Garden Open fire Double glazing Off-street parking Central heating No Chain Survey Available

Set in peaceful Gloucestershire countryside, this light and airy barn conversion has solid oak beams, a large living area, 3 bedrooms and over a third of an acre of gardens; commutable to Cheltenham, Wales, Oxford and London with the M5 and M50 motorways nearby, this would be ideal for a main home or weekend/holiday retreat.

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Tucked away in quiet, rural surroundings in a hamlet consisting of four cottages, this tranquil, light and spacious barn conversion has recently been meticulously restored.

Located midway between Ross-on-Wye and Gloucester on the edge of the Forest of Dean and nearby May Hill – a 250 million-year old, 1000ft landmark with outstanding views – this location offers an idyllic country retreat close to amenities and with plenty of opportunities for outdoor pursuits.

Typical of a barn built in the early 1800s, the cottage offers an extensive ground floor living area. Rooms are slightly smaller upstairs, but vaulted ceilings and Velux windows bring additional light and airiness, and space has been utilised to the maximum to optimise storage. These cottages originally formed one farm and neighbouring homes, although close by, are unobtrusive and make living here feel safe and secure.

Original, exposed oak beams and a neutral décor of whitewashed stone walls throughout combine with traditional wooden ledge and brace doors, ceramic and high gloss porcelain tiled flooring, and contemporary fittings. This mix of period features and modern style makes a calming, pleasant and functional environment in which to live.

The property is entered off the A40, via a private 50 metre driveway, through a five bar gate and into a gravelled off road parking area with space for four cars. Sleeper steps lead to the sunroom and the path continues around the property to the entrance door and a paved area with trellis with ample space for potted plants.

A footbridge crosses the stream, where fruit trees overhang and form an entrance to a large lawn leading to a higher level.

Easily-maintained grounds cover over a third of an acre and include private woodland with coppice. Stunning views across rural farmland, together with a plethora of mature trees and a new, wooden summerhouse, form an enchanting backdrop and provide a special place for picnics, parties and barbeques throughout the summer. The coppice is an ideal environment for a play area with plenty of room for tree houses, hammocks and swings. This garden also offers great potential to any creative gardener with a development project in mind!

Commuting is easy to Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye, M50 / M5 motorways and the spa town of Cheltenham for the racecourse, theatres, and music, science and literary festivals, using either quiet, scenic country lanes or main roads.

There is a local primary school and others within driving distance, together with community halls and churches in the immediate vicinity.

Shopping is plentiful in nearby Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye whilst local farmers’ shops and markets offer delicious fresh produce and there is a good choice of charming, traditional country pubs serving great food - Sunday lunches in particular!

FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS
* Gas central heating
* Double-glazed throughout
* Telephone and broadband access
* Satellite TV
* Storage
* Numerous power points

RECEPTION HALL with light ceramic tiled floor, shelf storage and entrance to Utility, Kitchen, and Living rooms

UTILITY ROOM with light ceramic tiled floor, wall and floor fitted cupboards, radiator, plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for coats and boots

CLOAKROOM with light ceramic tiled floor, hand basin unit, low level WC, exposed oak beam

KITCHEN / FAMILY ROOM
21' x 9'3" (6.4m x 2.82m)
Spacious and airy with high gloss porcelain tiled floor, whitewashed stone wall with bread oven recess, vaulted ceiling with Velux roof window, beams, solid wood storage units, space for dishwasher, windows front and back, two radiators, spotlights

SITTING / DINING ROOM
27' x 15'2" (8.23m x 4.62m)
Light and cosy with exposed oak beams, wood burning stove, windows front, back and side, porthole feature window, three radiators, TV and telephone points.

Double-glazed French doors lead to:

OFFICE / SUNROOM
13'3" x 9' (4.04m x 2.74m)
Working from home here is a real pleasure. Bright and sunny with full views over the garden, Velux roof window, Quarry-tiled floor and double doors opening to outside, it is also ideal for housing and cultivating plants and for reading.

DOUBLE BEDROOM 1
15'3" x 11' (4.65m x 3.35m)
A relaxing and airy room with Velux roof window, floor length window, exposed oak beams, radiator, spotlights and TV point. The contemporary en-suite bathroom has a washbasin unit with storage, WC with integrated cistern, tiled double electric shower, glass brick panel and wall-to-wall mirror

DOUBLE BEDROOM 2
11' x 9'4" (3.35m x 2.84m)
This room will take a king-size bed and has double wardrobe space, exposed beams, high window and radiator

BEDROOM 3
9'2" x 8'5" (2.79m x 2.57m)
Ideal for children, guests - or as another location for an office - this third bedroom has space for a twin bed or bunks, with large Velux roof window, two fitted cupboards, radiator and telephone point

BATHROOM
Shower or bathe in neutral surroundings and enjoy relaxing views over a tumbling stream and rolling fields. A modern, three-piece suite includes bath, electric shower with glass door, low level WC, washbasin unit with storage, tiled walls, floor and panels, cabinet and wall-to-wall mirror

SOUTH-FACING with sunlight throughout the day and dark, starry nights, this home really is outstanding, ready to move into – and with no onward chain!