# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (HR9 5QQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 OKELL DRIVE, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE HR9 5QQ |
| Price | £550,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £525,000 Jun 2023 |

## 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.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/131189255/647344) - Floorplan
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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/131189255/647355) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7349552
- **Address:** 4 Okell Drive, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 5QQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/05/2010
- **Work Completed:** 19/04/2010
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6516312
- **Address:** 4 Okell Drive, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 5QQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/05/2009
- **Work Completed:** 17/04/2009
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #207325
- **Address:** 4 Okell Drive, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 5QQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/12/2002
- **Work Completed:** 07/10/2002
- **Items:** 11 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #207321
- **Address:** 4 Okell Drive, ROSS-ON-WYE, HR9 5QQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/12/2002
- **Work Completed:** 07/10/2002
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 OKELL DRIVE, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5QQ | £525,000 | 27/06/2023 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £504,615 (49 Detached, HR9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Herefordshire, County of). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £728/mo
- **Realistic:** £809/mo
- **Optimistic:** £890/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Herefordshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.15% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £101,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £80,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2.4%
- **10y growth:** 55.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Herefordshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

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

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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