RECTORY FARM, ASHFIELD PARK ROAD,

ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5AS

£1,150,000

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LOCATION

Rectory Farm lies under half a mile south west of the stone built Market House in the

centre of the charming tourist town of Ross-on-Wye. Despite this proximity to all the

facilities of the town, Rectory Farm is discreetly tucked away at the extreme end of a

single track lane, and all parts of the complex are set around three sides of a most

attractive, paved courtyard.

For those concerned with strategic location and accessibility, the M50 motorway and

associated dual carriageway are accessible within approx. five minutes’ drive.

OUTLOOK AND VIEWS

Rectory Farm is uniquely set amid the classic Ross picture postcard image viewed

from the local town bridges, and encompassing the Gazebo Tower, the spire of St.

Mary’s Church, The Prospect and The Royal Hotel. Positioned atop a cliff top

promontory, it has an unobstructed panoramic view of the entire horseshoe bend and

surrounding countryside, including Ross Boat House to the east and the cricket and

football pitches to the west. Further afield, the view also takes in Wilton Castle and

continues all the way to the Welsh Mountains.

HISTORY

The original farmhouse cottage and outbuildings, thought to date from at least as far

back as the early 1600s, also included the original tithe barn for St. Mary’s Church.

Though the barn was deemed unsafe in the late 1980s, its original timbers can still be

seen in the structure built to replace it.

Ross-on-Wye was the birthplace of English tourism, and the year 2020 sees the

beginning of a year-long river festival celebrating the republication after 250 years of

William Gilpin’s book “Observations on the River Wye”. Well-heeled aristocratic

folk and aspiring middle classes used to board boats at The Hope and Anchor Inn, to

take a guided tour down the River Wye to observe both the picturesque and the

RECTORY FARM & STABLE COTTAGE, ASHFIELD PARK ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5AS

AN HISTORIC FORMER FARMHOUSE, ADJACENT COTTAGE, POOL COMPLEX & TRIPLE CAR GARAGE WITH

STUDIO/OFFICE OVER, WHICH OCCUPY A GLORIOUS, ELEVATED CLIFF TOP LOCATION, YET ARE WITHIN

MINUTES WALK OF ROSS TOWN CENTRE. THIS SPECTACULAR LOCATION COMMANDS A STUNNING

PANORAMIC OUTLOOK ACROSS THE FAMOUS HORSESHOE BEND OF THE RIVER WYE.

nascent early industrial activity associated with water driven mills on tributary

streams entering the River Wye.

DESCRIPTION

The final approach to the property is into an exceptionally attractive courtyard,

flanked on three sides by buildings which comprise a) Rectory Farmhouse with six

bedrooms, b) Swimming Pool complex comprising a 31ft swimming pool, steam

room, jacuzzi, W.C. and shower, c) Stable Cottage, a spacious, additional three-

bedroom dwelling, d) The triple car garage block with home office/studio over. We

shall briefly describe each of the above, the specific layout and dimensions being

shown on the floor plans.

a) Rectory Farmhouse

This is L-shaped in layout and comprises four reception rooms, three of which enjoy

the spectacular aforementioned outlook over the River Wye. The fourth reception

room is the 15 ft dining room, adjacent to which is the large kitchen/breakfast room

and adjacent laundry/utility facility, with cloaks and W.C. just off the main reception

hall. The first floor offers galleried landing, six bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus

the mezzanine balcony overlooking the pool. Three of the bedrooms enjoy the

stunning outlook. The farmhouse extends to almost 4,000 sq.ft; taken together with

the pool complex, it extends to over 5,000 sq.ft.

b) Pool Complex

Since acquiring the property in 1984, the current owners have undertaken a wide

range of construction/improvement works at the property. One of these works was

the construction of the pool complex. This comprises a most impressive, heavily

beamed structure with extensive glazing to both front and rear elevations, with

French doors opening directly onto the terrace overlooking the river and also the

courtyard to the opposite side. The structure is of overall principal dimensions

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48 ft x 22 ft, with the pool itself being 31 ft x 15 ft. To the far end is the jacuzzi,

shower and W.C., whilst to the opposite end is the steam room, together with an

appealing spiral staircase leading up to the mezzanine balcony thereover, giving direct

access from the master bedroom in the main house. The superb ceiling height and

extensive glazing means that this is a lovely light pool and leisure area.

c) Stable Cottage

Stable Cottage flanks the north-eastern side of the main house, vehicular access being

obtained via a spur to the right of the main approach drive. Stable Cottage comprises a

39 ft x 18 ft open plan living room/kitchen/dining area on the first floor, whilst the

lower ground floor comprises a spacious 13 ft reception hall, three bedrooms, (one en-

suite), a family bathroom and a W.C.

d) Fine Brick Paved Courtyard and Triple Garage with Home

Office/Studio over

A most attractive, paved courtyard, with shrubs and young trees to certain borders, and

a central stone cider press around which extends a circular in/out driveway. The

garage block is of overall dimensions approx. 32 ft x 20 ft, being accessed by three

individual, up and over doors, but with a wonderfully open space internally; a

marvellous and secure facility for those with vintage/special cars, or indeed the pursuit

of other interests. Positioned to one side of the garages is the lockable pool equipment

room, whilst situated under a double-pitched roof at first-floor level, above the

garages, is an excellent open-plan room providing superb potential as a home office or

a games room.

e) Gardens, Grounds and Sun Terracing

The gardens lie to the north east and south east of Rectory Farm, principally

comprising a large, gently sloping area of lawn fringed by, and interspersed with, a

variety of trees and shrubs; species include Cherry, Weeping Willow, Conifers and

others. In addition to this portion of garden, there is a considerable further section

which extends in a north-easterly direction toward the churchyard and grounds of The

Royal Hotel. Extending along the whole of the façade of Rectory Farmhouse is a

superb paved sun terrace of max. dimensions approx. 125 ft x 18 ft. Views from the

whole of this area are quite outstanding, and extend across the Wye Valley towards

the Welsh Hills in the west.

Note. The tremendous views from Rectory Farm are enhanced by its position atop the

old red sandstone cliff. A word of warning, boundary fencing is in place to discourage

curious young adventurers from venturing onto the cliff.

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

OUTGOINGS: ‘H’ Council Tax Band Rectory Farm ‘A’ Council Tax Band Stable

Cottage

EPC RATING: ‘E’ (Full EPC Rating available)

TO VIEW: Strictly please and only by prior telephone call with Morris Bricknell

Estate Agents 01989 768320. The person dealing with this sale is Norman Bricknell

who may be contacted out of hours on 01989 564689.

DIRECTIONS: Leave the centre of Ross from the stone built Market House

proceeding southwards from the town on the B4228 towards Walford. After just ¼ of

a mile, carefully turn 90° to the right, just in front of the Prince of Wales pub,

proceeding along Ashfield Park Road. Continue slowly along this lane, past Ross

Tennis Club. Continue straight on past playing fields to the left, and at the end of the

lane, Rectory Farm approach drive will be just slightly to your right. Continue gently

downwards and into the paved courtyard.

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.

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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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STROUD HOUSE • 30 GLOUCESTER ROAD • ROSS-ON-WYE • HEREFORDSHIRE • HR9 5 LE

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