Mill Lane, Longhope

£575,000

Guide price

A VERY SUBSTANTIAL FOUR / FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED STONE-BUILT PROPERTY IN NEED OF EXTENSIVE UPDATING AND MODERNISATION, OFFERING FANTASTIC POTENTIAL, situated in a LOVELY UNSPOILT LOCATION with CHARACTER TO INCLUDE ORIGINAL MILL WHEEL, EXPOSED WALL AND CEILING TIMBERS, GARDENS, DOUBLE GARAGE AND PADDOCK with the whole plot amounting to APPROXIMATELY THREE QUARTERS OF AN ACRE, all being offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Entrance via half glazed door through to:

ENTRANCE PORCH

Side aspect windows. Solid timber door gives access to:

ENTRANCE HALL

Side aspect window. Steps down to:

LIVING ROOM

11.28m x 4.47m (37'0 x 14'8)

Stone open fireplace, four double radiators, bar to one corner, original feature winding wheel, exposed timbers, three front aspect windows and double glazed French doors leading out to the front garden.

DINING ROOM

3.86m x 3.18m (12'8 x 10'5)

Double radiator, fitted shelving, large walk-in storage cupboard, side aspect window with a private outlook over the grounds. Opening through to:

SITTING ROOM

8.51m x 3.30m (27'11 x 10'10)

Fitted shelving, large walk-in cupboard housing the oil tank, large dresser, one double and one single radiator, two side aspect windows with a private outlook over the ground.

KITCHEN

4.88m x 3.96m (16'0 x 13'0)

Double bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under, range of base and wall mounted units, built-in double oven, four ring ceramic hob, cooker hood above, Bosch dishwasher, (none of the appliances have been tested), built-in bin unit, tiled flooring, recessed shelving, exposed central timber. Fully glazed UPVC door gives access to:

UTILITY

2.97m x 2.08m (9'9 x 6'10)

Belfast sink unit, various cupboards, plumbing for washing machine, tiled flooring, rear aspect Velux roof light, fully glazed UPVC door through to the side.

FROM THE HALLWAY, AN EASY TREAD STAIRWAY GIVES ACCESS TO THE FIRST FLOOR WITH:

SPLIT LEVEL LANDING

Built-in shelving, side aspect window overlooking the land.

MASTER BEDROOM

6.43m x 4.39m (21'1 x 14'5)

Range of fitted bedroom furniture to include wardrobes, dressing table, various drawers, seating areas, shelving etc., two single radiators, large exposed timbers, two front and one side aspect window with a private outlook over the gardens.

BEDROOM 2

4.27m x 3.20m (14'0 x 10'6)

Range of built-in bedroom furniture to include wardrobes, dressing table, various drawers etc., double radiator, exposed timber, side aspect frosted window. Opening through to:

DRESSING AREA

2.69m x 2.49m (8'10 x 8'2)

Double fully glazed door leads to:

POOL ROOM

Access to the indoor swimming pool (in need of complete refurbishment), exposed timbers, two side aspect windows, rear aspect window. Door to:

CHANGING ROOM / SAUNA

Fitted sauna (not tested), separate shower cubicle with shower, rear aspect window.

BEDROOM 5 / OFFICE

3.02m x 3.00m (9'11 x 9'10)

Fully fitted with shelving, desk, drawers etc., double radiator, side aspect window overlooking the ground, exposed beam and spotlighting.

BATHROOM

Coloured suite comprising of bath with electric shower over, tiled surround, vanity wash hand basin with cupboards below, large mirror over, further storage to the side, close coupled WC, airing cupboard with hot water tank, heated towel rail, side aspect window.

SECOND BATHROOM

(Could be utilised as en-suite to the master bedroom). Fitted corner bath, tiled surround, 'his' and 'hers' wash hand basins, mirror over, separate double shower cubicle and tray, shower, tiled surround, close coupled WC, various built-in cupboards and shelving, single radiator, front and side aspect windows.

FROM THE FIRST FLOOR LANDING, AN EASY TREAD STAIRWAY LEADS TO THE SECOND FLOOR.

LANDING

Shelving area, exposed timbers, access to roof space, side aspect window.

BEDROOM 3

6.68m x 4.50m (21'11 x 14'9)

Range of fitted bedroom furniture, wardrobes, drawers etc, exposed timbers, original mill wheel, single radiator, two front and one rear aspect window.

BEDROOM 4

4.55m x 3.81m (14'11 x 12'6)

Exposed timbers, single radiator, large walk-in storage cupboard, access to roof space, side aspect window overlooking the ground.

BATHROOM

Coloured suite comprising bath with shower attachment over, close coupled WC, vanity wash hand basin, cupboards under, mirror over, single radiator, exposed timbers, front aspect window.

OUTSIDE

To the front and side of the property is the main area of gardens which are mainly laid to lawn with various surrounding mature flower borders, shrubs, trees and bushes, seating area, walling and fencing surround. A pathway to the side leads down to a small area to the rear garden where there is a paved area, oil-fired central and domestic hot water boiler, raised flower bed, walling and fencing surround.

To the other side of the lane, a tarmac driveway, suitable for the parking of several vehicles, leads though to:

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE

5.21m x 4.95m (17'1 x 16'3)

Accessed via up and over door, door to the side which leads to:

PADDOCK

With pedestrian access and having fencing surround.

The whole plot measures approximately 3/4 acre.

AGENTS NOTE

None of the services have been tested.

Probate applied for in October 2023 but not yet granted.

SERVICES

Mains water and electric, private drainage, oil-fired heating.

Standard broadband is available at the property.

WATER RATES

Severn Trent - to be confirmed.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Council Tax Band: G

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

Proceed out of Newent along the B4216 to Huntley until you reach the A40. Turn right towards Ross-on-Wye and then first left to Little London and Longhope at the traffic lights. Proceed along this road through Little London, going down the steep hill into Longhope. As you reach the bottom, you will see a turning left into Velthouse Lane. Turn here and then immediately right into Mill Lane. Proceed to the end of Mill Lane and the property will be found on your 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).