Merrivale Road, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9

A rare opportunity to own a handsome 1930s detached home on one of Ross on Wye’s most sought after roads. This well maintained property offers a perfect blend of period charm and modern practicality, just a short walk from both the town centre and surrounding countryside.

Merrivale Road is one of Ross-on-Wye’s most desirable addresses, ideally situated within easy walking distance of both the town centre and open countryside. The town itself offers a comprehensive range of shopping, leisure and sporting facilities, making it a vibrant yet manageable place to call home. For commuters, Ross-on-Wye is particularly well placed, with swift access to the Midlands via the M50/M5 and South Wales via the A40/M4. The cathedral cities of Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham are all within comfortable commuting distance.

The property is approached via:
An attractive block paved driveway leading to a beautifully landscaped front garden, designed for low maintenance with raised gravel beds, brick feature walls and raised planters. A set of double doors opens to a front entrance porch, with further doors leading into a spacious and light filled reception hall.

The Hall:
A staircase leading to the first floor landing with under stairs storage cupboard and a downstairs WC with pedestal basin and a single obscured window to rear aspect. From the hallway, original doors with Bakelite handles leads into:

The Sitting Room: 15'11" x 11'11" (4.85m x 3.63m)
A delightful dual aspect room with windows to both front and rear aspects (secondary glazed), original 1930s Art Deco fireplace with open fire and original plate rack. Across from the hall:

The Dining Room: 14'3" x 11'11" (4.34m x 3.63m)
Window to front aspect (secondary glazing), Art Deco fireplace (open grate), a recessed cupboard with glazed shelving and storage beneath, original plate rack, radiator and power points. From the dining room, a door leads to:

Study: 11'4" x 9'11" (3.45m x 3.02m)
Ideal for homeworking again featuring a plate rack, radiator, power points and a window with (secondary glazing) to the front aspect. The heart of the home is the expansive

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 24'11" x 9'4" (7.6m x 2.84m)
Entered from the hallway into a breakfast area with rear aspect window and fitted with a comprehensive range of built-in cupboards, wine racks, pull out storage, and worktops, with power and lighting. This opens through to the main kitchen space, fitted with modern wall and base units, under cabinet lighting, ample work surfaces, integrated oven and four ring hob, ceramic sink and mixer tap, space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine and a new secondary glazed window to the side.

The sweeping staircase rises to a bright first-floor landing lit with a large secondary glazed tall window to the rear aspect, serving four generously sized bedrooms.

Bedroom One: 16'1" x 11'11" (4.9m x 3.63m)
A dual aspect principal bedroom with two rear-facing windows and one large front facing window with views towards Chase Woods. (all with secondary glazing), original recessed cupboards, original Art Deco fireplace with tiled hearth, picture rail, radiator and power points.

Bedroom Two: 13'1" x 11'11" (4m x 3.63m)
Front aspect double bedroom with original Art Deco fireplace, two substantial double wardrobes flanking the chimney breast, picture rail, radiator, power points and secondary glazed window with views towards Chase Woods.

Bedroom Three: 10'4" x 9'11" (3.15m x 3.02m)
Rear aspect double bedroom overlooking the gardens, secondary glazed window, radiator, power points and picture rail.

Bedroom Four: 10'3" x 9'10" (3.12m x 3m)
Front aspect double bedroom, secondary glazed window, radiator and power points and picture rail. The property is well served by two bathrooms:

Shower Room:
A modern suite with enclosed walk-in curved shower cubicle, tiled surrounds, modern basin with circular vanity unit and cupboard below, fitted mirror, radiator and front aspect window (secondary glazed).

Family Bathroom:
A generously proportioned bathroom with P-shaped bath, glazed shower screen, electric shower over, fully tiled walls, fitted basin with storage beneath, mirror above, low level WC, rear aspect obscured window (secondary glazed) and double doors leading to a large airing cupboard with slatted shelving and immersion heater.

Outside:
To the front, a fully landscaped garden designed with low maintenance in mind includes raised gravel beds, fitted walls and mature planting.

The block paved driveway sweeps around to the side of the property, leading to a substantial Garage: 22'2" x 9'5" (6.76m x 2.87m) With power, lighting, side window and door leading to the garden.

At the rear, the garden offers multiple private seating areas, starting with a level paved patio and pergola providing a perfect space for outdoor dining and a gravelled area for seating. Beyond the patio, the garden opens to extensive lawns, mature shrubs and trees and the charming summer house to the rear of which is a useful storage shed.

The rear garden is particularly special, with one of the last surviving original apple trees from the historic Merrivale orchards from which the sought after property was built. Towards the far end of the garden, another private seating area under a gazebo creates a peaceful, secluded retreat perfect for enjoying the tranquillity of the space.

Verified Material Information:
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Water supply: Mains Metered water supply Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Gas Central heating
Heating features: Open fire
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - Good, Three - Great, EE - Great
Parking: Garage, Driveway, Gated, Off Street, and Private
Energy Performance rating: Survey Instructed

Directions:
From Gloucester Road in the centre of Ross-on-Wye, turn left into Copse Cross Street and proceed up the hill. Pass the Prince of Wales pub on your right and take the next left into The Avenue. Follow the road down and around to the right, continuing into Eastfield Road. Take the first left into Merrivale Road, where the property will be found on the left-hand side, clearly marked by the agents for sale board.

For sat nav purposes, use postcode: HR9 5JX
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