UPPER LODGE, BISHOPSWOOD,

ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5QX

UPPER LODGE, BISHOPSWOOD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5QX AN ELEGANT AND DISTINCTIVE, STONE BUILT FORMER LODGE OCCUPYING A DOMINANT LOCATION AND COMMANDING A BEAUTIFUL

SOUTH WESTERLY OUTLOOK ACROSS THE GLORIOUS RIVER WYE TOWARDS WOODLAND BEYOND. THE PROPERTY STANDS IN APPROX 5

ACRES OF MATURE GARDENS, WOODLAND AND PADDOCK, AND HAS A ROW OF 3 GARAGES & 4 CARPORTS.

Reception Hall, 16’ Living Room, 17’ Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Study, 17’ Dining Hall, 2 Bedrooms, Bath/Shower Room & W.C., Laundry/Utility Room, Lobby,

Shower Room & W.C. & Workshop/Storage Room. Central Heating. Impressive 300’ Approach Drive, 3 Garages & 4 Carports. Pleasing Mature Gardens,

Woodland & Paddock, approx 5 acres in total.

LOCATION & DESCRIPTION

Upper Lodge stands some 6 miles south of the market & tourist town of Ross-on-Wye, and was

originally constructed as one of the Lodges serving the noted nearby Bishopswood House. The

final approach is along a 300’ driveway which opens through beautiful wrought iron gates

mounted on impressive stone pillars, and opens into the front gardens and garaging area, whilst

beyond same is a lovely block of woodland.

The dwelling itself was probably constructed at the same time as Bishopswood House, we

believe in the late Victorian era. The accommodation at the property is all on one level, and

the slightly elevated location enables a superb outlook across the River Wye towards unspoilt

woodland beyond.

Internally, the décor and fitments are slightly tired, and we consider it likely that the purchaser

will probably wish not only to refurbish but perhaps extend, thus capitalising on the wonderful

nature of the location and land.

The woodland lies primarily to the north east & south east of the Lodge, whilst lying to the

north western perimeter is a superb, gently sloping triangular paddock with some beautiful,

mature deciduous trees towards its upper boundary.

Opportunities to buy a property of this nature are increasingly few, and to those who in

particular wish to have a property of character with woodland, gardens and paddock, this may

well be worth a look. In detail the property comprises:-

Reception Hall with glazed door enabling beautiful unspoilt outlook across the River Wye to

mature trees beyond. Door through to:-

Living Room of overall max dimensions approx 16’6 x 13’ and having a deep, double glazed

window enabling a truly beautiful outlook across the River Wye. Reconstructed stone fireplace

with terrazzo hearth, oak beam over and inset wood burning stove. Fitted carpet.

Kitchen of overall max dimensions approx 17’ x 10’6 and having gas fired Aga range to one

wall, alongside which is an extensive range of light oak fronted, floor mounted cupboards and

drawers. Range of complementary wall mounted cupboards, two with leaded light glazed

doors. Book shelving to opposite wall. Attractive floor tiles. Access hatch to roof void over,

part boarded with extending ladder. Coving to ceiling. 1½ bowl stainless sink with mixer tap

over. Plumbing for automatic dishwasher. Door through to:-

Study approx 11’ x 7’6 and having secondary glazed window to side elevation, and double

doors to linen/general storage cupboard.

Reception/Dining Hall of overall max dimensions approx 17’3 x 10’3 and having glazing to

three elevations, the front elevation enabling a delightful outlook across the River Wye. Stable

type oak door with leaded light glazing directly to exterior. Coving to ceiling. Positioned

against the rear wall is an excellent, floor to ceiling range of storage cupboards and drawers.

Four, double, brass wall light fittings.

Bedroom 1 approx 11’ x 10’ and having leaded light windows to two elevations, one with

secondary glazing. Recessed shelving and storage drawers to two side elevations and

additional double doors to storage cupboard. Secondary glazed side window looking out

across side garden.

Bedroom 2 of max dimensions approx 12’ x 10’ having double sliding doors opening to a

capacious wardrobe/storage cupboard. Secondary glazed side window with leaded light

glazing enabling outlook over side garden. Recessed shelving and drawers.

A multi panelled glazed door from the inner hall, opens through to the:-

Laundry/Utility Room This is of max dimensions approx 13’ x 11’ and has ceramic tiled

floor, single drainer sink with fitted cupboards and drawer beneath, and additional floor and

wall mounted storage cupboards. Shelving to one wall. Plumbing for automatic washing

machine. Multi panelled glazed door enabling direct exterior access. NB: This room has the

potential to create a third bedroom if required.

Lobby approx 6’ x 4’ with shelving to two walls and full depth double sliding doors to fitted

wardrobe/storage cupboard. Door to:-

Shower Room & W.C. with glazed and tiled corner shower unit housing the Mira Supreme

instantaneous electric shower. Pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled low level w.c.

Mirror, strip light and dual voltage shaver point.

Side Reception Area with part glazed door to exterior, ceramic tiled flooring and open way

through to:-

Workshop/Storage Room of max dimensions approx 9’6 x 7’6 with leaded light, obscure

glass glazing to exterior and Worcester 14/19 gas fired, wall mounted central heating boiler

with adjacent programmer and time switch.

Bath/Shower Room & W.C. having attractive blue tiling and suite comprising wood panelled

bath with Redring instantaneous electric shower over, close coupled low level w.c. and

pedestal wash hand basin. Recessed, mirrored and tiled area with corner medicine cupboards

to both sides. Two wall mirrors with lighting above. Shaver point. Additional low level

storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE

A 300’ Driveway opens through most impressive, wrought iron double gates mounted on

superb stone pillars, each topped by an impressive stone ball, to give access to the Inner

Driveway with its large gravelled driveway/parking area, and which also extends past the front

of the house to give a further Large Parking/Manoeuvring Area in front of the Three

Garages and Four Carports adjacent. The three garages have a combined frontage of 26’,

whilst the four carports have a combined frontage of 32’, and are approx. 15’6 deep.

Beyond the garage/carports a further gravel/earthen driveway, level in nature, extends through

the Superb Woodland, the principal block of which lies to the east of the house, and this

woodland comprises a variety of deciduous hardwoods, the principal trees being Beautiful,

Tall Beech Trees which flank this continuing driveway. The driveway terminates some 480

feet beyond the last carport.

Lying to the south west of the driveway, in front of the dwelling itself, is an attractive

herbaceous and shrub section, the variety of species including Photinia, Copper Maple,

Hydrangea, Poppies, Weigela & Variegated Holly. Trailing over low stone walls close to the

front of the Lodge are Aubretia, Lemon Balm, Heathers, Iris, Poppies, Roses and others.

Flanking this section to either side are Variegated Holly trees, Rosa Glauca and others.

Positioned to either side of the dwelling are Areas of Lawn, fringed by more shrubs including

Mahonia, Clematis and others, whilst immediately adjoining the front wall of the dwelling is a

Crazy Paved Sun Terrace from which there are unspoilt views across the river Wye towards

primarily deciduous woodland beyond.

There is a Further Paved Sun Terrace at Higher Level to the east of the house, beyond

which is a large greenhouse, approx 10’6 by 9’ but requiring attention or replacement.

Steps from the rear of the property lead up through a rear garden where there are mature shrubs

including Double Viburnam, Cotoneaster and some fine, probably 20 year trees including Oak

and Lime.

Beyond same is a large, gently sloping area of rough ground which has further deciduous trees

including some fine Oaks, a large Cherry tree and younger Silver Birch. Positioned close to a

rear boundary is an Outstanding Mature Oak perhaps in excess of 300 years old. There is a

wide variety of fauna and flora in this area complete with beautiful birdsong.

The final section of ground lies to the north east side of the initial approach driveway. This is a

Gently Sloping Triangular Paddock which to its upper border has several Magnificent

Mature Oak Trees together with a Large Conifer. There is a vehicular gate towards the

upper corner of this area. Towards the lower corner is a corrugated iron Field Shelter whilst

not far away is a semi derelict stone outbuilding, which with a little attention could become a

most useful garden store.

SERVICES: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. LPG Gas.

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

Leave the stone built market house in the centre of Ross, taking the B4234 south wards

towards Walford. Continue through the village of Walford, a little later passing Kerne Bridge

on your right. Continue into Bishopswood and, shortly after passing a left turning signposted

Bishopswood Church, take the next left turning onto the 300’ approach drive. Continue

through the gates and park in front of or just beyond the property.

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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