4 bed detached house for sale

With Stables & Outstanding Views, Blakeney Hill, Blakeney, Gloucestershire. GL15

The property is set in the peaceful community of Blakeney Hill on the eastern side of the Forest of Dean. It stands in an elevated position with the advantage of glorious panoramic views over the Severn Vale and Cotswold Hills in the distance. The accommodation is bright and spacious. There are three reception rooms including an impressive fully glazed garden room which takes full advantage of the beautiful outlook. The generous kitchen breakfast room is a warm and welcoming family gathering space. There are 4 bedrooms, the master bedroom having smart en-suite facilities, and a family bathroom. Immediately surrounding the house are attractive cottage style gardens with very sunny flagstone courtyards. The extensive range of outbuildings include three stables, tack room, home office and two timber garages. There is a separate detached double garage block at the entrance to the driveway. This superb location is close to shady woodland walks and cycle tracks, Blakeney village is in reach. The area has good access to major road and rail network and is easily commutable to Gloucester, Bristol and Cardiff. The property is available with 'No Onward Chain'.

Ground Floor

The country kitchen is a generous room, the ideal place for family gatherings. An original solid fuel Rayburn provides cosy background heating when required. There is a range of fitted cabinets with integrated appliances to include a double oven and large induction hob and plumbing for the washing machine.
The sitting room is light and bright with the focal point being the modern electric living flame fire. French doors open to the newly erected garden room and out onto the covered flagstone terrace with its superb view over the Severn Vale.
The dining room with exposed beams and hardwood flooring is cosy and atmospheric. It features the original stone fireplace with an inset wood burning stove. This room opens into the garden room.
The impressive fully glazed garden room has full advantage of the spectacular views. There is a wood burning stove for comfort and doors to the terrace.
The cloakroom is just off the kitchen.

First Floor

There is loft access from the landing and doors to bedrooms 1,2,3,4 and family bathroom, the airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 1 is a large dual aspect double room with beautiful views. It has is a range of bespoke fitted furniture and an en-suite shower room. The spacious en-suite is fitted with built-in bathroom furniture, a shower, WC and wash basin.
Bedrooms 2 and 3 are good comfortable double bedrooms each with a beautiful view.
Bedroom 4 is a cosy single bedroom ideal for smaller children.
The family bathroom has a P shaped bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.

Stable Block

The timber stable block is sited on a concrete base. It includes 3 good sized stables and tack room (currently used as a wood store) all with power supply, one with a water supply. They are attached to the home office and timber garages.

Home Office - Studio

Attached to the stable block is a generous home office/studio, a bright sunny room with a power supply.

Garage - Workshop

Attached to the stable block is a timber built double garage/workshop. It provides ideal storage for large garden machinery and great workshop space. Power and light are connected.

Double Garage

At the entrance to the property at the top of the drive is a solid block built double garage with automatic doors.

Outside

There is gated access at the top of the drive alongside the detached garage. The drive slopes down through the garden to the stables, other outbuildings and the parking area.
A wide flight of steps descend to the cottage entrance, flagstone paths continue around to the front. A lovely sunny terraced courtyard and covered seating area benefit from the magnificent panoramic view.
The garden has been designed with lawns, colourful fully stocked borders and ample outside relaxing and entertaining space that takes full advantage of the elevated position.

Directions

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From the village shop in the heart of Blakeney village head in the direction of Lydney. Just before reaching The Cock Inn country pub, turn right into New Road. Proceed for approximately 100 yards and then turn right under the old railway bridge into Clarks Lane. Follow this lane without deviation. At the staggered crossroad junction, turn left. On reaching the telephone box on your left hand side, turn right and proceed up the hill. The entrance to The Hayes is on the right hand side opposite The Old Chapel.