luxury contemporary house for sale Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom

Originally part of the Huntley Estate, Walnut Tree Cottage began life as a small farm worker's cottage, which has been gradually extended over the years into the spacious home it is today. The history of the property is still evident at the heart of the home, blending seamlessly with modern touches.The standout feature of the ground floor is the contemporary sitting room, where glazed doors frame simply spectacular, far-reaching views. From the comfort of your sofa, the outlook is nothing short of breathtaking. The current owners have fondly shared stories of watching New Year's Eve fireworks at Gloucester Docks from here. Oak flooring and a sleek gas fire set into the wall create a modern yet cosy atmosphere, especially in winter, while underfloor heating ensures warmth underfoot.Stepping up into the dining room, you'll find the same wonderful views and a continuation of the oak flooring. Numerous windows flood the space with natural light. Further steps lead you into the heart of the property, where the original charm is still preserved, with whitewashed exposed stone walls. This area leads to a ground-floor shower room and continues upwards to the kitchen.The rustic country kitchen features a solid fuel Rayburn, which may require servicing and potentially refurbishment if the new owners wish to use it. Solid wood cupboards are complemented by integrated appliances, and there is ample space for a large farmhouse table at the very centre. French doors open onto a terrace. The kitchen offers a blank canvas, ready for a new owner to add their own style and flair over time.Upstairs, a delightful surprise awaits on the landing: a beautiful original fireplace, a nod to the property's history. There are four bedrooms, and it is a matter of preference as to which one claims the title of Principal Bedroom. At the rear of the property is a generous bedroom with ample fitted wardrobes and a spacious en-suite, complete with both a separate shower and bath. To the front of the house, part of the modern extension completed around 2019, is a bright and airy room with a vaulted ceiling, two fitted wardrobes, and a contemporary en-suite. Glazed French doors open onto a balcony, perfect for enjoying breakfast while taking in the outstanding, ever-changing view. This bedroom also boasts underfloor heating and its own external door for quick access to the terrace next to the kitchen.There are two further bedrooms, one with an arched window, both benefiting from the scenic views. The family bathroom has been refitted and is modern in style.A gated entrance reveals a long driveway climbing up to the house, with parking available both at the base and immediately outside the property. As you arrive, the views unfold spectacularly, stretching for miles and taking in landmarks such as the spire of Gloucester Cathedral and Cleeve Hill.The grounds extend to approximately 1.19 acres, featuring a terrace for al fresco dining, a woodland area bursting with bluebells and daffodils in spring, and mature oak and chestnut trees. While the natural gradient shapes the landscape, there is a level area at the top and a semi-level space at the bottom, which the current owners enjoy using to practise their golf skills.What3words: easily.chapters.pines

22 St. Peters Road is a beautifully presented and spacious four-bedroom family home, set behind private electric gates with ample parking and access to a double garage. Designed for modern living, the property offers versatile reception spaces including a snug, a stunning conservatory opening onto elevated decking and contemporary open-plan kitchen/diner with integrated Bosch appliances ideal for entertaining. The landscaped rear garden is a standout feature, with decking leading to a beautifully maintained lawn, sculpted hedges, an orchard, two outbuildings, and raised planters.Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: G Local Authority: Malvern Hills EPC: Rating B Property Construction: Standard (brick and tile) Electricity Supply: Mains Water Supply: Mains Drainage and Sewerage: Mains Heating: Gas – underfloor heating downstairs and individually controlled radiators upstairs. Broadband: FTTP full fibre ultrafast broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage: 4G/5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider. Parking: Double garage and driveway parking for 6+ vehicles. Additional Information: Electric gates, infrared security alarm internally and outside security lights with sensors. NHBC building warranty until Sept 2026. Outside double power socket

This lovely rural property offers an idyllic lifestyle opportunity, set in a tranquil valley, with panoramic views of the Monmouthshire countryside, a pleasant garden, equestrian facilities, nearby access to woodland and countryside for riding, walking and outdoor pursuits, with good commuter access, flexible work-from-home space and superfast fibre broadband.  Situated in a quiet country lane, within the Glyn Valley, the spacious, detached, four-bedroom, extended stone property combines a charming cottage with contemporary, light-and-airy reception rooms. Its grounds, which total approximately 2.06 acres, include gently sloping lawn, a vegetable plot, an established small orchard and two entertaining terraces overlooking the garden and uninterrupted open countryside. For horse owners, there are two stock-proof paddocks, one of them containing two field shelters, plus a stable yard with four loose boxes, a tack room and a hay store. In front of the stable yard there is a parking area with space for up to five vehicles.   Step inside –Wooden pedestrian gates set in a lovely old stone wall open from the little-used country lane into a pretty gravelled courtyard. The property is entered though a glazed wooden porch with Mandarin Stone slate floor tiles. An inner door opens to a reception hallway, an attractive room with engineered oak flooring. It is double height in part, with a small gallery landing above. To one side of this hallway is the oldest part of the house, the original stone cottage which is believed to be in excess of two hundred years old. Here is the spacious kitchen, a room with characterful ceiling beams, an exposed stone wall, an open stone fireplace (now housing a kitchen cupboard) and an abundance of charm. The Shaker-style kitchen units have oak work surfaces and the floor is tiled with Mandarin Stone multi-coloured slate. There is a double Butler sink with a plate rack over, a Rangemaster cooker, a built-in fridge and space for a dishwasher. Next to the main window there is a deep window seat with plenty of space for a breakfast table.The kitchen opens to a cosy snug, which has an exposed A-frame, a feature stone wall and a wood burning stove set on a stone hearth within an oak beamed fireplace. At the back of this room, a glazed door leads to the study, a pleasant and private place to work from home, with an apex ceiling and two windows, one overlooking the pretty front courtyard. The reception hallway connects the kitchen and snug to the newer part of the house, which has been extended twice, most recently in 2004. Here, there is a dining room with engineered oak flooring and French doors to a pretty raised terrace, which gives views down the valley and up to Chepstow Park Woods. Along the back of the house, there is a generous living room with a brick-built feature fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove set on a stone hearth. The light-filled room has windows facing south and east and French doors lead out to a sun-trap, south-facing terrace.To the side of the entrance porch is a useful utility room, with slate floor tiles, space for a tumble drier, plumbing for a washing machine, a utility sink and wall and base cupboards. Off the reception hallway there is a guest WC.Upstairs there are four double bedrooms off a split landing. The principal bedroom has a dual aspect, making the most of the views. It has a stylish, modern ensuite with a double walk-in shower.Next door is a light and airy guest bedroom with two windows enjoying views down the valley towards Shirenewton. This room benefits from an ensuite shower room.  The two further bedrooms share the use of a charming family bathroom. The bathroom, like the pretty bedroom next door, is located in the older part of the house. Both feature the exposed A-frame and both still have old ledge and brace doors with original ironwork. Elsewhere in the property, modern ledge and brace doors have been matched up.Step Outside –The peaceful gardens and uninterrupted rural views are a real feature of this property. So, too, are the equestrian facilities and excellent outriding.The gardens to the side and rear of the property are mainly laid to lawn, with flower borders and established shrubs. Nearest the house there are two terraces, from which to enjoy the lovely surroundings. For grow-your-own enthusiasts, there is a small fenced orchard with apple, cherry and plum trees, a vegetable plot with raised beds and, alongside the stables, a fruit garden with an assortment of fruit bushes and further raised growing beds. The garden also contains a greenhouse and a garden shed. Beyond the gardens is a large paddock with two field shelters.At the front of the property, across the lane, there is a generous parking area leading to a woodshed and a stable yard. Two stable blocks face each other across the yard, together providing four loose boxes, a tack/feed room and a hay store. The yard is equipped with power and water supply. Alongside the stables there is a further stock-proof paddock.Directions –From Chepstow, take the B4293 Devauden Road, passing Itton Village Hall on your right. Continue to the top of the hill past 2 left turns. Immediately after the right bend, take the lane on your left. Lilac Cottage is the second property on your left, with parking in front of the stable yard on the right-hand side. What3words: ///collect.surpassed.entitle