LINDEN HOUSE, CHURCH STREET,

ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5HN

LINDEN HOUSE, CHURCH STREET, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5HN A BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED PERIOD TOWN HOUSE POSITIONED IN A CONSERVATION AREA CLOSE TO THE HEART OF HISTORIC ROSS-ON-

WYE AND COMMANDING A GLORIOUS OUTLOOK TOWARDS THE CHURCH AND CHURCHYARD OF ST. MARY’S.

Reception Hall, 4 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Bathroom & W.C., 5 Bedrooms (3 En-Suite), Additional Kitchen & Shower Room & W.C. Delightful Flagstone

Courtyard, Pergola and Lawned Rear Garden complete with Summerhouse, Fruit & Veg Section and Garden Shed. Fine Views across Churchyard and to Chase &

Penyard Hills. Short Walk Town Centre. Excellent Motorway Connections.

LOCATION & DESCRIPTION: Linden House comprises a charming, Listed Grade II, four

storey period house which forms an integral part of an historic street just a few hundred yards

southwest of the ancient market house in the centre of the bustling Ross-on-Wye tourist town.

Despite this proximity to the hustle & bustle in the centre of town, the atmosphere at Linden

House is peaceful and calm, all principal windows enabling an unspoilt north-westerly outlook

across the tree planted church yard of St. Mary’s.

Since acquiring the property some 35 years ago, the owners have carried out extensive

refurbishment works to most pleasing effect. During much of that time the proprietors have

operated a successful bed and breakfast business, and it would of course be perfectly feasible to

continue that usage. However, we suspect that the qualities of the property might also appeal to

those who purely wish to acquire a freehold period residence in a wonderfully quiet yet

accessible location.

Positioned just a few hundred yards away in the conservation area is an area known as “The

Prospect”. This beautiful grassy square was laid out by John Kyrle, Man of Ross some 200

years ago, and commands a magnificent vista over the famous horse-shoe bend of the River

Wye. Many people are unaware that Ross-on-Wye was the birthplace of English tourism,

notable gentry and others coming to take the “Wye Tour”, observing both the picturesque

beauty and the industry and commerce alongside the River Wye.

Many town properties have only the benefit of a courtyard. Linden House has not only a

delightful flagstone courtyard with gravelled pergola area adjacent, but also a lawned garden to

the southeast, complete with summerhouse, fruit and veg section and garden shed.

Earliest records lead one to believe that the origins of Linden House date from approx. 1680,

the property later having a brick façade and other features added.

For those concerned with strategic location and accessibility Ross is extremely well placed, the

M50 motorway/A40 dual carriageway network both linking into the national motorway

system.

Reception Hall with part bevelled glass, panelled front door enabling an outlook towards the

beautiful Church Spire. Inset matwell and fitted carpet.

Living/Dining Room of overall max dimensions approx 22’10 x 11’11. A superbly

proportioned and particularly light room having large sash windows to both front and rear

elevations, the rear windows having most attractive pine shutters. Attractive black fireplace

housing the gas effect coal fire with slate hearth. Secondary glazing to front sash window.

Two, triple arm, ceiling mounted light fittings operated via dimmer switches. Fitted carpet.

Double doors with wired stained glass work open through to an inner hall with double doors to

cloaks/storage cupboard.

Breakfast Room of max dimensions 14’ x 11’10 with attractive fluted fireplace surround

housing the matt black fireplace. Floor mounted cupboards with light oak effect working

surfaces over incorporating stainless steel sink unit with waste disposal machine beneath and

chrome mixer tap over. Extractor hood over cooker position. Plumbing for automatic washing

machine. Secondary glazing to windows to two elevations enabling an outlook towards Ross

Church. Exposed ceiling beams.

Fitted Kitchen Irregular in shape but of max dimensions approx 16’1 x 12’3 and having

extensive range of floor mounted cupboards and drawers with roll edged working surfaces

over. Incorporated amidst these units is the Bosch double oven/grill, a Rosieres four ring gas

hob with extractor hood over. Also incorporated is a 2½ bowl sink. Plumbing for automatic

washing machine and plumbing for dishwasher. Range of deep, complementary wall mounted

cupboards. Windows to two elevations.

Carpeted steps lead down to the:-

Family Room Again, irregular in shape, but of overall max dimensions approx 18’3 x 11’6

having double glazed window admitting light from the west. Attractive exposed ceiling beams,

two wall mounted uplighters and three ceiling mounted LED downlighters. Louvred double

doors open through to an extra deep wardrobe/storage area.

Pine door through to:

Basement Storage Room of max dimensions approx 9’ x 8’11 with LED ceiling mounted

downlighters and windows to west elevation. Vinyl flooring.

Bathroom & W.C. with recently installed white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal

wash hand basin/vanity unit and close coupled low level w.c.

First Floor Landing with fitted carpet to match stair carpet.

Bedroom 1 of max dimensions approx 12’11 x 11’9. An appealing room with deep sash

window to rear enabling delightful outlook across courtyard, pergola and garden below. The

window also enables views towards wooded Penyard Hill. Triple arm ceiling light fitting.

Recessed shelving and storage. Door to:-

En-Suite Shower Room & W.C. with white suite comprising tiled Mira 723 thermostatic

shower, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled low level w.c. The wall mirror strip light

and dual voltage shaver point. Dimplex downdraught electric heater.

Bedroom 2 approx 13’ x 9’11. A pleasingly light room with sash window to west enabling a

beautiful outlook across the grassy churchyard and incorporating the whole of the elegant

church steeple. Fitted carpet. Appealing former Victorian fireplace to one wall and three arm

ceiling light fitting.

En-Suite Shower Room & W.C. with white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, close

coupled low level w.c. and shower cubicle.

Bedroom 3 approx 11’10 x 9’11 with charming small Victorian former fireplace to one wall.

Sash window enabling views across churchyard. Fitted carpet.

En-Suite Shower Room & W.C. with pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle

housing the Mira thermostatic shower and low level w.c. Mirror strip light and shaver point.

Linen Room with plumbing for automatic washing machine, shelving & window to east.

Second Floor: A glazed door opens through to the:-

Carpeted Landing with fitted carpet to match stair carpet. Full depth glazed panel admitting

light to and from stairway and allowing vision of the exposed wooden structural beams in

stairwell. Access hatch to insulated roof void.

Bedroom 4 (Numbered 5) approx 13’1 x 7’8. A lovely light room with sash window to east

receiving superb morning light and enabling fascinating outlook across adjacent town

properties towards wooded Chase and Penyard Hills. Exposed ceiling beam. Neatly

positioned to one corner is a vanity unit comprising wide white wash hand basin with

cupboards beneath and mirror and strip light with shaver point over. Hanging/shelved storage

space alongside. Two wall mounted light fittings.

Sitting Room approx 12’11 x 11’ and having window overlooking churchyard. Exposed

ceiling beam. Most attractive original structural wooden beams delineate this room from the

adjacent:-

Kitchen/Breakfast Room approx 8’ x 6’9. Again having window overlooking churchyard.

Attractive Beech wooden working surface with incorporated Bosch four ring ceramic hob and

extractor hood over. Alongside is the single drainer stainless steel sink with chrome mixer tap

over. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Complementary wall mounted cupboards.

To the opposite wall is a Beech breakfast bar looking through to the adjacent sitting room.

Bedroom 5 (Numbered 8) approx 11’ x 8’9 with exposed wooden beams and window

overlooking churchyard. Fitted carpet. Vanity unit comprising white wash hand basin with

cupboards beneath, strip light and shaver point over. Linen Cupboard with extra large

insulated water cylinder, shelving and storage space.

Shower Room & W.C. with white suite comprising shower cubicle housing the Mira Event

instantaneous electric shower, close coupled low level w.c. and wash hand basin, all in white.

Attractive exposed beams and sash window to east enabling outlook across the town towards

farmland and wooded hillsides in the distance.

OUTSIDE: Immediately adjacent to the rear wall of the house is a Flagstone Courtyard of

overall max dimensions approx 25’ x 20’ which is a wonderful spot in which to sit and take in

available sunshine. Positioned to one side of same is a Stone and Brick Built BBQ Area,

behind which is a Further Gravelled Pergola/Seating Area of overall max dimensions

approx 25’ x 15’. This area is fringed by flower and shrub beds and stone and/or rendered

walling, giving excellent shade at certain times of day.

Positioned to rear of same is the Lawned Garden. This extends for some 90’ to the east, and

is Laid to Lawn, principally on two levels, overall max width of the garden being approx

x 25’, the two sections of lawn being delineated by a low brick wall.

To the north of the garden is an Attractive, Tall Stone and Brick Wall, whilst midway along

the southern section of lawn is a stone-fringed Flower and Shrub Bed.

Lying to the extreme eastern boundary, and delineated by wooden fencing and/brick or stone

walls is the Productive Vegetable and Soft Fruit/Herb Garden approx 16’ x 16’. To the

northeast corner of the site is a Wooden Garden Shed approx 8’ x 6’ and standing under a

double pitched, felt roof.

To the opposite end of the upper section of the garden is a Wooden Summerhouse approx 8’ x

6’ with glazed double doors to front and glazing to the upper section of two sides. Views from

here extend across the rear garden towards wooded Penyard Hill beyond. Note: All photo’s

current except middle photo back page.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, gas, water & drainage are connected.

TO VIEW: Strictly and only please by prior telephone appointment through Morris Bricknell

Chartered Surveyors. Tel: 01989 768320. Out of hours, try Norman Bricknell on 01989

564689.

DIRECTIONS: Commencing at the stone built market house in the centre of Ross-on-Wye,

proceed westwards for just fifty yards, turning left into Church Street. Continue up Church

Street for approx one hundred and fifty yards, when Linden House will be found on your left

hand side, overlooking the church yard.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: To comply with money laundering regulations

prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at the time of

making an offer. We ask for your co-operation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the

sale.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Morris Bricknell for themselves as Agents, and for the Vendor of this property, give notice that: i) These particulars are not an offer or Contract, nor part of one ii) They are intended to give a fair description of the property, but neither Morris Bricknell or the Vendor accept responsibility for any error they may contain, however caused. Any intending purchaser must therefore satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness iii) Neither

Morris Bricknell, nor any of their employees, have any authority to make or give any further representation or warranty in relation to this property iv) The Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services, so cannot

verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. v) You are advised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view.

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