3 bedroom detached house for sale in Great Doward, Herefordshire

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Escape to the country in this rural hideaway. A three bedroom detached cottage nestled high on the Doward hillside with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside complete with paddock, stabling and woodland.


* Entrance Porch * Conservatory * Sitting Room * Dining Room * Kitchen/Breakfast Room * Shower Room * Utility * Three Bedrooms * Family Bathroom * Stable Block * Summer House * Numerous Storage Sheds * Workshop * Pretty Gardens * Small Paddock * Woodland * Far Reaching Views * Newly Fitted Windows Throughout


Firtree Cottage is the ideal spot to relax, unwind and watch the world go by. From its elevated location to its wealth of character features, potential purchaser will find this home a real haven. Situated in the hamlet of Great Doward, which lies equi-distant between the market towns of Ross on Wye and Monmouth, both having and excellent range of amenities with Monmouth playing host to arguably, two the best girls and boys private schools in the country. The property also enjoys excellent links to South Wales and the Midlands via the A40 and M50 motorway. The cottage which has been considerably updated over the years has a plethora of traditional features and retains its cottage feel throughout, without surrendering ease of living. Those searching for a rural retreat or a taste of country life must surely take a look at this cottage of content.


The property is approached over a gravelled patio area leading to:

Entrance Porch:
Having pitched tiled roof, uPVC stable door, great for summer days, widows to side aspects, low maintenance quarry tiled flooring, ideal for muddy boots after a long walk in the many footpaths which comb The Doward. Solid wood door to:

Sitting Room: 22' x 11' (6.71m x 3.35m).

Cottage life is epitomised in this cosy sizeable room with a fantastic feature stone wall with cast iron wood burning stove at its heart, the perfect focal point on a cosy winters day. The character is continued with exposed wood beams and recessed shelving alcoves. Having two windows to the front aspect taking in the superb far reaching views and glazed panelled doors lead to:

Inner Hallway:
Door to:

Dining Room: 11' x 10'9" (3.35m x 3.28m).


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Dining views are enviable and summer months will be spent with the French Doors opening out to the distant Herefordshire countryside views. Wood block flooring reflects the light and the flow of the home continues through an archway leading to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 16' x 10'3" (4.88m x 3.12m).


The vaulted ceilings and velux rooflight give a real feeling of space in this sizeable room and the breakfast area is ideal for busy mornings or when friends and family call in for a catch up. Having an extensive range of fitted wall and floor storage cupboards, serviceable ceramic effect tiled flooring, tiled splashbacks, feature pine tongue and groove ceiling, plumbing for dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer and cooker. Floor mounted central heating boiler, window to side aspect and numerous power points. Door to:

Inner Hallway: 16' (4.88m) overall length.
Having solid wood spindle staircase leads to the first floor landing. Door to:

Conservatory: 16'5" x 7'2" (5m x 2.18m).
A great spot to chill, read a book or enjoy breakfast while taking in the surrounding countryside. Having double glazed windows throughout with rural views, laminated wood floor, double doors to the patio area and door to:

Utility:
A must have for a busy lifestyle with farmhouse style Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine and window to rear aspect.

From the Inner Hallway a door gives access to:

Shower Room:
Great when you have a full house with wall mounted wash hand basin, low level WC and shower cubicle with full tiled walls, extractor fan and frosted window to rear aspect.

A solid wood half turned staircase leads to:

First Floor Landing:
Making maximum use of available natural light with a large velux roof window and additional window to rear aspect. Having a feature galleried bannister and a useful storage cupboard and airing cupboard with shelving within.

Bedroom 1: 11' x 11' (3.35m x 3.35m).
Morning views to the distant views are a pleasure via a window to the front aspect. Having single radiator, part vaulted ceiling and power points.

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Bedroom 2: 11'2" x 10'2" (3.4m x 3.1m).
A second double bedroom with that all important outlook, single radiator, part vaulted ceiling and power points.

Bedroom 3: 12'1" x 7'1" (3.68m x 2.16m).
A good size third bedroom making great use of available space with double built in wardrobe and views to the front aspect.

Bathroom:
Having white three piece suite comprising Whirlpool panelled bath with shower attachment, low level close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin, tiled bath surround and splashbacks, shaver light point, extractor fan and window to rear aspect.

Outside:


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The gardens and outbuildings to the cottage are of good proportion with plenty of space for a myriad of uses. A made up driveway leads to a tarmac off road parking area with space for four vehicles or storage for boat or caravan if required. This leads to a stable block with storage space, tack room and hardstanding, ideal for a pony and the abundance of bridal paths that the Doward provides. A single garage and log store are also present with a timber built storage shed to the rear. The formal gardens are entered via double wrought iron gates to a gravel patio with low level stone wall to the front and the first glimpse of those views the property is fueled with. Continuing past the home the patio area continues leading to a substantial timber built Workshop with double doors, power and lighting. From the patio steps lead down to the pretty lower garden laid mainly to lawn with established flowers and bushes throughout and leading to a chocolate box style Summer House perfect for getting away from it all or storage for garden furniture. An established hedgerow with gateway leads to a half acre paddock of grazing land complete with fruit trees. To the rear of the property is an expanse of woodland belonging to the cottage teeming with an abundance of birdlife.



Directions:
From Ross on Wye proceed South on the A40 dual carriageway taking the Symonds Yat exit. At the roundabout take the second exit signposted Whitchurch and just before you cross over the dual carriageway turn left signposted The Doward. Follow this road adjacent to the A40 passing the service station on your right hand side, continue up the hill passing the Landrover garage on your left and taking the left turn for The Doward and Biblings. Follow this road up the hill for approximately 1.5 miles turning left signposted E & I Williams and Leaping Stocks Road, follow the road for approximately 0.5 mile where Boxtree Cottage will be found on your right hand side with a new build bungalow in front. Bear left at the bungalow taking the made up track and at the bottom of the lane turn left for Firtree Cottage.







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3 Bedrooms