Doward Place, Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye

This charming stone cottage is set in the heart of the sought-after village of Goodrich and is a must see for anyone aspiring for the country life. Having been completely refurbished to a high standard by the present owners the property retains many of the original character features throughout. A warm welcome greats you as you step into the open plan living, dining area with a feature stone fireplace, deep window seats and original flagstone flooring. Step up you will find the newly fitted kitchen, having access directly to the private rear Courtyard, garage, and annexe.

To the first floor is a double bedroom and a luxury high-end bathroom with double walk-in shower. The second floor has a further double bedroom with countryside views.
The detached One-bedroom, self-contained ground floor annexe, is a fantastic additional space for multi-generational living, or the opportunity to generate an income, by means of providing holiday accommodation. Above this is the home office/games room with its separate access via the outdoor spiral staircase. Ample parking is provided on the driveway with a separate parking area to the rear.

The thriving village of Goodrich is set in the Wye Valley bordering the Royal Forest of Dean and has much to offer including an excellent Primary School, tennis and cricket clubs, The Hostelrie Public House (a 19th-century Gothic-style building) offering superb dining, St Giles Church, active village hall and medieval Goodrich Castle. For those who enjoy the great outdoors there is easy access to the River Wye, Symonds Yat and Coppett Hill providing opportunity to enjoy the miles of beautiful local walks, river pursuits and climbing opportunities.

Situated equidistance of the market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth both offering a wide range of shopping and leisure activities. The nearby A40 gives excellent commuting links to the Midlands, M50, M5 and South Wales. The centres of Hereford, Gloucester, and Cheltenham all within easy commuting distance.



Council Tax Band: E (Herefordshire Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Flying Freehold

Canopied Front Entrance


Entered Via
Double glazed glass panelled door.

Sitting Room w: 4.28m x l: 4.38m (w: 14' 1" x l: 14' 4")
Double glazed Bow window to front with deep window seat, feature open stone fireplace, exposed stone walls, Haverland wall mounted heater, original flagstone flooring.
Door and staircase down to cellar, steps up to Kitchen.

Door and Steps Down To


Cellar w: 3.9m x l: 5.72m (w: 12' 10" x l: 18' 9")
With stairs leading down from the sitting room, tanked and having power and light, this very versatile space currently used as a store room/gym.

Dining Room w: 4.1m x l: 4.62m (w: 13' 5" x l: 15' 2")
Double glazed bow window to front with deep window seat, exposed stone walls, decorative fireplace with pine and tile surround, Haverland wall mounted heater, elm flooring. Open to sitting room and wooden staircase to first floor.

Steps Up to


Kitchen w: 3.33m x l: 3.85m (w: 10' 11" x l: 12' 8")
Newly fitted cream high gloss base and wall units complemented by a breakfast bar. Five ring gas hob with extractor over, Aeg fitted double oven and grill, 1 1/2 Stainless Steel sink and drainer, integrated dishwasher and washing machine, space for American style Fridge Freezer. Inset spot and hanging pendant lighting. Ceramic tiled underfloor heating.
Double glazed full glass door to rear.

Stairs To First Floor Landing
Doors to.

Bedroom w: 3.7m x l: 3.88m (w: 12' 2" x l: 12' 9")
Double glazed window to front aspect with deep window seat and offering a very pleasing outlook, exposed stone walls, feature cast iron fire place, fitted wardrobe, wall mounted electric heater.

Bathroom
Incredibly spacious and beautifully fitted with a double basin vanity unit with LED mirror over, freestanding double ended bath and large walk-in shower cubicle with handheld and rainfall shower.
Airing cupboard housing a Heatrae Sadia premier plus boiler.
Porcelain tiled underfloor heating, double glazed obscure window to front with deep sill.


Stairs leading to 2nd floor bedroom w: 3.88m x l: 5.66m (w: 12' 9" x l: 18' 7")
Flooded with light from the four Velux windows,

Outside
To the rear the property has a delightful private courtyard garden, with various patio entertaining spaces set to enjoy the sun throughout the day, directly from the kitchen the seating area is covered. Bound by stone walls and laid to slate for ease of maintenance this tranquil space enjoys a south westerly aspect. Of great benefit is the garage and gated driveway to the side providing parking. There is further parking for three vehicles to the rear accessed via a pedestrian gate.

Enter Via Courtyard


Annexe
A delightful stone building with accommodation to the ground floor and a well equipped home office to the first floor.

Entrance Lounge w: 2.5m x l: 4.06m (w: 8' 2" x l: 13' 4")
Entered via a part glazed wooden door, window to side, character beams, ceramic tiled underfloor heating.
Doors to.

Shower Room
Window to rear, low level W.C., wash hand basin, double corner shower unit, fully tiled walls and flooring, electric towell rail.

Bedroom w: 2.71m x l: 5.67m (w: 8' 11" x l: 18' 7")
Windows to front and side, part glazed door to rear, ceramic tiled underfloor heating.

External Spiral Staircase


Office / Hobby Room w: 3.44m x l: 5.68m (w: 11' 3" x l: 18' 8")
Flooded with light from the six Velux windows, this pleasing space is currently used as a home office, ceramic tiled underfloor heating.

Garage/Workshop w: 4.64m x l: 4.84m (w: 15' 3" x l: 15' 11")
Double garage having power and light, vaulted ceiling, up and over door and personal door to side.

Local Authority
Herefordshire Council.
Council Tax Band: E

Tenure
We are informed by the seller that the tenure is Freehold.

Services
Mains Electricity, Sewage and Water are connected to the property

Directions:
From Ross-on-Wye take the A40 to Monmouth, pass through Pencraig and turn left just after the Old Gate House signposted for Goodrich. Continue to the village, pass the "Ye Hostelrie Inn" then turn left where you will find the property shortly along on the left hand side, just after the turning to Goodrich Castle.

Agents Note
This property has a flying freehold please call agent for details.

Things To Do In And Around The Village
Coppett Hill Common - Local Nature Reserve
Herefordshire Wildlife Site at Pool Ellocks Orchard
Pubs - The Hostelrie, The Cross Keys and The Inn on the Wye
Hen and Dot Cafe at Flansford Priory
Goodrich Castle
Village Hall - Flicks in the Sticks, Table tennis, Pilates/yoga, Open mic night, Fish and Chip van
Tennis and Cricket Clubs
Primary School
Moors Meadow and Play Area
Bus Service to Ross and Monmouth, school bus to John Kyrle High School
Wye Valley Walk
Locally wild swimming, kayak, and canoe hire - canoe launch at Bishopswood village Hall
Forest of Dean nearby
Nearest shops - Woods of Whitchurch, Colts Garage at Bishopswood (also a post office)
Rockland Livery