Summary - White Cottage, Symonds Yat HR9 6BN
Spectacular uninterrupted views over the River Wye and surrounding gorge
Large private plot of approximately 0.3 acre with terraced garden and woodland
Spacious principal bedroom with dressing room, en-suite and private balcony
Two reception rooms; vaulted sitting room and wood-burning stove feature
Integral double garage, driveway parking and separate utility room
Timber-framed, pre-1900 construction — likely little or no insulation
Oil-fired boiler heating, private drainage; potential energy-efficiency costs
Sloping plot and terraces require ongoing maintenance and access care
White Cottage is a rare detached home set high above the River Wye within the Wye Valley AONB, offering spectacular valley and river views from most principal rooms. The house feels like a treetop retreat with extensive terraces, a balcony off the master suite and nearly 0.3 acre of sloping, wooded grounds ideal for nature lovers and outdoor living.
Internally the property offers generous, flexible living with two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an L-shaped dressing room and an en-suite; a sitting room with vaulted ceiling and picture window frames the gorge, while a separate reception with wood-burning stove creates a cosy country hub.
Practicalities to note: the property is believed to be timber-framed and likely built before 1900, with no confirmed insulation, oil-fired boiler heating, and private drainage. The plot is steeply sloped in parts, so outdoor maintenance and access will require consideration; the council tax band is above average.
This home suits buyers seeking a distinctive rural residence or those downsizing into a peaceful, activity-rich area — walkers, paddlers and birdwatchers will relish the setting. It also offers renovation potential for anyone wanting to improve energy performance or modernise fittings.
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