to once again become a focal point of the grounds, providing a beautiful visual backdrop accompanied by the relaxing sound of running water.

Continuing further into the gardens, the mature tree canopy gradually reveals the remains of a former tennis court, with much of its original perimeter fencing still in place. This substantial area offers an exciting blank canvas for future owners, whether reinstating the tennis court to its former glory or creating an entirely new recreational or landscaped garden space.

Extending to almost two thirds of an acre, the grounds are quite exceptional for a property situated within such easy reach of Ross-on-Wye town centre. The combination of extensive lawns, mature woodland, complete privacy and opportunities for further landscaping creates a remarkable outdoor environment, offering a lifestyle more commonly associated with a country property than a home so conveniently positioned on the outskirts of town.

Please note: The sale of Hildersley will be subject to an overage (uplift) agreement for a period of 30 years from the date of completion.

Should planning permission be obtained for development of any part of the property's land or gardens during this period, the vendor will be entitled to receive an agreed percentage of the resulting increase in land value.

The precise terms of the agreement, including the percentage payable, the circumstances triggering payment and all associated conditions, will be confirmed by the vendor's solicitor.

Full details of the proposed overage agreement will be made available to prospective purchasers upon request.

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Directions

From the town centre head East on the Gloucester Road. As you approach the roundabout and on passing Wolf Tools on your right hand side take the 1st turning on the right and follow the driveway towards the property. You will find Hildersley House at the end of the private driveway.