(and 1 Bed Shepherds Hut), New Road, Blakeney, Gloucestershire., GL15 4DD

This delightful mid 18th Century cottage is set in a large mature garden and orchard bounded by the lovely Blakeney Brook. Its a charming unspoiled home of great character.

There are four reception rooms and three double bedrooms. A feature of the dining room is the original inglenook fireplace with large oil burning stove, the heating is supplemented by solar energy.

The kitchen is warmed by the oil fired Aga range stove. Within the grounds is a bespoke shepherd's hut providing excellent guest accommodation or income generating Air B&B potential.

The position on the edge of the Forest of Dean offers plenty of walking and cycling through beautiful open woodland.

The village shops, school health centre of Blakeney village are in walking distance. A cosy and traditional cottage in a very popular location.

Entrance Hall   Under stair storage, terracotta floor tiles through dining room and snug, stairs to first floor.

Sitting Room   A lovely comfortable dual aspect room with exposed stone walls and a Firefox wood burning stove, stairs to bedroom 1 and family bathroom, doors to private courtyard.

Snug   A cosy room with wood burning stove.

Dining Room   Lovely family kitchen with deep bay window to the front, original exposed beams, inglenook fireplace with large inset oil fired stove with back boiler, tiled floor, open to the kitchen and inner hall.

Kitchen   A traditional kitchen with beamed ceiling, fitted cabinets, integrated fridge and dishwasher, oil fired AGA range (heats hot water system), herringbone teracotta floor tiles, door to the front garden.

Inner Hall   Leading to conservatory and cloakroom, steps down to the sitting room and second stairwell.

Garden Room   A good size room overlooking the rear garden, tiled floor, door to the patio. Cloakroom   WC, wash hand basin.

Landing Study Area   Good space with window to the front, doors to bedrooms 2 and 3. Bedroom 2   Lovely cosy double bedroom with beamed ceiling, Velux roof light, window to the front.

Bedroom 3   Double bedroom, window to the front, access to the loft, exposed beams, original cast iron fireplace, door to family bathroom.

Landing Area   Leading to bedroom 1 and family bathroom. Bedroom 1   Lovely cosy dual aspect double bedroom with built-in wardrobe.

Family Bathroom   Large cast iron bath with shower attachment, separate shower enclosure, WC, wash basin, airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, door to bedroom 3.

Utility Room   Accessed from outside, this practical room has a butler sink unit and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

This room houses the 'FIT' meter and converter for the solar system.

Shepherds Hut   A delightful bespoke shepherds hut with an open plan living/ bedroom room‚ kitchenette and separate shower room.

It has a private decked terrace and serves as an ideal guest bedroom or income generating Air B&B. Garage   A detached single garage with large graveled parking area and car port.

Outside   There is gated access to a gravelled parking area accommodating multiple vehicles. The well established garden is fully stocked with flowering shrubs and trees.

A particular feature is the ornate circular pergola surrounded by a pretty moat like pond. It is overlooked by the shepherd's hut. A path from the parking area leads to the rear garden.

This is laid mainly to lawn with a number of mature fruit trees including apple, pear, cherry, and walnut. Off the patio is a barrel sauna and a clever rotating summerhouse.

The garden is secure and bounded on one side by a lovely natural brook.

Directions   What3Words - ///festivity.executive.glaze On entering the village of Blakeney from the direction of Lydney‚ turn right into New Road after The Cock Inn.

After a short distance the entrance to the property is on the left hand side just before the Furnace Valley turning.