4 bed detached house for sale

Oakwood Road, Sling, Coleford GL16

A spacious four-bedroom detached home, complete with ample off-road parking for several vehicles, a garage, and beautifully landscaped, enclosed rear gardens. Perfectly positioned close to woodland walks, this property offers an ideal blend of convenience and countryside living.

Sling is a charming village nestled in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Surrounded by stunning countryside, it offers a tranquil lifestyle with easy access to the area's natural beauty, including forest walks and outdoor activities. The village boasts a welcoming community and provides convenient amenities, including a local pub, nearby shops, and schools in the surrounding towns and areas. Its central location ensures excellent connectivity to neighbouring towns such as Coleford, Lydney, and Cinderford, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a peaceful yet well-connected village lifestyle.

The property is approached via a welcoming entrance porch, offering a practical space to remove coats and shoes before stepping inside. From here, there is convenient internal access directly into the garage, enhancing the practicality of the layout. The main entrance hallway provides a bright and central point to the home, with stairs rising to the first floor and doors opening into the principal ground floor rooms. From here, you can access the kitchen, the open-plan living and dining room, and the downstairs W.C.

The kitchen is positioned to the front of the property and has been thoughtfully designed to combine practicality with a warm, traditional feel. Fitted with an extensive range of oak-effect cabinetry, the room offers excellent storage options both at base and eye level, complemented by sleek granite-effect work surfaces that provide generous preparation space. A wide window to the front aspect fills the room with natural light, making it a bright and welcoming place to cook. Beneath the window, the sink enjoys pleasant views out to the front garden, while the layout allows for easy movement around the central cooking zone. The kitchen is well-equipped with space for a range-style cooker, fitted extractor, and further appliances including a dishwasher, fridge-freezer, and microwave. Along one side, a breakfast bar-style counter creates a useful additional workspace or a casual spot to enjoy a coffee, while the glazed door at the far end connects directly into the dining room, ensuring mealtimes are easily served and gatherings flow naturally between the two spaces.

The living room and dining room combine seamlessly to create a wonderfully sociable and versatile space, perfectly suited to both family living and entertaining. Entered directly from the hallway, the room immediately opens out into a welcoming lounge area, where soft neutral tones and a generous window to the rear allow natural light to flow across the space. A feature fireplace sits neatly within a central chimney breast, adding a natural focal point and a cosy ambiance for evenings in. The layout easily accommodates large, comfortable seating, making it an ideal setting for relaxing with family or hosting guests. Flowing through a wide archway, the room transitions into a bright and airy dining area. Here, sliding patio doors frame garden views and provide a seamless connection to the outdoor terrace, inviting the option of al fresco dining in the warmer months. The room is spacious enough to accommodate a family-sized dining table, with further space for a sideboard or storage. Its position overlooking the garden ensures mealtimes and gatherings are enjoyed in a pleasant, light-filled environment.

Completing the ground floor, the property benefits from a convenient downstairs W.C., fitted with a modern suite comprising a low-level toilet and vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage beneath. A side aspect window allows for natural light and ventilation, while neutral décor makes the space bright and practical for everyday family use and visiting guests.

Stairs ascend from the hallway to the first floor landing, which has access to the loft space, large airing cupboard and doors into all four bedrooms and family bathroom.

The main bedroom is a bright and comfortable double room, positioned to the front of the property and enjoying pleasant outlooks through a large window that fills the space with natural light. The room offers excellent proportions, easily accommodating a double bed alongside a range of bedroom furniture. Built-in wardrobes are available, providing generous storage without encroaching on the floor space. Neatly integrated into one corner, the bedroom also benefits from a modern shower enclosure with tiled surround, offering added convenience for busy mornings and ensuring the space functions almost as an en-suite. A contemporary vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, storage cupboards and shelving complement the shower, keeping the room both practical and tidy.

Bedroom two is another generous double, positioned at the front of the property with a wide window that frames pleasant outlooks and ensures the room feels bright and inviting. The proportions allow comfortably for a double bed along with additional furniture such as wardrobes and drawers, making it a highly practical and versatile space. Its neutral walls and bold carpet provide a simple backdrop, ready to be styled to personal taste, whether as a restful guest room, a teenager’s retreat, or even a spacious home office if required. With its size and natural light, Bedroom Two offers excellent flexibility to suit a variety of needs.

Bedroom three is a comfortable room positioned to the rear of the property, overlooking the garden. Well-proportioned, it offers space for a bed alongside a wardrobe or storage, making it ideal as a child’s bedroom, a guest room, or even a home office if desired. A large rear-facing window allows in plenty of natural light, giving the room a bright and airy feel.

Bedroom four is positioned to the rear of the property and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden. This room is a highly versatile space, currently arranged as a home office. It would equally serve well as a child’s room, a nursery, a hobby room, or even a cosy guest bedroom if required. There is also a built in wardrobe. With good natural light and a practical layout, it offers excellent flexibility to adapt to a variety of household needs.

The family bathroom is set to the rear of the property and has been finished in a smart, contemporary style. The suite comprises a panelled bath with shower over and glazed screen, complemented by a sleek vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and generous storage drawers beneath. A matching low-level W.C. Completes the arrangement. The room is bright and welcoming, with a rear-facing window allowing for natural light and ventilation. With its clean, modern fittings and practical layout, this bathroom serves the household with ease and provides a comfortable space for both quick morning routines and evening relaxation.

Outside- The property is set back from the road behind a spacious frontage, providing off-road parking for several vehicles. To the side, an attached garage offers further secure parking and storage, complete with power and lighting, making it highly practical for a variety of uses. To the rear of the garage, a useful utility area provides additional space for appliances and household storage, ensuring the main kitchen remains uncluttered. A pathway leads to the main entrance, framed by low-maintenance planting and a picket-style fence, adding to the home’s welcoming kerb appeal. With its generous parking, versatile garage, and practical utility provision, the frontage perfectly complements the home’s family-friendly layout. The rear garden is a wonderful extension of the living space, offering both practicality and a peaceful setting. Directly outside the dining room doors, a raised patio provides the perfect area for outdoor entertaining, with ample room for dining furniture and a barbecue, making it ideal for summer gatherings. From here, steps lead down to a lawned garden, bordered by a variety of mature shrubs and trees that add colour, privacy and seasonal interest. The garden is fully enclosed by fencing, creating a safe and secure environment for children or pets and also has a large storage workshop to the rear. A brick pathway runs through the centre, connecting the patio to the end of the garden and providing easy access to the planted borders, which are well suited for those keen on growing their own vegetables or flowers.