14 Bedroom Detached House, Phocle Green, Ross-On-Wye, HR9
Phocle Green, Ross-On-Wye, HR9
Description
Nestled in its own private micro estate, Rudhall Manor is a beacon of historic importance, an exquisite Grade I Listed retreat, consisting of a substantial detached house sitting in over 10 acres. The house, associated buildings and stunning grounds create a magnificent retreat, ideal for those seeking a blend of elegance, privacy and calm.
This iconic property, extending to nearly 15,000 sqft in total, exudes a sense of timeless beauty, showcasing a seamless blend of architectural styles from various periods. This labyrinth of history is where Admiral Nelson courted Lady Emma Hamilton and served as the largest evacuee location for the Chelsea Pensioners during the Second World War. Rudhall Manor was once one of the most important houses in Herefordshire and still commands a striking presence to this day. It has been home to notable figures such as British conservationist and artist Sir Peter Scott CBE, the only child of the famous “Scott of the Antarctic” and co-founder and first chairman of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) whom Sir David Attenborough referred to as the “Patron Saint of Conservation”. Another former owner includes flamboyant and outspoken English businessman and former chairman of Imperial Chemical Industries Sir John Harvey-Jones MBE, whose BBC television show, Troubleshooter, advised struggling businesses.
Adorned with a Georgian facade, a cloistered Jacobean porch, Carolean-panelled rooms, and an Edwardian service wing, the principal property offers a captivating journey through centuries of craftsmanship and design. Whether it is the panelled walls of the Reception Hall, the bright and wonderfully welcoming Georgian Blue Drawing Room, the Venitian window and baronial fireplace in the Elizabethan Great Hall or the more intimate family rooms in the Edwardian service wing, there is a variety of spaces for every occasion.
From the moment you pass through the secure gates and onto the sweeping carriageway, you enter an oasis of calm with manicured lawns, parkland, serene lakes with islands, waterfalls, and meandering streams that create a tranquil setting. The grounds are a symphony of natural beauty, with mature trees casting dappled shadows over sprawling lawns and vibrant flower gardens. The lakes all add to the charm of this estate, completing the peaceful scene.
The former coach house provides excellent leisure facilities, being converted into a heated, indoor swimming pool with shower and gym facilities and a further guest bedroom on a mezzanine. There is also a potting shed & gardener’s den with an adjoining heated glass house. The indoor pool has French doors leading out into a charming walled Japanese garden. The garage block, built in local stone, is located to the northeast of the main house, adjacent to the turning circle, providing 3 large car bays and a self-contained generous annexe with kitchenette and bathroom above.
Further timber structures provide garden and log storage and a former stable block provides the potential footprint for various construction opportunities.
Rudhall Manor is a rare gem that seamlessly merges history with luxury, offering a lifestyle of unparalleled sophistication, elegance and tranquillity for those seeking a retreat like no other.
EPC Rating: F
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Key Features
- Private & Secluded,Grade I Listed Country House of Historic Importance
- An iconic Elizabethan house demonstrating every period since, from its Georgian facade to its Jacobean porch, Carolean paneled rooms and later Edwardian service wing.
- A three bay garage block with self contained annexe above flanks the rear of the house sensitively constructed to mimic a Victorian coach house.
- Extensive accommodation including guest suites and annex accommodation
- Grand reception rooms with established history
- Secure gates leading to a sweeping carriage-way & turning circle
- Indoor Swimming Pool & Gymnasium
- Over 10 acres including parkland, lakes, waterfall & streams, paddock for potential equestrian use, cutting flower garden, woodland & meadow.
Property Details
- Property type: House
- Property style: Detached
- Approx Sq Feet: 14,924 sqft
- Plot Sq Feet: 448,668 sqft
- Property Age Bracket: Pre-Georgian (pre 1710)
- Council Tax Band: H
Rooms
Reception Hall
8.01m x 5.57m
A striking reception hall with panelled walls and a grand staircase.
Dining Room
7.76m x 5.57m
An imposing formal dining room in the Georgian wing with symmetrical full-height sash windows facing south, overlooking the lakes. With banks of shelves, a corner fireplace and accommodating a table to seat 18 diners.
The Blue Drawing Room
8.94m x 5.55m
With impressive ceiling heights and intricate plasterwork, the Blue Drawing Room is a spectacular space, with full-height French window-style Georgian sashes that lead out onto a sunken terrace occupying the site of the old chapel. This spectacular sun trap with views of the lakes and parkland.
The Great Hall
8.75m x 6.88m
From the panelled entrance hall, we enter The Great Hall. Transported into the Elizabethan period, you are immediately struck by the double-height reception room with vast Venetian window, baronial fireplace, intricate carvings and staggering proportions.
Informal Dining Room, or Breakfast Room
7.49m x 4.20m
A generous breakfast room or secondary, less formal dining room that opens neatly & conveniently onto the kitchen.
Snug
5.32m x 4.39m
A useful snug, with views out onto the gardens through sash windows. A fireplace provides a central focal point and panelled walls complete this cosy family room.
Study
4.54m x 3.40m
A useful study
Family Room
5.99m x 4.44m
A cosy, private sitting room with a stone fireplace, and exposed beams, lead windows.
Further Rooms
A further study, currently used as an artist studio, a utility room and a store room.
First & Second Floor
EAST WING - Four bedrooms and two bathrooms A long gallery links the east wing to the rest of the house. WEST WING - Panelled en-suite bedroom with dressing room. One further bedroom and bathroom and two sets of stairs leading to a further four bedrooms and a bathroom with a secret door linking the two areas. SOUTH WING - Master bedroom with en suite, dressing room and a private sitting room as well as two further large bedrooms with dual aspect.
View First & Second Floor PhotosGarage Block
10.62m x 5.34m
Garage block built in local stone to the northeast providing 3 large car bays and a self-contained generous annex above with kitchenette and bathroom.
Coach House/Swimming Pool
The former coach house has been converted into a heated indoor swimming pool with bathroom and gym facilities as well as a further bedroom on a mezzanine level. This is linked to the gardener's den & potting shed with an adjoining heated glass house. The indoor pool has French doors leading onto an attractive, walled Japanese garden terrace.
Entrances
There are multiple entrances to the property giving the option to enter directly into the annex, utility area, kitchen, or via the long gothic porch into the impressive entrance hall. Entering via the gothic ‘cloister esq’ porch we arrive at the heavy oak door which swings open to present a large panelled hall providing access to the south wing, The Great Hall, a wide main staircase to the first floor and a passage (luggage hall) that links through to the kitchen and breakfast room and the east wing.
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Outside Spaces
Garden
The grounds that perfectly frame this property can be categorised as; The 3 lakes with islands, waterfall and a stream with attractive planting, encouraging a myriad of wildlife. Sprawling lawns to the south and west with stunning mature trees including a cedar of Lebanon and magnolia. Mature parkland with mature native deciduous trees and hornbeam green walls. A wonderful, fenced, cut flower garden/vegetable garden. A small paddock area.
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Driveway
Capacity: 20
The house is approached through impressive urn-capped stone pillars via imposing Victorian wrought iron gates now automated with intercom for privacy and security. As you turn down the carriage sweep you are first struck by a glimpse of the lakes and mature specimen trees. To the left before arriving at a turning circle at the rear of the house you are met by a timber-framed construction with unrivalled charm.
Location
Rudhall Manor is located approximately three miles east of Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, providing a serene rural setting with convenient access to amenities and transport infrastructure. The property is well-connected, with the M50 motorway nearby, offering quick routes to the Midlands and the wider motorway network. Bristol and Birmingham, both with international airports, are about an hour's drive away, and London can be reached in around two and a half hours by car. Alternatively, there is a First Great Western train service from Gloucester to London Paddington, which takes about two hours. The local town of Ross-on-Wye provides a variety of shops and services typical of a historic market town. For more extensive shopping and recreational opportunities, Hereford is 15 miles away, and Cheltenham is 25 miles distant. The area is renowned for its natural beauty, offering activities such as golf, fishing, and scenic walks in the Wye Valley and surrounding countryside. In terms of education, the region boasts several esteemed schools, including Haberdashers’ Monmouth, Hereford Cathedral School, The Elms at Colwall, and the prestigious schools in Malvern and Cheltenham. These institutions offer excellent educational opportunities within a reasonable distance from Rudhall Manor.
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