Ketford, Dymock, Gloucestershire, GL18

Summary of Features

* Spacious, newly renovated and extended semi-detached cottage (1,808 sq ft) * 4 bedrooms, main with en-suite and family bathroom * Super, open plan kitchen/family/dining room, utility, downstairs WC * Sitting room, snug and home study/playroom * Large rear garden, patio terrace and ample parking * Lovely rural location with great accessibility

Location

* Mileages: Newent 3½ miles, Ledbury 6 miles, Gloucester 13½ miles, Ross-on-Wye 12½ miles, Malvern 14 miles, Cheltenham 20miles, Hereford 21 miles, Worcester 23 miles, Birmingham 53 miles * Road: M50 (Jct 2) 3 miles, M5 (Jct 8) 13½ miles * Railway: Ledbury & Gloucester * Airport: Birmingham & Bristol within 58 miles

Situation

Situated in the small rural hamlet of Ketford, surrounded by the rolling valleys, apple orchards and vineyards associated with this region, Palmers is well placed for good access to the local towns of Newent and Ledbury. This rural, yet not isolated, idyll offers a pastoral quality of life with excellent access to commuter links and the larger towns and cities in the locality, which are all within reasonable travelling distances. A perfect combination for rural living, combined with modern-day accessibility.

Palmers

* Palmers was originally a two-up/two-down period cottage which has subsequently been renovated and extended to the lovely light and spacious home it has become. * An entrance hall leads into the property with a useful downstairs WC leading off and the stairs up to the first floor. * The property has three reception rooms, a comfortable sitting room with double aspect and French doors leading out to a patio terrace. A “Truflame” electric contemporary-style fire provides a great feature to this room. * A very spacious and light, open-plan kitchen/dining/family room is the heart of this lovely home and benefits from ample storage and attractive, granite work surfaces. An integrated fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher and LPG range cooker and cooker hood further complement this super room which also has French doors out to the patio terrace and garden.

Palmers Ctd.

* A separate and useful utility room leads directly off the kitchen where there is additional cupboard storage and space for a washing machine and a door leading out to the garden. * There is a further cosy snug with a wood-burner and an additional reception room with original fireplace which provides a flexible space and could be used, as a study, children’s games/TV room, etc. * Stairs lead up to the first floor where there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom with a separate bath and large walk-in shower. * The main bedroom is a spacious double room with double aspect and en-suite shower room. There are two further double rooms and a single room. Two of the bedrooms retain the original fireplaces, which are lovely features and an insight into the property’s history.

The Outside

* Palmers is approached off a very quiet, rural lane via a private drive which leads to an ample gravelled parking area and to the front of the property. * There is a manageable, lawned front garden and an attractive raised flower bed flanking the driveway entrance. A large, lawned rear garden which really is a blank canvas, offers plenty of scope to create a wonderful outdoor space. Raised flower beds provide additional interest and would benefit from some further planting. * There is a very smart patio terrace which provides a great space for socialising with family and friends, and for seasonal dining.

Property Information

Services

Mains electricity. Mains water. Private drainage via septic tank. LPG central heating.

Broadband

Standard BT broadband is available but not currently connected.

Local Authority

Forest of Dean District Council: .

Council Tax

Band “D” (£1,962.80 for 2023/24).

Tenure

Freehold.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

EPC

Rated D (Potential for "B").

Permitted Development

A garage could be built under permitted development if required.

Windows & External Doors

All new, UPVC double glazed windows and external doors.

Flooring

The flooring in the main sitting room, snug, staircase and first floor rooms have been left as a blank canvas for the new owner to fit the flooring of their choosing.

General Information

Schools

* Primary: Newent, Pauntley, Dymock. Further information is available at: Secondary: Newent. Further information is available at: Independent: Gloucester, Malvern, Cheltenham, Hereford & Worcester have some outstanding independent schools. Further information available at:

Local

The area is well known for the abundance of wild daffodils which appear every Spring, providing a stunning display. The village hall at Pauntley hosts a variety of community events during the year. Nearby, the small market town of Newent provides a good range of local amenities to meet most day-to-day requirements, including two supermarkets, a Dr’s surgery, and schools. Ledbury offers similar amenities, including three supermarkets, a local Theatre, and a good range of independent shops, pubs, and eateries. There is also a community shop at Bromsberrow Heath with bakery and post office. The busy market town of Ledbury offers a wide range of shops and amenities to meet most day-to-day requirements This property is very well placed for the commercial centres of Gloucester and Cheltenham, offering more extensive retail, leisure, and cultural facilities.

Recreational

Many fine walks, cycle rides, water sporting and outdoor activities are available both locally in the Wye Valley and in the popular Forest of Dean, which became the country’s first National Forest Park in 1938 and is England’s largest oak forest. There are a variety of sports clubs close by in Newent and Ledbury including cricket, tennis, hockey, football, and rugby clubs, as well as a well-known golf course. A selection of good pubs can be found in the locality and nearby, The Three Choirs Vineyard has a popular restaurant, also offering tours, wine tasting events and overnight accommodation. The renowned Malvern Hills are within easy reach and Eastnor Castle hosts a range of events, concerts, and festivals, and is open to the public.

Postcode

GL18 2BL.

Directions

From Newent: Head north towards Dymock on the B4215 for 1½ miles. Shortly after passing the garden centres on your right side, take the next right turn signposted ‘Poolhill’ into Birches Lane (before The Three Choirs Vineyard), continue for ½ mile and fork left at Botloes Green. Follow this road downhill for about 0.75 of a mile and upon reaching the grass triangle (Chapel Pitch) fork left and continue up the hill and stay on the lane, continuing to the bottom of the hill. The property is the second of the semi-detached houses on the left-hand-side, just after the sharp right-hand bend at the bottom of the hill. See the For Sale board.

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Grant & Co and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.