Great Doward, Symonds Yat

Plum Tree Cottage

A panoramic vista of sprawling countryside, patchwork fields and rolling hills presents a striking backdrop to this well-proportioned four-bedroom family home. The residence also boasts two reception rooms, each carrying feature fireplaces, and is set within grounds of approximately two-thirds of an acre.


Four double bedrooms - Sitting room - Snug - Dining kitchen - Utility room-cum-boot room - Family bathroom - Cloakroom - Entrance porch - Detached garage and workshop - Generous driveway -

Location
The spectacular setting of Symonds Yat is famed for its phenomenal river scenery, woodland expanses and limestone cliffs. There are a multitude of reputable riverside pubs and restaurants which are exceedingly popular with residents and tourists alike.
There are many delightful walking and cycle routes throughout the area and, for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, various companies offer a wide range of activities such as canoe hire.
The closest village, Whitchurch, is particularly sought after, partially owing to its Church of England Primary School which has been graded as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. The popular community-spirited village shop, Woods of Whitchurch, stocks locally made produce, fresh fruit and vegetables, and various essentials and also operates as a coffee shop and takeaway. In addition, Whitchurch also boasts a village hall, an MOT centre, a highly commended hospitality venue - The Old Court Hotel, plus a post box and bus stop.
Symonds Yat is just two miles from the Welsh border and centred between the two popular market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, both of which offer highly regarded secondary schools, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities and independently owned shops.
The setting is also a short drive from a series of major road networks; the A40 is around a mile away and the eastbound road provides a direct route to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. Meanwhile, motorists heading in the opposite direction can journey towards the M4 at Newport, giving access to Cardiff and London. In addition, the M50 motorway begins in Ross-on-Wye, around eight miles away, which gives good access to the M5.

The home at a glance
A concrete drive winds up to Plum Tree Cottage and the far-reaching rural landscape sets an excellent first impression.
The main entrance leads into an enclosed porch, a space which includes built-in cupboards, giving an ideal nook to store coats and boots. From here, a glass door leads into a substantial sitting room; a welcoming space which exhibits the phenomenal view on one side and the verdant rear garden from the other. The area also carries an inset electric log burner. The snug also includes a log-burning stove, exhibits the boundless rural scenery and offers a window seat.
A generous dining kitchen is positioned on the opposite side of the sitting room. This triple aspect zone includes a Bosch hob with extractor fan, two Bosch ovens, space and plumbing for both a dishwasher and washing machine, room for an American-style fridge-freezer, a good range of high-gloss units and a 1 + 1/2 sink with swivel mixer tap.
Beyond the kitchen, there is a utility room with an additional sink and a door into a shower room, providing plenty of space to clean up after an afternoon enjoying the great outdoors.
Of the bedrooms, one is located on the ground floor, off the largest sitting room. The bedrooms on the first floor are all large enough to accommodate double beds and, of these, two boast excellent elevated views across the spellbinding landscape. One of these also includes a generous built-in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors. The family bathroom meanwhile includes a bath with shower over, a WC, basin, heated towel rail and built-in linen cupboard.
The rear garden features a large patio seating area outside the home, giving an ideal alfresco dining space. A series of three interconnecting ponds line a staircase leading towards the gently sloping lawn, which has raised planting areas, a firepit space and a wooded corner, which is brimming with wildflowers. The double garage - which has a power and water supply - also has a separate workshop at the rear.

Services
Oil-fired central heating. Double glazing throughout. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Telephone and broadband are available.
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council. Council Tax Band E.
Tenure
Freehold
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye head towards Monmouth on the A40. Go past the turnings for Symonds Yat and Whitchurch, turn off immediately before Green Apple Services At the T junction turn right then immediately left into Sandyway Lane. Proceed uphill and at the top turn left. Continue on for approximately ½ mile going downhill. Pass Pullnoggin Pool Lane on the left, Continue on 150 Yards until you reach the turning for Sawpits Lane on your left and the drive to Plum Tree Cottage can be found on your immediate right.
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Monmouth 5 miles - Ross-on-Wye 7 miles - Hereford 17 miles - Gloucester 25 miles - Cheltenham 32 miles - Bristol 38 miles - (All distances are approximate)