House For Sale £585,000
A charming and characterful cottage, beautifully presented with large gardens, ample parking, in a fabulous location surrounded by beautiful countryside on the edge of the popular village of Redmarley, close to transport links.
Reception Hall – Cloakroom – Utility – Kitchen/Breakfast Room – Sitting/Dining Room – 2 Double Bedrooms & 1 Single – Bathroom with Separate Shower & Bath – Summer House
May House has been lovingly restored and offers a good amount of space with generously proportioned rooms; it benefits from being situated on a fantastic size plot. The property is not listed, and the windows have been sympathetically double glazed and allow light to flow into the cottage. With countryside walks on the doorstep this property allows for a peaceful, comfortable country lifestyle in a cottage full of character, with the benefits of excellent transport links on the doorstep.
Redmarley is a popular village in the County of Gloucestershire and is just 10 minutes from the historical market town of Ledbury offering a wide range of amenities. For more extensive retail and cultural opportunities, the Cathedral City of Gloucestershire is just 12 miles away, with excellent transport links to the M50 (5 mins to Jct 2) and the M5 (15 mins to Jct 8). In addition, Redmarley has a popular cricket club, tennis, and football clubs, as well as an Academy Primary School rated ‘outstanding’.
The Property
Entrance – Located off a private sweeping driveway and originally part of a farm, May House is approached via a white wooden five bar gate leading to a large, gravelled area for vehicles, secured by a handsome Cotswold stone wall.
Reception Hall – Through a wooden stable door you are welcomed into the attractive reception hall and are immediately struck by the ambiance of the cottage with a plethora of natural materials, wood and stone.
Cloakroom – Off the hall, the downstairs cloakroom is elegantly furbished with flag stone flooring, washbasin, and W.C, a further door leads through to a small, conveniently placed utility room.
Utility Room – The utility is well thought out and conveniently equipped with cupboard space, sink unit and plumbing for a washing machine in addition to an area for an extra fridge or freezer.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room – An inviting room with plenty of space for a breakfast table and chairs. The kitchen is tastefully presented in keeping with the property and offers a charming Rayburn cooker set in a beautiful brick inglenook. The kitchen has a variety of cupboards and drawers and benefits from an integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher, as well as an electric cooker for the summer months. With plenty of practical space, this area also offers a place to relax, with views over the pretty terrace and gardens.
Sitting Room/Dining Room – This elegant room is both bright and generously proportioned with the ability to fit an eight-seating table without compromising the rest of the room. The ceilings are a good height, and the French doors allow for a natural flow from inside to outside living, something this cottage boasts. Wood flooring gives a warm ambiance in addition to the wood burning stove which is inset with a beautiful old beam above and slate hearth, shelving either side of the fireplace frames it beautifully and a good size storage cupboard gives practical space under the stairs.
A handsome wooden staircase opens from the kitchen and leads to the first floor:
Landing – An attractive landing area with plenty of space, wooden floors and a window allowing beautiful views of the open countryside. All rooms lead off the landing.
Main Bedroom – The main bedroom is bright and welcoming with a characterful ambiance, it faces the front of the property and offers a wonderful outlook. It has been tastefully decorated, has wood flooring and offers peaceful surroundings.
Bedroom 2 – A good size double bedroom also facing the front aspect of the cottage, wooden floors and space for wardrobe and drawer units.
Bedroom 3 – This single room has been cleverly designed to make the most of the space available and a ceiling lantern allows natural light to flow in. Currently furnished with a guest bed this room could accommodate a queen-sized bed and has a charming feel.
Bathroom – A sumptuous bathroom suite with period style wash basin, roll top freestanding bath, ornate mirror above and double shower unit. The room also benefits from an airing cupboard with plenty of storage and beautiful wooden flooring.
Outside
Set in such a spacious plot, there is a variety of seating and entertaining areas to suit your mood and the time of year. The wooden pagoda enhances the large terrace and leads to a generous lawned area with established borders framing it with a wooden fence and brick wall to the front giving privacy and making it secure for pets and children. With mature birch trees, there are shady areas, and the garden curves to the right with a vegetable plot to the top end and sheds for storage. In addition there is a pretty summer house, an ideal place to relax and watch the birds any time of year or ideal for use as a home office. The gravelled area as you enter the property is big enough for several cars and is framed by an attractive Cotswold stone wall. There are a variety of pretty bushes, plants and specimen trees throughout the plot in addition to a well established wisteria and clematis framing this fabulous character cottage.
Practicalities
Council Tax – Forest of Dean Council (Band D)
Oil Central Heating
Mains Water, Private Drainage (Bio Disc system)
Mains Electricity
Broadband Available
Directions
From Ledbury take the A417 towards Gloucester and the M50. Pass over the motorway and continue for approximately 1.5 miles, take the second turning left signposted Pendock & Lowbands. Drive for approx. 1 mile through the lanes towards Pendock, after the farm continue up the hill and a driveway for May House will be found on your left hand side, continue up the drive, the property will be in front of you.
Reception Hall – Cloakroom – Utility – Kitchen/Breakfast Room – Sitting/Dining Room – 2 Double Bedrooms & 1 Single – Bathroom with Separate Shower & Bath – Summer House
May House has been lovingly restored and offers a good amount of space with generously proportioned rooms; it benefits from being situated on a fantastic size plot. The property is not listed, and the windows have been sympathetically double glazed and allow light to flow into the cottage. With countryside walks on the doorstep this property allows for a peaceful, comfortable country lifestyle in a cottage full of character, with the benefits of excellent transport links on the doorstep.
Redmarley is a popular village in the County of Gloucestershire and is just 10 minutes from the historical market town of Ledbury offering a wide range of amenities. For more extensive retail and cultural opportunities, the Cathedral City of Gloucestershire is just 12 miles away, with excellent transport links to the M50 (5 mins to Jct 2) and the M5 (15 mins to Jct 8). In addition, Redmarley has a popular cricket club, tennis, and football clubs, as well as an Academy Primary School rated ‘outstanding’.
The Property
Entrance – Located off a private sweeping driveway and originally part of a farm, May House is approached via a white wooden five bar gate leading to a large, gravelled area for vehicles, secured by a handsome Cotswold stone wall.
Reception Hall – Through a wooden stable door you are welcomed into the attractive reception hall and are immediately struck by the ambiance of the cottage with a plethora of natural materials, wood and stone.
Cloakroom – Off the hall, the downstairs cloakroom is elegantly furbished with flag stone flooring, washbasin, and W.C, a further door leads through to a small, conveniently placed utility room.
Utility Room – The utility is well thought out and conveniently equipped with cupboard space, sink unit and plumbing for a washing machine in addition to an area for an extra fridge or freezer.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room – An inviting room with plenty of space for a breakfast table and chairs. The kitchen is tastefully presented in keeping with the property and offers a charming Rayburn cooker set in a beautiful brick inglenook. The kitchen has a variety of cupboards and drawers and benefits from an integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher, as well as an electric cooker for the summer months. With plenty of practical space, this area also offers a place to relax, with views over the pretty terrace and gardens.
Sitting Room/Dining Room – This elegant room is both bright and generously proportioned with the ability to fit an eight-seating table without compromising the rest of the room. The ceilings are a good height, and the French doors allow for a natural flow from inside to outside living, something this cottage boasts. Wood flooring gives a warm ambiance in addition to the wood burning stove which is inset with a beautiful old beam above and slate hearth, shelving either side of the fireplace frames it beautifully and a good size storage cupboard gives practical space under the stairs.
A handsome wooden staircase opens from the kitchen and leads to the first floor:
Landing – An attractive landing area with plenty of space, wooden floors and a window allowing beautiful views of the open countryside. All rooms lead off the landing.
Main Bedroom – The main bedroom is bright and welcoming with a characterful ambiance, it faces the front of the property and offers a wonderful outlook. It has been tastefully decorated, has wood flooring and offers peaceful surroundings.
Bedroom 2 – A good size double bedroom also facing the front aspect of the cottage, wooden floors and space for wardrobe and drawer units.
Bedroom 3 – This single room has been cleverly designed to make the most of the space available and a ceiling lantern allows natural light to flow in. Currently furnished with a guest bed this room could accommodate a queen-sized bed and has a charming feel.
Bathroom – A sumptuous bathroom suite with period style wash basin, roll top freestanding bath, ornate mirror above and double shower unit. The room also benefits from an airing cupboard with plenty of storage and beautiful wooden flooring.
Outside
Set in such a spacious plot, there is a variety of seating and entertaining areas to suit your mood and the time of year. The wooden pagoda enhances the large terrace and leads to a generous lawned area with established borders framing it with a wooden fence and brick wall to the front giving privacy and making it secure for pets and children. With mature birch trees, there are shady areas, and the garden curves to the right with a vegetable plot to the top end and sheds for storage. In addition there is a pretty summer house, an ideal place to relax and watch the birds any time of year or ideal for use as a home office. The gravelled area as you enter the property is big enough for several cars and is framed by an attractive Cotswold stone wall. There are a variety of pretty bushes, plants and specimen trees throughout the plot in addition to a well established wisteria and clematis framing this fabulous character cottage.
Practicalities
Council Tax – Forest of Dean Council (Band D)
Oil Central Heating
Mains Water, Private Drainage (Bio Disc system)
Mains Electricity
Broadband Available
Directions
From Ledbury take the A417 towards Gloucester and the M50. Pass over the motorway and continue for approximately 1.5 miles, take the second turning left signposted Pendock & Lowbands. Drive for approx. 1 mile through the lanes towards Pendock, after the farm continue up the hill and a driveway for May House will be found on your left hand side, continue up the drive, the property will be in front of you.
