3-bedroom house · GL17 9AS
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Description A light and charming two/three bedroom detached cottage with large, tiered gardens, outbuildings for outdoor storage and off-road parking, situated in a peaceful rural location, with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
This charming property seamlessly blends characterful period features with thoughtful modern additions, creating a unique and inviting space.
Internally, the property comprises; entrance porch, open plan lounge/diner with feature log burner, kitchen, bathroom with bath and shower, study/bedroom three, and two further bedrooms upstairs.
Externally, the gardens are well-maintained and wrap around the property, offering a wonderful space outside for outdoor entertaining and relaxing.
There is off-road parking and a variety of outbuildings for outdoor storage, including an external utility room.
Please note the property also has planning consent for the erecting of a "wrap" around balcony with stairs to the lower garden P0933/24/ful.
Ruardean is a hillside village with outstanding views of the South Wales mountains.
The Village is famous for not only 'The Bear' but also being the home of Horlicks Malted Drink famed throughout the World, it's Church with Saint George and the Dragon motif above the door.
Ruardean offers a range of amenities to include post office/general store, public house, primary school and doctor's surgery. Within the catchment area for the renowned Dene Magna secondary school.
Regular bus service to the Market Towns of Ross-on-Wye, Cinderford and the City of Gloucester which is approximately 14 miles away.
A wider range of facilities also available throughout the Forest of Dean including an abundance of woodland and river walks.
The Severn Crossings and M4 towards London, Bristol and Cardiff are easily reached from this area along with the cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham for access onto the M5 and the Midlands.
Council Tax Band: C (Forest of Dean District Council ) Tenure: Freehold Porch Access through to lounge/diner via side door, window to front aspect.
Lounge/Diner Tiled flooring, x2 log burner stoves, radiator, window to front aspect, access through to kitchen, bathroom and bedroom 3/study, stairs leading up to first floor.
Kitchen Fitted units at eye and base level with worktop space, integrated oven with induction hob, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, space for freestanding fridge freezer, window to rear aspect.
Bathroom Bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, wash hand basin with vanity unit underneath, WC, walk-in shower enclosure with glass sliding doors, heated towel rail, window to front aspect.
Study Tiled flooring, radiator, bi-fold doors to side aspect leading outside raised terrace. Utility Access from outside. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
First Floor: Landing Window to rear aspect, access to both bedrooms. Bedroom 1 Carpeted flooring, exposed stone wall, window to front aspect, velux roof light, radiator.
Bedroom 2 Carpeted flooring, radiator, window to front aspect. Outside There is a driveway providing parking, greenhouse and various outbuildings for outdoor storage space.
The gardens wrap around the front and side of the property and are tiered, having steps leading up to the front door providing access inside.
The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a variety of plants, shrubs and trees, offering fantastic outdoor space for family gatherings.
There is a patio area providing a wonderful seating area with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Services Mains water, drainage and electric connected. Oil central heating.
Viewings By prior appointment with Hills. Rates Council Tax Band: C Please refer to for prices in the Forest of Dean and for the Tax Band.
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