4 bedroom detached house for sale

Overview
If you'd enjoy living in a substantial character property with land, but didn't think your budget would stretch to it, this house could be for you. The spacious property is full of period features, and sits in nearly an acre of land, in the excellently served village of Woolaston.

Located on the edge of this Forest of Dean village, in a peaceful rural location next to farmland, the property is within easy walking distance of the village shop, primary school, post office, and pubs, with a longer walk to the Gurkha restaurant. Excellent transport links, with trains available from Lydney (2.83 miles) to Birmingham or Cardiff and just 8.3 miles away from the M48 towards Bristol or Cardiff.

Plus points:

- The present owners have refurbished the property structurally and cosmetically, using traditional methods and materials suiting its 300+ year age. The house has many period features, such as exposed stonework in many of the downstairs rooms, two inglenook fireplaces, and lime plaster and oak in the dining room.

- 3 large reception room, large updated kitchen, extra storage in the old kitchen, 4 bedrooms, bathrooms downstairs and up, cloakroom, utility room, all set within a large secure garden.

- Energy performance has been improved by the present owners by installation of double glazing throughout, additional insulation, and the introduction of an oil-fired boiler. Multi-fuel stoves in the snug and dining room allow logs from the garden to be used to reduce the heating bills.

- A large hgv-size garage and two outbuildings provide excellent storage, with ample space for almost any project. Redeveloping the garage to include accommodation would add significant value to the property.

- The generous garden allows room for flowers, fruit, vegetables and livestock. A good fruit crop, including apples, mulberries, walnuts, and raspberries, takes care of itself, and a little effort can produce home grown vegetables such as potatces, cucumbers, chillis, onions, peas...

- With no direct neighbours, as the garden is bounded by the lane and a field, the property has a high degree of privacy.

- Realistically priced as the present owners are committed to relocating, and with no chain, could move within a month if required.

The compromises:

- You'll probably think the upstairs bathroom needs updating.

- The large garden might be appealing, but you think it could be unmanageable. The present owners have worked to make it easier to maintain. The bottom garden in particular needs little attention. (Perhaps a goat or some sheep could keep the grass short, and help you live "the good life").

- Work to ensure the roof is up to standard has left one chimney stack a little shabby at present. This will be repainted shortly when the work is completed

- Council Tax band G, which is to be expected for such a substantial property (Total area (approx) 161.3 sq metres / 1736.5 sq feet).

Viewings should be arranged via House Network Ltd.

Lounge 12'10 x 20'9 (3.90m x 6.33m)
Hardwood double glazed window to side garden, oak double glazed window to dining room, two double radiators, TV rial point, fitted carpet, exposed stone wall, coving to ceiling, hardwood double glazed double doors to garden, oak double glazed double doors to:

Dining room 19'3 x 10'0 (5.86m x 3.04m)
Two hardwood double glazed windows to front, oak double glazed window to Lounge, inglenook fireplace with Chilli Penguin multi fuel burning stove and oak mantle, double radiator, fitted carpet, oak stairs, door to under-stairs oak storage cupboard. Lime plasterwork.

Snug 10'1 x 16'9 (3.07m x 5.11m)
Hardwood double glazed window to side, inglenook fireplace with Chilli Penguin multi fuel burning stove, double radiator, single radiator, TV rial point, telephine socket, fitted carpet, exposed stone walls, hardwood double glazed entrance door to garden, hardwood door to:

Old kitchen 16'3 x 6'7 (4.95m x 2.01m)
Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, space for fridge/freezer, hardwood glazed door to kitchen, hardwood obscure double glazed window to rear, double radiator, rubber flooring, access to loft space. Hardwood part stained glass door to:

Utility room 10'4 x 7'9 (3.16m x 2.37m)
Plumbing for washing machine, hardwood obscure double glazed window to rear, radiator, fitted carpet, exposed stone wall, door to boiler cupboard. Boiler is oil-fired, combination boiler.

Family bathroom 8'1 x 9'2 (2.46m x 2.79m)
Fitted with four piece suite comprising deep panelled bath with mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled surround, tiled shower cubicle with shower and close coupled WC, feature radiator, hardwood obscure double glazed window to front, rubberl flooring, exposed stone wall. Access to loft space.

Kitchen/breakfast room 15'4 x 15'10 (4.67m x 4.83m)
Recently fitted (March 2011) with a matching range of base units with worktop space over, china sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap, integrated smeg dishwasher, integrated smeg larder fridge, stainless steel range cooker, two hardwood double glazed windows to rear, two hardwood double glazed windows to side, two double radiators, Telephone point, vinyl flooring, oak entrance door to garden. Access to loft space (outside)

Landing
Hardwood double glazed window to rear garden, radiator, fitted carpet. Access to loft space.

Master bedroom 16'4 x 10'6 (4.99m x 3.19m)
Exposed beams and pitched roof. Hardwood double glazed window with view to duckpond and llamas, double radiator, single radiator, fitted carpet.

Bedroom 2 9'6 x 10'1 (2.90m x 3.07m)
Two hardwood double glazed windows to front, Large chimney breast (not currently functional), two double radiators, fitted carpet.

Bedroom 3 9'7 x 10'1 (2.92m x 3.07m)
Hardwood double glazed window to front, double radiator, Telephone point, fitted carpet.

Bedroom 4 9'6 x 10'0 (2.90m x 3.05m)
Hardwood double glazed window to front, double radiator, fitted carpet.

Cloakroom
Hardwood double glazed window to rear. Fitted with two piece suite wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap and close coupled WC, radiator, vinyl flooring.

Bathroom
Fitted with two piece suite comprising deep panelled bath with shower over and pedestal wash hand basin, full height tiling to all walls, hardwood double glazed window with view to duckpond, radiator, rubber flooring.

Grounds
Large garden (almost 1 acre) with mature trees and shrubs. Fruit trees including apples, plum, mulberry, walnuts, cherry, greengage, medlar and pear. Fruit cage with raspberries, gooseberries and currants. Greenhouse. Large chicken house and attached run suitable for a maximum of 10 hens. Outlook onto field next door with large pond and livestock (generally llamas). Two stone built outbuildings. One double glazed. Large garage (7.5m x 6m) with inspection pit, ideal for restoring a classic car. Or with possibility to redevelop (subject to usual planning consent). External taps by kitchen and garage.