The Firs, Ruardean Hill, Drybrook, GL17 9AR

The Firs is a traditional Forest cottage set in a large sunny plot in the genuinely peaceful village of Ruardean Hill.

It is a home of much character with many unspoiled original features including beamed ceilings and old stone fireplaces now fitted with modern Stovax wood burning stoves.

There are two cheerful reception rooms and two good double bedrooms with beautiful far reaching views.

The kitchen and bathroom are well-proportioned rooms and fully functional but there is an opportunity for further investment.

The garden is a good level plot laid to grass with a large gravelled seating and barbecue area. There is a garage and ample parking space on the drive.

From the cottage you have direct access to open countryside and miles of woodland walks. The popular Wye Valley towns of Monmouth and Ross on Wye are 12 miles and 8 miles respectively.

Agent Note Our vendors bought The Firs with the intention of renovating and refurbishing it.

Works have started to include exposing external stone work, installing wood burning stoves and new tiled flooring in the sitting room, opening up the kitchen, vaulting the ceiling in the bedroom and preparing for a new heating system.

The property requires further investment to complete the renovations. Ground Floor The cosy sitting room overlooks the garden.

It features an original stone fireplace with new Stovax wood burning stove set on a flag stone hearth and attractive limestone floor tiles.

There is stairs to the first floor and a door to the sitting/dining room.

The dining room also features a timber beams and an exposed stone fireplace with Stovax wood burning stove and stripped floorboards.

Off the dining room is the functional kitchen with some fitted cabinets. It would benefit from modernisation and investment. A door opens to the front garden.

First Floor There are two good double bedrooms and a large bathroom. Bedroom 1 has a a lovely outlook over the garden and forest beyond.

It features a recently exposed vaulted ceiling with timber beams, an open stone fireplace and original stripped floorboards. Bedroom 2 is a generous double bedroom also with an open view.

It has a panelled ceiling with access to the roof space, a period cast iron fireplace and exposed floorboards. Note - A simple partition wall would create separate access to the adjoining bathroom.

The bathroom is spacious. It has a built-in airing cupboard, a bath with electric shower over, WC and wash basin. It is fully functional but there is scope for investment and modernisation.

Garage The drive leads to the rear of the property and the garage which has a door to the front garden. Outside The cottage is approached from a quiet lane.

The bright sunny garden lies mostly to the front. It is very peaceful and private spot with superb woodland views.

The large level plot is laid to lawn with small trees and mature shrubs enclosing a gravelled seating and BBQ area. A small stone shed provides some outside storage.

There is ample parking space on the drive and easy access to woodland walks from the cottage.

Directions What3Words - ///chip.spoon.nylon From the traffic lights at Hawkwell, head in the direction of Coleford/Monmouth. After a short distance turn right onto Highview Road.

Follow the road for approximately 1 mile. Turn left into Baptist Way. Follow the road around to the right.

The property is a little further on, set back on the right as indicated by our 'For Sale' board.