Lea, Ross-on-Wye, HR9

Applications by EMAIL ONLY - **AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY** - A superb five bedroom stone country house in Ross-on-Wye, offering three reception rooms, four bathrooms, a superb fully fitted kitchen/diner, private tiered rear garden, double garage, driveway parking, solar batteries with battery storage.

Set within approximately a fifth of an acre and enjoying elevated views across open countryside, this outstanding five-bedroom, four-storey attached stone farmhouse offers an exceptional standard of family living. Blending beautiful period character with modern convenience, the property is both spacious and highly versatile, making it an ideal long-term family home in a sought-after village setting.

From the moment you enter via the charming octagonal vestibule, the home’s character is immediately apparent. Flagstone floors, exposed beams, and original stonework flow throughout, leading into a welcoming hallway and a magnificent lounge featuring a striking exposed stone fireplace with a Stovax wood burner. A bright sun room extends the living space further, opening out onto the landscaped gardens.

At the heart of the home lies a superb kitchen/dining/family room, perfectly designed for modern living and entertaining. This impressive space is fitted with quality units, marble worktops, a central island with breakfast bar, and a traditional Aga, all complemented by original features and abundant natural light. A separate utility room and pantry provide excellent practical support.

The property offers five generously sized bedrooms arranged over the upper floors, including two impressive en-suite rooms. The principal suite is particularly noteworthy, enjoying dual aspects, fitted furniture options, and a stylish en-suite shower room. Additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or home working, all serviced by a well-appointed family bathroom and further shower room.

A lower ground floor reception room, currently used as a gym, offers further adaptable space with direct access to the driveway—ideal for a home office, studio, or additional sitting room.

Externally, the property continues to impress. The landscaped gardens are arranged over multiple ???aced levels, featuring patios, decking, pergola seating areas, and a covered outdoor entertaining space with a stone barbecue oven—perfect for enjoying the far-reaching rural views. A block-paved driveway provides ample parking and leads to a substantial double garage with electric doors, EV charging point, and integrated solar battery storage.

Further benefits include solar panels with battery storage, oak-framed double-glazed windows, LPG central heating, and a high level of energy efficiency for a property of this age and character.

This is a rare opportunity to rent a truly special home that combines charm, scale, and modern family functionality in an enviable countryside position.

Additional Information

Enter the property via side aspect double glazed door into:

Octagonal Entrance Vestibule - 2.62m x 2.57m (8'7 x 8'5) - Flagstone floor, radiator, through further glazed door into:

Inner Hallway - 2.82m x 2.16m (9'3 x 7'1) - Flagstone floor, exposed beam work, stairs leading off, double radiator.

Lounge - 5.59m x 5.41m extending to 6.25m (18'4 x 17'9 exte - Stunning exposed stone fireplace with flagstone hearth housing cast iron Stovax wood burner, door to storage cupboard, exposed ceiling and wall beams, two front aspect mullion windows, double glazed door to:

Sun Room - 4.85m x 3.15m (15'11 x 10'4) - Semi-permanent structure with glazed roof and detachable side leading to the garden areas. This area has a patio with outside lighting.

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room - 6.40m x 5.89m (21'0 x 19'4) - Modern fitted kitchen with base and wall mounted units with marble worktops, tiled splashbacks, one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap, central island with breakfast bar area, Aga range oven (13 amp electrically operated system) with four ovens, two hotplates and a four ring halogen hob, integrated dishwasher, under unit spotlighting, original exposed ceiling and wall beams, built-in cabinets. radiator, two radiators, window seat, front and side aspect windows, rear aspect door to:

Utility Room - 3.71m x 2.16m (12'2 x 7'1) - Range of base units with laminated worktops, tiled splashbacks, single drainer sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge / freezer, wall mounted Worcester LPG fired boiler supplying the hot water and central heating, space for American fridge / freezer, tiled floor, exposed beam work, double radiator, extractor fan, rear aspect window, side aspect door. Door to:

Pantry - 1.96m x 1.14m (6'5 x 3'9) - Built-in shelving and storage.

FROM THE ENTRANCE HALL, TURNING STONE STAIRCASE LEADS TO:

Lower Ground Floor -

Cloakroom - 2.16m x 1.12m (7'1 x 3'8) - WC, wash hand basin, single radiator, extractor fan.

Sitting Room (Currently Used As Gym) - 5.08m x 4.93m (16'8 x 16'2) - TV point, telephone point, exposed beams, radiator, consumer unit, front aspect window, double opening doors to parking area.

FROM THE ENTRANCE HALL, STAIRS LEAD TO A SPLIT LANDING.


Landing - Turning staircase leading off, rear aspect window.

Master Suite - 5.56m x 5.28m (18'3 x 17'4) - Exposed beams, double radiator, window seat, range of wooden bedroom furniture available (if required) via separate negotiation, front and side aspect windows. Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room - 2.90m x 2.62m narrowing to 1.73m (9'6 x 8'7 narrow - Wash hand basin, WC, glazed door to shower cubicle with inset Mira shower system, exposed ceiling and wall beams, inset spotlighting, extractor fan, side aspect window.

Bedroom 2 - 5.94m x 5.49m max (19'6 x 18'0 max) - Exposed ceiling and wall beams, exposed stonework, double radiator, TV point, range of wooden bedroom furniture available (if required) via separate negotiation, front aspect window.

En-Suite - 2.13m x 1.30m (7'0 x 4'3) - Double shower cubicle accessed via concertina glazed screen with inset shower system, WC, wash hand basin, single radiator, exposed beams, extractor fan, front aspect window.

Bathroom - 3.28m x 2.97m (10'9 x 9'9) - Roll top claw bath with mixer tap, wash hand basin, WC, double shower cubicle with inset overhead shower system, tiled floor, exposed beams, extractor fan, spotlighting, single radiator, rear aspect window.

FROM THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING, A TURNING STAIRCASE LEADS TO THE SECOND FLOOR.

Landing - Access to roof space, exposed ceiling and wall beams, single radiator, double doors to cupboard housing hot water tank with slatted shelving and storage area.

Bedroom 3 - 4.19m x 4.47m max (13'9 x 14'8 max) - Exposed ceiling and wall beams, TV and telephone point, double radiator, front aspect window offering far reaching elevated views.

Bedroom 4 - 4.11m x 3.12m (13'6 x 10'3) - Exposed ceiling and wall beams, TV point, Open Reach point, side aspect window.

Bedroom 5 - 3.84m x 3.12m (12'7 x 10'3) - Additional alcoves with built-in storage, double radiator, exposed ceiling and wall beams, rear aspect window overlooking fields and countryside.

Shower Room - 1.96m x 1.83m (6'5 x 6'0) - Walk-in double shower cubicle accessed via sliding glazed screen with overhead and detachable shower system, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, single radiator, Hive control for the central heating system.

Outside - To the front, a turning stone staircase leads to the front door, outside lighting, small patio seating area enclosed by wrought iron railing. A block paved driveway and parking area, suitable for three vehicles, leads up to:

Double Garage - 5.82m x 5.18m (19'1 x 17'0) - Accessed via two electric roller doors, boarded roof storage area, power and lighting, separate consumer unit, EV charger point, solar panel batteries.

The side garden area has a log store and has been landscaped to comprise of a two-tiered patio seating area with steps leading up to raised weatherproof decking area, open fronted structure providing shelter with stone barbecue oven and gravelled pathways surrounding and continuing from the side of the property to the rear. To the rear, there is a further patio seating area, greenhouse, steps leading to the top terrace with lawned area, gravelled borders, raised weatherproof deck with pergola and open fronted covered area, outside water tap and outside power, enclosed by wrought iron fencing and offering stunning elevated views opening onto open fields and countryside.

Agent's Note - There are ten solar panels and two batteries with 11.5 kw hours storage.

The windows are all oak framed with metal double glazed bespoke glazed units.

Services - Mains water and electricity, septic tank, LPG heating.

Water Rates - Welsh Water - to be confirmed.

Local Authority - Council Tax Band: G

Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE.

Additional Information - The Council Tax Band is Band G

Application: To apply you will be required to fill out an application form per adult and provide us with two forms of ID (one photographic).

There are no set up administration fees. However, you will be required to submit a refundable holding deposit to reserve the property. This is capped at one week’s rent.

The first month’s rent and deposit of five weeks of rent equivalent is payable in advance prior to the move in date. All payments must be in cleared funds.

Company Lets: Fees apply

Pets will be considered for this property. The property rent for applications with pets is £2,200

Insurance: The Landlord maintains insurance cover for the buildings and any contents specified within the inventory. However, you must insure your own possessions and if you cause any damage to any items belonging to the Landlord these will be charged to you. If you would like us to organise you with an insurance quote, please ask us for details

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