House For Sale £360,000
A unique detached period four bedroom cottage dating back to 1800s with impressive woodland surroundings and ground spanning 1.8 acres in total, located 'off the beaten track' in Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, the house is positioned in an elevated location behind a row of terraced cottages.
Description
The Elms provides four well proportioned bedrooms and three spacious reception rooms on the ground floor all with high ceilings, sash windows and fantastic views. The ground is sloping and mostly woodland, elevated above the house overlooking the valley below towards the River Wye.
Situation
The property is located along a short walk way behind a row of terraced cottages in Lower Lydbrook amidst the Scenic Forest of Dean an AONB. Elevated above the village facing West down the valley towards the River Wye, the house is nestled into the bank of the surrounding woodland. Lydbrook is split into to two halves with a range of amenities including a village shop, social club, pubs and primary school. Neighbouring larger towns include, Coleford which is 4 miles away, Ross-on-Wye which is 7 miles North and Monmouth 10 miles south on the England / Wales border. The River wye and Foret of Dean provide fantastic outdoor leisure pursuits including; Canoeing and Kayaking, Rock climbing at Symonds Yat as well as superb walks through the Forest itself. The village is easily accessible to the M50 for access to the Midlands and A449 at Monmouth providing links to M4 connecting you to Cardiff and Bristol.
Accommodation
Entering into the house through an impressive original wooden door with window above, into a cosy Sitting Room with an open plan staircase which leads to the first floor, there is a deep understairs storage cupboard. The property has high ceilings throughout the ground floor, creating a sense of space. The room has a large, beautiful brick fireplace with wood burner, brick surround with a oak beam over. There is a sash window to the front overlooking neighbouring woodland and down the valley.
----
The Dining Room has exposed wooden floorboards, a sash window facing the view to the front with original shutters and a beautiful open fireplace with brick surround and hearth. There are built-in cupboards to the side of the chimney breast and display shelves with doors either side. From the Sitting Room step up to the Kitchen which is fitted with wooden wall and floor storage units. There is a quarry tiled floor under foot, and space for appliances with plumbing for a washing machine. There is a doorway at one end which follows into the Utility Room with a window and a doorway leading out to the garden and a second doorway leads back into the Dining Room.
----
From the Kitchen, a doorway leads into the Family Room which runs the full depth of the house, with a sash window facing the front and double doorway leading out to the garden. There is a skylight and ceiling spotlights, making this a fantastic room which could be used as a Dining Room, adjacent to the Kitchen.
First Floor
The First Floor Landing has a window to the front facing the view. There is a built in airing cupboard and access to the roof space. Bedroom One has a window to the front, access to the loft space and original feature fireplace. Bedroom Two is another large double bedroom with window to the front and access to the loft space with a fold down ladder. Bedroom Three and Bedroom Four are to the rear of the property each with a window to either side of the house. The Family Bathroom has a bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin, w.c. and roof skylight.
Outside
The immediate Garden around the house is mostly laid to lawn. Doors from the family room open out onto a flagstone patio, there is a garden shed in the far corner with a sheltered area, providing privacy. Various shrubs include roses, wisteria around the entrance door, apple and fig trees plus raspberry and blueberry bushes. Set slightly to one side the house, is the tiered vegetable plot, with a natural spring. You can access the further land from here along a pathway.
----
The approach to the cottage is on foot from the village below. There is an area of level garden around the house. The whole plot extends to 1.8 acres in total. It is divided into several lots, some wooded and one with a derelict stone cottage. The orchard produces a good crop of fruit including apples, red pear, hazelnuts and wild raspberries. There is alternative access to the top of the land from an established footpath, providing beautiful walks through neighbouring farmland.
EPC Band
D
Services
All mains services connectedGas central heating and mains water
Local Authority
Forest of DeanCouncil Tax Band: C
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, tel[use Contact Agent Button].
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold
Description
The Elms provides four well proportioned bedrooms and three spacious reception rooms on the ground floor all with high ceilings, sash windows and fantastic views. The ground is sloping and mostly woodland, elevated above the house overlooking the valley below towards the River Wye.
Situation
The property is located along a short walk way behind a row of terraced cottages in Lower Lydbrook amidst the Scenic Forest of Dean an AONB. Elevated above the village facing West down the valley towards the River Wye, the house is nestled into the bank of the surrounding woodland. Lydbrook is split into to two halves with a range of amenities including a village shop, social club, pubs and primary school. Neighbouring larger towns include, Coleford which is 4 miles away, Ross-on-Wye which is 7 miles North and Monmouth 10 miles south on the England / Wales border. The River wye and Foret of Dean provide fantastic outdoor leisure pursuits including; Canoeing and Kayaking, Rock climbing at Symonds Yat as well as superb walks through the Forest itself. The village is easily accessible to the M50 for access to the Midlands and A449 at Monmouth providing links to M4 connecting you to Cardiff and Bristol.
Accommodation
Entering into the house through an impressive original wooden door with window above, into a cosy Sitting Room with an open plan staircase which leads to the first floor, there is a deep understairs storage cupboard. The property has high ceilings throughout the ground floor, creating a sense of space. The room has a large, beautiful brick fireplace with wood burner, brick surround with a oak beam over. There is a sash window to the front overlooking neighbouring woodland and down the valley.
----
The Dining Room has exposed wooden floorboards, a sash window facing the view to the front with original shutters and a beautiful open fireplace with brick surround and hearth. There are built-in cupboards to the side of the chimney breast and display shelves with doors either side. From the Sitting Room step up to the Kitchen which is fitted with wooden wall and floor storage units. There is a quarry tiled floor under foot, and space for appliances with plumbing for a washing machine. There is a doorway at one end which follows into the Utility Room with a window and a doorway leading out to the garden and a second doorway leads back into the Dining Room.
----
From the Kitchen, a doorway leads into the Family Room which runs the full depth of the house, with a sash window facing the front and double doorway leading out to the garden. There is a skylight and ceiling spotlights, making this a fantastic room which could be used as a Dining Room, adjacent to the Kitchen.
First Floor
The First Floor Landing has a window to the front facing the view. There is a built in airing cupboard and access to the roof space. Bedroom One has a window to the front, access to the loft space and original feature fireplace. Bedroom Two is another large double bedroom with window to the front and access to the loft space with a fold down ladder. Bedroom Three and Bedroom Four are to the rear of the property each with a window to either side of the house. The Family Bathroom has a bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin, w.c. and roof skylight.
Outside
The immediate Garden around the house is mostly laid to lawn. Doors from the family room open out onto a flagstone patio, there is a garden shed in the far corner with a sheltered area, providing privacy. Various shrubs include roses, wisteria around the entrance door, apple and fig trees plus raspberry and blueberry bushes. Set slightly to one side the house, is the tiered vegetable plot, with a natural spring. You can access the further land from here along a pathway.
----
The approach to the cottage is on foot from the village below. There is an area of level garden around the house. The whole plot extends to 1.8 acres in total. It is divided into several lots, some wooded and one with a derelict stone cottage. The orchard produces a good crop of fruit including apples, red pear, hazelnuts and wild raspberries. There is alternative access to the top of the land from an established footpath, providing beautiful walks through neighbouring farmland.
EPC Band
D
Services
All mains services connectedGas central heating and mains water
Local Authority
Forest of DeanCouncil Tax Band: C
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, tel[use Contact Agent Button].
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold
