2 bed cottage for sale

May Hill, Longhope GL17

A superbly positioned and presented character two double bedroom detached cottage with garden room, character features to include exposed timbers, fireplaces with wood burning stoves, situated in an elevated location with fantastic views over surrounding fields and countryside, mature plot amounting to approximately one quarter of an acre.

Covered solid oak open porch to the side of the property with lovely outlook over the gardens. Half glazed stable door through to:

Kitchen / Dining Room (L Shaped) (6.96m x 5.28m max (22'10 x 17'4 max))

Lovely rustic style kitchen with Belfast sink unit, cupboards under, base and display shelving, flagstone flooring, Rangemaster lpg cooking range with six ring gas hob, electric ovens below, exposed stone walling, wall mounted electric heater with timer controls, wood burner, access to roof space, side aspect window with a window seat, two rear aspect windows with a private outlook. Door to:

Living Room (7.52m x 3.66m (24'8 x 12'0))

Superb fireplace with raised stone hearth, solid wood beam over, bread oven, inset wood burning stove, display alcove to one side with display shelving etc., wall mounted electric heater with timer control, exposed timbers, stairs to the first floor, two front aspect windows with a lovely outlook over the grounds and fields beyond. Full glazed double doors lead through to:

Garden Room (5.77m x 2.57m (18'11 x 8'5))

South facing, Solid oak flooring, full oak framing, fully glazed French doors through to the front, under floor electric heating, lovely open aspect over surrounding fields and farmland.

From the lounge, a wooden latch door leads through to:

Inner Hallway / Utility Area

Plumbing for washing machine, access to roof space, wooden latch door to:

Bedroom 2 / Study (4.90m x 2.84m (16'1 x 9'4))

Built-in airing cupboard with lagged hot water tank, slatted shelving, wall mounted electric heating with timer control, side and rear aspect windows.

Shower Room

Fitted shower cubicle and tray, shower, tiled surround, close coupled WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, rear aspect window.

From the living room, stairs give access to the first floor.

Landing

Solid Elm floorboards, exposed timbers, fully glazed door through to:

South Facing Roof Terrace (4.88m x 2.13m (16' x 7'0))

Part living roof plus decked area, superb seating area enjoying unspoilt views over the surrounding fields and towards the Forest of Dean.

Bedroom 1 (3.68m x 3.61m (12'1 x 11'10))

Original fireplace, exposed Elm floorboards, exposed ceiling timbers, built-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail, electric heater with timer controls, recess shelving, front aspect south facing window with a superb outlook over the surrounding fields and farmland.

Bathroom (3.61m x 1.78m (11'10 x 5'10))

Roll top bath with mixer tap over, Victorian style wash hand basin, cupboard below, closed coupled WC, heated towel rail, exposed Elm floorboards, exposed stonework and ceiling beams, rear aspect roof light.

Outside

Access to the property is via a long track, which the owners have a right of access over, which leads to hardstanding for the parking of two vehicles. To the front of the property, there is a lawned area with various shrubs and trees, outside lighting, pathway to the side which leads to the main area of the garden. There is a large expanse of lawn, greenhouse, treehouse, various shrubs and bushes, vegetable produce area, hedging surround, outside tap, outside lighting, natural spring well a 'dipping well' which was once the main water source to the cottage, backing onto open fields with the main garden enjoying a superb outlook towards Gloucester and the Cotswold's. The whole plot is approaching one quarter of an acre. Outbuildings include:

Stone Outbuilding (6.86m x 2.77m (22'6 x 9'1))

Open fronted store.

Workshop (2.74m x 1.88m (9'0 x 6'2))

With adjacent small storage area.

Services

Mains water and electricity, septic tank, electric heating.

Mobile Phone Coverage / Broadband Availability

It is down to each individual purchaser to make their own enquiries. However, we have provided a useful link via Rightmove and Zoopla to assist you with the latest information. In Rightmove, this information can be found under the brochures section, see "Property and Area Information" link. In Zoopla, this information can be found via the Additional Links section, see "Property and Area Information" link.
(We are advised the property benefits Gigaclear faster Broadband)

Water Rates

Severn Trent - to be confirmed. (Not metered).

Local Authority

Council Tax Band: D
Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.

Tenure

Freehold.

Viewing

Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required. Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.

Directions

From Newent, proceed out along the B4211 towards Huntley for two / three miles until you see a turning right signposted towards May Hill along Judges Lane. Proceed along here until the end and at the T junction turn left, bearing right passing the Glasshouse Public House on the left hand side. Proceed up the hill, across the top, until you see a track leading off to your right hand side, immediately before Taynton Cottage. Proceed up this track to the end, where the property will be found in front of you.

Property Surveys

Qualified Chartered Surveyors (with over 20 years experience) available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys).

Awaiting Vendor Approval

These details are yet to be approved by the vendor. Please contact the office for verified details.