Old Ross Road

5 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Whitchurch

Kernwood

Nestled in the heart of a highly sought-after Wye Valley AONB village, this charming 1930s three-storey home is rich in character, showcasing a wealth of period features including vaulted ceilings, mullion windows, exposed beams, and handsome fireplaces. Ideal for motoring enthusiasts, the property also offers exceptional parking and storage, with a detached two-storey garage, an additional single garage, and a generously sized gated driveway.

Five bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities • Family bathroom • Ground floor shower room • Sitting room • Dining room • Snug • Study • Dining kitchen • Conservatory • Utility room • Detached two-storey garage • 
Additional single garage • Gated driveway • Approximately 0.4 acres •

Location

The village of Whitchurch is highly desirable, boasting a wealth of amenities, including its Church of England Primary School, which secured 'Good' and 'Outstanding' scores during Ofsted's 2025 inspection. Additionally, there is a popular community-spirited village shop, Woods of Whitchurch, which also operates as a coffee shop and takeaway. There is also an excellent village hall, a reputable MOT centre, a public house and two highly commended hospitality venues - The Old Court Hotel and The Potting Shed - plus a post box and a bus stop.

The spectacular setting of Symonds Yat is within walking distance, and this is renowned for its phenomenal river scenery, expansive woodlands, and limestone cliffs. There are a multitude of welcoming riverside pubs and restaurants, many 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, rock climbing and caving.

Whitchurch is centred between the two 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. It is worth noting that the latter also gives private schooling options.

A series of major road networks is easily accessible; the A40 is nearby, and the eastbound road provides a direct route to Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. Meanwhile, motorists heading in the opposite direction can journey towards the M4 at Newport, giving access to Cardiff and London. In addition, the M50 motorway begins in Ross-on-Wye, around eight miles away, which gives good access to the M5.

The Home at a Glance
Kernwood is discreetly positioned behind double gates, with a driveway leading to the front of the property. The main entrance opens into an enclosed porch, providing a practical vestibule for coats and shoes before entering the home. A tiled floor continues through to the inner front door, complete with antique ironmongery.
This leads into the heart of the home, currently used as a formal dining room. A timbered vaulted ceiling enhances the sense of scale and grandeur, creating an immediate impression. A brick fireplace houses a wood-burning stove, a quintessential feature of country living, while the room also provides access to three further reception spaces: a triple-aspect conservatory, an inviting snug, and a sitting room. The sitting room features a log-burning stove set within a richly coloured red sandstone fireplace, a richly coloured rock that is synonymous with the local area. A door at the far end of the sitting room leads into a dual-aspect study, fitted with extensive bookshelves and direct fibre broadband connectivity.
The kitchen, also accessible from the dining room, is fitted with Shaker-style units and granite worktops. Appliances include a 1½ bowl sink with pull-out mixer tap, Neff ceramic hob with overhead extractor, Neff double oven, and an integrated Neff dishwasher. There is ample space for a dining table and chairs, while tiled flooring continues through to a utility room with housing for an American-style fridge-freezer and matching cabinetry.
From here, a door leads to a laundry room with provision for a washing machine, alongside a separate shower room fitted with a three-piece suite.
From the dining room, a staircase leads up to a galleried landing. This level of the home accommodates four characterful bedrooms. Of these, the principal suite features a timbered ceiling, mullion windows and fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors wrapping around one corner of the room, alongside a stylish adjoining ensuite shower room. Fully tiled, the ensuite is fitted with a wall-hung WC, walk-in dual-headed shower, countertop vanity unit, illuminated mirror, and heated towel rail.
Two of the remaining bedrooms on this level are generous doubles, both of which carry mullion windows and pitched timbered ceilings. The single bedroom benefits from a vaulted ceiling that enhances the sense of space.
The family bathroom is appointed with a four-piece suite comprising a bath with a shower attachment, a separate shower cubicle, a pedestal basin, a WC, and an illuminated mirror.
The staircase to the top floor rises from the galleried landing and leads to a fifth double bedroom, which is currently utilised as an additional study. Featuring a timbered and vaulted ceiling, the room is flooded with natural light from both a Velux window and a mullion window.
Outside, the gardens wrap around both sides of the house and extend to just under half an acre. Various sun terraces are positioned throughout the grounds, allowing sunlight or shade to be enjoyed at different times of day. Immediately in front of the house is a crazy-paved patio, while adjacent to the conservatory a timber deck provides an ideal setting for outdoor seating and entertaining. To the rear, steps rise to an upper terrace featuring a children's play area, greenhouse, and a storage shed.
Parking is exceptionally well catered for. In addition to the generously sized gated driveway, which offers ample space for multiple vehicles, there is an attached single garage. The standout feature, however, is the two-storey detached double garage, fully insulated and equipped with light and power. With electric up-and-over doors and a versatile room above, it provides excellent potential for use as a studio, workshop, or home office.

General
Services: Oil central heating. Mains water, electricity and drainage. Fibre broadband direct to the premises. Telephone line available.
Local Authority: Herefordshire Council. Tax band G.
Tenure: Freehold

Directions
Take the A40 Westbound from Ross-on-Wye 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, go straight over and pass the MOT garage on the right-hand side. Continue a short distance along this lane (which runs parallel to the A40). The property will be on the left-hand side of this road.

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Monmouth 5 miles • Ross-on-Wye 6 miles • 
Hereford 16 miles • Gloucester 24 miles • 
Cheltenham 31 miles • Bristol 50 miles
 (All distances are approximate)


Agent's note: Planning permission to extend the home has been granted and is held in perpetuity. Please speak to the sales team for more information.
 

Property Ref: 101453002926

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