Lower Wharton Barn, Ross-on-Wye

This appealing barn conversion in peaceful Pontshill offers genuine character combined with outstanding potential, positioned just over 3 miles from the market town of Ross-on-Wye.
Thoughtfully converted around 20 years ago, this distinctive property is one of only a select few homes in this quiet rural setting. While retaining its authentic agricultural charm and being highly liveable, there's also clear scope for buyers to add their own touches and create something truly special.

The heart of the home is a notably spacious reception room where exposed wooden beams and an impressive stone fireplace immediately catch the eye. This generous space offers real versatility - whether you need formal dining, relaxed family living, or a combination of both, the room adapts beautifully to different configurations and lifestyles.
The kitchen/breakfast room provides a solid foundation for family life, with the added convenience of a separate utility room and ground-floor WC. While functional as it stands, there's obvious potential here for those who enjoy putting their own stamp on a property.

Three genuine double bedrooms upstairs include a principal bedroom with ensuite, plus a separate shower room. The bonus attic room adds valuable extra space - perfect as an accessible storage space.

Another standout feature is the sizeable walled garden that wraps around the home, offering exceptional privacy that's increasingly hard to find. This mature outdoor space provides genuine seclusion and numerous possibilities, from entertaining areas to productive kitchen gardens. Gated parking adds practical convenience.

Pontshill combines rural tranquility with surprisingly good connectivity. The nearby A40 provides efficient links to Monmouth and Gloucester, while rail connections from Ledbury, Gloucester, and Hereford offer direct routes to London Paddington in under 2.5 hours - ideal for flexible working arrangements.
The location within the Wye Valley area of outstanding natural beauty brings countryside walks and outdoor pursuits to your doorstep, yet you're never far from amenities when needed.

This property offers the increasingly rare combination of character, privacy, convenience, and potential. It has the space to create something truly individual in an enviable rural setting.

Council Tax Band: D (Herefordshire Council)
Tenure: Freehold

Lounge

A bright and spacious reception room with wooden flooring, a stone-built fireplace with wood-burning stove and wooden mantle, creating a warm and inviting focal point. Double-glazed windows to the front and rear fill the room with natural light, double-glazed French doors open directly to the garden.

Kitchen

Fitted with range of base and eye-level units topped with ample worktop space, this well-equipped kitchen includes a 1.5 bowl sink unit, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, and space for a fridge/freezer. A range cooker with electric oven and 5-ring gas hob with an extractor over.
Two double-glazed windows to the side and rear provide natural light, while tiled flooring, exposed beams add character. Double doors open to a built-in storage cupboard.

Boiler Room

Front-facing double-glazed window, tiled flooring, ceiling light, floor-mounted oil-fired boiler, door leading to

WC

Front-facing double-glazed window, wash hand basin, low-level WC, extractor fan, double radiator, tiled flooring, and ceiling light.

Landing

Front-facing double-glazed window, skylight, ceiling light, door to inner landing, and further door to

Bedroom 1

Side-facing double-glazed window, double radiator, wooden flooring, power points, ceiling light, exposed beams, and door to

En-suite

Appointed with a shower bath featuring a mains shower and glass screen, pedestal wash hand basin, and low-level WC. Additional features include part-tiled walls, extractor fan, double-glazed skylight, rear-facing window, wooden flooring, ceiling light, and an interconnecting door to Bedroom 2.

Bedroom 2

Rear-facing double-glazed window, double radiator, wooden flooring, power points, ceiling light, exposed beams, and stairs to:

Attic Room

With power and light.

Hallway

Two front-facing double-glazed windows, double-glazed skylight, double radiator, ceiling light, and doors to:

Bedroom 3

Rear-facing double-glazed window, double-glazed skylight, double radiator, power points, ceiling light, and exposed beams.

Shower Room

Fitted with a tiled shower enclosure with mains shower and glass screen, pedestal wash hand basin, and low-level WC. Additional features include tiled surrounds, heated towel rail, wooden flooring, and ceiling light.

Outside

The property is accessed from the rear via a shared drive, leading to a gated entrance and providing off-road parking. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, with a substantial shrubbery creating a natural separation between the rear and side areas. Additionally, the property benefits from planning permission for a single-storey extension to the side.

Buyer Information

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