Pontshill, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9

Located in the rural hamlet of Bills Mills, this beautifully presented 3 bedroom cottage enjoys a true chocolate box setting overlooking a babbling stream with a countryside outlook. Offering turn key living, charm & excellent access to the A40, it provides a balance of convenience and rural living.

Originally forming part of the historic Dayla Soft Drinks factory, this charming home is now one of a collection of character properties within this small and highly regarded development. Its popularity stems not only from its picturesque surroundings but also from its excellent accessibility, being just minutes from Ross on Wye, the A40 and only a ten minute drive to the M50 motorway network.

Offering a balance of tranquillity and convenience, the property provides spacious and versatile accommodation with three generous double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite facilities. What truly sets this home apart, however, is its enchanting setting. The mature gardens gently wrap around a picturesque stream, providing a constant soundtrack of flowing water and attracting an abundance of wildlife throughout the seasons. Mature trees, established hedgerows and lawned areas create a wonderfully private backdrop, whilst a large garage and separate timber hobby room provide excellent flexibility for storage, hobbies or working from home.

Entered via a welcoming entrance hall with practical tiled flooring, the home immediately reflects its country lifestyle credentials, offering the perfect place for muddy boots after a countryside walk. The entrance hall leads to a versatile breakfast area which could equally serve as a utility room, with space for a breakfast table, American style fridge freezer and laundry appliances.

Beyond lies the heart of the home, a beautiful cottage style kitchen dining room. Flooded with natural light from its dual aspect, French doors open directly onto the patio, effortlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The soothing sound of the nearby stream provides a calming backdrop, whilst an extensive range of shaker style floor and wall units offers excellent storage and workspace. This is a wonderfully sociable room, equally suited to entertaining guests or busy family life.
Located off the entrance hall is a practical cloakroom and WC with additional space for coats and everyday essentials.

The sitting room is another generously proportioned reception room enjoying a dual aspect outlook and French doors framing an outlook over the stream. A wood burning stove set upon a slate hearth provides a charming focal point, creating the perfect setting for cosy winter evenings and completing the quintessential country cottage atmosphere.

A rear hallway with understairs storage leads to the first floor accommodation.

Upstairs, a bright galleried landing benefits from a full height window that welcomes the morning sunshine. The first floor comprises three excellent double bedrooms together with an en suite shower room and family bathroom.

The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, featuring a dressing area with built in wardrobes and a contemporary en suite shower room. On warm evenings, an open window allows the gentle sound of the stream to drift through, creating a wonderfully peaceful place to relax at the end of the day.

Bedrooms two and three are both comfortable doubles, enjoying attractive outlooks across the gardens, mature trees and surrounding countryside. The family bathroom is fitted with a traditional three piece suite and useful built in storage, complementing the cottage style found throughout the property.

Outside, the beautifully landscaped gardens are undoubtedly one of the home's attractions. Accessed off a country lane via a five bar gate, a substantial block paved driveway provides parking for several vehicles and leads to a timber clad garage with workshop space and useful roof storage.

A level south facing lawn enclosed by mature hedgerows and willow fencing enjoys views towards the Mansell Valley, while a detached timber hobby room or home office offers excellent versatility. A useful log store sits between the two buildings.

French doors from the kitchen open onto a covered patio, creating the ideal space for alfresco dining and entertaining whilst listening to the gentle flow of the stream below. To the front of the cottage, a charming bridge forms a unique seating area above the water, a place for a long read or contemplation, while beyond an the bridged archway lies a natural grassy bank, offering another peaceful place to sit and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Beautifully maintained throughout, the gardens provide an ever changing display of mature trees, colourful planting, wildlife and flowing water, creating a magical setting that perfectly complements this exceptional country cottage.

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From Ross on Wye, take the B4234 heading West towards Walford. Continue along Walford Road and, on reaching Coughton bend, turn left signposted Howle Hill. Follow this road for approximately two miles to reach Bill Mills. Just before the left hand bend as you enter the enclave, the turning for Stream Cottage is on your left, then take the 5 bar gate in front of you into the property.