Detached house for sale in Blakeney GL15, 3 Bedroom

Nestled in magnificent countryside overlooking the Royal Forest of Dean, which is characterised by more than 42 square miles of mixed woodland and is one of the surviving ancient woodlands in England providing an absolute wealth of outdoor pursuits to include rambling, mountain biking and hacking to name but a few.

This stone built cottage, sitting in garden and grounds of just over half an acre, dates back to c1840 and has been a much loved family home for the present Vendors who have, over the 11.5 years they have lived at the property, sympathetically renovated it so that it retains many original and unique features. It is in an elevated position on the outskirts of the village of Blakeney with magnificent views over the Forest of Dean, Viney Hill, Severn Estuary and as far afield as the Cotswold escarpment.

Blakeney boasts a range of amenities including pubs, restaurants, local shops and junior school and is situated just off the A48 which provides easy commuting to Gloucester (approximately 15 miles distant), Lydney (approximately 4 miles distant) and Chepstow (approximately 13 miles distant) all of which offer further extensive facilities to include bus and rail links, leisure facilities and senior schooling. There is Blakeney Hill Growers Community Smallholding where the local community come together for keeping goats, bees and growing vegetables etc.

The accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge, family/music room, cloakroom, inner hall, kitchen, utility room, office/studio, three/four bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Entrance Hall

Stairs off to first floor.

Lounge (3.69m x 3.20m (12'1" x 10'6"))

Exposed beams. Feature fireplace with log burning stove. Under stairs storage cupboard.

Family / Music Room (3.20m x 3.16m (10'6" x 10'4"))

Feature exposed stone fireplace.

Inner Hall

Half glazed door to garden. Boot storage. Flagstone floor.

Cloakroom

Low level wc. Flagstone floor.

Kitchen (8.76m x 2.49m (28'9" x 8'2"))

Solid fuel Rayburn providing central heating and hot water. Belfast sink. Flagstone floor. Oak beams. Exposed stone wall.

Utility Room (2.62m x 2.49m (8'7" x 8'2"))

Base and wall cupboards with worktops incorporating a stainless steel sink. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for electric cooker.

Office / Studio (3.20m x 2.62m (10'6" x 8'7"))

Exposed stonework. Half glazed door to garden. Storage cupboard. Terracotta tiled floor.

Stairs To First Floor And Landing

Split staircase.

Bedroom Two (3.50m x 3.18m (11'6" x 10'5"))

(Front). Access to loft.

Bedroom One (3.95m x 3.18m (13'0" x 10'5"))

(Front). Access to loft. Sloping ceiling. Through to:-

Bedroom Three/Potential Dressing Room (3.18m x 2.89m (10'5" x 9'6"))

(Front). Access to loft. Fitted cupboards. Exposed stone fireplace. Laminate flooring.

Bedroom Four (5.39m x 2.47m (17'8" x 8'1"))

Dual aspect.

Useful Studio Area To Landing (2.47m x 1.43m (8'1" x 4'8"))

Glazed door leading directly onto rear garden and garden office/studio.

Family Bathroom

Comprising slipper bath with claw feet and mixer tap, his 'n' her stone vanity wash hand basins both with mixer taps, step-in shower cubicle. Access to loft. Spacious airing cupboard.

The property is approached off a quiet country lane the property is approached via a brick paviour driveway providing ample parking with gated entrance.

There are attractive cottage style gardens to the front consisting of lawns and seating areas positioned to make the most of the glorious views. Garden storage shed.

Rear garden & outbuildings

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