3 bed detached house to rent

Glewstone Boat, Glewstone, Ross-On-Wye HR9

Applications by email only - **available immediately** - A rare opportunity to let a wonderful, period riverside three double bedrooms, three receptions cottage - open fire - outstanding views - kitchen & diner with pantry - parking for multiple vehicles - 2 miles from Ross on Wye centre its cafes, antique shops and restaurants

Front Door Entrance - Kitchen & Diner with Pantry and Downstairs WC - Sitting Room - Dining Room - Lounge with Open Fireplace - Stairs and landing to Upper Floor - Three Double Bedrooms - Family Bathroom - Carport - Garage - Rear "Undercroft" Store - Front Garden to Riverbank - Uninterrupted Upstream and Downstream Views - Parking for Multiple Vehicles

Additional Information

Glewstone Boat occupies a glorious position on the west bank of the meandering River Wye some 4 miles southwest of the market and tourist town of Ross-on-Wye. Its particular location enables stunning views both upstream and downstream across the river. Not only does the property enjoy a beautiful outlook, it also has amazing heritage when it comes to the history of the area. Believed to have been initially constructed some 350 years ago, the cottage has over that time entertained fishermen, tourists, ferrymen, bargemen and probably the odd poacher! Back in the glory days, salmon fishing on the River Wye was world class. It brought a very particular audience to the banks here, for salmon fishing was a sport for men with very deep pockets! Among them was a local fisherman, a gentleman of leisure Robert Pashley, also known as “The Wizard of the Wye”. His prowess as a salmon fisherman was legendary. In his lifetime, he is said to have caught over 10,000 salmon. He liked to fish at Glewstone Boat with his ghillie Jack Whittingham. After Pashley died, Jack went on to work for Courtaulds, who leased the fishing rights beside the cottage. Under Courtaulds employment, Jack witnessed many captains of British Industry enjoying a days fishing, wining and dining at Glewstone Boat. For those keen to continue the fishing history, fishing is available through The Wye and Usk Foundation. Further back, and before the arrival of the railway, the Wye was a major trading route with barges plying their trade up and down the river. Glewstone Boat was a major stopping point for the bargees, and definitely a watering hole too! Thereafter it was run both as tearooms and at one time a shop.

Accommodation, Approach & Gardens.

The original cottage is of substantial stone construction with later additions being rendered and white painted, the whole standing under a double pitched, Welsh slate roof. The cottage was re roofed in 2013, and at that time the roof was raised, and a substantial amount of both thermal and acoustic insulation was inserted.

Ground floor accommodation comprises a superb 21’ living room with fireplace to one end, 15’ sitting room, and 13’ kitchen/breakfast room. All of these rooms enjoy a stunning, unspoilt outlook directly across the river towards farmland beyond. The first floor comprises three bedrooms and bathroom and w.c. Central heating is from an oil fired radiator system, and certain windows are double glazed. Positioned to the west side of the ground floor is a garage, whilst to the east side is a carport. Just a matter of yards away and positioned even closer to the river is the former Fishermans Lodge. This comprises a superb 30’ Rod Room, with French doors leading to a full width balcony to the front, whilst to the rear of the property is a 14’ bedroom, 10’ kitchen and bathroom and w.c. Again, the property has its own independent oil fired boiler, and certain windows are double glazed. The approach driveway leads directly off the A40 Ross to Monmouth dual carriageway, and care needs to be taken when turning off that carriageway shortly after a layby. The tarmac drive leads through a gate down towards the properties, there being ample parking for numerous vehicles to both sides of the accommodation. Extending from the driveway down towards the river there are neatly maintained lawned gardens with two superb ancient Weeping Willow trees framing the river itself. Because the cottage and lodge are positioned well above these lawned gardens, neither building has had water ingress from the river since 1926, and although we don’t have documentary evidence, we suspect the same would be the case for years
previously.

Services: Mains electricity is connected to the property. Private drainage.

Private borehole water supply (reliable, filtered and tested).

Broadband: BT availability Speeds: Up to 900Mb

Outgoings: Council Tax Band E

EPC Rating: ‘E’ for both properties (Full EPC Rating available)

Tenure: We are advised that the property is Freehold

Directions: If approaching from the outskirts of Ross-on-Wye, leave the western outskirts of Ross at Wilton roundabout (bp Service Station) and proceed on the dual carriageway towards Monmouth, and after 1.8 miles, you will see a layby on the left hand side. Since it is very easy to miss the left turning off the A40 if one is not familiar with the access, we are recommending that all viewings are specifically arranged by phone through Northwood where we will agree with you where to meet such that we can lead you to the property.

Additional Information - The Council Tax Band is Band E

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 £1,500

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

We are proud to have Client Money Protection in place which is administered by Propertymark.

We are a member of a redress scheme administered by the Property Ombudsman.
EPC rating: E.