Hope Mansell, Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire, HR9

Situated in the much sought after and picturesque hamlet of Hope Mansell. The property is bounded by open farmland and situated in an extremely private spot with views down the valley. Hope Mansell lies approximately 4 miles south east of Ross on Wye which offers a comprehensive range of shopping, social and sporting facilities. There are excellent commuting links from the area to the Midlands via the M50/M5 and the South and South West via the A40/M4 and Severn Bridges. The cities of Gloucester and Hereford are approximately 18 miles and 14 miles, respectively. Hope Mansell is mentioned in the Domesday Book where it is referred to as 'Hope' (the old English word for valley) and was held as two manors by Leofric and Edwulf before the Conquest. The Mansell part of the name is first mentioned in The Book of Fees which contains a reference of 1242 - 3 to the vill of Hope Mal Oysel and then Hope Maloisel in 1246. 'Hope Mansell' is listed in the register of parish returns towards the rebuilding of St Pauls Cathedral around 1678. The property is entered via: Hardwood glazed front entrance door with matching glazed side panel leading into: Spacious Reception Hall: Staircase to the first floor landing. Understairs storage. Attractive tiled flooring. Radiator, coving to ceiling. Glazed door to: Superb Sitting Room: 24'5" x 13'5" (7.44m x 4.1m) Sealed double glazed windows to side aspect enjoying beautiful views towards magnificent Oak trees and the surrounding valley of Hope Mansell. double glazed windows to front aspect with lovely outlook over the front gardens and the cherry tree lined driveway. Stone hearth with inset modern wood burning stove with stone surround. uPVC double glazed door with matching double glazed side panel out to the rear gardens. Coving to ceiling. Fitted wall lights. Double doors through to: Dining Room: 11'6" x 8'10" (3.5m x 2.7m) Double glazed windows to rear aspect, deep window display niche with wooden sill. Serving hatch into kitchen. Continuation of attractive tiled flooring. Coving to ceiling. Kitchen/Dining Room: 19'6" x 10'2" (5.94m x 3.1m) A lovely room with double glazed windows in the breakfast area with lovely outlook over the gardens and surrounding woodlands, deep window display niches. Continuation of the tiled flooring. The kitchen has an attractive range of oak fronted base and wall mounted units. Wall mounted glazed display cabinets. Attractive granite worktops. Dual sink with half drainer. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Eye level oven with grill. Bosch appliances to include four ring electric hob with concealed extractor fan. Built in fridge/freezer. Granite up stands. Recessed ceiling spotlights, coving to ceiling. Door to: WC: Bespoke oak vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and tiled surrounds. Towel rail. Low level WC. Tiled flooring. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Downstairs Study: Double glazed window to front aspect with the lovely view over the landscaped front gardens. Radiator. Utility Room: Double glazed window to side aspect. Bespoke wooden worktop with single bowl sink unit. Plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled splashbacks. continuation of tiled flooring. Radiator. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Double glazed door to rear gardens. From the reception hall, staircase leads up to: Galleried First Floor Landing: Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Access to loft space. Door to airing cupboard housing immersion heater with lagged hot water cylinder. High level shelving. Bedroom 1: 13'6" x 12'6" (4.11m x 3.8m) A lovely room with double glazed window to front aspect and double glazed window to side aspect enjoying views over open countryside. Radiator. Built in cupboard. Double doors into bespoke fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 2: 13'6" x 11'6" (4.11m x 3.5m) A lovely dual aspect with double glazed window to rear with those countryside views and double glazed window to side aspect again with wonderful views of the surrounding area. Recess fitted wardrobe with double doors. Bathroom: Bespoke fitted bathroom suite with oak vanity unit and oak top. Display niche. WC with concealed cistern. Oak wall mounted cupboard with fitted mirror. Bath with oak surround and mixer tap shower. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Ladder towel rail. Tiled splashbacks. Extractor fan. The landing continues where you will find Bedroom 3 & 4 along with a shower room this space could make a master suite if required. Bedroom3: 15'6" x 9'8" (4.72m x 2.95m) Triple aspect double glazed window to front, rear and side aspect all enjoying the lovely views over the countryside. Radiator. Access to additional loft space. Bedroom 4: 10'10" x 10' (3.3m x 3.05m) Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Shower Room: WC with concealed cistern. Bidet. Oak vanity unit with sunken wash hand basin. Wall mounted cupboard with fitted mirror and light. Walk in enclosed shower cubicle with mains pressured shower and dual heads. Recessed tiled display niche. Ladder towel rail. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Double doors to cupboard with immersion heater. Outside: A five bar gated entrance leads in with a large sweeping, cherry tree lined, tarmacadam driveway leading up to a parking area suitable for several vehicles. Leading onto: Substantial Garage Block: With 17 Solar panels on the roof with feed in tariff. Double Garage: 18'4" x 12'1" (5.6m x 3.68m) Power and lighting. Double doors. Wood burning stove. Access into loft space. Connecting door to: Single Garage: 18'6" x 9'5" (5.64m x 2.87m) Double doors. Power and lighting. Attached to this there is a Plant Room: with electric up and over door, service door to the rear aspect. Floor standing oil fired boiler which supplies domestic hot water and central heating. Solar panel controls. Space for garden equipment. The majority of the gardens are to the front of the property. With level lawns to either side of the property and well stocked herbaceous borders. Greenhouse and seating area with attractive views. A pathway leads around to a good size side garden with raised beds and a set of steps leading up to a vegetable plot and poly tunnel. The pathway continues around the whole of the property with a sunken Indian stone patio again with the lovely views a perfect spot for outside dining. The rear garden is laid to lawn with well stocked borders. Property Information: Council Tax Band: F Heating: Oil Central Heating Private Drainage. Mains Water and Electric Broadband: Basic Available Satellite/Fibre: Sky & BT available. Virgin: Not available. Mobile Phone Coverage: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/ Directions: What3words: ///cared.targeted.departure From Ross-on-Wye Wye proceed out on the A40 towards Gloucester passing through the village of Weston Under Penyard. On reaching Ryeford take the first right signposted Pontshill. Continue along this road for approximately 0.9 miles taking the second left opposite Parkfields. Proceed for 1.75 miles through a number of farms and the Church and village hall on the left hand side. Where the driveway to the property will be found on the right hand.