Cottage for sale in Meeks Well Lane, Symonds Yat, Ross-On-Wye HR9

This four-bedroom country home, one-bedroom cabin and detached two-storey garage is set within tranquil woodland grounds in a glorious position overlooking the Wye Valley gorge - the famed image of the River Wye winding its way through the rocky landscape – as well as rolling hills and patchwork fields.

Watson's Cottage
Meeks Well Lane, Symonds Yat West

This four-bedroom country home, one-bedroom cabin and detached two-storey garage is set within tranquil woodland grounds in a glorious elevated position overlooking the Wye Valley gorge - the famed image of the River Wye winding its way through the rocky landscape. This is beautified even further by the rolling hills and patchwork fields that stretch beyond.

[Cottage] Four bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities • Open-plan dining kitchen • Sitting room • Sunroom • Utility room • Family bathroom • Cloakroom •
[Cabin] Bedroom with en-suite shower room • Dining kitchen • Wooden deck with hot tub •
Two-storey double garage-cum-office • Driveway + off-road parking • Stone barn •?Woodland garden of approximately 1.5 acres*

Location
The much sought-after village of Symonds Yat West is situated in the heart of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The setting is famed for its phenomenal river scenery, woodland expanses and limestone cliffs. There are a multitude of reputable riverside pubs and restaurants which are exceedingly popular with residents and tourists alike, plus plenty of delightful walking and cycle routes throughout the area and, for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, various companies offer a wide range of activities such as canoe hire and abseiling sessions.
The closest village, Whitchurch, is particularly sought after, partially owing to its Church of England Primary School, which has been graded as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. The popular community-spirited village shop, Woods of Whitchurch, stocks locally-made produce, fresh fruit and vegetables, and various essentials. The establishment also operates as a coffee shop and takeaway. In addition, Whitchurch also boasts a village hall, an mot centre, multiple eateries, plus a post box and bus stop.
Symonds Yat is situated just two miles from the Welsh border and centred between the popular market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, both of which offer highly regarded secondary schools, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities and independently owned shops.

Watson's Cottage
This stone-built country cottage dates to the mid-19th century and, while the home has been extensively and sympathetically renovated to impeccable standards, it continues to showcase a plethora of charming period details.
The main entrance, sheltered beneath a canopied porch, leads into a dual-aspect sunroom, which offers an excellent first impression as it beautifully exhibits the spellbinding surroundings. There is plenty of built-in storage, striking exposed beams and a porcelain tile floor which flows into the open-plan dining kitchen. A stone inglenook fireplace serves as an impressive focal point and there is ample space for a formal dining table in this zone.
The newly fitted kitchen, sourced from Wickes, includes cloudy blue shaker-style units which beautifully complement the wooden beams and solid oak worktops. There is a Belfast sink with a mixer tap, a Belling range cooker, an integrated microwave, a glass-fronted display cupboard, matching under-stair storage and space for an American-style fridge/freezer.
After the live-in kitchen, there is a handsome sitting room which includes an exposed sandstone wall, an inset wood burner and a set of French doors which frame the outstanding view beyond the garden.
The ground floor also includes a utility room-cum-boot room which has space and plumbing for a washing machine and condensing tumble dryer. There is also a cloakroom, which is tucked away behind a farmhouse-style door, with a charming heart-shaped cut-out.
The staircase in the kitchen leads to the first floor, which houses all four bedrooms, all of which boast excellent elevated views across the Wye Valley. The two largest rooms are positioned on either end of the beautifully bright landing, and both feature en-suite facilities; one carries a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and stained-glass windows, whereas its adjoining bathroom-cum-dressing-room includes a freestanding bath, a basin, a WC and comprehensive built-in wardrobes. The second bedroom also features built-in storage and an en-suite shower room with elegant hand-built blue panelling, a walk-in corner shower, a WC and a basin.
The family bathroom also has hand-built panelling, plus a bath with shower overhead, a WC, a vanity unit and a heated towel rail.

Watson's Cabin
The cabin offers a prime opportunity for holiday rental income and is popular with holidaymakers due to its peaceful location and superb views. There is a high, closed-board fence which gives each property a sense of privacy from one another, and the cabin also boasts a separate, off-road parking space.
Inside, there is one double bedroom with an attractive en-suite shower room, and a light-streamed sitting room which flows through into a dining kitchen; a chic space which carries shaker-style units with wood-effect worktops, a sink with mixer tap, an under-counter fridge, an electric oven with ceramic hob and a washing machine.
Outside, there is a wooden deck that extends towards a floor-level, wood-fired hot tub plus a secret fire-pit area in the bottom corner of the garden, both of which are set beneath the breathtaking rural vista.

The great outdoors
Outside, the verdant woodland garden offers a serene space for forest bathing, wildlife watching and den building. Pathways meander throughout the expanse, which has been landscaped to create various level terraces.
In terms of outbuildings, there is a detached stone barn - a former cider house - which presently provides a grand amount of storage space. Meanwhile, the detached two-storey garage is fully insulated and has power and a water supply, an inspection pit, electric doors, and a first-floor, triple-aspect office, which is complete with a kitchenette and a cloakroom.

General
Services
Oil central heating. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
Local Authority
Herefordshire Council. Band F.
Tenure
Freehold
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye, follow the A40 towards Monmouth and take the exit signed to Symonds Yat West at Whitchurch. Take the first exit at the roundabout; passing the primary school and stay on this lane, passing the Wye Knot Inn on the right-hand side. Continue along this road, passing the sign for The Paddocks on the left then take the right-hand fork up the lane. After 350m, take the sharp right-hand turn onto Meeks Well Lane and stay on this road for approximately 500m where the driveway to Watson's Cottage will be found on the left-hand side of the lane.
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Distances
Monmouth 5 miles • Ross-on-Wye 7 miles • ?Hereford 16 miles • Gloucester 23 miles • ?Cheltenham 30 miles • Bristol 50 miles • ?(All distances are approximate)

Agent's note: We are advised by our vendors that the plot is around 1.5 acres, but this would need to be verified by your solicitor.