Saunders Green House, (Paddock and Gardens), Whitecroft, GL15 4PN

This handsome period property stands in approximately 1.5 acres of beautiful landscaped garden in the heart of the Forest of Dean.

It is a home of great character built in 1860 by a successful local business man.

The house features much of the original architecture and has been painstakingly and sympathetically restored to a high standard by the present owners.

The generous well-proportioned accommodation extends to 3850 sq .ft. It is tastefully decorated and presented in keeping with the era using superior quality materials.

The gardens are a triumph, created from a blank canvass, again by the present owners. Outbuilding include a substantial cedar clad workshop and double open fronted garage.

There is ample parking space. Saunders Green House is an impressive country home in a peaceful woodland oasis. Entrance Vestibule Victorian style floor tiles, open to hall.

Hall Hardwood floor through kitchen, door to morning room, kitchen, grand hall. Morning Room Window overlooking garden, half panelled wall, alcove shelves, fireplace with stone hearth.

Kitchen Breakfast Room Windows overlooking garden, fireplace with Aga range, hob, shaker style cabinets with hardwood work surface, Butler kitchen sink, integrated dishwasher.

Walk In Pantry Spacious store room with window to side, fitted shelves, flagstone floor.

Reception Hall Very spacious panelled hall with feature fireplace, doors to sitting room, rear hall, stairs to first floor.

Sitting Room Window to side, marble fireplace with Clearview wood burning stove, French doors to garden. Rear Hall Doors to study, cloakroom and laundry.

Study Dual aspect, half panelled walls, bespoke book shelves. Laundry Room Dual aspect, porcelain sink, fitted cabinets, plumbing for appliances, tiled floor.

Cloakroom Etched glass door, Victorian style tiles.

First Floor Landing From hardwood panelled stairwell with picture window spanning both levels, doors to bedrooms 1,2,3,4 and family bathroom, stairs to second floor.

Master Bedroom Twin windows overlooking garden, ceiling rose, open to en-suite. Master En-Suite Panelled walls, built in shelving, walk in drench shower, wash basin cabinet, Victorian style tiles.

Bedroom 2 Window to front, door to en-suite. Bedroom 2 En-Suite Walk in drench shower, WC, wash basin, Victorian style tiles.

Bedroom 3 Window overlooking garden, built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Bedroom 4 Restful double room with window to front overlooking Saunders Green.

Family Bathroom Windows front and side, large deep bath, storage shelves above, wash basin an bespoke dresser unit, high level WC. Wood effect floor. Second Floor Velux roof lights, eaves storage.

This level is given over to an extensive model train layout but would equally make another large bedroom if required. Cellar The large cellar is accessed from the drive.

It has been refurbished and in good order and houses the central heating boiler. It has a flagstone floor and the original internal stone stairwell to the house (sealed off).

Open Fronted Garage Attractive oak framed, open fronted double bay garage. Additional parking in front. A covered seating area to the side overlooks the croquet green.

Cedar Clad Workshop Impressive work shop with power supply, fitted work benches, roof storage, double and single doors to garden.

Outside The house stands in a beautiful landscaped garden of approximately 1.5 acres.

A wide flagstone terrace extends across the front and beneath a vine covered pergola to the orchard with shady decked seating area. Yew arches form a gateway to the croquet green.

The numerous raised beds vegetable/flower beds are divided with attractive brick paths, a neat hedged perimeter separates the area from the croquet green.

Mature broadleaf trees and a small brook form the boundary to the fenced paddock which is accessed from the main garden.

Outbuildings include a substantial bespoke cedar clad workshop and oak framed open fronted garages, tractor shed and former stables.

Gated driveways lead to the parking area and separately to the orchard.

Directions What3Words - ///lilac.sway.slightly From The Miners Country Pub in Whitecroft head in the direction of Bream on Park Hill/Whitecroft Road. After 0.4 miles turn left towards Saunders Green.

Follow the road and bear left as the green opens up. The property is straight ahead just to the left.