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4 OKELL DRIVE

ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE HR9 5QQ

4 beds 2 baths 1,593 sq ft Listed 29 Jan 2023 (-1235d)

£550,000

Reduced on 19 Jan 2023

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

148 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£525,000 Jun 2023

Price per m²

£3,716/m²

Local average

£504,615 (+9%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,702 of 33,755)

Street crime

52 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Close to Both Town and Countryside
  • Master En-Suite, Three Further Bedrooms
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Beautiful Landscaped Gardens
  • Rural Views
  • Double Garage with Parking for Three Cars
  • EPC Rating: C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A spacious and beautifully presented property with master en-suite, three further bedrooms, beautiful gardens and lovely rural views. Set within a private road on a prestigious development of just 11 executives homes.

Located in a small semi rural close of just eleven properties accessed from the prestigious Fernbank Road.

Ross-on-Wye offers a good range of shopping, social and sports facilities along with excellent commuting links to the Midlands via the M50/M5 and South Wales via the A40/M4. The cities of Gloucester, Cheltenham and Hereford are all within easy reach.

The property is entered via:
Canopied Front Entrance Porch:
Hardwood glazed door with matching decorative side panel, leading into:

Reception Hall:
With sunken inset mat. Coving to ceiling. Attractive solid Oak flooring. Staircase leading to first floor landing with useful understairs storage cupboard. Radiator, telephone point. Glazed door into:

Sitting Room: 16'5" x 12'7" (5m x 3.84m)
A lovely dual aspect light and spacious room with attractive outlook over the landscaped rear gardens. Radiator, coving to ceiling. Raised stone hearth with inset electric fire. TV point.

Dining Room: 12'1" x 9'8" (3.68m x 2.95m)
Pair of double doors with outlook over the rear aspect. Coving to ceiling. Radiator. Door to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 15'11" x 10'6" (4.85m x 3.2m)
Well equipped with an attractive range of white gloss base and wall mounted units with integrated eye level Neff oven and grill. Gas four ring hob with concealed extractor fan. Bosch dishwasher. One and a half bowl drainer sink unit. Double glazed window to rear aspect. In the breakfast area there is a double glazed window to side aspect. Breakfast bar with tiled surrounds. Radiator. Fridge/freezer and separate undercounter freezer. Under kickstand heater. Door to:

Utility Room: 7'11" x 7'7" (2.41m x 2.3m)
Range of base and wall mounted units. Concealed Worcester boiler which supplies domestic hot water and central heating. Single bowl drainer sink unit. Bosch washing machine. Attractive quartz worktops. Double glazed window to front aspect overlooking Chase Woods. Tiled surrounds. Double glazed door out to the side of the property and around to the rear gardens.

Study: 12'7" x 9'7" (3.84m x 2.92m)
Double glazed window to front aspect. A continuation of the Oak flooring. radiator, power points. Glazed door to:

Garden Room: 11'8" x 8'7" (3.56m x 2.62m)
Set of double doors out to the front aspect. Double glazed windows and roof creating a lovely light and spacious area with attractive outlook over the landscaped gardens. Tiled flooring. Wall mounted electric heater.

WC:
Having fully tiled surrounds. White suite comprising comfort level WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit. Double glazed window to front aspect. Chrome towel rail, mirror fronted medicine cabinet.

From the reception hall, access can be gained to:

First Floor Landing:
Access to a good sized loft space. Double glazed window to front aspect with views towards Chase Woods. Radiator, coving to ceiling. Door to generous sized airing cupboard with newly fitted lagged hot water cylinder with immersion heater.

Master Bedroom: 14'4" x 10'11" (4.37m x 3.33m)
Double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying lovely views over the surrounding countryside to the Welsh Borders in the distance. Radiator, coving to ceiling. Range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, dressing table and bedside cabinets. Fitted wall lights. Door to:

En-Suite:
Double glazed window to front aspect. Large enclosed shower cubicle with Mira Sport Max shower. Wash hand basin with vanity unit. Mirror, light and shaver point. Wall mounted cabinet. Ladder style towel rail. Extractor fan and recessed ceiling spotlights. Comfort level WC with concealed cistern.

Bedroom 2: 12'4" x 11'11" (3.76m x 3.63m)
Double glazed window to rear aspect with lovely views over the surrounding area with recessed fitted wardrobe. Radiator.

Bedroom 3: 12'6" x 10'8" (3.8m x 3.25m)
Double glazed window to front aspect. Spacious double bedroom currently used as a home office. Radiator. Recessed fitted wardrobe. Double glazed window to front aspect which enjoys lovely views to Chase Woods.

Bedroom 4: 10'3" x 9' (3.12m x 2.74m)
Double glazed window to rear aspect with Welsh Borders in the distance. Radiator.

Family Bathroom:
Tiled flooring and fully tiled surrounds. Ladder style towel rail. Panelled bath with mixer tap Aqualisa shower over with folding glazed screen. Pedestal wash hand basin with vanity unit. Wall mounted mirrored cabinet and mirror with light. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Double glazed window to front aspect.

Outside:
To the front of the property is a substantial block paved driveway which provides parking for up to four vehicles. Leading to:

Detached Double Garage: 18'1" x 17'3" (5.5m x 5.26m) Twin opening door one of which is an electric up and over door.

The front gardens have been beautifully landscaped to create interest throughout the seasons with a mixture of evergreens, roses and spring flowering shrubs. A pathway leads around to the rear of the property and to the secure side entrance.

The rear garden is accessed via picket gate leading to utility room. Small walled garden with raised bed. The rear garden has a large entertaining patio which leads onto lawned area with garden/potting shed. Further patio with pergola and climbing shrubs, a circular feature with stone gravel bed and P gravel area and steps leading to the side of the garage. All enclosed by modern panelled fencing.

Agents Note:
There is management company to which £125.00 per annum is paid, this covers insurance for the private road and adds to a sinking fund.

Property Information:
Council Tax Band F
Gas Central Heating
Broadband Superfast 56 Mbps Available
Mains water & drainage

Directions
From Ross-on-Wye centre proceed south along Walford Road. Turn left opposite Roman Way and bear right into Fernbank Road. Proceed up Fernbank Road, taking the only left turn into Okell Drive and the property can be found at the bottom of the cul de sac.

Listed by

Ross-On-Wye

Richard Butler & Associates

Reference: 131189255

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/11/2022

Expiry date: 17/11/2032

Current heating cost: £706/year

Potential heating cost: £645/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7349552

Property Details

Street: 4 Okell Drive

Town: ROSS-ON-WYE

Postcode: HR9 5QQ

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 10/05/2010

Work Completed: 19/04/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6516312

Property Details

Street: 4 Okell Drive

Town: ROSS-ON-WYE

Postcode: HR9 5QQ

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 04/05/2009

Work Completed: 17/04/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #207325

Property Details

Street: 4 Okell Drive

Town: ROSS-ON-WYE

Postcode: HR9 5QQ

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows

Certificate Issued: 06/12/2002

Work Completed: 07/10/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #207321

Property Details

Street: 4 Okell Drive

Town: ROSS-ON-WYE

Postcode: HR9 5QQ

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 06/12/2002

Work Completed: 07/10/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/06/2023 (2 years ago) £525,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
SPUR VUE FERNBANK ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5PP £665,000 05/12/2025 Detached
ASHLING FERNBANK ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5PP £510,000 20/11/2025 Detached
VAYNOR WOOD MERRIVALE ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5JX £590,000 02/09/2025 Detached
BENEDICT HOUSE, 25 EASTFIELD ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5JZ £695,000 24/07/2025 Detached
CHASE VIEW HOUSE MERRIVALE ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5JX £660,000 11/08/2023 Detached
THE FOX RUN CHAPEL ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5PR £467,500 21/06/2023 Detached
SPUR VUE FERNBANK ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5PP £535,000 05/08/2022 Detached
12 WOODMEADOW ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5QG £475,000 14/07/2022 Detached
GARTH, 30 EASTFIELD ROAD, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5JZ £525,000 11/03/2022 Detached
11 MERRIVALE CRESCENT, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5JU £450,000 11/11/2021 Detached
1 VECTIS CLOSE, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5UL £295,000 02/11/2021 Detached

Area average: £533,409 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 3.1%
10y growth 57.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Herefordshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.5%
5y (index) 16.7%
10y (index) 37.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Herefordshire, County of. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £728/mo
Realistic £809/mo
Optimistic £890/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Herefordshire, County of.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Herefordshire: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Fernbank Road 0.2 miles
Bus stop Duxmere Drive 0.2 miles
Shop Howdens Joinery 0.7 miles
Shop Unknown 0.7 miles
Hospital Great Oaks Hospice 7.4 miles
Train station Rookwood 8.3 miles
Train station Oakiron 8.5 miles
Hospital Ledbury Community Health and Care Centre 11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 20
Shoplifting 11
Criminal damage and arson 8
Other theft 6
Public order 3
Burglary 2
Vehicle crime 2
Total incidents 52

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Joseph's RC Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 29 Apr 2014
Ashfield Park Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 24 Jun 2015
Walford Nursery & Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Outstanding — 9 Sep 2024
Brampton Abbotts CofE Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 17 Oct 2013
Bridstow CofE Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Good — 26 Jan 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.15%
Max investor price (0.8%) £101,125
Target investor price (1%) £80,900
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).