House For Sale £1,200,000
A beautiful four bedroom detached family home, boasting a wealth of character, situated in a stunning rural location at the top of a half mile driveway with panoramic views to may hill and the surrounding countryside. The property benefits from a separate two bedroom detached annexe with its own garden; also an art studio, garage / workshops, an array of outbuildings and beautiful formal gardens, all amounting to approximately 2.5 acres.
Enter the property via wooden front door into:
Entrance Hall (4.17m x 3.99m (13'8 x 13'1))
Access to roof space, single radiator, stairs up to bedrooms and stairs down to:
Inner Hallway Area
Thumb latch door to:
Pantry (2.51m x 1.37m (8'3 x 4'6))
Power and lighting.
Dining Room (5.51m x 4.14m (18'1 x 13'7))
Solid wooden flooring, built-in storage cupboards, exposed beams, spotlight fitting, double radiator, rear aspect window, side aspect French doors to rear patio, barbecue and pizza oven area. Thumb latch door to:
Study (3.00m x 2.82m (9'10 x 9'3))
Inset spotlighting and rear aspect window.
Living Room (6.71m x 4.14m (22'0 x 13'7))
Beautiful inglenook fireplace with bread oven and Clearview log burning stove, exposed wooden flooring, single radiator, TV point, double radiator, inset spotlighting, exposed ceiling timberwork, two front aspect windows. Opening through to:
Sun Room (3.63m x 3.02m (11'11 x 9'11))
Inset spotlighting, telephone point, double radiator, usb power points, stunning views to Lea Bailey Hill, May Hill and surrounding countryside, front and side aspect UPVC double glazed windows, side aspect double opening French doors to patio and seating area.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room (5.46m x 2.90m (17'11 x 9'6))
Fitted farmhouse style kitchen comprising double Belfast sink unit with mixer tap, range of base and wall mounted units with worktops and tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, integrated oil fired Aga, integral dishwasher and fridge, exposed beams, inset spotlighting, double radiator, side and rear aspect windows offering stunning views towards May Hill, Lea Bailey Hill and the surrounding countryside. Thumb latch door to:
Utility (2.64m x 2.21m (8'8 x 7'3))
Single drainer stainless steel sink unit, range of base and wall mounted units with laminated worktops, integrated double oven, plumbing for washing machine, single radiator, tiled floor, alarm control, side and rear aspect windows, stained glass door to rear porch.
Cloakroom
White WC with tiled floor and extractor fan.
Rear Entrance Porch
Side and rear aspect windows, glazed wooden stable door to front aspect.
Shoe And Coat Storage Space
Housing the Worcester oil fired boiler.
From the entrance hall, thumb latch door to:
Bedroom 4 (4.01m x 3.63m (13'2 x 11'11))
Additional recess housing three built-in wardrobes, exposed beams, exposed wooden floorboards, double radiator, wall light fittings, TV point, front aspect window. Thumb latch door into:
Shower Room (3.81m x 1.42m (12'6 x 4'8))
White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, WC, bidet, double shower cubicle accessed via sliding glazed screen with fully tiled walls, exposed floorboards, heated towel rail, single radiator, exposed beams, spotlighting, extractor fan, two shaver point and two rear aspect frosted window.
From the entrance hall, stairs lead to the first floor.
Landing
Roof light, exposed beams, door to airing cupboard with hot water tank and slatted shelving and storage space.
Master Suite - Dressing Room Area (3.43m x 3.07m (11'3 x 10'1))
Built-in triple wardrobes, built-in cupboard, access to roof space, spotlighting, single radiator, front aspect window.
Master Bedroom (4.60m x 4.01m (15'1 x 13'2))
Vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, two single radiators, front and side aspect windows offering stunning elevated views over Lea Bailey Hill and the Malvern Hills. Thumb latch door to:
En-Suite (2.18m x 2.06m (7'2 x 6'9))
Concertina doors to walk-in shower cubicle, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, shaver point and light, extractor fan, side aspect Velux roof light.
Bedroom 2 (4.65m x 4.04m (15'3 x 13'3))
Additional built-in wardrobe and eaves storage space, exposed beam, exposed floorboards, single radiator, rear aspect window offering stunning views over the surrounding countryside and towards the Malvern Hills.
Bedroom 3 (4.01m x 3.63m (13'2 x 11'11))
Built-in wardrobe, exposed floor boards, single radiator, exposed beams, front aspect window. Door to:
Study Area (3.10m x 2.54m (10'2 x 8'4))
Single radiator, front aspect window.
Bathroom (3.84m x 2.24m (12'7 x 7'4))
Large jacuzzi bath with rear aspect window enjoying stunning views towards the Malvern Hills, WC, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards below, shaver point and light, heated towel rail, exposed floor boards, exposed beams, spotlighting.
Outside
The property is approached via a half a mile driveway, over a cattle grid, which leads to off road parking and turning area. Electric car charging point.
Garden Annexe - Fig Tree Cottage
Front aspect double glazed door into:
Entrance Porch
Shoe and coat storage area, front and side aspect windows.
Living Room (5.28m x 3.66m (17'4 x 12'0))
Log burner, TV point, telephone point, two double radiators, spotlighting, side aspect window, front aspect French doors to patio and private gardens. Glazed wooden door to:
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
One and a half bowl single bowl sink unit with mixer tap, range of base and wall mounted units, laminated worktops and splashbacks, integrated halogen hob with splashback and extractor fan over, integrated double oven, plumbing for washing machine, space for under counter appliance, space for tall fridge / freezer, inset spotlighting, tiled floor, two side aspect windows offering stunning views towards May Hill. Glazed door to:
Rear Hallway
Single radiator, solar panel controls, consumer unit, rear aspect double glazed door.
Cloakroom
WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled floor, single radiator, side aspect frosted window.
From the lounge, door leads to:
Inner Hallway
Access to roof space. Door to:
Bedroom 1 (5.21m x 3.20m (17'1 x 10'6))
Additional recess housing built-in triple wardrobes, wall light fittings, inset spotlighting, fitted blinds, two single radiators, two side aspect windows offering stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
Bedroom 2 (3.56m x 2.36m (11'8 x 7'9))
Single radiator, inset spotlighting, rear aspect window offering views over Fig Tree gardens and towards Lea Bailey Hill.
Bathroom (3.84m x 2.24m (12'7 x 7'4))
White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and inset shower unit over, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard below, WC, mirror with light, tiled floor, chrome heated towel rail, inset spotlighting, extractor fan, rear aspect window.
Fig Tree Gardens
Partly walled gardens comprise of large patio seating areas, further patio area at the bottom of the garden, storage shed, stunning South facing aspect with views towards May Hill, Lea Bailey Hill and the surrounding countryside. There is a block paved parking area for three vehicles with block paved driveway and turning area continuing to further gravelled hardstanding with:
Stable Block / Storage Unit / Garage / Workshop (5.89m x 4.78m (19'4 x 15'8))
Accessed via double opening wooden doors with power, lighting and insulation. Gated access from the workshop leads to:
Top Paddock
The most elevated point of the property and is enclosed by hedging and fencing, with views to the Malvern Hills.
Lower Paddock
Adjacent to the driveway and is enclosed by hedging and fencing with gated access to the large concrete stable block.
The large, former gardens of Handley briefly comprise of a large rustic brick patio and seating area, raised water feature, steps lead up to the main front door with gravelled formal garden enclosed by stone walling. There is a large formal lawn area with cascade leading to a large pond in the lower part of the main formal gardens where there is a feature grotto and jetty with canopied seating area. There is a wooden built tree house, a brick / wooden built shed / workshop, large greenhouse, rustic brick built storage sheds and:
Art Studio (5.97m x 3.45m (19'7 x 11'4))
Power, spotlighting, sink unit with base units providing storage, wooden construction with UPVC double glazed French doors to front aspect with double glazed full length windows, side aspect window.
Apple trees provide a formal arched walk way, Buxus hedging encloses a vegetable garden with a small woodland area adjacent to the tree house. At the rear of the property, there is a rustic paved seating area, barbecue, outside water tap, pizza oven, all offering complete privacy, enclosed by stone walling and shrubbery.
The whole plot amounts to approximately two and a half acres.
Services
Mains water, electric and water, oil fired heating, septic tank drainage.
Standard broadband is available at the property.
Water Rates
Severn Trent - to be confirmed.
Local Authority
Council Tax Band: F for the main house, A for the annexe.
Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.
Tenure
Freehold.
Viewing
Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required. Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.
Directions
From the Newent office proceed to the top of the high street and at the traffic lights take the left onto the B4215 towards Ross-On-Wye. Continue along the road for approximately 2 miles through the village of Kilcot and upon reaching the cross roads at the bottom of the hill take the left onto the Aston Ingham road. Continue through the village and continue along for 3 miles. Upon reaching the junction take the right onto the A40 towards Ross of Wye. Proceed along here, through the traffic lights at the Lea and continue for a further 2 miles until you see a turning left sign posted Hope Mansell. Turn left here, proceed along this lane until you see Bartwood Lane on the left hand side. Turn left into Bartwood Lane, proceed along taking the left hand turning into Handley Lane and at the end of the lane, proceed into the private driveway, which is a continuation of Handley Lane, where the property can be located.
Property Surveys
Qualified Chartered Surveyors (with over 20 years experience) available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys).
Awaiting Vendor Approval
These details are yet to be approved by the vendor. Please contact the office for verified details.
Enter the property via wooden front door into:
Entrance Hall (4.17m x 3.99m (13'8 x 13'1))
Access to roof space, single radiator, stairs up to bedrooms and stairs down to:
Inner Hallway Area
Thumb latch door to:
Pantry (2.51m x 1.37m (8'3 x 4'6))
Power and lighting.
Dining Room (5.51m x 4.14m (18'1 x 13'7))
Solid wooden flooring, built-in storage cupboards, exposed beams, spotlight fitting, double radiator, rear aspect window, side aspect French doors to rear patio, barbecue and pizza oven area. Thumb latch door to:
Study (3.00m x 2.82m (9'10 x 9'3))
Inset spotlighting and rear aspect window.
Living Room (6.71m x 4.14m (22'0 x 13'7))
Beautiful inglenook fireplace with bread oven and Clearview log burning stove, exposed wooden flooring, single radiator, TV point, double radiator, inset spotlighting, exposed ceiling timberwork, two front aspect windows. Opening through to:
Sun Room (3.63m x 3.02m (11'11 x 9'11))
Inset spotlighting, telephone point, double radiator, usb power points, stunning views to Lea Bailey Hill, May Hill and surrounding countryside, front and side aspect UPVC double glazed windows, side aspect double opening French doors to patio and seating area.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room (5.46m x 2.90m (17'11 x 9'6))
Fitted farmhouse style kitchen comprising double Belfast sink unit with mixer tap, range of base and wall mounted units with worktops and tiled splashbacks, tiled floor, integrated oil fired Aga, integral dishwasher and fridge, exposed beams, inset spotlighting, double radiator, side and rear aspect windows offering stunning views towards May Hill, Lea Bailey Hill and the surrounding countryside. Thumb latch door to:
Utility (2.64m x 2.21m (8'8 x 7'3))
Single drainer stainless steel sink unit, range of base and wall mounted units with laminated worktops, integrated double oven, plumbing for washing machine, single radiator, tiled floor, alarm control, side and rear aspect windows, stained glass door to rear porch.
Cloakroom
White WC with tiled floor and extractor fan.
Rear Entrance Porch
Side and rear aspect windows, glazed wooden stable door to front aspect.
Shoe And Coat Storage Space
Housing the Worcester oil fired boiler.
From the entrance hall, thumb latch door to:
Bedroom 4 (4.01m x 3.63m (13'2 x 11'11))
Additional recess housing three built-in wardrobes, exposed beams, exposed wooden floorboards, double radiator, wall light fittings, TV point, front aspect window. Thumb latch door into:
Shower Room (3.81m x 1.42m (12'6 x 4'8))
White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, WC, bidet, double shower cubicle accessed via sliding glazed screen with fully tiled walls, exposed floorboards, heated towel rail, single radiator, exposed beams, spotlighting, extractor fan, two shaver point and two rear aspect frosted window.
From the entrance hall, stairs lead to the first floor.
Landing
Roof light, exposed beams, door to airing cupboard with hot water tank and slatted shelving and storage space.
Master Suite - Dressing Room Area (3.43m x 3.07m (11'3 x 10'1))
Built-in triple wardrobes, built-in cupboard, access to roof space, spotlighting, single radiator, front aspect window.
Master Bedroom (4.60m x 4.01m (15'1 x 13'2))
Vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, two single radiators, front and side aspect windows offering stunning elevated views over Lea Bailey Hill and the Malvern Hills. Thumb latch door to:
En-Suite (2.18m x 2.06m (7'2 x 6'9))
Concertina doors to walk-in shower cubicle, low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, shaver point and light, extractor fan, side aspect Velux roof light.
Bedroom 2 (4.65m x 4.04m (15'3 x 13'3))
Additional built-in wardrobe and eaves storage space, exposed beam, exposed floorboards, single radiator, rear aspect window offering stunning views over the surrounding countryside and towards the Malvern Hills.
Bedroom 3 (4.01m x 3.63m (13'2 x 11'11))
Built-in wardrobe, exposed floor boards, single radiator, exposed beams, front aspect window. Door to:
Study Area (3.10m x 2.54m (10'2 x 8'4))
Single radiator, front aspect window.
Bathroom (3.84m x 2.24m (12'7 x 7'4))
Large jacuzzi bath with rear aspect window enjoying stunning views towards the Malvern Hills, WC, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards below, shaver point and light, heated towel rail, exposed floor boards, exposed beams, spotlighting.
Outside
The property is approached via a half a mile driveway, over a cattle grid, which leads to off road parking and turning area. Electric car charging point.
Garden Annexe - Fig Tree Cottage
Front aspect double glazed door into:
Entrance Porch
Shoe and coat storage area, front and side aspect windows.
Living Room (5.28m x 3.66m (17'4 x 12'0))
Log burner, TV point, telephone point, two double radiators, spotlighting, side aspect window, front aspect French doors to patio and private gardens. Glazed wooden door to:
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
One and a half bowl single bowl sink unit with mixer tap, range of base and wall mounted units, laminated worktops and splashbacks, integrated halogen hob with splashback and extractor fan over, integrated double oven, plumbing for washing machine, space for under counter appliance, space for tall fridge / freezer, inset spotlighting, tiled floor, two side aspect windows offering stunning views towards May Hill. Glazed door to:
Rear Hallway
Single radiator, solar panel controls, consumer unit, rear aspect double glazed door.
Cloakroom
WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled floor, single radiator, side aspect frosted window.
From the lounge, door leads to:
Inner Hallway
Access to roof space. Door to:
Bedroom 1 (5.21m x 3.20m (17'1 x 10'6))
Additional recess housing built-in triple wardrobes, wall light fittings, inset spotlighting, fitted blinds, two single radiators, two side aspect windows offering stunning views over the surrounding countryside.
Bedroom 2 (3.56m x 2.36m (11'8 x 7'9))
Single radiator, inset spotlighting, rear aspect window offering views over Fig Tree gardens and towards Lea Bailey Hill.
Bathroom (3.84m x 2.24m (12'7 x 7'4))
White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and inset shower unit over, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard below, WC, mirror with light, tiled floor, chrome heated towel rail, inset spotlighting, extractor fan, rear aspect window.
Fig Tree Gardens
Partly walled gardens comprise of large patio seating areas, further patio area at the bottom of the garden, storage shed, stunning South facing aspect with views towards May Hill, Lea Bailey Hill and the surrounding countryside. There is a block paved parking area for three vehicles with block paved driveway and turning area continuing to further gravelled hardstanding with:
Stable Block / Storage Unit / Garage / Workshop (5.89m x 4.78m (19'4 x 15'8))
Accessed via double opening wooden doors with power, lighting and insulation. Gated access from the workshop leads to:
Top Paddock
The most elevated point of the property and is enclosed by hedging and fencing, with views to the Malvern Hills.
Lower Paddock
Adjacent to the driveway and is enclosed by hedging and fencing with gated access to the large concrete stable block.
The large, former gardens of Handley briefly comprise of a large rustic brick patio and seating area, raised water feature, steps lead up to the main front door with gravelled formal garden enclosed by stone walling. There is a large formal lawn area with cascade leading to a large pond in the lower part of the main formal gardens where there is a feature grotto and jetty with canopied seating area. There is a wooden built tree house, a brick / wooden built shed / workshop, large greenhouse, rustic brick built storage sheds and:
Art Studio (5.97m x 3.45m (19'7 x 11'4))
Power, spotlighting, sink unit with base units providing storage, wooden construction with UPVC double glazed French doors to front aspect with double glazed full length windows, side aspect window.
Apple trees provide a formal arched walk way, Buxus hedging encloses a vegetable garden with a small woodland area adjacent to the tree house. At the rear of the property, there is a rustic paved seating area, barbecue, outside water tap, pizza oven, all offering complete privacy, enclosed by stone walling and shrubbery.
The whole plot amounts to approximately two and a half acres.
Services
Mains water, electric and water, oil fired heating, septic tank drainage.
Standard broadband is available at the property.
Water Rates
Severn Trent - to be confirmed.
Local Authority
Council Tax Band: F for the main house, A for the annexe.
Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.
Tenure
Freehold.
Viewing
Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required. Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.
Directions
From the Newent office proceed to the top of the high street and at the traffic lights take the left onto the B4215 towards Ross-On-Wye. Continue along the road for approximately 2 miles through the village of Kilcot and upon reaching the cross roads at the bottom of the hill take the left onto the Aston Ingham road. Continue through the village and continue along for 3 miles. Upon reaching the junction take the right onto the A40 towards Ross of Wye. Proceed along here, through the traffic lights at the Lea and continue for a further 2 miles until you see a turning left sign posted Hope Mansell. Turn left here, proceed along this lane until you see Bartwood Lane on the left hand side. Turn left into Bartwood Lane, proceed along taking the left hand turning into Handley Lane and at the end of the lane, proceed into the private driveway, which is a continuation of Handley Lane, where the property can be located.
Property Surveys
Qualified Chartered Surveyors (with over 20 years experience) available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys).
Awaiting Vendor Approval
These details are yet to be approved by the vendor. Please contact the office for verified details.
