Pontshill, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9

A captivating 1936 home extended by the current owners, Devon House blends period charm with modern comfort. Light-filled and flexible, it offers four bedrooms, a vaulted garden room, wood-burning stove, and extensive gardens with stunning village and countryside views.

Key Features

Built in 1936 and thoughtfully extended by the current owners

Light-filled and flexible living spaces throughout

Sitting room with wood-burning stove opening into vaulted garden room

Solid wood kitchen with breakfast area, utility room, and ground-floor shower room

Four bedrooms including main with walk-in wardrobe

Fully tiled family bathroom with mains shower

Plot extends to nearly two-thirds of an acre (vendor’s estimate)

Landscaped gardens with lawns, pergola, pond, vegetable plot, greenhouse, wildflower meadow, and silver birch copse

Summer house with decking, power, and lighting plus a former pigsty converted into a workshop with power, lighting, and windows

Detached double garage with power and lighting and ample driveway parking

Step into a slice of timeless charm in the heart of Pontshill. This family home sits proudly on a generous nearly two-thirds of an acre plot, offering space to grow, play, and unwind. Perfect for keen gardeners and families alike, enjoy sunny afternoons tending to flower beds, creating a vegetable patch, or simply relaxing in the peaceful countryside setting. Pontshill is a charming village with excellent commuting links and access to a range of sought-after schools, making it ideal for growing families. Two primary schools Weston under Penyard CE Primary School and Lea CE Primary School are within approximately 1.5 miles, while secondary schools include Dene Magna in the Forest of Dean, John Kyrle in Ross-on-Wye, and the prestigious King’s School in Gloucester. The surrounding countryside provides extensive walking, leisure, and outdoor opportunities.

Built in 1936 and thoughtfully extended by the current owners, Devon House is a captivating home that blends timeless character with modern comfort while retaining a wealth of original features, including Bakelite handles and pitch pine doors.

Enter through a charming side porch into a light filled dining hall with an elegant Art Deco style staircase, wood effect flooring, and a wall mounted gas fire, creating a welcoming space for family life and entertaining.

The snug offers dual aspect windows with views over Pontshill, ideal for relaxing or working from home. In the sitting room, a wood burning stove with oak mantlepiece provides a cosy retreat. The vaulted garden room with exposed rafters, thermally insulated walls and floor and thermal light roof making this an all year round reception room that opens onto a sun terrace, revealing panoramic countryside vistas.

The solid wood kitchen with granite effect worktops, five ring gas hob, and eye level oven forms the heart of the home, with space for casual dining and easy access to a practical utility room and ground floor shower room.

Upstairs, four bedrooms offer flexible accommodation. The main bedroom features a decorative fireplace and walk-in wardrobe, while the second bedroom enjoys views over the surrounding countryside. Two further bedrooms and a fully tiled family bathroom with mains shower complete the first floor.

Outside:
A driveway provides ample parking and leads to a detached double garage with power and lighting. The front gardens feature expansive lawns and a raised seating area with views over the village, while the side gardens retain the original rainwater storage sump, a reminder of the home’s history.

To the rear, a courtyard leads to a pergola, with level lawns, mature trees, and additional seating areas offering peaceful spots throughout. A nature pond with water feature, vegetable plot, greenhouse, wildflower meadow, and a small copse of silver birch trees provide interest and variety. At the top of the garden, stunning views stretch across orchards towards May Hill, with further vantage points overlooking the village.

A summer house with decking, power, and lighting creates a perfect retreat, while to the side a former pigsty has been converted into a practical workshop, also with power, lighting, and windows, and with easy access from the driveway and garage ideal for tools or a ride-on mower.

The gardens, in total, extend to nearly two-thirds of an acre according to the vendor.

Devon House combines heritage, lifestyle, and countryside charm, offering light filled interiors, flexible living spaces, and gardens designed to be enjoyed throughout the year.

Verified Material Information
Council Tax band: E
Energy Performance rating: D
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: Mains gas central heating
Heating features: Double glazing and Wood burner
Broadband: FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet)
Mobile coverage: O2, Vodafone, Three & EE - All Good
Parking: Garage, Driveway, and Private
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Directions:
From the centre of Ross-on-Wye proceed East on the A40 through the village of Weston-Under-Penyard, on reaching Ryeford turn right signposted Pontshill, continue on taking the next left turning, proceed along this lane where the property can be found on the left hand side.

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