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Glewstone, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9

Land size
0.22 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Approx. 1,668 sq ft (155 sq m) of well-designed living space
  • Open-plan kitchen/dining area with separate living room
  • Ground floor bedroom with adjoining shower room
  • Two further double bedrooms and family bathroom
  • Planning permission granted (Application No. 251736)
  • Approved for a detached self build dwelling with garage
  • To be built in accordance with approved plans 754-PL01, 754-PL02 & 754-PL03
  • Extending to approximately 0.22 of an acre
  • Desirable rural village location near Ross-on-Wye

Description

Planning permission has been granted (Application No. 251736) for the construction of a detached self build dwelling house extending to approximately 1,668 sq ft (155 sq m), together with a detached garage, set within a desirable rural village location.

The peaceful hamlet of Glewstone enjoys an enviable rural setting amidst the rolling Herefordshire countryside, yet lies just two miles from the bustling market town of Ross-on-Wye. This friendly community offers the charm of country life without isolation, surrounded by open fields, scenic walks and historic lanes leading towards the River Wye and nearby Goodrich Castle.

Ross-on-Wye provides an excellent range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, along with well-regarded schools and leisure facilities. The area is well connected, with the A40 offering swift access to Monmouth, Hereford and the M50 for routes towards the Midlands, South Wales and beyond. For those seeking outdoor pursuits, the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean are both close at hand, offering endless opportunities for walking, cycling and exploring.

The Plot:

The site extends to approximately 0.22 of an acre, offering a well-proportioned and manageable plot ideally suited to a self build project.

The plot benefits from an established setting with a pleasant outlook and provides ample space for the approved dwelling, garage, parking and gardens.

Proposed Accommodation:
The approved dwelling will extend to approximately 1,668 sq ft (155 sq m) and has been thoughtfully designed to provide well-balanced and versatile living accommodation arranged over two floors.

The ground floor centres around a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area, forming the heart of the home and offering an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining, with direct access to the garden. A separate living room provides a comfortable and private reception space, whilst a useful utility room adds practicality. The layout also incorporates a ground floor bedroom with adjoining shower room facilities, offering flexibility for guests or multi-generational living, together with a central entrance hall and cloakroom.

To the first floor, the accommodation provides two well-proportioned double bedrooms arranged around a central landing, served by a family bathroom. The design offers a balanced and functional layout, well suited to modern family requirements whilst maintaining a traditional form.

Services
Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding the availability and connection of mains services. Drainage is to be provided in accordance with the approved scheme.

Tenure
Freehold.

Summary
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully consented building plot of approximately 0.22 acres in a desirable rural location, offering the chance to construct an individually designed home in an attractive and accessible village setting.

Directions: What3words: ///pool.bedding.samplers

From Ross-on-Wye, take the A40 towards Monmouth. After approximately one mile, turn right signposted Glewstone. Continue along this road until you reach the first crossroads, then turn right. The property will be found a short distance along on the left-hand side.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-07-14

Utilities & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Bridstow CofE Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    86
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Goodrich CofE Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    155
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Walford Nursery & Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Community school
  • Ashfield Park Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    246
    Type
    Community school
  • St Joseph's RC Primary School and Nursery2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    183
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy3.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,274
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Five Acres High School6.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    786
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Steiner Academy Hereford7.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    345
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Dene Magna and Sixth Form7.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,020
    Type
    Academy converter
  • SGS Forest High School8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Spar - Ross On Wye, Bridstow2.1 miles
Spar - Ross On Wye, Ross-on-Wye2.7 miles
Sainsburys Ross On Wye, Ross-on-Wye2.8 miles

GP surgery

Pendeen Surgery2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Cohens Chemist2.6 miles

Hospital

Ross Community Hospital2.7 miles

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

Nearest station

Hereford Rail Station12 miles

Nearest bus stop

Cross329 metres

Typical drive times

Newent19 min · 12 miles
Monmouth14 min · 8.1 miles
Mitcheldean19 min · 11 miles
Ross-on-Wye9 min · 4.3 miles
Hereford (city)24 min · 13 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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