Overview
4 Bedroom Cottage for sale in Upper Road, Pillowell, Lydney
Key Features:
- Generous living space with beamed sitting room, inglenook fireplace, sunny conservatory, and a family kitchen/breakfast room overlooking the south west-facing garden.
- Flexible accommodation with two staircases, four bedrooms (one with ensuite), and a family bathroom.
- Beautifully planted 1/5th acre garden, ideal for wildlife and outdoor enjoyment.
- Detached garage/workshop with driveway parking in a delightful, characterful setting.
- Peaceful village location in Pillowell, near Lydney and Coleford, with local amenities and easy access to the Forest of Dean.
- EPC Energy Rating F, Council Tax Band D, Freehold
This CHARMING FOUR-BEDROOM DETACHED COTTAGE, dating back to 1842, is full of CHARACTER and set along a QUIET LANE in PILLOWELL, enjoying an ELEVATED POSITION with LOVELY VIEWS over the village and the FOREST OF DEAN.
Inside, it offers GENEROUS LIVING SPACE with a BEAMED SITTING ROOM featuring an INGLENOOK FIREPLACE, a SUNNY CONSERVATORY, and a FAMILY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM that overlooks the SOUTH WEST FACING GARDEN. With TWO STAIRCASES, there is FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION, with FOUR BEDROOMS (one with ENSUITE) and a FAMILY BATHROOM.
Outside is a a WELL PLANTED 1/5th ACRE GARDEN. A DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP and PARKING on the drive, making this a truly DELIGHTFUL FAMILY HOME.
The highly popular village of Pillowell is in the heart of the Forest of Dean. The village amenities include Methodist chapel, village hall, public house and primary school.
The larger market towns of Lydney and Coleford are approximately three miles away and offer a wide range of facilities including shops, banks, supermarkets, sports centres, restaurants, public houses, public transport and schools for all ages.
The property is accessed via a partly double glazed upvc frosted door into:
Entrance Hallway - 3.86m x 2.13m (12'08 x 7'00) - Wooden flooring, radiator, power points, built in storage cupboard, side aspect double glazed upvc window with secondary glazing. Steps down into:
Workshop - 2.21m x 1.93m (7'03 x 6'04) - Radiator, power points, understairs storage cupboard, rear and side aspect upvc double glazed windows with secondary glazing.
Lounge - 6.86m x 3.02m (22'06 x 9'11) - Feature stone fireplace with a solid wooden mantle and inset log burning stove, power points, radiator, exposed beams, front aspect upvc double glazed window. Door into:
Conservatory - 3.07m x 2.57m (10'01 x 8'05) - Tiled flooring, power points, triple aspect double glazed upvc windows. Double glazed upvc door leading out to the garden.
Kitchen - 4.42m x 2.97m (14'06 x 9'09) - Range of base, wall and drawer mounted units, rolled edge worktops, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over, integrated oven and microwave, four ring electric hob with cooker hood above, space for dining table and chairs, radiator, Opening into:
Utility Room - 4.55m x 1.55m (14'11 x 5'01 ) - Oil fired Worcester boiler, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, radiator, power points, front aspect upvc double glazed window, stairs leading up to the landing.
Landing - Thumb latch door into:
Bedroom One - 3.76m x 3.05m (12'04 x 10'00 ) - Radiator, power points, built in wardrobe, front aspect double glazed upvc window. Thumb latch door into:
En-Suite - 2.87m x 1.27m (9'05 x 4'02) - Double shower with tiling surround, pedestal wash hand basin, W.C, partly tiled walls, radiator, rear aspect double glazed upvc frosted window.
Bedroom Two - 3.38m x 3.05m (11'01 x 10'00) - (can be accessed from the landing and also bedroom 1) Radiator, power points, exposed beams, front aspect upvc double glazed window.
FROM THE ENTRANCE HALLWAY, STAIRS LEAD TO THE LANDING:
Landing - Side aspect stained glass window, double glazed window with secondary glazing, access to loft space, radiator. Sliding door into:
Bedroom Three - 2.72m x 2.08m (8'11 x 6'10) - Radiator, power points, front aspect upvc double glazed window.
Bedroom Four - 2.41m x 2.36m (7'11 x 7'09 ) - Radiator, power points, built in storage, front aspect double glazed window.
Bathroom - 1.85m x 2.11m (6'01 x 6'11) - Panelled bath with mains shower over and tiled surround, W.C, vanity wash hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled walls, side aspect upvc double glazed frosted window.
Outside - Set within a beautifully planted 1/5th acre garden that has been thoughtfully designed to blend with its natural surroundings. At the lower end of the garden, you'll find a charming wildlife pond and additional seating areas that offer tranquil views and a real sense of escape.
A variety of meandering pathways lead gently up the sloping garden, revealing a series of inviting seating areas tucked into both sunny clearings and peaceful, shaded corners beneath mature trees. It's an ideal setting for relaxing, entertaining, or simply soaking up the sights and sounds of nature.
The garden has been lovingly maintained to encourage a rich variety of wildlife, making it a true haven for nature lovers. Complementing this idyllic outdoor setting is a detached garage/workshop and ample driveway parking, all set within the characterful and peaceful grounds of this delightful home.
Services - Mains water, mains electric, mains drainage, oil.
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.
Water Rates - Severn Trent - rates to be advised.
Local Authority - Council Tax Band: D
Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.
Tenure - Freehold.
Viewings - 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 Yorkley village proceed past the Post Office on your right hand side. Drive down Stag Hill to the junction with Lower Road and continue down the hill for a short distance and then turn left into Upper Road. The property can be then found after a short distance on your left hand side.
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.
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