Bishopswood, Lydbrook

Steve Gooch Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this COUNTRY LODGE DATING BACK TO CIRCA 1850 and OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN benefitting from ENCLOSED GARDENS WITH RIVERSIDE VIEWS and SURROUNDED BY FOREST AND WOODLAND, OFF ROAD PARKING, GARAGE, SECONDARY AND DOUBLE GLAZING and LPG CENTRAL HEATING.

The property is accessed via a solid timber door with metal studs inset. This leads into the:

Lounge - 5.79m into bay x 3.99m narrowing to 3.07m (19'00 i - Open fireplace with wooden lintel inset, stone hearth, inset woodburning stove, directional ceiling spots, exposed timber floorboards, exposed timber skirting boards, power points, door to understairs storage cupboard with shelving and lighting, radiator, tv point, feature arched windows with secondary glazed units fitted, feature bay window to front with secondary glazed units fitted, benefitting from stunning views over forest and woodland with front aspect views over the River Wye, rear feature arched sealed double glazed unit, wooden plank door giving access into:

Kitchen/ Dining Room - 4.37m x 2.77m (14'04 x 9'01) - Single bowl Belfast sink with mixer taps over, solid wood worktops, range of base and wall mounted units, quarry tiled flooring, four ring electric hob with electric double oven, space for washing machine, space for fridge, tiled surrounds, tile worktops areas, exposed skirting boards, power points, inset directional ceiling spots, single radiator, gas LPG central heating and domestic hot water boiler, side aspect feature arch window with double glazed unit inset with views overlooking the garden and towards forest and woodland, stable door with glazed panels to top opens onto the rear garden, wooden plank door giving access to the stairs leading to the first floor:

Landing/Occasional Bedroom - 4.01m x 2.59m (13'02 x 8'06) - Access to roof space, ceiling light, smoke alarm, power point, single radiator, side aspect arch shaped window with views overlooking the garden and towards forest and woodland in the distance, wooden plank door giving access into:

Bedroom One - 4.04m x 2.87m (13'03 x 9'05) - Ceiling light, feature tongue & groove timber clad wall, feature opening, single radiator, power points, range of built-in wardrobes and storage with hanging and shelving options, front aspect feature arch window with secondary double glazed unit fitted with views over the garden and towards forest and woodland.

From the landing, an opening leads into a small inner hall with access to roof space, door to airing cupboard with slatted shelving space and the central heating timer controls, wooden plank doors give access into:

Bedroom Two - 2.77m x 2.49m (9'01 x 8'02) - Ceiling light, exposed timber floorboards, exposed single radiator, power points, dimmer switch, side aspect feature arch window with secondary double glazed unit fitted with views over the garden and towards forest and woodland.

Bathroom - 1.73m x 1.75m (5'08 x 5'09) - White suite with modern side panel bath, wooden panelling, pedestal wash hand basin, high level w.c, tongue and groove timber clad ceiling and walls, inset ceiling spot, rear aspect feature arch shaped window overlooking the rear garden and towards forest and woodland.

Cellar - 4.95m x 3.43m (16'03 x 11'03) - Accessed via a wooden plank door with metalwork detailing from the roadside with power, lighting and radiator.

Garage - 5.69m x 2.97m (18'08 x 9'09) - EV charging point, accessed via a personal door to the rear, two personal windows to side, pair of double doors to front, power and lighting, pressure vessel for the borehole water supply.

A passage leads from the side of the property with outside lighting into:

Wood Store - Power, alarm for treatment plant.

Garden Ensuite - Accessed via a wooden thumb latch door, low level w.c, feature arch ceiling.

Outside - From the Kitchen Stable door, a concrete pathway and steps guide you through the garden, enclosed by a combination of walling, railing, and hedging. A gravel pathway meanders towards cosy seating areas, adorned with raised flower beds and surrounded by trees and bushes, offering peaceful views over the River Wye. Additionally, the waste water treatment plant is situated in this area.

Further steps lead to additional terraced gardens, featuring several secluded seating spots that offer expansive views. Among these, a brick construction greenhouse with wooden glazing provides a space for nurturing plants. Gated access opens onto Forestry Commission land, granting you the right of access. The LPG storage tank is conveniently located near the garage.

Directions - From the Mitcheldean Office, proceed to the mini roundabout, turning right onto the A4136. Continue up over Plump Hill and upon reaching the traffic lights at Nailbridge, turn right signposted to Ruardean. Proceed up Morse Road into the village of Ruardean and into the High Street. Follow the road around to the right hand side onto Cats Hill. Follow this road until reaching the junction with the B4234. Turn right signposted to Ross where the property can be found immediately upon the right hand side as per our For Sale Board.

Services - Mains electricity. Septic tank. LPG. Borehole water supply installed in 2016.
Gigaclear & Openreach in area. Ultrafast broadband has download speeds of greater than 300Mbps. Please visit Ofcom mobile & broadband checker to verify availability.

Local Authority - Council Tax Band: E
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.

Property Surveys - Qualified Chartered Surveyors available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys).

Money Laundering Regulations - To comply with Money Laundering Regulations, prospective purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at the time of making an offer. We ask for your cooperation in order that there is no delay in agreeing the sale, should your offer be acceptable to the seller(s)