4 OKELL DRIVE
ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE HR9 5QQ
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Herefordshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Herefordshire, County of. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 |
Rental Comparables
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).