4 bed detached house for sale

Upton Bishop, Ross-On-Wye HR9

Full Description

Set at the edge of Upton Bishop, this beautifully detailed four-bedroom barn conversion sits within about two acres of Capability Brown-inspired parkland. Behind its estate gates lies a sweeping driveway, beautiful lawns, mature trees, newly planted woodland and magnificent views to the Malvern Hills, May Hill and the village church.

The interiors combine period architecture with a fresh, timeless finish with marble floors by Mandarin Stone, Farrow & Ball paints, Jim Lawrence lighting and newly fitted luxury bathrooms. Everything is underpinned by a new high-efficiency lpg heating system, solar panels, new double glazing and updated electrics.

A separate four-bay detached barn with garaging, workshop and insulated studio/office completes a home designed for comfort and country elegance.

Freehold. Herefordshire Council Tax Band G.

• The plot extends to approximately two acres of formal gardens and private parkland which was formerly a paddock and easily reinstated, if desired. Hundreds of native trees planted in recent years.
• Four double bedrooms including a dramatic double height principal suite. Luxury family bathroom and en-suite shower plus cloakroom. Versatile family space downstairs with wonderful views.
• Four bay, detached stone barn opposite the house which is divided into a workshop, central double garage with twin electric roller shutters and an insulated and heated studio, gym or office.
• 50m asphalt driveway from the lane that leads to a secondary gated, gravel parking court for numerous cars, plus gated overflow parking in the parkland.
• Majority new double-glazed windows, black externally and white internally, with traditional monkey’s tail handles.
• New insulated front and rear doors including a stable door from the utility to the parking court.
• New high efficiency lpg boiler, new radiators and pumps, new hot water cylinder, solar panels, partial rewire, and new consumer unit.
• Solid marble floors by Mandarin Stone, lighting by Jim Lawrence and Farrow & Ball paints.
• Edge of village location, approximately 3 miles to the M50 and 4 miles to Ross on Wye. Gloucester station 15 miles away with fast direct services to London, Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff.
• Fibre internet with the owners currently enjoying speeds of 300 mbps.

Upton Bishop is a small, well-regarded village centred on its Grade II listed church and the award-winning Moody Cow pub. The village has an active rural community and a traditional country lifestyle, with a popular farm shop nearby and immediate access to footpaths, open countryside and quiet lanes. The nearby towns of Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury provide day-to-day amenities, while Hereford, Monmouth and Cheltenham are all easily accessible for a wider range of services.

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Garden Room. (6.00m x 2.29m)

Leading from the parking court through double doors, the garden room provides a calm and airy arrival. The space has solid oak flooring, an exposed stone wall and ample room for hanging coats, sitting with a drink or dining. The outlook is down the parkland and across to the Malvern Hills.

Living Room. (6.27m x 5.35m)

Finished in a dramatic dark green, the living room has the character of a boutique hotel. A wood burning stove set into stonework forms the focal point, while oak beams and exposed floor joists add to the spectacle. The room is versatile and can be arranged in many ways to suit a buyer’s needs.

Dining Room. (3.38m x 5.41m)

Double hardwood doors lead from the living room into a beautiful dining room with solid marble flooring and a glazed door to the parking court. There is space to orientate a dining table several ways and the current owners allocate one end for dining and the other as a cosy secondary living space.

Kitchen. (3.27m x 3.73m)

The kitchen is fitted with striking dark green, solid oak doors with polished granite worktops. Built in appliances include twin ovens, fridge, an electric hob and dishwasher. Dual aspect windows capture the most dramatic views of the valley beyond up to May Hill.

Utility Room. (3.27m x 1.48m)

Finished in the same dark green as the kitchen and continuing the marble floors and granite worktops, the utility fits a lot into a compact space. It functions as a boot room via the stable door to the parking court, a laundry, and provides additional refrigeration via a full height fridge freezer.

Hallway. (3.38m x 5.36m)

The dramatic hallway is a double height space with a galleried landing. A glazed door opens to the rear terrace and a large picture window frames the valley and May Hill. There is a useful storage cupboard that houses the solar control equipment and a cloakroom with WC positioned off the hall.

Landing.

The galleried landing branches off in two directions, which provides a natural division when there are guests or for family use. It reinforces openness and maintains light through the centre of the plan.

Principal Bedroom. (3.00m x 4.65m)

The principal bedroom is another double height space that opens right up. The views are tremendous, with the distant lights of Ledbury visible at night. One wall is fully fitted with built in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, and the airing cupboard is accessed via the bedroom.

Principal En-Suite. (1.97m x 1.81m)

A cohesive haven with a heated marble floor, marble walling, a step in Mira shower enclosure, a wall hung toilet, wood panelling and a freestanding vanity. Compact, luxurious and beautifully detailed.

Bedroom Two. (3.38m x 4.26m)

A feature room, extremely large and accessed via double doors from the landing. Designed to be flexible, it can be used as a very generous second bedroom or a further living space. The vaulted ceiling reinforces the sense of volume and the outlook is over the parking court with views of the garden.

Bedroom Three. (3.35m x 3.73m)

A double bedroom with room to spare and finished in relaxed tones. A Velux window draws in light and frames views to the valley and May Hill beyond. Exposed timbers add character.

Bedroom Four. (3.00m x 2.64m)

Currently used as a second office by the owners. A characterful space with exposed timbers, a Velux window and far-reaching views. It would serve well as a nursery given its proximity to the principal bedroom and is large enough to be a double bedroom, if required.

Family Bathroom. (3.27m x 1.89m)

A beautiful space with a generously sized bath, traditional style brassware and a shower over the bath. Heated marble flooring, heated towel rail, wood panelling, a wall hung WC, plenty of surface space and a feature vanity with a marble style worktop complete the scheme.

Approach And Driveway.

The impressive approach is defined by a long stone boundary wall, black metal estate fencing and black double timber gates. The asphalt driveway, flanked by lawns, extends for approximately 50 metres to a secondary black estate gate and pillars, which separate the gravel parking court.

Parking Court.

A generous parking area that allows numerous cars to be parked without any shuffling required in day to day use. A black estate gate leads directly into the parkland to unlock almost limitless parking. A couple of useful timber sheds are currently used as a bin store and wood shed.

Four-Bay Detached Barn.

Opposite the house stands a four-bay, detached barn. The first bay is a tool store and workshop, accessed via double doors from the adjoining bay, bays two and three interconnect internally and are fitted with electric roller shutters and easily accommodate cars or garden machinery and equipment.

Studio, Gym Or Office. (2.23m x 4.61m)

The fourth bay, accessed via bay three, has been converted into a multi-purpose room with an insulated floor and ceiling. With wood panelling, hardwearing flooring, plentiful electrical sockets and an electric heater, it would serve equally well as a studio, gym, office or an additional living area.

Parkland.

The former paddock and gardens have been extensively remodelled as a private parkland in the English Landscape style, inspired by Capability Brown. A sweeping central lawn is encircled by hundreds of newly planted native trees that will mature to form a perimeter woodland.

Orchard.

A small orchard sits at the upper edge of the parkland, producing a generous crop of cooking and eating apples, plums, pears, figs and damsons. Its productivity is such that, each year, the current owners leave tubs of surplus fruit at the roadside for neighbours to help themselves.

Formal Gardens.

The more formal gardens are separated from the driveway by black metal estate fencing and an elegant display of white Annabelle hydrangeas, agapanthus, clipped box and six ornamental pear trees that lead the eye towards the house. A further garden area is located in the South West corner.

Terrace.

An elevated, private terrace lies around the house, with space for a large family table and several benches. The outlook takes in the breathtaking views over the gardens and down the parkland to the Malverns. Stone steps descend to the lawn, creating an easy flow between the terrace and garden.

Wildlife.

Wildlife is part of everyday life. Birds of prey including buzzards, sparrowhawks and owls are frequent visitors, joined by pheasants, partridge and the occasional woodcock. Swallows return each year while stoats and weasels are often seen around the hedgerows, and hedgehogs appear at dusk.

Directions.

Churchend Barn is the last house on the left as you leave Upton Bishop towards Kempley.

With the Church on your right, carry on up to the T junction, turn right and the driveway is after the long stone wall and black estate fencing on your left.

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Tenure And Additional Information.

Freehold with vacant possession on completion. Fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless otherwise stated in the contract. A gas transmission pipeline easement affects the north-east corner of the property; however the pipeline itself lies outside the boundary. No public rights of way.

Disclaimer.

These details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not form part of any contract. All measurements are approximate. Floor plans are for general indication only. No equipment or appliances have been tested. Buyers must satisfy themselves on all matters.