The Slad, Popes Hill, Newnham

Set in an IDYLLIC LOCATION being surrounded by open countryside, this detached three bedroom cottage is set in OVER 2 ACRES OF LAND with VARIOUS PADDOCKS and a STONE BARN. The property benefits from a large sweeping driveway with bordering pond leading up to a DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE, period features to include beams and open fireplaces. The property offers VAST POTENTIAL to extend or convert existing building (subject to planning).

The property is accessed via a pair of double glazed doors into:

Porch - A spacious brick built porch with two cupboards, one housing the oil fired boiler. flagstone floors, power points, windows to front and side aspects. Door in to:

Hallway - Built in storage cupboards, radiator, power points, door in to wet room/shower, wooden thumb latch doors in to bathroom, living room and kitchen.

Living Room - 5.38m x 3.15m (17'8" x 10'4") - Two feature fireplaces, one with wooden lintel and space for log burner and the other has a feature range, power points, tv points, phone point, radiators, two windows to front aspect overlooking the garden and pond. Wooden thumb latch door into:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 7.87m x 2.03m (25'10" x 6'8") - Modern fully fitted kitchen with base and wall mounted units, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, granite worktops with upstands, induction hob with cooker hood over, splashback, built in electric cooker, built in microwave, integrated dishwasher and fridge, radiators, tiled floor, power points, spiral staircase to the first floor, two windows to rear aspect looking out to land. Wooden thumb latch door into:

Utility Room - 2.13m x 1.96m (7'0" x 6'5") - Wall and base mounted units, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, tiled floor, power points, door to rear. Window to side.

Bathroom - 2.69m x 1.47m (8'10" x 4'10") - Three piece coloured suite to include bath, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level wc, part tiled walls, tiled floor, radiator, double glazed window to side aspect.

Shower Room - Wet room with fully tiled walls and floor, shower fitted, extractor fan.

From The Kitchen, Spiral Stairs Lead Up To: -

Landing - Hatch in to eaves storage, radiator, loft hatch. Wooden thumb latch doors into:

Bedroom One - Built in wardrobes, feature fire grate, power points, radiator, window to front aspect. Door into:

En-Suite Wc - Wc and pedestal hand basin, window to side. (Please note there is limited head room).

Bedroom Two - 3.66m x 3.20m (12'0" x 10'6") - Radiator, power points, window to front aspect.

Bedroom Three - 2.26m x 2.24m (7'5" x 7'4") - Power points, radiator, window to front aspect.

Outside - To the front of the property there are a pair of 5 bar gates giving access to a sweeping drive with lighting which leads up to the property. There is a gravelled area suitable for parking multiple vehicles. From the drive a flagstone pathway leads to the front door. The driveway also gives direct access to the:

Detached Double Garage - 5.08m x 5.11m (16'8" x 16'9") - Accessed via up and over door, with power and lighting. stairs to loft area and personal door to rear. The garage offers potential for conversion to a home office/annexe, subject to relevant planning permissions.

Grounds - The property benefits from approximately 2 ACRES OF LAND, all of which are secured by fencing surround with gated access. The grounds are divided up into various paddocks. At the front of the property there is a lawned garden featuring an attractive pond which is fed by a natural stream featuring a small wooden bridge crossing. At the rear of the property there is a storage shed and access to the various paddocks.

When venturing up to the top of the land behind the house you are rewarded with stunning far reaching views over the River Severn and towards the Cotswolds.

In the paddock behind the property, there is a:

Stone Barn - Accessed via wooden double doors, with electrics, two front aspect windows and chimney breast. This offers potential for conversion (subject to relevant planning permission).

Agents Note - The property benefits from permission for the use of a quad bike for recreational use.

Services - Mains electric and water. Oil tank. Septic tank.

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.

Directions - From Gloucester on the A48 proceed through the villages of Minsterworth and Westbury-on-Severn. Turn right at Elton Corner immediately after the garage onto the A4151 signposted Cinderford. Proceed along this road, passing the Elton Mazes and Activity Centre. Turn right to Popes Hill then turn immediately left. Follow this road and after a quite sharp left hand bend the property will be found immediately on the right 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).