7 bedroom house

PORTLAND HOUSE, WHITCHURCH HR9
£550,000

Nestled in the heart of Whitchurch, in an AONB, is this stunning residence which exudes elegance and period features The seven bedroom, seven bathroom accommodation has been run as a successful business over recent years and now offers the next custodian a fabulous business opportunity as a big house holiday let, guesthouse and or a lovely family home that would suit multi-generation living.

Location

Ross-on-Wye 6 miles
Monmouth 5 miles
Hereford 17 miles
Cheltenham 35 miles
Gloucester18 miles
Bristol 50 miles
A40 Half a mile to M4
M50 8 miles
(All distances are approximate)

Location
-Whitchurch is a popular village sitting equidistance between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, which fringes the area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Symonds Yat, offering a number of leisure activities including mountain biking, canoeing, rock climbing, walking and a host of other outdoor pursuits.
-A welcoming village community in walking distance of the primary school, dentist, shop, village pubs and restaurants.
-More comprehensive facilities can be found in the surrounding Cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester and the Regency Spa town of Cheltenham.
-There is excellent schooling from both the private and state sectors including; 'Ofsted Outstanding 'primary school at Whitchurch, Haberdashers at Monmouth and John Kyrle High School at Ross-on-Wye

Freehold

As one enters into this elegant period attached residence sets the scene into the welcoming hallway with its beautiful stained glass original doors and windows. From the reception hall various doors lead to rooms, each having a name plaque on the door that affectionately labels the use of that room.

The 'LOUNGE' is light and spacious which has an open fireplace with decorative tiled surround and a striking walk-in bay window with glass canopy over.

The 'DINING ROOM' has has a beautiful fireplace, and again a striking walk-in bay window with glass canopy over. The room offers plenty of space for large dining and is complimented with a range of fitted cupboards and display shelving.

A beautiful stained glass door from the reception hall opens into an inner vestibule which has doors leading off to the Boot Room, Grub Room and Lloyd Suite.

The 'BOOT ROOM' has a ceramic sink and drainer, a window to the rear courtyard and plenty of space for additional white goods, shoes, boots and coats.

Opposite the Boot Room is the Breakfast kitchen, affectionately known as 'GRUB ROOM'.
The room is well appointed with a range of cream units and has a stainless steel double sink and drainer, space for a fridge freezer, integral 4 ring gas hob and Neff oven and grill with an Aga taking pride of place in the kitchen.
Off the kitchen is the utility room which has a stainless steel sink, space for an additional fridge freezer, further white goods and a door to the rear garden.

Located on the ground floor is the 'LLOYD SUITE'. It is a spacious room with a feature fireplace and has an internal latch door that opens into a sun room. The small sun room has a door that opens directly into the garden. From the sun room a door opens into a bathroom/wet room which is fitted with a three piece suite and separate shower/wet area. The Lloyd suite has been designed with disabled access in mind.

A staircase from the inner hallway leads up to the first landing. A door from a small half landing at the bottom of the staircase reveals a cloakroom called 'COMFORT ROOM'.

First Floor;

'HUNTER SUITE' is utilised as a family room as it can accommodate a double bed and two single beds. It boasts a feature fireplace, dressing room (currently used as a store cupboard), fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The window frames a view of the neighbouring field where cattle often graze.

A fire door at the top of the stairs opens out on to the first floor landing. Various storage cupboards can be found here, one of which houses two boilers. There is also a fire escape window that opens to allow access to spiral steps leading down to the courtyard garden.

'MARSTOW ROOM' has a feature fireplace and a window framing a pleasant outlook across the neighbouring land. The en-suite shower room has a white suite and modern flooring.

'MONMOUTH SUITE' is a light and airy room boasting space for a four poster bed. It has a floor to ceiling sash window overlooking the front garden. The spacious ensuite bathroom has a ball and claw bathtub, pedestal wash hand basin, and a storage cupboard.

'MAGNOLIA ROOM' is bright and airy with a floor to ceiling sash window allowing light to flood into the room. There is space for a double and a single bed and a door opens out to an en-suite shower room. The en-suite has a white suite that includes a circular wash hand basin.

'DOWARD ROOM' is neutrally decorated and has a floor to ceiling sash window overlooking the front aspect and a fitted wardrobe. The en-suite shower room has a shower cubicle, and circular wash hand basin with vanity unit.

A staircase leads from the first floor landing up to the second floor landing. The second floor landing has Velux style windows and a fire escape window.

'ROSS SUITE' dominates the second floor. It comprises of an inner corridor leading to two rooms connected by an arch that combined are currently used as a family suite. Each room has large windows overlooking the front aspect. The Ross Suite benefits from having an en-suite shower room.

Outside

Portland House is accessed through the gated entrance between two stone pillars. The gates open on to a block paved driveway providing ample parking with a dominant bi-annuall flowering magnolia tree. There are an array of flower borders surrounding the block paved area. At the side of the property a door provides side access to the rear garden.
Immediately to the rear of the property is a hardstanding with space for a hot tub and a sloped access up to a lovely 'Al fresco' dining area.

The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with well stocked and established borders that contain a variety of herbs, flowers and shrubs. An attractive summer house is currently used for storage. The gardens are flanked by fencing and stone walling. The total plot of Portland House approaches approximately half an acre.

Services
Agents Note: There is a right of access for the neighbouring property to pass across the rear courtyard. Please contact us if you require further information.

Services: Mains electricity and water, LPG central heating and Aga, partial secondary glazing.
Business Rates: Rateable Value £12,750
Local Authority: Herefordshire County Council.

Directions
From Ross-on-Wye follow the A40 towards Monmouth and take the exit at Whitchurch. Take the second exit at the mini roundabout and follow the road over the bridge, and at the staggered junction turn left towards Llangrove and the property will be found almost immediately on the right hand side.



Marketed by: Hamilton Stiller, Ross-On-Wye