Property description
Impressive farmhouse full of charm and enjoying some particularly fine views. Set within about 11 acres to include a two bedroom annexe and substantial range of outbuildings offering huge potential.
DESCRIPTION
Rudge House Farm is a substantial period house dating back to the 18th Century. Built of part brick and stone and sitting with spectacular views to the Forest of Dean and the mountains of Wales, the house is part of an important farm complex with a full range of traditional buildings ideal for a host of potential uses, and has a useful adjoining cottage. There are handsome spacious interiors with 18th Century exposed beams and stone fireplaces, and later Georgian 19th Century high ceilings with decorative plasterwork, deep bay windows and marble fireplaces. Large inter-connecting panelled doors divide the drawing and dining rooms. This room has elegant built-in designer pine cabinets with cupboards beneath. The sitting room has a stone inglenook fireplace leading to an individually designed Oak kitchen. The hall has a classic elegant staircase and galleried landing leading to the 4 good bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (en-suite). The Master bedroom is a delightful south facing room having fitted cupboards and fine views out to the forest and across the garden. The basement includes a wine cellar and a large former office. THE ADJOINING COTTAGE has its own separate entrance. There is a kitchen/dining room, sitting room and cloakroom on the ground floor and 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. This could provide a useful guest house or letting income. OUTBUILDINGS The Outbuildings include a stable block with 4 loose boxes a hayloft above and large Tythe Barn. The walled swimming pool enclosure has a stone changing room. There is a 3 storey Dutch barn also built in local sandstone beneath a slate roof and a large modern Mifflin agricultural barn. All these barns offer a host of possible uses.GARDENS AND GROUNDS The Gardens to the west are lawns, rose beds and fruit trees, and a ha ha with far reaching views. A large stone terrace leads from the sitting and dining rooms, perfect for entertaining. There is also a west facing elevated conservatory and a vegetable garden with greenhouse. To the south is a charming sheltered walled courtyard with fishpond and a small enclosed secret garden. SITUATION Rudge House Farm is situated in beautiful countryside to the east of Ross-on-Wye on the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire borders. From the farm there is direct access to the Forest of Dean to enjoy horse riding and a multitude of walks. A comprehensive range of shops and services are available in Ross on Wye whilst a small post office and shop are available in the Lea. Ledbury, a historic and popular black and white village and Monmouth are easily accessible just 15 minutes away. Schools include John Kyrle High School in Ross on Wye and the excellent Haberdasher;s schools for both boys and girls in Monmouth. Communications are good with fast access to the M50 linking to the M5 and east on the A40 to Gloucester and on to the M4 at Swindon. There are excellent rail communications to London from Bristol and Gloucester. The area is famed for its areas of outstanding beauty and the town overlooks the River Wye. Recreational opportunities include fishing and water sports; golf courses at Twin Lakes, Ross-on-Wye and the Hendre (Rolls of Monmouth). There is horse racing at Cheltenham, Chepstow and Worcester. The Land The property is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - The house, and the land which lies to three sides of the house which includes paddocks, pond and a lake (shaded red on the plan). Lot 2; Further land is available by separate negotiation as a whole or separately (shaded blue on the plan). SERVICES Mains electricity, mains gas, private water and drainage. Gas fired central heating. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Property Features :
- Detached period farmhouse
- Four bedrooms, three reception rooms
- Two bedroom annexe
- Impressive range of outbuildings with huge potential
- Paddocks, lake, swimming pool