6 bed detached house for sale

Redbrook Road, Upper Redbrook NP25

A remarkable six-bedroom period residence steeped in over 500 years of history, offering elegant reception rooms added in the 1730s, five bathrooms, extensive cellar space. All in all, an exceptional and substantial family home, all set within the heart of the wye valley village of Redbrook.

Accommodation Overview

The property offers six bedrooms and five bathrooms, arranged over three principal floors, alongside generous reception space and extensive cellar rooms. Throughout the house are original features including exposed beams, panelled walls, stone fireplaces, sash windows, and a charming curved staircase that immediately signals the home’s period pedigree.
Two principal reception rooms: A formal dining room, a sitting room, alongside a further snug and a conservatory, provide a variety of spaces for entertaining, family life or guest use. The upper floors offer excellent flexibility, with scope to reconfigure part of the top floor into a self-contained accommodation (subject to necessary consents). The property offers exceptional flexibility and can be easily configured to suit a variety of residential arrangements. The current layout naturally lends itself to creating defined family zones, private guest suites for visiting friends and relatives, or even independent space for older children or extended family. The adaptable design ensures the home can readily evolve alongside changing family needs.

Entrance Hallway (3.71m x 3.68m (12'02 x 12'01))

The entrance hallway sets a suitably grand tone, with tiled flooring, dado rails, decorative coving and an elegant archway framing the original curved staircase. Solid timber doors lead to the main reception rooms.

The entrance hall has served as an excellent guest reception and office area. Previously, it has also been used as a formal dining space, while equally functioning as a striking and welcoming central hallway befitting the stature of the home.

Lounge (8.08m x 3.58m (26'06 x 11'09))

A stunning formal space, centred around a decorative fireplace with marble mantel and wood-burning stove. Large French windows with wooden shutters flood the room with light. The room opens through to the conservatory, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living.

Conservatory (3.81m x 2.62m (12'06 x 8'07))

A light and airy room, with doors out to the garden.

Dining Room (5.13m x 3.58m (16'10 x 11'09))

An elegant room with a wood burner set within decorative tiling and a marble surround. The dining room is generously proportioned, providing an impressive setting for lavish dinner parties, family gatherings or relaxed entertaining after a day exploring Offa’s Dyke.
Notably, the former butler’s pantry still remains, marking where the original staircase once rose from the cellar where the kitchen would have been in the 1700’s.

Ground Floor Bedroom / Office (4.90m x 3.25m (16'01 x 10'08))

Currently used as a principal ground-floor bedroom, it offers excellent flexibility - ideal for those seeking single-level living, guest accommodation, or a peaceful home office or separate snug away from the main bedroom spaces upstairs. The room also benefits from a working fireplace.

Kitchen (4.22m x 4.70m (13'10 x 15'05))

The heart of the home, this warm and inviting kitchen is fitted with quality units and an aga, complemented by flagstone flooring and exposed beams that reinforce the property’s period charm. There is ample space for a family dining table, making it a natural hub for everyday living and entertaining, somewhere ideal for family to come together at the end of the day to talk, cook and eat. A stable door provides access to the outside, while a secondary staircase rises from the kitchen to Bedroom Three, offering an additional and highly practical route to the first floor. There is also a staircase which leads down to the Cellars.

Cellar Rooms

A particularly exciting feature of Inglewood House is the large cellar, comprising two substantial rooms measuring (13’10 x 14’07) and (16’10 x 11’08). These spaces offer enormous potential for conversion into a home cinema, gym, studio, workshop or wine cellar, subject to requirements - a rare and valuable asset in a period home of this nature.

Utility Room (3.30m x 2.64m (10'10 x 8'08))

With a Belfast sink, generous storage and larder.

Cloakroom (1.35m x 1.27m (4'05 x 4'02))

Positioned off the hallway with W.C and wash hand basin.

First Floor

From the entrance hall stairs lead up to the 1st Floor.

Ante Room (3.76m x 3.63m (12'04 x 11'11))

Currently arranged as a relaxed seating area, perfect as a snug, reading space or quiet retreat away from the main living rooms.

Bedroom One (5.64m x 3.51m (18'06 x 11'06))

The principal bedroom, lovingly called the ‘Red Room’, oozes character with panelled walls and a wonderful view to the front towards the River Wye.

En-Suite (3.23m x 4.04m (10'07 x 13'03))

A four piece en-suite with freestanding bath, separate shower, w.c and basin. The room also features a fireplace and a large storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two (5.00m x 3.56m (16'05 x 11'08))

Another large double bedroom, again with views to the front over the River Wye.

Shower Room One (1.96m x 1.91m (6'05 x 6'03))

Accessed from the Ante Room providing a shower room for Bedroom 2.

Shower Room Two (2.59m x 1.32m (8'06 x 4'04))

Another shower room which is used by the property owners and accessed via the rear stairs. (This shower room was originally part of the En-Suite Bathroom to Bedroom 3 and could be returned to one larger Jack and Jill bathroom.)

Bedroom Three (4.27m x 3.89m (14'00 x 12'09))

A lovely light room benefiting from dual aspect windows. Bedroom 3 is located at the rear of the house (positioned above the kitchen).

En-Suite Bathroom (2.59m x 1.91m (8'06 x 6'03))

A modern suite comprising of panelled bath, W.C and wash hand basin with dual aspect frosted windows. As mentioned previously a stud wall separates this bathroom and Shower Room 2, this could be returned in to one Jack and Jill bathroom.

Second Floor

Bedroom Six (4.78m x 4.37m (15'08 x 14'04))

Separate to the rest of the second floor, accessed via its own staircase from the back landing, a bright and airy double bedroom.

A staircase from the Ante Room at the front of the house leads to the main part of the Second Floor. There is a door at the bottom of these stairs allowing for separation from the rest of the house.

Landing

The landing currently provides space for a kitchenette, creating excellent potential for an independent top-floor suite - ideal for older children, long-term guests or multi-generational living.

Bedroom Four (3.99m x 3.56m (13'01 x 11'08))

A charming double bedroom built in to the loft space with wonderful elevated views to the front.

Bedroom Five (4.01m x 3.68m (13'02 x 12'01))

Another double bedroom, again with terrific views to the front.

Shower Room (3.51m x 2.01m (11'06 x 6'07))

The shower room serves bedrooms 4 and 5, with a modern suite comprising a walk in shower, W.C and wash hand basin.

Outside

Externally, the property is arranged around a series of charming courtyard spaces. The main courtyard is stunning suntrap, ideal for alfresco dining, entertaining and summer evenings, while additional secluded courtyards offer further scope for private seating or creative landscaping.
The gardens wrap around the house and include a small orchard, adding to the rural charm (and providing a bounty of fruit for home made jams and chutneys.)
From the garden gate, owners can step directly onto the famous Offa's Dyke Path, making morning walks and evening strolls part of everyday life.
An ‘in and out’ driveway offers generous off-road parking for multiple vehicles, with the property enjoying a peaceful, private setting that remains pleasantly connected to the heart of the village.

Location & Lifestyle

Inglewood House occupies a privileged position within the heart of Redbrook, a thriving riverside village renowned for its strong sense of community and access to some of the most spectacular countryside in the region. The River Wye and Offa’s Dyke Path are moments away, offering endless opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits.

For purchasers wishing to generate supplementary income, Inglewood House has previously operated successfully as a highly rated bed and breakfast, demonstrating the flexibility of the accommodation should future owners wish to explore similar opportunities