Lower Ridge Walk, Ruardean Hill, Drybrook

Steve Gooch Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this THREE BEDROOM DETACHED CHARACTER FOREST COTTAGE, IDEAL FOR UPDATING AND MODERNISATION, and offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN. Having remained in the SAME FAMILY FOR OVER 100 YEARS, the property enjoys STUNNING FAR-REACHING VIEWS, OFF-ROAD PARKING, and an ENCLOSED GARDEN, along with VARIOUS GARDEN STORAGE AREAS.

A small wrought iron gate with paved pathway leading to the upvc front door with large glazed panel to top. This leads into the:

Sunroom/Conservatory - 5.54m x 1.68m (18'02 x 5'06) - Dwarf wall construction with upvc double glazed panels to all sides with far reaching views over the valley and towards Harrow Hill, ceiling lights, radiator, power points, pair of glazed panel French doors giving access into the:

Lounge - 3.58m x 3.48m (11'09 x 11'05) - Ceiling light, directional ceiling spots, ceiling rose, coving, feature fireplace with alcoves to either side, multi fuel stove, plinth to side suitable for tv, two double radiator, power points, front aspect upvc double glazed window opening onto the conservatory/sunroom, central heating thermostat controls, pair of double doors giving access to understairs storage cupboard with shelving space, radiator, power and lighting, door giving access into:

Inner Hallway - Stairs leading to the first floor, ceiling light, doors giving access into:

Dining Room - 3.45m x 2.87m (11'04 x 9'05) - Ceiling light, coving, chimney breast with alcoves to either side, parkray solid fuel fireplace, small stone plinths and storage areas, single radiator, BT Openreach point, power points, front aspect upvc double glazed window opening into the sunroom/conservatory.

From the lounge, door into:

Rear Hall - 2.36m x 1.91m (7'09 x 6'03) - Single radiator, ceiling light, part tiled floor, power points, rear aspect obscure single glazed window opening onto the rear conservatory, opening into:

Kitchen - 3.86m x 2.57m (12'08 x 8'05) - Single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps over, rolled edge worktops, rangle of base and wall mounted units, space for freestanding fridge/freezer, space for cooker, space for washing machine, space for undercounter fridge/freezer, power points, ceiling lights, part tiled walls, single radiator, rear aspect upvc double glazed window opening onto the rear conservatory, side aspect double glazed window with lovely far reaching views over the surrounding countryside, valley and toward Harrow Hill.

Shower Room/Bathroom - White suite with close coupled w.c, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard beneath, mixer tap over, quadrant shower cubicle with conventional and drencher head, door giving access to storage cupboard, ceiling lights, tiled flooring, double radiator, wet board to walls, extractor fan, side aspect obscure double glazed window, small rear aspect obscure double glazed window.

Lean-To - 4.85m x 2.79m (15'11 x 9'02) - Timber construction with polycarbonate roof, tiled flooring, power points, lighting, set of sliding aluminium doors opening onto the courtyard, fantastic far reaching views, windows overlook the garden, set of sliding aluminium doors opening onto:

Lean-To Two - 2.54m x 2.77m (8'04 x 9'01) - Timber construction with polycarbonate roof, concrete flooring, window overlooking the garden, door with access to side garden, opening into:

Lean-To Three - 7.04m x 1.83m (23'01 x 6'00) - Oil fired central heating and domestic hot water boiler, power points, outside taps, timber & metal construction with polycarbonate roof.

From the inner hallway, stairs lead up to the first floor:

Landing - Doors into:

Bedroom One - 3.61m x 3.48m (11'10 x 11'05) - Ceiling light, coving, chimney breast with alcoves to either side, single radiator, power points, front aspect upvc double glazed window with far reaching views over the garden and towards Harrow Hill.

Bedroom Two - 3.43m x 2.59m (11'03 x 8'06) - Ceiling light, coving, single radiator, power points, door to over stairs storage cupboard, access to roof space, front aspect upvc double glazed window overlooking the garden and towards Harrow Hill in the distance.

Bedroom Three - 3.25m x 2.57m (10'08 x 8'05) - Ceiling lights, sloped ceiling, single radiator, power points, sliding door giving access to the airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and slatted shelving space, side aspect upvc double glazed window with views over fields and woodland.

A partition wall creates a small ensuite with coloured suite including low level w.c and wash hand basin.

Parking - Off road parking to the rear provide space for one vehicle.

Outside - Gated access from the parking area opens to the rear garden, which includes a covered storage area, door to a useful store shed, dedicated vegetable beds, a garage-style outbuilding and an oil storage tank.

To the front, there are further vegetable beds, a fish pond, paved and gravelled seating areas and planted borders with shrubs and bushes. A pathway leads to a personal gate and the garage. The garden is enclosed by a low wall and enjoys superb, far-reaching views.

Directions - From the Mitcheldean office, proceed down to the mini roundabout, turning right onto the A4136. Continue up over Plump Hill and upon reaching the traffic lights at Nailbridge, proceed straight over. Take the first turning right into Highview Road, taking you up to Ruardean Hill. Take the turning right, signposted The Hollow. Follow along here for a short distance, where Lower Ridge Walk can be found on the left hand side, filter along here where the property can be found after a short distance on the left hand side.

Services - Mains water, drainage, electricity. Oil

Water Rates - Severn Trent Water authority

Local Authority - Council Tax Band: C
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 - 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.

Property Surveys - We have association with Qualified Property Surveyors offering a range of professional services for buyers and sellers.

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)