Symonds Yat

White Cottage

This comfy three-bedroom home gives the impression that one is living inside a treehouse amongst the crown of the forest with spectacular views over the river Wye. The detached country house is situated at the heart of the Wye Valley AONB, yet its generous grounds, spanning approximately one-third of an acre, offer a private slice of this spectacular paradise.



Location
The spectacular setting of Symonds Yat is renowned for its phenomenal river scenery, expansive woodlands, and limestone cliffs. There are a multitude of welcoming riverside pubs and restaurants, 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, rock climbing and caving.
The neighbouring village of Whitchurch is highly sought after as it boasts a wealth of amenities, including its Church of England Primary School, which secured 'Good' and 'Outstanding' scores during Ofsted's 2025 inspection. It also offers a popular community-spirited village shop, Woods of Whitchurch, which also operates as 'Woody's - a delightful coffee shop and takeaway. There is also an excellent village hall, a reputable MOT centre and two highly commended hospitality venues - The Old Court Hotel and The Potting Shed - 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, historical sites, leisure facilities and independently owned shops.
A series of major road networks are also easily accessible; 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
White Cottage has been built into the hillside, and the majority of rooms in the home exhibit the spellbinding views of the Wye Gorge, a famed view of the River Wye winding its way through the rocky landscape. It is also worth noting that wooden panelling adorns every room inside this unusual property, complementing its arboraceous surroundings.
The main entrance leads into a reception hall which includes a fitted cupboard, giving a neat space to store coats and shoes. A hallway spans along this level of the property, and on the far right-hand side, there is a sitting room which showcases the sublime valley through a picture window and a set of sliding glass doors leading out to a substantial sun terrace. The space also bears a fitted bookcase, an exposed stone feature wall and a vaulted ceiling, which accentuates the generous size.
At the opposing end of the hallway, there is another reception room which also includes a fitted bookcase, plus a brick fireplace which houses a wood-burning stove - a staple of country life.
This leads through into a kitchen which has base-and-walk mounted wooden units, a Hotpoint ceramic hob with an extractor hood, a double Neff oven and a 1 + 1/2 sink. There is also a small fitted table, presenting an informal dining space for a couple.
This level of the home also carries a bedroom, which may otherwise serve as a study. This is positioned directly opposite a shower room.
A staircase leads down to a bijou lobby with access to a cloakroom, door to a further terrace and to the garden and greenhouse.
The lower ground floor accommodates two double bedrooms, of which the expansive master suite also features an L-shaped dressing room which is equipped with ample built-in wardrobes, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath, a shower cubicle, a WC, a basin and a bidet.
Outside, a variety of birdsong fills the air. The upper part of the garden is terraced, with the remaining grounds predominantly sloped owing to the raised hillside location over the river. Landscaped pathways wind past well-stocked beds and through woodland. A generous sun terrace stretches along the entire length of the home, presenting a good spot to enjoy barbecues and the magnificent surroundings.
In terms of parking and storage, there is a driveway, plus an integral double garage and a separate utility room.

Agent's note: The property is believed to be of a timber construction and we are awaiting confirmation of the date of build. We would advise any prospective viewers to seek advise from potential lenders before viewing.
The plot size is approximate and would need to be verified by solicitors.


General
Services: Oil central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Telephone line and fibre broadband is available.

Local Authority: Herefordshire Council. Tax band E.

Tenure: Freehold

Directions: From Ross-on-Wye follow the A40 towards Monmouth and take the exit signed to Symonds Yat West at Whitchurch. Take the first exit at the roundabout; passing the primary school and stay on this lane passing the Wye knot Inn on the right hand side. Continue along this road passing the sign for The Paddocks on the left, the road forks here, take the left fork up the lane and stay on this road for just over one-quarter of a mile. White Cottage is positioned directly opposite the sharp right-hand turning onto Wye View Lane.
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Distances: Monmouth 5 miles - Ross-on-Wye 7.5 miles Hereford 17 miles - Gloucester 25 miles Cheltenham 32.5 miles - Bristol 38 miles - (All distances are approximate)