4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Newland, Coleford, Gloucestershire. GL16

The medieval village of Newland stands on the border of the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Lychgate Cottage is situated in the heart of the village close to the early 13th century 'All Saints Church' locally referred to as the Cathedral of the Forest. This lovely Grade ll Listed traditional cottage dates back to the 17th Century. It has lots of character and original architectural features to include flagstone floors, exposed timber beams and original leaded windows. There are three spacious reception rooms, a large family kitchen breakfast room and 3/4 bedrooms. There is a pretty walled cottage garden, a peaceful space to sit in complete privacy, there is also a large detached garage/workshop. The village is home to the 'Ostrich Inn' a well renowned local hostelry. Impressive historical architecture, a peaceful tranquil setting and strong sense of community make Newland village one of the most desirable locations in this part of Gloucestershire.

Ground Floor

The spacious sitting room has a very pleasing view towards the church and lychgate. It is a lovely atmospheric room with a great deal of character including the unique original fireplace. There is hidden access to a standing height cellar‚ stairs to first floor‚ doorway to dining room.

The dining room is a quiet intimate space with attractive brick fronted fireplace‚ shelved recess and a beautifully fully restored flagstone floor that continues through to the kitchen.

The well proportioned kitchen features a brick faced former fireplace‚ solid wood bespoke cabinets‚ Belfast double kitchen sink‚ plumbing for dishwasher‚ Rangemaster stove‚ access to the utility/cloakroom. It is a sociable space with ample room for a breakfast table.

At the rear of the cottage is a practical utility larder room providing excellent storage space. The oil fired Worcester central heating boiler sits in the corner, and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a separate cloak room with WC and wash basin and access out to the rear courtyard and garden.

First Floor

The first floor of Lychgate Cottage currently provides three good bedrooms but has great potential for a fourth. The spacious inner landing room is currently being used as a quiet study/sitting area but could easily be converted to create a separate fourth bedroom with the relevant consents. There is access to the part boarded roof space‚ exposed timber beams and floor boards.

Bedroom 1 is a comfortable double room with a pretty view of the church through its original leaded light window. There is a built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 would make a cosy children's bedroom or potential en-suite to Bedroom 1. It too enjoys views towards the church.

Bedroom 3 is a cosy double bedroom at the rear of the cottage. It has a built-in wardrobe.

The family bathroom has attractive half panelled walls and a free standing roll top, claw foot bath‚ separate spa shower‚ WC and pedestal wash basin.

Detached Garage - Workshop

Situated at the end of the garden‚ the detached garage is accessed from the lane. It has a new roof with power and light connected.

Garden

Access to the garden is from the cottage and through a gate set into the boundary wall. It is a very pretty peaceful cottage garden‚ a lovely private space mostly laid to lawn with raised beds of natural stone and established heavily planted borders filled with beautiful flowering shrubs. A flagstone patio overlooks the garden back towards the cottage. Adjoining the rear courtyard is a useful garden store with power and water tap.

Directions

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The property is in the heart of the village. With the Church on your left‚ the cottage is on the right hand side on the corner of the no through lane.