House For Sale £350,000
The Old Viaduct Store is full of charm, character and history, having also been 'The Recruiting Sergeant Inn' many years ago. The current vendors describe the property as a stunning unique home now a charming two/three bedroom cottage with extensive attic space, which offers scope for further bedrooms, subject to the relevant consents. With its own fishing rights and the pillars of The Old Viaduct in the back garden which is approximately ½ acre consisting of grass and woodland you can see why this property is so special. The property also benefits having full planning permission granted for change of use to coffee shop gallery including the sales of pictures and cards, perfect for the many canoeists, walkers, cyclists the friendly village of Lydbrook attracts.
Lower Lydbrook is located within both the Forest of Dean and in the Wye valley an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A superb location on the North West edge of the Forest of Dean beside the River Wye Ideally located to enjoy the River Wye and local wildlife views over the surrounding countryside. Lydbrook is a friendly community where everyone likes to say hello and benefits a village shop good ofsted rated primary school, hairdressers, fish and chip shop, pubs and a doctor's surgery. The market town of Ross on Wye is six miles away, offering a wider range of amenities and excellent road links via the M50 motorway.
The sitting room features a fireplace with a wood-burning stove and views to the front. The dining room has some magnificent old beams to the ceiling and wood effect flooring. Just off the dining room are the coat storage and downstairs cloakroom. The new kitchen has a range of fitted units.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom is the focal point with its own balcony with views down to the river the perfect spot for morning coffee, it also has a dressing room that leads through to the en-suite shower room. The room adjacent to the principal bedroom, currently used as an office, could be used as nursery or small bedroom. Also on this floor is a family bathroom and a second bedroom, easily accommodating a double bed. There is a door from the landing to the raised deck at the rear of the house covered in grapevine. An inner landing, which has space for a staircase, contains the steps up to the attic rooms which currently provide storage space and workshop space and offer scope for further accommodation.
The property has undergone some significant works after local flooding in 2020. Work completed include aluminium flood gates to the front and rear of the property, fitted shaker style kitchen, new boiler and gas central heating system, wood burning stove, internal doors, flooring and electrics to the ground floor.
Outside - Steps lead to the front of the property where there is a paved seating area and the aluminium flood gates. There is a driveway to the rear of the property providing off road parking for two vehicles.
The rear hillside gardens with its own bit of history are a fine feature of the property and offer far-reaching views across the valley to local countryside and the river Wye. A beautiful deck balcony covered with grapevine can be accessed off the driveway via steps or via the rear door to the first floor which lead to further stone steps leading to the main garden. Mainly laid to lawn with a small wildlife pond and woodlands to the top which leads to the remains of the old viaduct and gate with direct access to the forest. There are two sheds, both of which have power and one has water.
Viewings
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Lower Lydbrook is located within both the Forest of Dean and in the Wye valley an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A superb location on the North West edge of the Forest of Dean beside the River Wye Ideally located to enjoy the River Wye and local wildlife views over the surrounding countryside. Lydbrook is a friendly community where everyone likes to say hello and benefits a village shop good ofsted rated primary school, hairdressers, fish and chip shop, pubs and a doctor's surgery. The market town of Ross on Wye is six miles away, offering a wider range of amenities and excellent road links via the M50 motorway.
The sitting room features a fireplace with a wood-burning stove and views to the front. The dining room has some magnificent old beams to the ceiling and wood effect flooring. Just off the dining room are the coat storage and downstairs cloakroom. The new kitchen has a range of fitted units.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom is the focal point with its own balcony with views down to the river the perfect spot for morning coffee, it also has a dressing room that leads through to the en-suite shower room. The room adjacent to the principal bedroom, currently used as an office, could be used as nursery or small bedroom. Also on this floor is a family bathroom and a second bedroom, easily accommodating a double bed. There is a door from the landing to the raised deck at the rear of the house covered in grapevine. An inner landing, which has space for a staircase, contains the steps up to the attic rooms which currently provide storage space and workshop space and offer scope for further accommodation.
The property has undergone some significant works after local flooding in 2020. Work completed include aluminium flood gates to the front and rear of the property, fitted shaker style kitchen, new boiler and gas central heating system, wood burning stove, internal doors, flooring and electrics to the ground floor.
Outside - Steps lead to the front of the property where there is a paved seating area and the aluminium flood gates. There is a driveway to the rear of the property providing off road parking for two vehicles.
The rear hillside gardens with its own bit of history are a fine feature of the property and offer far-reaching views across the valley to local countryside and the river Wye. A beautiful deck balcony covered with grapevine can be accessed off the driveway via steps or via the rear door to the first floor which lead to further stone steps leading to the main garden. Mainly laid to lawn with a small wildlife pond and woodlands to the top which leads to the remains of the old viaduct and gate with direct access to the forest. There are two sheds, both of which have power and one has water.
Viewings
Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker.
In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. Whilst they know as much as possible about each property, in-depth questions may be better directed towards the Sales Team in the office.
If you would rather a ‘virtual viewing’ where one of the team shows you the property via a live streaming service, please just let us know.
Selling?
We offer free Market Appraisals or Sales Advice Meetings without obligation. Find out how our award winning service can help you achieve the best possible result in the sale of your property.
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