Great Doward, Symonds Yat, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9

A stunning, beautifully presented two bedroom detached cottage situated in an enviable elevated position, surrounded by woodlands and enjoying unobstructed views over Symonds Yat and beyond.

Situated in the ideal spot to relax, unwind and watch the world go by. From its elevated location to its wealth of character features, you will find this home a real haven. We would, however, like to point out that the cottage is accessed via approximately 70 steps leading down from the parking area.

Situated in the hamlet of Great Doward, which lies equi-distant between the market towns of Ross on Wye and Monmouth, both having an excellent range of amenities with Monmouth playing host to arguably, two of the best girls and boys private schools in the country. The property also enjoys excellent links to South Wales and the Midlands via the A40 and M50 motorway. Those searching for a rural retreat or a taste of country life must surely take a look at this cottage of content.

The property is entered via:
Canopied Front Entrance Porch:
Quarry tiled floor. Original door into:

Reception Hall:
Parquet flooring. Exposed ceiling timbers. To either side of the hallway are two Bristol Casement wood and decorative glass doors, leading to the sitting and dining rooms.

Sitting Room: 9'7" x 9'5" (2.92m x 2.87m)
Large double glazed window to front aspect enjoying beautiful views back over the river, Coppet Hill and Symonds Yat East in the distance. Superb space with Karndean flooring. Recessed wood burning stove with brick surround and Forest of Dean stone hearth and mantle. Wall mounted electric heater with programmable room thermostat. Exposed ceiling beams, recessed book shelving.

Dining Room: 10'3" x 9'7" (3.12m x 2.92m)
Pine glazed door leading in. Double glazed window with an east aspect flooding the room with an abundance of morning sunlight. Karndean flooring. Raised stone hearth, surround and recessed wood burner. Exposed ceiling beams. Wall mounted electric heater with programmable thermostat. Door through to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 10'4" x 10'3": (3.17m x 3.14m)
Double glazed windows to front and side aspect. Solid wood door leading out to the front terrace. Wood effect laminate boards. Range of bespoke wooden units with oak top. Gas bottled hob. Indesit electric oven beneath. Dishwasher and washing machine. single bowl drainer sink unit. Extractor fan, wall mounted electric heater with programmable room thermostat. Hanging space for coats.

From the reception hall split level staircase leads to:
First Floor Landing:
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Wall mounted electric heater with independent thermostat. Door to airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Door into:

Bathroom:
Mosaic tiled splashbacks. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Modern panelled bath with fully tiled surrounds and electric power shower over. Obscure glazed window to rear aspect. Electric wall mounted towel rail. Light with shaver point and mirror fronted medicine cabinet.

The landing splits up onto:
Second Landing:
Double glazed window to front aspect. Perfect spot for a study area and enjoying views over the countryside with the river in the foreground, Symonds Yat East and Coppet Hill in the distance. Reclaimed ledge and brace pine doors into both bedrooms.

Bedroom 1: 9'8" x approx 8'6" (2.95m x approx 2.6m)
French casement window which opens to a full picture window enjoying the lovely views. Electric wall mounted heater with programmable thermostat. Exposed polished wooden floorboards and original barrel shaped ceilings.

Bedroom 2: 11' x 10'5" (3.35m x 3.18m)
French casement windows to front with beautiful views and double glazed window to side aspect. Wood panelled feature wall. Wall mounted electric heater thermostatically controlled from bedroom 1. Exposed polished wooden floorboards and original barrel shaped ceilings.

Outside:
To the front of the property a tarmacadam driveway provides ample parking for two/three vehicles with access being gained to timber garage. From the parking area approximately 70 steps meander down through the private copse woodland area leading to the rear terrace where there are beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. A gated entry leading down to the east facing sun terrace, a perfect spot for outside dining and morning coffee with the beautiful views over the surrounding countryside and the popular beauty spot of Symonds Yat East. To the front of the property is a sloping front garden where there are two lawed terraces, herbaceous and garden sheds. All of which measures approximately 0.6 acre of gardens and woodlands.

Agents Notes:
1. There is an additional 0.4 acre of sloping woodland. This is under possessory title with an indemnity policy on it.
2. The property is currently used as a holiday let and the majority of the contents could be included in any negotiations.

Property Information:
Private Drainage
Electric and Wood burners
Council Tax Band: C
Broadband Superfast 36 Mbps Available

Directions:
From the A40 Ross-on-Wye to Monmouth road take the turn for Whitchurch and Symonds Yat West. Then follow the brown signs for the Doward Park Campsite. Turn up the lane signposted Doward, Biblins and Doward Park Campsite. This lane is narrow with passing places – please drive with caution. Keep following the brown signs to the campsite, when you reach it the road bears sharp left as you go past. After a further 0.1 mile you go past Leaping Stocks Road, do not turn down it, stay on the road for a further 0.4 mile until you reach a junction. Bear left going past a road narrows sign, drive on for a further 0.3 mile until you pass the house called Forest Gate (on your right) just a few yards further take the green lane (track) to your right immediately before the property called Treetops.

There is a small sign saying The Cot, continue taking the left hand turn over a small ramp and down into the driveway and car park.

(OS Map Reference: SO5516 )
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