Hill Ash House, Ledbury Road, Dymock, Gloucestershire, GL18 2DB

Rural apartment in a beautiful, secure living environment within superb communal grounds.

navy.breathy.meanwhile Summary Of Features   • Modern ground floor apartment in a fabulous setting, for sale on long leasehold • 1-bedroom, open plan living/dining area, smart fitted kitchen, wet room • Own patio/terrace to the front and fabulous views • Use of the communal gardens, grounds and patio terrace • Independent living but with assistance • Fully managed site within a private environment Location   Mileages: Dymock ¾ mile, Ledbury 4 miles, Newent 4½ miles, Malvern & Ross-on-Wye 12½ miles, Gloucester 14 miles, Hereford 17 miles, Cheltenham 21 miles, Worcester 22 miles, Birmingham 52 miles Road: M50 (Jct 2) 4 miles, M5 (Jct 8) 15 miles & (Jct 11a) 17 miles Railway: Ledbury, Malvern & Gloucester Airport: Birmingham & Bristol (both 59 miles) Shilling - 3A Hill Ash House   • A beautifully presented, light and airy property with new carpeting fitted throughout.

• Shilling has one double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and ensuite wet room • There is a fitted kitchen with ample storage, a washing machine, a slim dishwasher and a fridge.

• The sitting room is a large room with plenty of space for a dining table and chairs as well. It has beautiful views over the communal gardens, pond and to the countryside beyond.

• There is also a useful storeroom, handy for coats and boots. This used to be a separate W.C and all the connections are still in situ if someone wanted to reinstate this.

• Remote control, electric fitted blinds to all the windows. • All doors have been widened for wheelchair access. • Secure, modern, UPVC double glazing throughout.

• Owned, single parking space close to the property with additional guest parking nearby. • The property has use of the 7 acres of extremely well cared for communal grounds.

Overview   • Hill Ash House (HAH) is a residential care home set within 7 acres of attractive gardens and grounds in a rural location, just north of Dymock, midpoint between Ledbury and Newent.

• This bespoke property forms a terrace of 4 apartments located behind HAH, a Grade II listed period building.

• Whilst these Apartments were built in the 1990’s, they have rarely been occupied and have recently been refurbished to provide fresh, modern accommodation.

• This property benefits from a range of features designed to assist living for residents aged 55 years or over.

All external building maintenance and service supplies are organised and managed by HAH via a monthly service charge.

• The apartment residents are welcome to join in with the social activities and events organised at HAH and can opt into any of the available services provided by the Care Home.

These options are subject to prevailing health conditions.

Apartment Features   The property benefits from modern services and are in excellent condition; • Mains water and electricity, LPG heating (metered) combi boiler, private drainage to a communal treatment plant.

• UPVC double glazing, fitted carpets, mains fire and carbon monoxide alarm. • A dedicated parking bay is provided adjacent to the main house, a very short distance from the property.

Additional guest parking is available nearby. • Comprehensive communications package provided via a central supplier from HAH, combining telephone and broadband supply.

• A daily check from a member of staff will be made to ensure that the owners are in good form. • Regular maintenance included within the annual service charge.

• Domestic and shopping services can be arranged and all 3rd party trade suppliers will be organised by HAH via their preferred supplier list.

Included within the Service Charge   • Daily care contact (visit or telephone call). • Emergency call point of contact, 24/7 (HAH first contact).

• Weekly maintenance visit, one hours help with any domestic internal maintenance matters & repairs (fair use policy). • Use of Care Home facilities (not services), subject to health status.

• Concierge service from HAH office for telecommunication supply and all trades booking. • Private drainage. Weekly bin collection. Buildings insurance. Garden & grounds upkeep.

External buildings maintenance, repair & decoration. Window cleaning (external). Excluded from Service Charge   • Personal & household contents insurance.

• Consumption of heating fuel, electricity, water, telecommunications, council tax and any other consumables of choice. Internal decoration. Why choose Hill Ash House?

  This Care home has benefitted from significant recent investment and refurbishment, providing high quality care for the elderly.

The adjacent bungalows enable those occupying to retain their independence, living in their own home but without the burden of upkeep, and with the peace of mind to all concerned that one’s elderly needs (medical & domestic) can be catered for.

There are daily home checks to provide for the residents’ well-being, safety and security.

The property enjoys a beautiful country setting, within the curtilage of a period listed county house and can enjoy the use of ample communal grounds.

The aim is for residents to enjoy life to the full with as much privacy as individuals want, but within a small community.

Well behaved pets will be welcomed (under licence) but will need to be managed for the well-being of other residents.

MATERIAL INFORMATION   Services   Mains electricity, water & private drainage (communal treatment plant). LPG central heating, metered supply.

Broadband   Comprehensive broadband is available within a communications package, via HAH. Council Tax   Band “A” £1,593.43 for 26/27. Tenure   Leasehold.

120+ years remaining, renewable & redeemable. Please speak to the Agent for further details. Service Charge   Annual charge of £3,000, paid by standing order at £250 pcm.

Ground Rent   £50.00 per annum. Emergency First Call   24/7 emergency care call included (Hill Ash House first contact).

Occupation   Apartments available to residents 55 years of age and over. Construction   Stone built elevations under a modern slate roof. UPVC double glazed windows throughout.

Listing   Hill Ash House is Listed, we understand this property is not Listed. Planning Permission   Permission: No recent or historic applications that would be relevant.

EPC   Rated “D” with the potential for a “C” rating. Flood Risk   The property is not at risk of flooding. Access   Directly off the public highway and over the Hill Ash House driveway.

Public Access   There are no Rights of Way or Public Footpaths over this property. National Landscape   The property is not within a National Landscape (formerly an AONB).

Conservation Area   The property falls within the designated Dymock Conservation Area. Pets   Well-behaved domestic pets are welcomed under licence, for the wellbeing of all other residents.

Purchase Fee   Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.

Additional Information   The freeholders reserve the right to review the service and associated charges periodically and in exceptional circumstances.

GENERAL INFORMATION   Local   The village of Dymock has a village store and garage, community pub and cricket club.

The nearby market towns of Ledbury and Newent offer a good range of amenities to satisfy most domestic requirements, including supermarkets, a good variety of independent shops, good butchers, main post offices and cafés.

There are doctor’s surgeries and pharmacies in both towns, both surgeries serve HAH. There is a cottage hospital in Ledbury with a main A&E hospital in Gloucester.

A regular bus service runs from Dymock to Ledbury and Gloucester (which has a main station); Ledbury-based taxi service(s) available.

Ledbury provides a variety of additional facilities, including three supermarkets a selection of good pubs, coffee shops, restaurants and a local Theatre.

Recreational   Many fine walks are available within the locality and in the popular Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, both within easy driving distance.

There are a variety of social clubs close by in Ledbury and Newent, as well as a well-known golf course at Dymock.

Nearby, the Three Choirs Vineyard has a good restaurant, offers tours and wine tasting events. Directions   Head south towards Dymock on the B4216 for 4 miles in total.

After passing through the small Greenway crossroads, continue a further ¾ mile and the entrance to Hill Ash House will be found on your right-hand-side, as denoted by the prominent signage Proceed along the drive to the main house, park on the left of the house in the bespoke spaces provided.

Postcode   GL18 2DB What3Words   cleanser.blitz.holiday Agents Notes   Grant & Co and their clients give notice that: 1.

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These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.

It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities.

Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.

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