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" Grade II listed Arts and Crafts property with views over the surrounding countryside. Benefiting five bedrooms, period features, observatory and landscaped gardens.

Situated on Nottswood Hill, the northern boundary of the parish of Blaisdon, The Mount is a Gentleman's residence re-built in the latter part of the 19th century.  A Grade II listed Arts and Crafts building of patterned brick with stone dressings and its own observatory.  The property is in an elevated plot of approximately three quarters of an acre providing superb views over the surrounding countryside. 

Sympathetically renovated, the interior is a marriage of period and modern design, Italian flooring, contemporary bathrooms and kitchen accentuate the many period features to include limestone fireplaces and leaded windows. The accommodation includes three reception rooms, kitchen, shower room, bathroom, two cloakrooms, snug, utility room and five bedrooms. 

The established gardens are a mixture of terraced lawns, gravelled sun terraces and beautiful flower and shrub planting.  There are two timber pods currently providing an office/storage area and gym.  A garden shed on the upper levels and a restored tower with viewing platform is found in the lower garden.  A parking area for several vehicles via a sweeping shared driveway.  This is a beautiful period residence with rural outlook and countryside walks on the doorstep.

The village of Longhope is located just off the A40, Bristol being approximately 44.5 miles away, Gloucester approximately 11.7 miles and Ross-on-Wye approximately 8.3 miles, this property may be an ideal retreat for commuters.  The village offers a range of amenities to include local shop/post office, bakery, primary school, two public houses, church, village hall, craft centre and veterinary practice.  Sporting and leisure facilities within the area include golf courses, shooting and fishing and a dry ski slope at Gloucester.  Viewing is highly recommended. 

HALL 
Leaded window to sides, staircase to first floor.  Doors off to: 

LIVING ROOM
13'4" x 10'10" (4.06m x 3.3m)
Leaded bay window to side with views across the garden.  Feature limestone fireplace with tiled inset. 

KITCHEN
10'9" x 10'3" (3.28m x 3.12m)
Leaded window to front, feature limestone fireplace with tiled inset.  Range of base, drawer and wall units with marble worktop, stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, integral oven with ceramic hob and extractor fan over.  Integral dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer.  Opening with step down into:

DINING ROOM
13'6" x 11'0" (4.11m x 3.35m)
Two leaded windows to side, glazed ceiling, wood burning stove.  Opening into: 

INNER HALLWAY
Doors off to: 

WALK-IN PANTRY
Fitted with shelving. 

CLOAKROOM
Leaded window to side, low level W.C.. 

SHOWER ROOM
Leaded window to side, fireplace, built-in cupboards to include two corner cupboards.  Double ended walk-in shower cubicle with rainforest shower and hand-held attachment.  Wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks.  

From Dining Room, opening into: 

FAMILY ROOM
20'7" x 8'4" (6.27m x 2.54m)
Glazed ceiling, glazed wall and door to garden, staircase to first floor.  Door into: 

STUDY/UTILITY ROOM
Leaded window to side, space for washing machine and tumble dryer.  

Staircase to

HALF LANDING 
Door into: 

BOILER/BOOT ROOM
Floor mounted oil boiler, leaded window to side, door to garden. 

FIRST FLOOR 

BEDROOM FIVE
8'10" x 8'4" (2.69m x 2.54m)
Leaded window to side. 

BATHROOM
Two leaded windows to front. two leaded windows to side.  Bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wall mounted wash hand basin, low level W.C., tiled splashbacks. 

From Entrance Hall, staircase to: 

FIRST FLOOR 
Doors off to: 

BEDROOM ONE
11'5" x 10'10" (3.48m x 3.3m)
Leaded window to side with superb countryside views.  Built-in wardrobe. 

BEDROOM TWO
10'9" x 10'8" (3.28m x 3.25m) some restricted head height
Leaded window to side and front with countryside views. 

From landing two steps down and doors off to: 

BEDROOM THREE
20'1" x 11'3" (6.12m x 3.43m)
Leaded window to side. 

BEDROOM FOUR 
9'8" x 8'1" (2.95m x 2.46m) some restricted head height
Leaded window to side with countryside views, fireplace. 

CLOAKROOM
Leaded window to side, low level W.C., wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks.  

OUTSIDE 

OBSERVATORY
6'6" x 6'6" (1.98m x 1.98m)
Accessed via steps.  Stained and leaded windows to three sides, far reaching countryside views, power, oil heating. 

GARDENS
Complemented by the countryside views, the gardens have been landscaped with gravelled areas and paved paths.  Sloping in areas, there are terraced lawns, sloping woodland, established trees, hedging and planting.  Gravelled seating areas and shed.  In addition, there are two timber pods within the gardens. 

TOWER (OBSERVATION/CONTEMPLATION SPACE)
The stone tower has been refurbished, a lovely area to sit and enjoy the countryside views. 

TIMBER POD ONE
22'7" x 12'2" (6.88m x 3.71m)
Currently used as an office/storage area.  Part-glazed door, window to rear, power and light. 

TIMBER POD TWO
15'4" x 12'3" (4.67m x 3.73m)
Currently used as a gym.  Part-glazed door, window to rear, power and light. 

PARKING
Shared tree-lined driveway leading to parking area for several vehicles.  

TENURE 
We are advised FREEHOLD to be verified through your solicitor. 

DIRECTIONS
From Ross-on-Wye head towards Gloucester on the A40.  Proceed through Weston-under-Penyard and Lea and continue on towards Longhope through Box Bush.  Take the right hand turning signposted Longhope.  Proceed through the village and turn left at the T junction (Old Monmouth Road), continue on and turn left onto the B4136.  Proceed up the hill passing the sign on the left for Little London.  Continue down the hill and opposite a stone wall (The Slad) turn right into Chapel Lane (signposted Nottswood Hill).  Continue on this lane for approximately 0.1 miles to find the driveway to the property on the right hand side as notated by The Mount nameplate which is up the driveway to the left.  Continue to the top of the driveway to find the parking on the right just after the gate. 

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "