Lewstone Mill is a former Water Mill steeped in history in a stunning idyllic picturesque location amidst rolling South Herefordshire countryside, standing in its own landscaped grounds of approximately 2.5 acres with meandering stream and splendid annex/potential holiday let.

* Reception/Dining Hall * Sitting Room * Study * Dining Room * Kitchen/Dining Room* Utility Room * Cloak/Shower Room * Upper Ground Floor Drawing Room * Conservatory * 4 Double Beds * Self Contained Annexe * Array of Outbuildings * Approx. 2.5 Acres Landscaped Gardens * Further 9 acres approx of New Woodland £50,000

Situated approximately mid way between Ross on Wye and Monmouth. This extremely attractive country house of enormous character has been greatly improved and is beautifully presented standing in its own grounds with meandering stream, approximately 2.5 acres (further land available) with a wide range of outbuildings. A one bedroomed annexe recently converted from former barns provide useful extra accommodation.

Lewstone Mill is situated in a secluded rural location along a little used country lane approximately 1 mile from the village of Whitchurch and midway between the market towns of Ross on Wye and Monmouth. Whitchurch has an excellent primary school, shop, post office, village stores, pub, hotel and restaurant. The aforementioned market towns offer an excellent range of shopping, social, sporting and educational facilities. Within a mile or so of the property access can be gained to the A40 giving superb commuting links to the Midlands via the M50/M5 and South Wales via the A40/M4. Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff are all within approximately 1 hours drive.

The property is entered via:
Oak front entrance door leading to:

Entrance Porch:
With slate flooring, windows to both sides and hardwood front entrance door leading to:

Dining Hall: 16'8" x 14'1" (5.08m x 4.29m).
A light and spacious area of enormous character with working open fireplace with exposed stone and canopy, slate flooring, exposed beamed ceiling, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect with views to surrounding countryside, power points, staircase leading to first floor. Ledge and braced cottage door to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 20' x 14'9" (6.1m x 4.5m).
A beautifully fitted kitchen area with cream Shaker style units with oak block work surfaces with tiled surrounds, inset stainless steel one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, concealed Zanussi dishwasher, Bosch stainless steel oven with ceramic hob over, the all important oil fired Aga providing cooking facilities, a great feature to the room set into a rustic brick recess with feature beam, pine doors to recessed pantry with shelving, slate flooring, ceiling spotlights, beamed ceiling, double glazed window to front aspect with views over the surrounding countryside.

From the hallway ledge and braced cottage door leads to:
Sitting Room:Snug: 14'3" x 12' (4.34m x 3.66m).
With slate flooring, double glazed window to front aspect, fireplace with recessed woodburning stove on a raised slate hearth with oak mantel, TV point, power points, radiator, two oak steps lead up to:

Study Area: 15'3" x 6'5" (4.65m x 1.96m).
With hardwood double glazed window to rear aspect with pleasant views over the garden, additional hardwood double glazed window to side aspect, pine tongue and groove ceiling, radiator.

From the Hall one step leads up to:

Dining Room: 15'9" x 9'2" (4.8m x 2.79m).
With double glazed window to rear aspect over the gardens, radiator, power points, cottage door to:

Utility Room: 8'9" x 8'9" (2.67m x 2.67m) + large recess.
Housing oil fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating, three double glazed windows into side courtyard, Belfast sink with hot and cold water, plumbing for washing machine, recessed pine storage cupboards, power points, spotlights, work surfaces.

Shower Room/WC:
With white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with power shower over, part tiled walls, part pine panelling, radiator, shaver point, window to rear aspect, wall mounted additional electric heater.

From the Dining Room a door gives access to:

Glazed Bootroom/Porch: 8' x 5'9" (2.44m x 1.75m)
With slate flooring, high glazed ceiling, power points, door to garden.

From the Hallway a staircase leads to:

First Floor Landing:
Door to:

First Floor Living Room: 20'9" x 15'1" (6.32m x 4.6m).
A spectacular room of enormous character being the original mill room with air conditioning and fantastic views over the landscaped gardens, feature beamed ceiling, lovely open fireplace with stone surround and timber mantel, double glazed front windows with views to surrounding countryside, three radiators, ample power points, TV point, telephone point. Access to large boarded roof space via loft ladder. Hardwood part glazed door leading to:

Conservatory: 18' x 17'3" (5.49m x 5.26m). At upper ground level.
With superb views and having enormous character. Slate flooring exposed stonework, wall lights, power points and double glazed doors leading out to patio area and ground level.

Bedroom 1: 15'7" x 10'2" (4.75m x 3.1m) + Recess with built in double wardrobes.
Having power points, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect, window to conservatory, TV point, pine cottage door to:
En-Suite Bathroom:
With modern corner bath, low level WC, wash hand basin with pine vanity unit, vanity light and shaver point, heated chromium towel radiator, extractor fan, double glazed window to rear aspect.

Bedroom 2: 14'5" x 12'1" (4.39m x 3.68m).
With double glazed window to front aspect with lovely rural views, radiator, access to roof space, power points. Scope to extend to add an additional en suite (subjet to the necessary consents)

Bedroom 3: 14'7" x 10'4" (4.44m x 3.15m).
With double glazed window to side aspect with views over garden, radiator, vanity unit with overhang wash hand basin, tiled surround and mirror, shaver point and light.

Bedroom 4: 11'3" x 10'6" (3.43m x 3.2m) plus recess over stairs.
With two double glazed windows to front aspect with lovely views over surrounding countryside, built in wardrobes and shelf cupboard, power points, radiator, small concealed wash basin with shaver point.
Family Bathroom:
With modern panelled bath, low level WC, shaver point pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor, heated towel radiator, velux roof light, door to airing cupboard housing hot water tank and immersion heater.

Annexe Accommodation:
The annexe has been converted from the former barn situated across the drive from the property. The annexe would be suitable for a variety of uses subject to planning consent. Pine door leading into;

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 9'5" x 8'6" (2.87m x 2.59m).
With tiled flooring, range of base and wall mounted units, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, high vaulted ceiling, windows to front aspect, pine door to:

Lounge: 14'5" x 12'4" (4.39m x 3.76m).
With beamed ceiling, tiled flooring, double glazed window to front and side aspects, wall light points, power points.

Shower Room:
With double shower cubicle, low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, extensive tiled walls, tiled floor, lots of natural light.

From the Kitchen a staircase gives access to:

Bedroom: 15'2" x 14'3" (4.62m x 4.34m).
A lovely bedroom with velux windows to front aspect, window to side aspect with views to the stream, pine flooring, beamed ceiling.

Outbuildings:

Stable 1: 14'6" x 9'6" (4.42m x 2.9m).
With power points and light.

Tack Room: 14'6" x 9'3" (4.42m x 2.82m).
With light and power points.
Stable 2: 14'7" x 9'5" (4.44m x 2.87m).
With light and power points.

Garage/Workshop: 14'3" x 9'7" (4.34m x 2.92m)
With up and over door, light and power points.

Car Port: 14'7" x 14'10" (4.44m x 4.52m).

Garage: 13'9" x 9' (4.19m x 2.74m).

Pathways lead on with stone arch through to vegetable garden with Workshop 14'10" x 12'1" (4.52m x 3.68m) with double doors, light and power. Tiled potting shed 11'6" x 8'8" (3.51m x 2.64m) plus open storage shed. This area is supplied by mains water and its own water source from the stream. Soft fruit caging, plenty of room for greenhouses, polythene tunnels etc or this area could be used as a paddock.

The gardens and grounds included within the sale price extend to approximately 2 acres providing an oasis of peace and tranquility. The dominant feature of the gardens is a meandering stream with stone bridge, sluice and waterfall. Flanked by level lawns, mature shrub and trees, which provide colour throughout the year. Pathways lead through the garden with numerous seating areas to take advantage of sun or shade.

Adjacent to the conservatory there is a lovely stone sun terrace which leads across to an oak framed covered area ideal for hot tub. Attached greenhousewhich also accommodates the property's stand by generator. Further land of approximately 9 acres of new woodland with open grass areas for sale by separate negotiation of approximately £50,000.

Further interesting history about the property is available from the agent.

Agents Note:
The Title Plan within the HIP pack shows the extra land which is by separate negotiation.

Directions:
From Ross on Wye take the A40 towards Monmouth proceed through the village of Whitchurch and after approx. 0.5 mile exit the A40 signposted Ganarew bear left back over the A40, bear right and then turn left signposted Lewstone continue for approx 0.9 miles where the property will be found on the left hand side.






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