Detached house for sale in The Old School House, Newham Bottom, Ruardean GL17
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Property features
- 3 double bedrooms 1 En-suite
- Double garage
- Easy access into forest
- Flexible accomodation
- Great rural location
- Offers invited
- Period Features
Property description
Description
Nestled in a picturesque rural hamlet and surrounded by open woodland, you will find a one of a kind, beautiful three bedroom detached chapel conversion with well-maintained gardens benefitting from generous accommodation, large level gardens, driveway and garage, with woodland walks nearby.
Believed to have been built in the 1830's and formally used as a chapel and School house, now offering a perfect buy for those looking for a characterful and distinctive home which offers spacious yet cosy living accommodation making it comforting during cooler months, and has many original features throughout to include stain glass windows. Set in a rural setting, and boasting well-maintained large gardens to rear with a pond and duck coop, this property is also stunning in warmer months and offers great indoor/outdoor living space.
The property is set over two floors and comprises; entrance porch, dining room with feature fireplace, fitted kitchen which is open plan with garden room and utility space, downstairs WC, study and sitting room which opens out into the rear garden. The first floor comprises; three double bedrooms (one with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite) and a family bathroom.
The property can be accessed via a quiet, no through road. To the front of the property is a well-maintained lawned area with patio slaps leading your way to the front door.
To the rear of the property, there is an immediate patio area which can be accessed via the garden room and sitting room, providing a fantastic space for indoor/outdoor living. Beyond the patio area, is a well-maintained lawned area with pond, duck coop, and a mixture of shrubs, plants and trees. There is a driveway to the rear of the property with garage which has power and lighting supply.
Situated in Newham Bottom, which is close to Ruardean Woodside, a village is renowned for its stunning local woodland walks which are right on your doorstep and can be accessed without the need of a car. Ruardean Woodside itself offers; a village hall, sports and social club, and an infant and primary school. There is also a mobile post office twice weekly, and it's within close proximity of The Health Centre in Ruardean, which is part of Forest Health Care in Cinderford and Pan Tod which is the highest point of the Forest, with outstanding, far-reaching views towards the Malvern Hills. Here, you are also within the catchment area for Dene Magna secondary school. Regular bus service to the Market Towns of Ross-on-Wye, Cinderford and the City of Gloucester which is approximately 14 miles away. A wider range of facilities also available throughout the Forest of Dean including an abundance of woodland and river walks. The Severn Crossings and M4 towards London, Bristol and Cardiff are easily reached from this area along with the cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham for access onto the M5 and the Midlands.
Council Tax Band: D (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold
Entrance Porch
Access through to the property via storm porch.
Dining Room
Feature fireplace with stone surround, exposed ceiling beams, windows to side and front aspect, radiator, storage cupboard, stairs leading up to first floor, access through to kitchen and inner hallway.
Kitchen
Fitted units at eye and base level with worktop space, tiled splash backs, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for freestanding fridge freezer, Rangemaster with grill, two ovens, gas hob and extractor hood over, breakfast bar, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, exposed ceiling beams, tiled flooring, window to front aspect, open plan layout with garden room and utility space.
Garden Room
Tiled flooring, velux windows to rear aspect, doors leading out into the rear garden, radiator, access to utility space, internal stain glass window.
Utility
Tiled flooring, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Great space for storage.
Hall
Access through to sitting room, study and downstairs WC.
Study
Exposed ceiling beams, exposed brick wall, window to side aspect, radiator.
WC
WC, wash hand basin, tiled splash backs, exposed ceiling beams, radiator.
Sitting Room
Exposed ceiling beams, radiator, windows to side aspect, doors leading out into rear garden.
First Floor:
Landing
Access to all bedrooms and family bathroom.
Bedroom 1
Exposed ceiling beams, fan, radiator, windows to rear and side aspect, access to en-suite and walk-in wardrobe.
En-Suite
WC, wash hand basin, freestanding bath with mixer taps, tiled flooring and tiled walls, window to side aspect.
Bedroom 2
Window to front aspect, velux window to front aspect, radiator.
Bedroom 3
Window to front aspect, velux window to front aspect, radiator.
Bathroom
WC, wash hand basin, bath with glass screen, shower attachment and mixer taps, tiled walls, velux window to front aspect.
Outside
The property can be accessed via a quiet, no through road. To the front of the property is a well-maintained lawned area with patio slaps leading your way to the front door.
To the rear of the property, there is an immediate patio area which can be accessed via the garden room and sitting room, providing a fantastic space for indoor/outdoor living. Beyond the patio area, is a well-maintained lawned area with pond, duck coop, and a mixture of shrubs, plants and trees. There is a driveway to the rear of the property with garage which has power and lighting supply.
Services
Mains water and electric connected, septic tank, lpg gas and oil tank.
*The services and central heating system where applicable have not been tested.*
Viewings
By prior appointment with Hills.
Rates
Council Tax Band: D
Please refer to for prices in the Forest of Dean and for the Tax Band.
Water Rates
Severn Trent - to be advised.
Money Laundering Regulations
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Legal Fees
Each party to bear their own legal costs.
Property info
For more information about this property, please contact
Hills Property Consultants, GL14 on +44 1452 679635 * (local rate)
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