Homes

Even with the market slowdown and falling values, city prices in most areas - particularly the south - have still got some distance to go before they could reasonably be described as affordable. But in Ross. with flats for under £100,000 and four bed houses starting from twice that, you can get great value for money. ...more

For anyone living in a cramped city flat and longing for a garden, green space and fresh air, Ross-on-Wye could be the ideal destination. Prices average between £125,000 and £200,000 for a three bedroom semi, £175,000 to £250,000 for somewhere detached. ...more

Walking through the Fritz Fryer antique lighting business is a remarkable experience - room after room of dazzling lights, from 200 year-old chandeliers to '60s Italian design classic lamps. It's one of many specialist businesses operating in the Ross area but selling online to further afield. ...more

Architectural Ironmongery has been supplying its huge range of door, window and gate furniture to Ross-on-Wye and much further afield for 20 years now. Originally a joinery, that part of the business was wound up four years ago to concentrate on the shop. ...more

Entering Worthington Woodpower is a bit like stepping into another world. The Ross-based shop is packed with lights, clocks, candles, cushions, children's clothes, gifts and jewellery - and much else besides. 'I know, it's like the Tardis in here!' says Fiona Swithenbank, who bought the shop a year ago. ...more

If you are moving to the area, why not have a look inside the huge warehouse at Baileys Home and Garden at the edge of Ross in the road to Hereford? Most people have to shop online or by post for the famous Baileys range. If you live and work in the Ross area, it's easy to go along and browse for yourself. ...more