Land North of Leys Hills, Bishopswood, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9
Key Features
- * Prime freehold development plot on Leys Hill, a highly regarded rural address on the edge of Walford
- * A rare opportunity to create two high quality contemporary homes in an elevated setting
- * Full planning permission granted (Ref. P240309/F) for two detached four bedroom residences
- * Each proposed home extends to approx. 1,969 sq ft of generous, well planned accommodation
- * Architect designed scheme responding sensitively to the rural landscape
- * Contemporary open plan living with extensive glazing and countryside views
- * Flexible layouts suitable for modern family life and home working
- * Private parking, landscaped gardens and defined plot boundaries within the approved plans
- * Peaceful rural position close to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- * Excellent access to Ross-on-Wye, key road networks and wider regional connections
Description
An exceptional opportunity for developers or private self-builders, this prime plot on Leys Hill offers full planning consent (Ref. P240309/F) for the construction of two architect designed contemporary four-bedroom houses - each delivering approximately 1,969 sq ft of stylish, modern accommodation. builders, this prime plot on Leys Hill offers full planning consent (Ref. P240309/F) for the construction of two architect designed contemporary four bedroom houses - each delivering approximately 1,969 sq ft.
Set within a highly regarded elevated position on the outskirts of Walford, the site provides a superb canvas for two substantial, design led homes. The approved proposals have been thoughtfully conceived to work with the landscape, incorporating clean architectural lines and extensive glazing to maximise natural light and showcase the far reaching countryside views. led homes. The approved reaching countryside views.
Both dwellings are arranged over two floors with open plan kitchen, dining and living spaces forming the social heart of each home. Generous proportions, strong indoor-outdoor connections and flexible room layouts create an environment well-suited to contemporary family living, entertaining and home working. The accommodation is complemented by landscaped gardens, private parking and clearly defined plot boundaries, ensuring both separation and an overall sense of openness across the site. plan kitchen, dining and living spaces forming the social heart of each home. Generous proportions, strong indoor-outdoor connections and flexible room layouts create an environment well suited to contemporary family living, entertaining and home working. The accommodation is complemented by landscaped gardens, private parking and clearly defined plot boundaries, ensuring both separation and an overall sense of openness across the site.
Opportunities to secure development land of this calibre in such an established rural setting are increasingly scarce. This plot offers a compelling prospect for those wishing to deliver two high specification new homes in a location known for its beauty, tranquillity and enduring long term desirability. specification new homes in a location known for its beauty, tranquillity and enduring long term desirability.
The scheme is offered with the benefit of the approved plans and subject to the relevant planning conditions.
Location:
Elevated Rural Living Close to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Leys Hill enjoys a particularly attractive position on the edge of Walford, combining peaceful countryside surroundings with excellent accessibility. The area lies close to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - a landscape celebrated for its dramatic scenery, wooded valleys and riverside paths
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The popular market town of Ross on Wye is just a short distance away, offering independent shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and a vibrant community spirit. Transport connections are a key advantage, with direct access to the A40 providing routes to Hereford, Monmouth and Gloucester, and onward links to the M50 and M5 for travel to the Midlands, Bristol and South Wales. Rail services in the surrounding area offer further connectivity. on Wye is just a short distance away, offering independent shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and a vibrant community spirit. Transport connections are a key advantage, with direct access to the A40 providing routes to Hereford, Monmouth and Gloucester, and onward links to the M50 and M5 for travel to the Midlands, Bristol and South Wales. Rail services in the surrounding area offer further connectivity.
Leys Hill strikes the perfect balance - rural living, uninterrupted views, and effortless access to amenities and transport networks.
Additional Land
An extra 1.3 acres is available by separate negotiation at £100,000. Full details are available from the agent.
Services
Mains electricity and water are available for connection. Air Source Heat Pumps are proposed for each dwelling. Drainage to connect to a private system. Interested parties should undertake their own enquiries.
Planning
Full planning consent granted by Herefordshire Council: P240309/F.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Map Location
Property details
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- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-18
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 21% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Goodrich CofE Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 155
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Walford Nursery & Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 182
- Type
- Community school
- English Bicknor Church of England Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 48
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Whitchurch CofE Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 127
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ruardean Church of England Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 76
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,274
- Type
- Academy converter
- Five Acres High School4.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 786
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Dene Magna and Sixth Form5.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,020
- Type
- Academy converter
- SGS Forest High School5.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 255
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre9.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 976
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
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Pharmacy
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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