Milling House, Millbrook Green, Lydney, GL15 6BY

Milling House is tucked away in a secluded position in the sought after village of Aylburton.

It stands in approaching an acre of mature garden, a peaceful private oasis in close reach of the village amenities and walking distance to the town.

It is a distinctive home of great character with an intriguing history dating back to the early 1800s.

An original cider press and mill, it was extensively developed in the early 1970s by Betty Horsfall, a celebrated gardener and published author.

It is a beautifully presented home, light and spacious with pleasingly proportioned generous rooms, the whole interior a showcases the most impressive bespoke joinery commissioned by Ms Horsfall, contemporary style and the most tasteful decor.

There are three fabulous reception rooms and four generous bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities. The large family kitchen breakfast room has ample storage space with two walk in pantries.

There is separate laundry/utility room. Two stone workshops provide useful outside storage. There is ample parking on the drive.

This unique property seamlessly combines its historical past with the style and requirements of modern family living. Milling House is a superb home in a desirable village location.

Ground Floor A warm inviting entrance hall leads to all principal rooms and cloakrooms. Bespoke display/bookshelves frame a large walk-in under stair store cupboard.

A fine turned staircase and full height arched window leads to a galleried landing/reading area. A personal lift has been installed for alternative easy access to the first floor.

Exposed wooden floorboards and individually designed bespoke joinery is evident throughout the house. The sitting room is of very generous proportions.

The most attractive tall sash windows allow light to flood through. The dining room is equally spacious with a lovely bay window overlooking the garden.

It links directly to the kitchen and is an ideal setting for intimate dinner parties. The library is a quiet atmospheric room, the walls lined with bespoke fitted book shelves.

The kitchen is fitted with attractive muted shaker style cabinets with hard wood work surfaces and a large free standing central island. Appliances include a Rangemaster stove.

The well-designed open plan pantry provides an extra preparation area and open shelf storage. Off the rear hall is the utility/laundry room.

It is fitted with cabinets and work surfaces, has plumbing for the washing machine and houses the central heating boiler and hot water cylinder. There is convenient access to the garden.

There is a second cloakroom and the former butlers pantry's, are currently used as extra practical storage space.

First Floor The galleried landing is a quiet niche with a lovely view of the garden through a beautifully designed double height window. This area would make comfortable reading or sitting area.

There is a large walk-in fully shelved airing cupboard and access to all four bedrooms and family bathroom. Attractive exposed hardwood floors extend throughout the first floor rooms.

Bedroom 1 is a very generous south facing en-suite room that captures the morning sun. It has a spacious en-suite with walk-in shower, WC and wash basin. It is the landing area for the lift.

Bedroom 2 is a quiet en-suite double bedroom overlooking the side garden. The en-suite has a bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.

Bedroom 3 is a bright dual aspect double bedroom overlooking the garden. Bedroom 4 is a cosy and peaceful double bedroom with a view over the garden. The family bathroom has a bath, WC and wash basin.

Outbuildings There are two really good stone workshops/store rooms off the drive each with power and light connected.

There is scope to utilise the upper level of the larger workshop with the relevant planning consents. Garden The house stands in approaching an acre of lovely leafy gardens.

There is gated access to a gravelled drive with turning circle and plenty of parking space.

The garden has a sunny south facing aspect with plenty of shady corners to sit and enjoy the delightful surroundings.

Mature trees and established hedges create a restful environment for relaxing in complete privacy. A decked terrace is the ideal sunny spot for a morning cup of coffee and outside dining.

Outbuildings include a couple of good stone workshops. Adjoining the garden is a privately owned parcel of land that can be available to rent by separate negotiation.

Directions What3Words - ///tonal.safari.restores On entering the village from the direction of Lydney, turn right to Millbrook Green just before the bus stop.

After a short distance, Milling House is set back on the left hand side.