5 bed property for sale

With 1 Bed Annex, Elton Lane, Elton, Newnham, Gloucestershire. GL14

Upper Hall is a substantial former farm house standing in 0.75 acres of sunny landscaped garden and orchard at the end of a quiet country lane. The area is on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean, 12 miles west of Gloucester City. This imposing historic country house dates back to the late 18 Century and retains much of the original architectural features associated with the era. Beamed ceilings‚ inglenook fireplaces‚ original windows and doors. It is a family home of great warmth and character with bright spacious accommodation arranged over three levels. There are three generous reception rooms and five bedrooms, three being en-suite. Attached to the house is an independent and spacious one bedroom annex‚ ideal for supplementary income or extended family occupation. There is a large detached garage and separate office. Elton is in easy commuting distance to Gloucester/Cheltenham, mainline rail and M4, M5 network.

Porch

Attractive and ornate entrance porch leading to the inner hall.

Inner Hall

Doors to the snug and dining room, steps down to sitting room, stairs to first floor.

Snug

Lovely cosy room with a window seat overlooking the garden, exposed beams and original inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove.

Sitting Room

A spacious room with attractive arched window, exposed beams, storage cupboard housing the central heating boiler.

Dining Room

Quiet room with a window seat overlooking the garden, feature fireplace, steps up to kitchen breakfast room.

Kitchen Breakfast Room

A dual aspect farmhouse kitchen, range of fitted cabinets with granite work surfaces, Rangemaster stove, integrated dishwasher, separate water filter tap. Mandarin Stone limestone floor through the utility/laundry room, door to the garden.

Utility-Laundry Room

A generous, practical room with exposed beams and stone walls, bespoke storage cabinet, butler sink, plumbing for washing machine, door to rear lobby and cloakroom.

Cloakroom

Window to rear, WC, wash basin.

First Floor Landing

Windows to the rear, two built in storage cupboards one housing the hot water cylinder, doors to bedroom 1,2 and the annex, stairs to second floor.

Bedroom 1

Restful double bedroom with a pleasant view over the garden, vaulted ceiling with exposed timber A frame, door to en-suite.

Bedroom 1 En-Suite

Modern bathroom with window to the front, bath, separate shower, WC, wash basin.

Bedroom 2

Cosy dual aspect bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed timber A frame, door to en-suite.

Bedroom 2 En-Suite

Window to the rear, shower enclosure, WC, wash basin.

Half Landing

Window overlooking the garden, doors to bedroom 3 and family bathroom, stairs to second floor.

Bedroom 3

A bright and airy bedroom with exposed beams and stripped floorboards, two built in storage cupboards, original cast iron fireplace with decorative tiles.

Family Bathroom

A generous size room with window seat overlooking the garden, half panelled walls, traditional roll top bath, separate shower, WC, wash basin.

Second Floor Landing

Window to the front, access to boarded loft space, doors to bedrooms 4 and 5.

Bedroom 4

A large bedroom overlooking the garden, exposed beams, built-in wardrobes, door to en-suite.

Bedroom 4 - En-Suite

Window to rear, shower enclosure, WC, wash basin.

Bedroom 5

A large bedroom with window to the front, exposed beams.

Annex

A spacious 1 bed annex with independent access but easily incorporated into the main house. It has a good sized fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a separate sitting room, double bedroom and a well appointed shower room. (The annex is separately banded for council tax).

Outbuildings

They include a detached oak framed building with vaulted roof with roof lights, an open fronted double garage, an enclosed garage and a separate office/store, all with power connected.

Outside

The ground extends to just under 3/4 of an acre of peaceful secluded garden with an orchard of apple, pear and plum trees. The level lawns are bounded by well stocked borders, mature trees and shrubs and a wild flower meadow. The woodland area is carpeted with fragrant bluebells and daffodils in early spring. To the front of the house the sunny flagstone terrace features an old stone water trough with original pump, a perfect outside gathering and entertaining place. The outbuilding and garaging are off the courtyard to the rear.

Directions

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From the A48 12 miles south of Gloucester turn right at Elton Corner in the direction of Littledean, (immediately after the petrol station). After 0.7 miles turn right after the fishing ponds . Follow the lane, keep left. The property is on the left hand side.