AN ELEGANT country house with a gym and heated outdoor swimming in Herefordshire is for sale for £2.5 million.

Agents say the home, in Upton Bishop near Ross-on-Wye, has been comprehensively renovated with new electrical and plumbing systems, and an improved layout.

Hereford Times: A £2.5 million country home in Upton Bishop, near Ross-on-Wye, with its own pool and gym is for sale. Picture: Savills/Zoopla

Agents Savills say this provides "exciting" living over two floors, as well as a flat and annexe, and it is on the market with a guide price of £2.5 million.

On the ground floor, there is a range of reception rooms including a drawing/dining room benefitting from an abundance of natural light, a large wood burner and a butler’s pantry.

Hereford Times: The house has been revamped, including new plumbing and electrics

There is also a study and a large sitting room which leads off to the kitchen/breakfast room.

The kitchen itself has French doors leading to a covered terrace with views over the front garden and a heated outdoor swimming pool.

This floor also has a large utility room, a cloakroom and stairs down to a vaulted cellar.

Hereford Times: A £2.5 million country home in Upton Bishop, near Ross-on-Wye, with its own pool and gym is for sale. Picture: Savills/Zoopla

On the east side of the house, there is a self-contained one-bedroom annexe with its own access.

Upstairs, six double bedrooms and four stylish bathrooms can be found.

Hereford Times: A £2.5 million country home in Upton Bishop, near Ross-on-Wye, with its own pool and gym is for sale. Picture: Savills/Zoopla

"The principal bedroom is of particular merit with an exquisite bathroom en suite, large triple aspect bedroom, bespoke fitted dressing room, all enhanced by French doors giving access to a stunning south-facing balcony," agents say.

Hereford Times: The master bedrooms boasts and grand en-suite and balcony

Outside, there is a large parking area in front of the house with additional space for several vehicles to the rear.

Hereford Times: A £2.5 million country home in Upton Bishop, near Ross-on-Wye, with its own pool and gym is for sale. Picture: Savills/Zoopla

Agents say: "Of real merit, at The Beeches, is the 7.85 acres of outstanding gardens and grounds.

"The gardens to the front of the house are the most formal and due to their south-facing orientation benefit from well-tended mature borders, lawned areas and mature trees such as Larch and Chestnut.

"The garden is also walled on one side giving excellent privacy and a real feeling of seclusion."

There is also a paddock, vineyard and workshop.

There is also a flat behind the main house, made up of a garage, carport and workshop below, kitchen/dining room, sitting room, two bedrooms and bathroom. There is also a range of other outbuildings, including a gym.