4 bed detached house for sale

The Scowles, Coleford GL16

Positioned in the ever-popular and rarely available hamlet of The Scowles, this charming four bedroom detached family home offers generous living throughout, perfectly suited to those seeking space, character, and a peaceful setting. Inside, the property embraces a warm, country feel with a spacious and flexible layout that includes three reception rooms, ideal for family life, entertaining, or working from home. Each room enjoys lovely natural light and a sense of calm, while the overall flow of the house provides plenty of room for everyone to spread out and feel at home. Outside, the gardens are fully enclosed and generous, a real haven for children to play, gardeners to potter, or simply to relax in private. There’s ample off-road parking for several vehicles, along with a detached garage, all tucked away in a quiet spot yet incredibly convenient for travel. For commuters or those looking to balance rural life with access to key towns, the location is superb, offering excellent transport links to Monmouth, as well as easy access to the Forest of Dean’s beautiful walks and scenery just moments from the doorstep.

The vibrant market town of Coleford has a variety of facilities, including a cinema, post office, library, a range of shops, three supermarkets, as well as pubs and restaurants. The town also boasts excellent educational options with both primary and secondary schools, along with two golf courses.

Stepping in to a warm and welcoming entrance to the home, where the eye is immediately drawn to the elegant turning staircase with its solid wooden balustrade and turned newel posts rising gracefully to the galleried landing above. There’s a handy storage cupboard tucked beneath the stairs – ideal for coats, shoes, and everyday clutter – while doors from here lead into the main reception rooms, giving an instant sense of space and flow.

A door leads to an impressively proportioned L-shaped living room, filled with natural light thanks to triple aspect windows that frame views to the front, rear, and side gardens. The heart of this room is undoubtedly the stunning inglenook fireplace, complete with a solid oak lintel and a stone hearth, where a wood-burning stove adds warmth and atmosphere, perfect for cosy evenings in. There’s plenty of space here for both lounging and reading areas, making it an ideal family room that adapts beautifully to the seasons.

Tucked away in a peaceful corner of the house, the study enjoys dual aspect garden views and makes a perfect home office, creative space, or snug. It's a quiet, calming room that connects you to the greenery outside, ideal for focused work or relaxed moments.

A central inner hallway provides a practical transition through the home, with an integrated cloaks cupboard offering excellent storage for coats and boots. From here, doors lead into the formal dining area and ground-floor shower room.

The dining room is a charming and characterful space with French doors opening directly out to a sunny inner terrace, perfect for hosting dinner parties in summer or simply enjoying your morning coffee in peace. There’s ample room for a full-sized dining table, making it a sociable space that naturally connects indoors and out.

Modern, fresh, and practical, the ground floor shower room includes a contemporary white suite comprising a low-level WC, vanity basin unit with storage beneath. A frosted side window brings in soft natural light while maintaining privacy.

Completing the ground floor, the kitchen/diner is thoughtfully laid out and brimming with country character, the kitchen is both practical and stylish. Set beneath a front-facing window and with a secondary door to the side, the space is fitted with wooden panelled cabinets with decorative handles, laminate worktops, and detailed tiled splashbacks. There’s room for a range-style cooker with gas hob, grill and double oven, plus integrated appliances including a dishwasher, and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A tall unit houses the fridge/freezer, while a dedicated coffee bar with matching cabinetry adds a lovely finishing touch for the modern lifestyle.

Stairs lead to the first floor landing, which acts as a hub for the upstairs accommodation. A window to the front brings in plenty of natural light, and there's a charming decorative fireplace with a wooden mantel. An airing cupboard with slatted wooden shelving offers useful storage, and a loft hatch provides access to the roof space.

The principal bedroom enjoys dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens to the front and rear, giving it a peaceful and private feel. Along one wall, bespoke fitted wardrobes provide excellent storage with a combination of hanging space and shelving, making the room as practical as it is stylish.

Bedroom two is a generous double room with windows to both the front and side, offering flexibility for layout and use. Whether a guest room or another principal bedroom, the space feels bright and welcoming.

Positioned at the rear of the home, the third bedroom is a lovely room looks out across the gardens and benefits from additional side aspect light. With plenty of floor space for a double bed and furniture, it's ideal for growing families or visitors.

Cosy and full of charm, bedroom four features a vaulted ceiling and a side window that brings in soft afternoon light. It could make a perfect child’s room, nursery, or even an upstairs home office or reading nook.

Traditional in style with modern touches, the family bathroom includes a high-level cistern WC, pedestal wash basin, and a panelled bath with central mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. A frosted window ensures privacy, while the ladder-style radiator keeps things cosy. There’s also a roof hatch and high-level extractor, keeping the space light and well-ventilated.

Outside- Tucked behind a charming natural stone boundary wall, the property is accessed via a pair of traditional five-bar wooden gates that open onto a large gravelled driveway, providing ample parking for multiple vehicles and creating an immediate sense of privacy and arrival. To the side, a generously sized detached garage/workshop sits in keeping with the house, built in matching materials under a pitched tiled roof. With power, lighting, windows to the side and rear, roof space storage, and fitted shelving, it’s an incredibly versatile space, perfect for a hobbyist, storage, or even future potential for conversion (subject to any necessary consents). The front garden is beautifully landscaped, with two neatly shaped lawns framed by raised flower beds and established herbaceous borders that burst with colour throughout the seasons. A pretty arched entrance leads through to a large gravelled terrace adjoining the kitchen, a lovely sunny spot that’s just made for alfresco dining, summer barbecues, or simply enjoying a morning coffee. From here, steps lead up to a further generous lawned area, ideal for families or gardeners, with a useful wooden shed for storage and a dedicated vegetable growing area tucked neatly to one side. Surrounded by mature hedgerow and stone walling, the garden offers excellent levels of privacy and a wonderfully peaceful backdrop to this countryside home.

Agents note- The property also benefits from owned solar panels, providing energy efficiency and potential cost savings. As the panels are owned outright, any benefits, including reduced electricity bills and potential tariff returns, come directly to the homeowner, adding real long-term value to the home.