Carey, Hereford, HR2
- Land size
- 3.25 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Three/Four Double Bedrooms
- Multiple reception rooms
- Internal courtyard
- Generous garage and ample driveway parking
- Approx. 3 acres of established gardens and grounds
- Quiet rural setting in the hamlet of Carey, close to Ross-on-Wye & Hereford
- Approx. 2,500 sq ft of internal accommodation
- EPC Rating: D
Description
A substantial country home set in approx. 3 acres of private grounds, offering flexible accommodation extending to over 3000 sq ft.
Meonwood enjoys a truly enviable rural setting, offering peace and privacy while remaining highly accessible. Both Ross-on-Wye and Hereford are within easy driving distance, and the property is also well placed for a range of local and regional centres including Ledbury, Gloucester and Monmouth. The nearby M50 at Ross-on-Wye provides excellent national connections, linking swiftly to the M5 and beyond, while the A40 dual carriageway offers direct routes towards Cardiff, Bristol and Bath. In short, Meonwood occupies a first class location rural yet remarkably well connected.
The property is entered via:
Front entrance door leading into:
Entrance Porch:
Tiled flooring, space for coats and muddy boots. Door to:
Reception Hall:
This room is central to the property with all the rooms leading off. To the interior there are double glazed windows looking into a mediterranean style courtyard with double doors out a lovely space to sit and enjoy a morning coffee. Door to:
WC:
Wall mounted wash hand basin. WC and window.
Sitting Room (24'10" x 15'9" / 7.57m x 4.8m)
A generously proportioned principal reception room enjoying a bright south facing aspect with double glazed windows to the front and side, offering far reaching views across the Wye Valley. Attractive oak flooring, radiator, and a doorway through to:
Garden Room (13'6" x 11'11" / 4.11m x 3.63m)
A delightful garden facing room with tiled flooring and a double glazed side window capturing the sweeping views across the Wye Valley. Double doors open onto a large block paved patio, ideal for taking in the sun and scenery. Door to:
Dining Room (16' x 15'8" / 4.88m x 4.78m)
Spacious and elegant, with a set of south facing doors leading directly to the patio and gardens beyond. A glazed window to the reception hall and a further glazed door to the inner hallway. Radiator.
Kitchen (13'2" x 11'10" / 4.01m x 3.6m)
Enjoying superb views across the Wye Valley from double glazed windows to the side and rear. Fitted with a traditional range of wood fronted base and wall units, complementary worktops, and tiled splashbacks. Ceramic one and a half bowl sink, space for an American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Finished with attractive wood flooring.
Utility Room: 10'10" x 8'6" (3.3m x 2.6m)
Door leading out to rear garden. Range of base mounted units with sink.
Bedroom 1: 16'7" x 15' (5.05m x 4.57m)
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Vanity unit with wash hand basin, tiled surrounds and storage cupboards.
Bedroom 2: 16'9" x 13'2" (5.1m x 4.01m)
Double glazed window to side and rear aspects. Wash hand basin, vanity unit. Built in wardrobes.
Bathroom:
Coloured suite comprising panelled bath with glazed screen and mains pressured shower over. Wash hand basin with tiled surrounds and mirror over. Bidet and WC. Walk in enclosed shower cubicle with tiled surrounds and electric power shower. Radiator, extractor fan. Light tube which borrows natural light into the space. Double glazed window to rear aspect.
Bedroom 3: 13'1" x 12'2" (4m x 3.7m)
Window to rear aspect. Radiator. Wash hand basin with vanity unit.
Small Hallway:
Door leading to:
Bedroom: 13'2" x 12'5" (4.01m x 3.78m)
A good size with built in cupboards. Double glazed window to front aspect enjoying an outlook over the gardens. Radiator.
Shower Room:
Modern enclosed shower with tiled surrounds and mains pressured shower. Vanity unit with display top. Separate wash hand basin and low level WC. Radiator. Double glazed window to front aspect.
Kitchen/Living Room: 21'7" x 14'8" (6.58m x 4.47m)
Range of wood fronted base and wall mounted units. Stainless steel sink with drainer. Tiled splashbacks. Radiator. Double glazed window to front aspect. Door to parking area.
Small Lobby Area:
Two built in storage cupboards with ample storage. Service door to lobby with pressurised hot water cylinder and inverter inlets for the air source heat pump which runs central heating and hot water system. Ramp access down to:
Garage: 21'11" x 17'8" (6.68m x 5.38m)
Twin steel up and over doors. Power and lighting. Window to rear aspect and door to gardens.
Outside:
A sweeping tarmacadam driveway leads in via a five bar gate and onto the spacious parking area with turning circle.
The extensive gardens are approximately 3.25 acres with large lawned areas, small or orchard with cherry trees and mature Acers. A lovely nature pond with bridge perfect for ducks.
Verified Material Information
Council tax band: F
Tenure: Freehold
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: Air Source Central heating
Heating features: Wood burner and Air source heat pump
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2, Vodafone & Three All Good, EE - OK
Parking: Garage, Driveway, Gated, Off Street
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Directions:
From Ross-on-Wye, take the A49 towards Hereford. After a short distance, take the second turning on the right, signposted towards Hoarwithy. Continue on this B-road for approximately 4 miles until you reach the village of Hoarwithy. Pass The New Harp pub on your right-hand side, then take the next fork to the right. Shortly afterwards, turn left, signposted The Cottage of Content. Follow this lane for approximately 2 miles, passing The Cottage of Content pub on your left-hand side. Take the next turning left, heading up the hill, and the property will be found after approximately half a mile on the right-hand side.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-07
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,035 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Electric Heating, Central Heating, Air Source Heat Pump, Wood Burner
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Yes
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
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.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- King's Caple Primary Academy1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 26
- Type
- Academy converter
- Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 49
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's CofE Primary School2.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 84
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Mordiford CofE Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 190
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Much Birch CofE Primary School3.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 176
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy4.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,274
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Steiner Academy Hereford5.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Pupils
- 345
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Hereford Church of England Academy5.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 647
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Christian
- The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School5.8 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,089
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's RC High School6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 745
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* 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.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Richard Butler & Associates, Ross-On-Wye
15 Gloucester Road, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 5BU
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