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Steve Gooch Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this two / three bedroom detached cottage dating back to pre-1728, perfect for updating and modernisation.
Historically converted from two smaller dwellings into one larger family home, the property is situated at the end of a no-through track and benefits from enclosed gardens of circa 0.62 acres, outbuildings, and a far-reaching outlook over forest and woodland.
Further benefits include solid fuel central heating, double glazing, and off-road parking. The property is accessed via a small wooden porch with glazed panel door and windows.
Solid wooden plank door gives access into the: Entrance Hall (3.02m x 3.35m (9'11 x 11'00)) Stairs leading to the first floor, ceiling light, single radiator, front aspect upvc double glazed window with quarry tile ledge overlooking the garden with views towards forest and woodland.
Opening into Kitchen/Dining Room, solid timber door giving access into: Shower Room (2.84m x 1.68m (9'04 x 5'06)) White suite with close coupled w.c, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap over, double walk-in shower cubicle fitted with wet board and electric shower, tiled wall, single radiator, ceiling light, front aspect upvc obscure double glazed window with quarry tile ledge.
Kitchen (5.18m x 3.15m (17'00 x 10'04)) Directional ceiling spots, range of base and wall mounted units, rolled edge worktops, four-ring gas hob, Rayburn used for cooking, central heating and hot water, power points, new consumer unit, extractor hood, space for automatic washing machine, two side aspect upvc double glazed windows overlooking the garden.
Opening and step down to: Dining Room (3.53m x 3.10m (11'07 x 10'02)) Single radiator, ceiling light, power points, side aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the garden with view towards forest and woodland.
Step up and wooden plank door giving access into: Lounge (3.56m x 3.10m (11'08 x 10'02)) Exposed ceiling beams, exposed stone walls, open fireplace of brick and stone construction, brick arch, inset multi fuel burner with quarry tile hearth, ceiling light, power points, side aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the garden with views towards forest and woodland.
Wooden thumb latch door giving access to: Side Porch Door leading to the garden, glazed windows to front and rear aspects.
From the Entrance Hall, stairs lead up to the first floor: Landing Ceiling light, exposed timber floorboards, front aspect upvc double glazed window with far reaching views over forest and woodland.
Doors into: Bedroom Two (3.56m x 3.10m (11'08 x 10'02)) Ceiling light, chimney breast with alcoves to either side, single radiator, power points, side aspect upvc double glazed window with quarry tile window ledge, views overlooking the garden.
Wooden thumb latch door and two steps down to: Bedroom One (3.53m x 3.07m (11'07 x 10'01)) Tongue & groove timber clad ceiling, exposed ceiling timber, single radiator, side aspect upvc double glazed window with quarry tile window ledge, views overlooking the garden and towards forest and woodland.
Bedroom Three (2.69m x 3.02m (8'10 x 9'11)) Ceiling light, wall light point, single radiator, range of built in wardrobes/storage, front aspect upvc double glazed window with quarry tiled window ledge.
Bathroom (4.39m x 1.88m (14'05 x 6'02)) Newly fitted white suite with large double ended bath, central taps and drainer, tiled surrounds, shower mixer tap fitted over, close coupled w.c, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over, inset ceiling spots, curtained opening to the water tank and eaves storage space, sloped ceiling with beam, side aspect double glazed window overlooking the garden with views towards forest and woodland.
Outside The property is accessed via a track leading to a large grassed area owned by the Forestry Commission, with our vendors having an easement for access.
A pedestrian gate and a five-bar gate at the top of the garden provide vehicle access to a hard standing suitable for parking two to three vehicles.
The property boasts expansive gardens and grounds with numerous mature trees, shrubs, and bushes.
It also features the remains of a stone outbuilding, a workshop/shed, a fruit produce area, vegetable plots, various seating areas, and outside lighting.
Directions From the Mitcheldean office, proceed up the Stenders, turning right signposted to Wigpool. Follow this road along, continuing past the end of the tarmac road and onto the gravelled track.
Continue up to the chicken farm. Take the left hand fork, following the road around the bend, proceeding to the end of the track where a turning area allows you to access a grassed area.
This leads to the hardstanding and to the property. Services Mains water, electricity. Septic tank. Solid fuel heating. Water Rates Severn Trent Water Authority.
Rate tbc Local Authority Council Tax Band: D Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.
Tenure Freehold Viewing Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required.
Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.
Money Laundering Regulations To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at the time of making an offer.
We ask for your cooperation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the sale, should your offer be acceptable to the seller(s)
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