5 bed detached house for sale

Okell Drive, Ross-On-Wye HR9

On the southern edge of a welcoming market town, this spacious four-bedroom detached home sits in c.2.25 acres - rare so close to the centre. Offering scope to modernise, it enjoys sweeping countryside views and includes four reception rooms, a dining kitchen, plus a self-contained one-bedroom apartment above the double garage/workshop.

9 Okell Drive

Occupying a superb position on the southern edge of a welcoming market town, this substantial four-bedroom detached home sits within approximately 2.25 acres - a rare offering so close to the town centre. Enjoying far-reaching views across rolling countryside, the property offers excellent scope for modernisation and personalisation. The spacious accommodation includes four reception rooms, a dining kitchen, and a fully self-contained one-bedroom apartment above the integral double garage and workshop.

[Main home] Four bedrooms, one w/ en-suite • Family bathroom • Sitting room • Dining room • Snug • Study • Dining kitchen • Utility room • Cloakroom • Reception hall •? Integral double garage + driveway •?
[Apartment] One bedroom • Sitting room • Bathroom • Kitchen •?
[Outside] Formal garden c. One-third of an acre • Additional land c. 1.9 acres •

Location
Okell Drive is one of Ross-on-Wye's most desirable areas, as it enjoys sweeping views of verdant fields and gently rolling hills, yet is less than a mile from the high street and its wealth of amenities. A particularly pleasing walking route into town leads past the tennis courts and through the churchyard.

Ross-on-Wye offers an assortment of shops, supermarkets, independently owned boutiques, restaurants, welcoming pubs, reputable schools and various leisure facilities. Ross also houses two gp surgeries, and both of these, plus the local community hospital, are approximately half a mile from the property.

Numerous spectacular woodland, riverside and country hikes are nearby, including the Town and Country Trail, Chase Woods, the John Kyrle circular walk, and The Rope Walk – the latter of which is an enjoyable stroll which leads alongside the River Wye.
Ross is also within easy access of major road networks. From Okell Drive, the A40 is around 1.5 miles 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 is about two miles away, providing good access to the M5.

The Home at a Glance
9 Okell Drive is a generously proportioned home extending to over 2,600 sq ft, with most rooms enjoying sweeping views across the surrounding countryside. The property also offers an excellent opportunity for the next owner to personalise and enhance the interiors to suit their own style and requirements.
The main entrance leads into a reception hall, which provides a natural flow throughout this level of the home. This offers exceptional versatility with four reception rooms, including a triple-aspect sitting room with a feature fireplace, a formal dining room, a snug with sliding doors opening onto the garden, and a dedicated study.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wooden base and wall units and integrated Neff appliances, with a serving hatch connecting through to the dining room. An adjoining utility room provides space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a cloakroom conveniently positioned off the entrance hall, along with internal access to the double garage.
Upstairs, the first floor comprises four double bedrooms, all benefiting from elevated countryside views. The principal bedroom features an en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite.
The landing also provides access to a fully self-contained apartment situated above the garage, which benefits from its own independent external entrance. The accommodation includes a bedroom, separate sitting room, bathroom with a three-piece suite, and a kitchen fitted with an electric oven, sink, and provision for an under-counter appliance. This flexible space is ideally suited to multi-generational living or offers potential as a rental income opportunity.
Outside, the formal garden-approximately one-third of an acre-is predominantly laid to lawn and features a generous patio terrace, ideally suited for outdoor entertaining. The additional land, purchased to safeguard the outstanding views, extends to just under two acres and is bordered by woodland on one side and open farmland on the other, enhancing the sense of privacy and rural outlook.

General
Services: Mains gas central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Local Authority: Herefordshire Council. Tax band G
Tenure: Freehold

Directions
Head out of Ross-on-Wye's town centre along the B4234 Walford Road and stay on this road for approximately three-quarters of a mile. Then, just before a small children's play area, turn left onto Eastfield Road, then turn immediately right onto Fernbank Road. Continue along this road, then turn left into Okell Drive.

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Ross-on-Wye 0.75 miles • Monmouth 10 miles • ?Hereford 16 miles • Gloucester 19 miles • ?Cheltenham 25 miles • Bristol 52 miles?(All distances are approximate)