House For Sale £775,000
An impressive architecturally designed home offering bright and spacious accommodation on three floors. Southerly facing gardens and high energy efficiency via smart controlled air source heating. Situated in an enviable, elevated position enjoying superb views over the Severn Valley.
The property is situated on Popes Hill, which is a much sought after rural area on the periphery of The Forest of Dean, close to the village of Littledean. The village provides a good range of facilities which include a village shop with Post Office, two public houses and chip shop. From Popes Hill, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Chepstow are easily accessible. The motorway connections from the area are excellent with the M4, M5 and M50 all within commuting distance.
The property is entered via:
Indian stone steps with wrought iron railings to:
Composite Front Entrance Door:
Matching twin glazed panels to:
Reception Hall:
Solid oak flooring with underfloor heating. Solid oak staircase to first floor and down to the lower ground. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Solid oak doors to:
Downstairs WC:
Rak ceramics including WC, matching wash hand basin with vanity unit. Extractor fan, recessed ceiling spotlights. Aluminium double glazed window to front aspect. A continuation of the solid oak flooring.
Sitting Room: 19'2" x 14'1" (5.84m x 4.3m).
Slate hearth with recessed wood burning stove. Recessed ceiling spotlights and solid oak flooring. Bi-fold doors out to south facing sun terrace with glazed balustrading providing an excellent entertaining area with fantastic views down the Severn Valley.
Superb Kitchen/Dining Room: 27'2" x 18' (8.28m x 5.49m).
Composite aluminium door to side entrance. The kitchen has been beautifully fitted with a solid oak range of base and wall mounted units with decorative handles and granite worktops. Breakfast bar and sunken power sockets, overhead lighting panel. Fully integrated appliances to include Siemens induction hob with extractor over, oven, multi oven/microwave and warming drawer. Fridge and wine cooler. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Porcelain tiled flooring. Bi-fold door out to entertaining sun terrace.
From the reception hall, solid oak staircase leads down to:
Lower Ground Floor:
Solid oak flooring. Useful understairs storage cupboard.
Utility/Wash Room:
Range of base and wall mounted units with Belfast sink. Plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, extractor fan. Ecodan hot water cylinder with pressurised system. Media centre.
Master Bedroom Suite: 15'4" x 13'7" (4.67m x 4.14m).
With glazed Juliette style balcony with large double door flooding the bedroom with an abundance of natural sunlight. A continuation of the solid oak flooring. Media centre controlling the smart energy system. Sonos recessed speakers. Door to:
Walk In Wardrobe:
Open plan archway through to this area. Built in dressing table, fitted shelving and hanging rails. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Further Juliette style balcony with patio doors.
Dressing Area/Cot Room:
Aluminium double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying lovely countryside views. Sonos recessed speaker and recessed ceiling spotlights.
En-Suite Shower Room:
Large enclosed shower cubicle with twin showers. Contemporary style splashbacks. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with vanity unit. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Sonos speaker. Light with shaver point.
Bedroom 4: 13'4" x 11'4" (4.06m x 3.45m)
Aluminium double glazed window to side aspect. Large, fitted storage cupboard with drawers and hanging rails. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Aluminium double glazed window to side aspect. Media centre with smart lighting and energy system.
Bedroom 5: 13'3" x 9'11" (4.04m x 3.02m)
Aluminium double glazed window to side aspect. Media sockets. Recessed wardrobe with drawers, shelving and hanging rail.
Family Bathroom:
Fully tiled surrounds, walk in enclosed shower cubicle. Panelled bath with contemporary tiled surrounds. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Low level WC. Wall mounted wash hand basin with vanity unit. Demisting mirror. Light with shaver point. Extractor fan.
From the reception hall, access can be gained to:
First Floor:
This could provide an excellent guest suite having two large double bedrooms with jack and jill style en-suite. Large landing area that could provide a study area with aluminium double glazed window to front aspect. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Solid oak door to good sized storage cupboard with lighting.
Bedroom 2: 19'6" x 12'8" (5.94m x 3.86m)
Having large aluminium double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying lovely views over the Severn Valley and aluminium double glazed window to front aspect which creates and lovely light and spacious double bedroom. Radiator.
Shower Room:
Door from landing and bedrooms 3 & 4. Fitted to a high standard with contemporary tiled surrounds. Mains pressured shower recessed ceiling spotlights. Ladder style towel rail, Wall mounted wash hand basin with vanity unit. Low level WC. Velux window to south facing rear aspect.
Bedroom 3: 12'9" x 11' (3.89m x 3.35m)
Aluminium double glazed window to rear aspect. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Spacious double bedroom with radiator.
Outside:
The property is accessed via a private sweeping driveway which leads to a parking area with space for a number of vehicles. There is also the opportunity to erect a garage if required. The front gardens are laid to lawn and edged with laurel hedge rows. From the driveway a pathway leads to a disability ramp which leads up to the front door and down into the garden. From the driveway there are steps which lead down to the rear gardens. A sheltered south facing Indian stone patio with lovely views over the Severn Valley.
A substantial understairs storage area which, subject to tanking, could provide Possible Home Office/Gym. 14'7" x 12'11" (4.45m x 3.94m) with aluminium door, window and power points but does require tanking to be used as a room.
From here access can be gained to level plot, mostly laid to lawn with vegetable garden, raised beds and children’s play area.
Directions:
From Ross-on-Wye, take the A40 East through the village of Weston under Penyard and Ryeford. On the outskirts of the village of Lea, take the turning right onto the B4224 sign posted Mitcheldean. Proceed on into the village of Mitcheldean, over the first small roundabout, and at the T Junction and turn right through the village. On reaching the next roundabout, bear left and turn immediately right sign posted Benhall. Proceed past Dene Magna Secondary School and continue along Benhall Road for approximately 1.5 miles bearing right at the bottom of the hill. Proceed along George lane for approximately 1.5 miles turning left at the Belfry Hotel/Public House in Littledean. At the mini roundabout turn left sign posted Gloucester passing the Littledean Jail on your left hand side and take the next junction on your left hand side and turn immediately right up onto The Slad, proceed along the country lane where the property will be found on the right hand side.
Alternative Directions
From the A48 at Elton Corner proceed on Elton Road, the A4151 in the direction of Littledean. After 2 miles turn right just before the left hand bend, sign posted The Slad, Popes Hill. Bear immediately right following the road around to the right. After 0.4 miles the property can be found on the right hand side.
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The property is situated on Popes Hill, which is a much sought after rural area on the periphery of The Forest of Dean, close to the village of Littledean. The village provides a good range of facilities which include a village shop with Post Office, two public houses and chip shop. From Popes Hill, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Chepstow are easily accessible. The motorway connections from the area are excellent with the M4, M5 and M50 all within commuting distance.
The property is entered via:
Indian stone steps with wrought iron railings to:
Composite Front Entrance Door:
Matching twin glazed panels to:
Reception Hall:
Solid oak flooring with underfloor heating. Solid oak staircase to first floor and down to the lower ground. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Solid oak doors to:
Downstairs WC:
Rak ceramics including WC, matching wash hand basin with vanity unit. Extractor fan, recessed ceiling spotlights. Aluminium double glazed window to front aspect. A continuation of the solid oak flooring.
Sitting Room: 19'2" x 14'1" (5.84m x 4.3m).
Slate hearth with recessed wood burning stove. Recessed ceiling spotlights and solid oak flooring. Bi-fold doors out to south facing sun terrace with glazed balustrading providing an excellent entertaining area with fantastic views down the Severn Valley.
Superb Kitchen/Dining Room: 27'2" x 18' (8.28m x 5.49m).
Composite aluminium door to side entrance. The kitchen has been beautifully fitted with a solid oak range of base and wall mounted units with decorative handles and granite worktops. Breakfast bar and sunken power sockets, overhead lighting panel. Fully integrated appliances to include Siemens induction hob with extractor over, oven, multi oven/microwave and warming drawer. Fridge and wine cooler. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Porcelain tiled flooring. Bi-fold door out to entertaining sun terrace.
From the reception hall, solid oak staircase leads down to:
Lower Ground Floor:
Solid oak flooring. Useful understairs storage cupboard.
Utility/Wash Room:
Range of base and wall mounted units with Belfast sink. Plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, extractor fan. Ecodan hot water cylinder with pressurised system. Media centre.
Master Bedroom Suite: 15'4" x 13'7" (4.67m x 4.14m).
With glazed Juliette style balcony with large double door flooding the bedroom with an abundance of natural sunlight. A continuation of the solid oak flooring. Media centre controlling the smart energy system. Sonos recessed speakers. Door to:
Walk In Wardrobe:
Open plan archway through to this area. Built in dressing table, fitted shelving and hanging rails. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Further Juliette style balcony with patio doors.
Dressing Area/Cot Room:
Aluminium double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying lovely countryside views. Sonos recessed speaker and recessed ceiling spotlights.
En-Suite Shower Room:
Large enclosed shower cubicle with twin showers. Contemporary style splashbacks. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with vanity unit. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Sonos speaker. Light with shaver point.
Bedroom 4: 13'4" x 11'4" (4.06m x 3.45m)
Aluminium double glazed window to side aspect. Large, fitted storage cupboard with drawers and hanging rails. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Aluminium double glazed window to side aspect. Media centre with smart lighting and energy system.
Bedroom 5: 13'3" x 9'11" (4.04m x 3.02m)
Aluminium double glazed window to side aspect. Media sockets. Recessed wardrobe with drawers, shelving and hanging rail.
Family Bathroom:
Fully tiled surrounds, walk in enclosed shower cubicle. Panelled bath with contemporary tiled surrounds. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Low level WC. Wall mounted wash hand basin with vanity unit. Demisting mirror. Light with shaver point. Extractor fan.
From the reception hall, access can be gained to:
First Floor:
This could provide an excellent guest suite having two large double bedrooms with jack and jill style en-suite. Large landing area that could provide a study area with aluminium double glazed window to front aspect. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Solid oak door to good sized storage cupboard with lighting.
Bedroom 2: 19'6" x 12'8" (5.94m x 3.86m)
Having large aluminium double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying lovely views over the Severn Valley and aluminium double glazed window to front aspect which creates and lovely light and spacious double bedroom. Radiator.
Shower Room:
Door from landing and bedrooms 3 & 4. Fitted to a high standard with contemporary tiled surrounds. Mains pressured shower recessed ceiling spotlights. Ladder style towel rail, Wall mounted wash hand basin with vanity unit. Low level WC. Velux window to south facing rear aspect.
Bedroom 3: 12'9" x 11' (3.89m x 3.35m)
Aluminium double glazed window to rear aspect. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Spacious double bedroom with radiator.
Outside:
The property is accessed via a private sweeping driveway which leads to a parking area with space for a number of vehicles. There is also the opportunity to erect a garage if required. The front gardens are laid to lawn and edged with laurel hedge rows. From the driveway a pathway leads to a disability ramp which leads up to the front door and down into the garden. From the driveway there are steps which lead down to the rear gardens. A sheltered south facing Indian stone patio with lovely views over the Severn Valley.
A substantial understairs storage area which, subject to tanking, could provide Possible Home Office/Gym. 14'7" x 12'11" (4.45m x 3.94m) with aluminium door, window and power points but does require tanking to be used as a room.
From here access can be gained to level plot, mostly laid to lawn with vegetable garden, raised beds and children’s play area.
Directions:
From Ross-on-Wye, take the A40 East through the village of Weston under Penyard and Ryeford. On the outskirts of the village of Lea, take the turning right onto the B4224 sign posted Mitcheldean. Proceed on into the village of Mitcheldean, over the first small roundabout, and at the T Junction and turn right through the village. On reaching the next roundabout, bear left and turn immediately right sign posted Benhall. Proceed past Dene Magna Secondary School and continue along Benhall Road for approximately 1.5 miles bearing right at the bottom of the hill. Proceed along George lane for approximately 1.5 miles turning left at the Belfry Hotel/Public House in Littledean. At the mini roundabout turn left sign posted Gloucester passing the Littledean Jail on your left hand side and take the next junction on your left hand side and turn immediately right up onto The Slad, proceed along the country lane where the property will be found on the right hand side.
Alternative Directions
From the A48 at Elton Corner proceed on Elton Road, the A4151 in the direction of Littledean. After 2 miles turn right just before the left hand bend, sign posted The Slad, Popes Hill. Bear immediately right following the road around to the right. After 0.4 miles the property can be found on the right hand side.
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