3 bedroom bungalow for sale
£375,000
The Greenway, Old Hill,, Longhope
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A FASCINATING AND VERSATILE, FRINGE OF VILLAGE DWELLING OCCUPYING AN ELEVATED LOCATION WITH FINE VIEWS, AND WHICH IN ADDITION HAS A LARGE PADDOCK, ORCHARD, OUTBUILDINGS AND TWO CHRISTMAS TREE PLANTATIONS, THE WHOLE EXTENDING TO APPROX 3¼ ACRES.
Reception Hall, Cloaks & W.C., Music Room, Living Room, Dining/Family Room, Fitted Kitchen. Superb Master Bedroom with En-Suite facilities & Office over. Two further Bedrooms and Family Bath/shower Room & W.C. Foldaway Access Ladder to Roof Void with Velux roof lights and potential Child’s Bedroom. Three Wood Burning Stoves, Central Heating and Double Glazing. Outbuildings include Barn/Tractor Shed, Pig Run & Enclosure and additional Workshop/Storage Sheds complete with W.C. Chicken Run, Orchard, Paddock & Two Christmas Tree Plantations. Fine Views Approx 3¼ acres in total.
LOCATION & DESCRIPTION
The Greenway occupies high ground some 8 miles southeast of the market & tourist town of Ross-on-Wye and some 7 miles west of the Cathedral City of Gloucester. Motorway connections can be made on the outskirts of either of these towns, thus giving access to the National Motorway Network.
The property comprises a recently and most attractively extended bungalow, the principal views from the property extending to the south and west, and the windows to those two elevations not only enable fine views, but also the receipt of a high degree of available sunlight. The extension mentioned above was thoughtfully designed, and has a superb high ceiling apex, with exposed timbering giving a wonderful feel to this part of the property. There is a fine wood burning stove positioned in the extension together with further wood burners in the living room and master bedroom.
The principal area of ground lies to the south and east of the bungalow, the greater area given over to a grassy sloping paddock which has vehicular access to both upper and lower levels. Additional sections of land comprise an orchard, where pigs and chickens are currently kept, together with two Christmas Tree Plantations which have an excellent seasonal income potential.
Although not currently used for equestrian purposes, the nature of the outbuildings is such that they could be converted to stables, and the upper vehicular access to the paddock creates an excellent entry/exit point for horse box etc.
For those who are looking for a low maintenance dwelling with the versatility of land and outbuildings, a thorough internal inspection is highly recommended. In detail the property comprises:-
RECEPTION HALL
Having part tiled, but principally natural wood flooring, coat hooks and coving to ceiling. Access hatch to loft/potential child’s bedroom over (see later)..Door to walk-in wine store/larder complete with shelving and window to exterior.
CLOAKS & W.C.
Having white suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin.
MUSIC ROOM APPROX 10' X 6'9
Having natural wood floorboards and wide open archways through to Dining, Kitchen & Living Room.
LIVING ROOM APPROX 18'11 X 9'2
Having superb, far reaching views across the outskirts of Longhope towards wooded hillsides in the distance. Brick fireplace surround having stone hearth and housing the recessed wood burning stove. Coving to ceiling. Double glazed French doors lead out directly onto the Raised Decking/Sun Terrace beyond.
DINING ROOM/FAMILY ROOM APPROX 18'1 X 13'1
A recent and most appealing extension with fine, high ceiling apex complete with porthole window and exposed structural timbering. Superb flagstone base complete with under floor heating, together with an attractive, cast iron, wood burning stove positioned to one corner. Double glazed windows to three elevations, the south elevation having double glazed French doors admitting much light.
Kitchen APPROX 10'6 X 8'11
Range of British Racing Green, floor mounted cupboards and drawers with attractive Beech working surfaces over. Incorporated amidst the units is the Baumatic, brushed stainless steel finish oven and nearby the Neff four ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Ceiling mounted down lighter spots and Worcester Heatslave 20/25 oil fired central heating boiler, together with programmer and time switch. Plumbing for automatic washing machine.
BEDROOM 1 APPROX 19'1 X 15'5
A most generously proportioned room with double glazed French door enabling fine westerly outlook towards wooded hillsides. Pine floor boards and small cast iron wood burning stove recessed into fireplace to north wall. Dimmer switches for ceiling lights. Door to:-
EN-SUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM & W.C.
Having large corner bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled low level w.c. Also walk-in, stand alone tiled shower cubicle with chrome thermostatic shower. Ceiling mounted spotlights. Wall mounted radiator and pine flooring continuing from master bedroom.
From one corner of the bedroom, wooden steps lead up to the:-
FIRST FLOOR OFFICE/STUDY APPROX 15'6 X 9'
Although the room has a pine panelled, apex ceiling allowing standing room in the centre section only. Tracked spotlighting and eaves storage spaces to either side. Porthole window looking out across Longhope.
BEDROOM 2 APPROX 10'11 X 9'10
Having double glazed window enabling outlook to the west towards wooded hillsides. Coving to ceiling.
BEDROOM 3 APPROX 12' X 8'11
Again having double glazed windows enabling fine westerly outlook. Coving to ceiling.
FAMILY BATHROOM & W.C.
HThis has had three Velux roof lights installed, enabling the receipt of a good deal of natural light, and the area, of approx max dimensions 25’ x 9’, offers potential (subject to usual regulations) for the conversion into further useful space, perhaps a child’s bedroom or for model railway layout!aving white suite comprising large corner bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled low level w.c. and stand alone walk-in shower cubicle housing the Gainsborough instantaneous electric shower. Pine flooring. Ceiling mounted down lighter spots. Wooden venetian blinds to large window.
From the hallway, a large access hatch and extending foldaway aluminium ladder gives access to the:-
SUBSTANTIAL FIRST FLOOR ROOF VOID
This has had three Velux roof lights installed, enabling the receipt of a good deal of natural light, and the area, of approx max dimensions 25’ x 9’, offers potential (subject to usual regulations) for the conversion into further useful space, perhaps a child’s bedroom or for model railway layout!
OUTSIDE
Double wooden gates mounted on stout brick pillars, surmounted by stone balls open onto a tarmac and gravel driveway, providing parking for two or three cars. A Lawned Area to the right of the driveway provides additional parking for further vehicles if required. A pedestrian gate set within wooden fencing opens onto a further gravelled area enabling access to the front door and also, past recently laid turf around to the south side of the property where double glazed French doors enable access to both the dining room/snug and living room. Attractive Raised Wooden Decking borders the south side of the house, and views from here extend across the valley towards wooded hillsides. Positioned to one side of the decking is a Vegetable Garden, adjacent to which, on the west side of the house is an Area of Lawn fringed by shrubs. A low level door enables access to services/storage space under the dwelling. A gravelled area nearby comprises a splendid spot for a table & chairs.
Positioned close to this area is a Substantial Workshop, complete with sub-divided washing facilities comprising a large pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled low level W.C. Overall external dimensions of this structure are approx 18’6 x 10’, and the building stands under a double pitched, concrete tiled roof. Adjacent is a slightly smaller Wooden Garden Shed, currently used for storage of BBQ equipment etc. External approx 13’6 x 6’3. Behind this storage building is a useful Dog Kennel. Trellis work and a variety of trees and shrubs separate this area from the Orchard/Chicken/Veg area of ground, given over to substantial areas of grass, with a wide range of young but Productive Fruit Trees.
To the upper corner of this area is the Tractor Shed/Barn approx 18’6 x 15’, whilst adjacent to same is a Single Storey Wooden Building, approx 12’6 x 10’ currently housing young pigs.
Along side the Barn is a Further Storage Unit approx 16’6 x 7’3.
Positioned to the south of the Orchard is Christmas Tree Plantation No. 1. This gently sloping area of ground was initially planted with many young Christmas trees, certain of which have been replaced after felling.
Beyond same lies the Large Sloping Grassy Paddock having wide vehicular access gates to both top and bottom boundaries, whilst beyond same is Christmas Tree Plantation No. 2.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
OUTGOINGS
Council Tax Band ‘D’
PLANNING
Because of proposed changes to Planning Legislation, it is possible that permission maybe obtainable on part of the land being sold with The Greenway for residential or other development. A Clause will be inserted in the legal transfer of The Greenway, such Clause stating that the current owner of The Greenway would be entitled to 20% of the gross development value, such Clause to last for 20 years from the period of the current sale.
TO VIEW
Strictly and only please by prior telephone appointment through Morris Bricknell Chartered Surveyors. Tel: 01989 768320. Out of hours, try Norman Bricknell on 01989 564689.
DIRECTIONS
From either Ross-on-Wye or Gloucester direction, make your way to the village of Longhope. Leaving the central part of the village at the Post Office and proceeding southwards, turn left onto the A4136 towards Gloucester. Within a 100 yards or so you will see a War Memorial on the left. Drive past this War Memorial and up the hill, carefully taking the next acute left turning just past the brow of the hill into a lane called Old Hill. Proceed along the lane for a little over 1/10th of a mile, and the driveway entrance into The Greenway will be seen on your left hand side.
Reception Hall, Cloaks & W.C., Music Room, Living Room, Dining/Family Room, Fitted Kitchen. Superb Master Bedroom with En-Suite facilities & Office over. Two further Bedrooms and Family Bath/shower Room & W.C. Foldaway Access Ladder to Roof Void with Velux roof lights and potential Child’s Bedroom. Three Wood Burning Stoves, Central Heating and Double Glazing. Outbuildings include Barn/Tractor Shed, Pig Run & Enclosure and additional Workshop/Storage Sheds complete with W.C. Chicken Run, Orchard, Paddock & Two Christmas Tree Plantations. Fine Views Approx 3¼ acres in total.
LOCATION & DESCRIPTION
The Greenway occupies high ground some 8 miles southeast of the market & tourist town of Ross-on-Wye and some 7 miles west of the Cathedral City of Gloucester. Motorway connections can be made on the outskirts of either of these towns, thus giving access to the National Motorway Network.
The property comprises a recently and most attractively extended bungalow, the principal views from the property extending to the south and west, and the windows to those two elevations not only enable fine views, but also the receipt of a high degree of available sunlight. The extension mentioned above was thoughtfully designed, and has a superb high ceiling apex, with exposed timbering giving a wonderful feel to this part of the property. There is a fine wood burning stove positioned in the extension together with further wood burners in the living room and master bedroom.
The principal area of ground lies to the south and east of the bungalow, the greater area given over to a grassy sloping paddock which has vehicular access to both upper and lower levels. Additional sections of land comprise an orchard, where pigs and chickens are currently kept, together with two Christmas Tree Plantations which have an excellent seasonal income potential.
Although not currently used for equestrian purposes, the nature of the outbuildings is such that they could be converted to stables, and the upper vehicular access to the paddock creates an excellent entry/exit point for horse box etc.
For those who are looking for a low maintenance dwelling with the versatility of land and outbuildings, a thorough internal inspection is highly recommended. In detail the property comprises:-
RECEPTION HALL
Having part tiled, but principally natural wood flooring, coat hooks and coving to ceiling. Access hatch to loft/potential child’s bedroom over (see later)..Door to walk-in wine store/larder complete with shelving and window to exterior.
CLOAKS & W.C.
Having white suite comprising close coupled low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin.
MUSIC ROOM APPROX 10' X 6'9
Having natural wood floorboards and wide open archways through to Dining, Kitchen & Living Room.
LIVING ROOM APPROX 18'11 X 9'2
Having superb, far reaching views across the outskirts of Longhope towards wooded hillsides in the distance. Brick fireplace surround having stone hearth and housing the recessed wood burning stove. Coving to ceiling. Double glazed French doors lead out directly onto the Raised Decking/Sun Terrace beyond.
DINING ROOM/FAMILY ROOM APPROX 18'1 X 13'1
A recent and most appealing extension with fine, high ceiling apex complete with porthole window and exposed structural timbering. Superb flagstone base complete with under floor heating, together with an attractive, cast iron, wood burning stove positioned to one corner. Double glazed windows to three elevations, the south elevation having double glazed French doors admitting much light.
Kitchen APPROX 10'6 X 8'11
Range of British Racing Green, floor mounted cupboards and drawers with attractive Beech working surfaces over. Incorporated amidst the units is the Baumatic, brushed stainless steel finish oven and nearby the Neff four ring gas hob with extractor hood over. Ceiling mounted down lighter spots and Worcester Heatslave 20/25 oil fired central heating boiler, together with programmer and time switch. Plumbing for automatic washing machine.
BEDROOM 1 APPROX 19'1 X 15'5
A most generously proportioned room with double glazed French door enabling fine westerly outlook towards wooded hillsides. Pine floor boards and small cast iron wood burning stove recessed into fireplace to north wall. Dimmer switches for ceiling lights. Door to:-
EN-SUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM & W.C.
Having large corner bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled low level w.c. Also walk-in, stand alone tiled shower cubicle with chrome thermostatic shower. Ceiling mounted spotlights. Wall mounted radiator and pine flooring continuing from master bedroom.
From one corner of the bedroom, wooden steps lead up to the:-
FIRST FLOOR OFFICE/STUDY APPROX 15'6 X 9'
Although the room has a pine panelled, apex ceiling allowing standing room in the centre section only. Tracked spotlighting and eaves storage spaces to either side. Porthole window looking out across Longhope.
BEDROOM 2 APPROX 10'11 X 9'10
Having double glazed window enabling outlook to the west towards wooded hillsides. Coving to ceiling.
BEDROOM 3 APPROX 12' X 8'11
Again having double glazed windows enabling fine westerly outlook. Coving to ceiling.
FAMILY BATHROOM & W.C.
HThis has had three Velux roof lights installed, enabling the receipt of a good deal of natural light, and the area, of approx max dimensions 25’ x 9’, offers potential (subject to usual regulations) for the conversion into further useful space, perhaps a child’s bedroom or for model railway layout!aving white suite comprising large corner bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled low level w.c. and stand alone walk-in shower cubicle housing the Gainsborough instantaneous electric shower. Pine flooring. Ceiling mounted down lighter spots. Wooden venetian blinds to large window.
From the hallway, a large access hatch and extending foldaway aluminium ladder gives access to the:-
SUBSTANTIAL FIRST FLOOR ROOF VOID
This has had three Velux roof lights installed, enabling the receipt of a good deal of natural light, and the area, of approx max dimensions 25’ x 9’, offers potential (subject to usual regulations) for the conversion into further useful space, perhaps a child’s bedroom or for model railway layout!
OUTSIDE
Double wooden gates mounted on stout brick pillars, surmounted by stone balls open onto a tarmac and gravel driveway, providing parking for two or three cars. A Lawned Area to the right of the driveway provides additional parking for further vehicles if required. A pedestrian gate set within wooden fencing opens onto a further gravelled area enabling access to the front door and also, past recently laid turf around to the south side of the property where double glazed French doors enable access to both the dining room/snug and living room. Attractive Raised Wooden Decking borders the south side of the house, and views from here extend across the valley towards wooded hillsides. Positioned to one side of the decking is a Vegetable Garden, adjacent to which, on the west side of the house is an Area of Lawn fringed by shrubs. A low level door enables access to services/storage space under the dwelling. A gravelled area nearby comprises a splendid spot for a table & chairs.
Positioned close to this area is a Substantial Workshop, complete with sub-divided washing facilities comprising a large pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled low level W.C. Overall external dimensions of this structure are approx 18’6 x 10’, and the building stands under a double pitched, concrete tiled roof. Adjacent is a slightly smaller Wooden Garden Shed, currently used for storage of BBQ equipment etc. External approx 13’6 x 6’3. Behind this storage building is a useful Dog Kennel. Trellis work and a variety of trees and shrubs separate this area from the Orchard/Chicken/Veg area of ground, given over to substantial areas of grass, with a wide range of young but Productive Fruit Trees.
To the upper corner of this area is the Tractor Shed/Barn approx 18’6 x 15’, whilst adjacent to same is a Single Storey Wooden Building, approx 12’6 x 10’ currently housing young pigs.
Along side the Barn is a Further Storage Unit approx 16’6 x 7’3.
Positioned to the south of the Orchard is Christmas Tree Plantation No. 1. This gently sloping area of ground was initially planted with many young Christmas trees, certain of which have been replaced after felling.
Beyond same lies the Large Sloping Grassy Paddock having wide vehicular access gates to both top and bottom boundaries, whilst beyond same is Christmas Tree Plantation No. 2.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
OUTGOINGS
Council Tax Band ‘D’
PLANNING
Because of proposed changes to Planning Legislation, it is possible that permission maybe obtainable on part of the land being sold with The Greenway for residential or other development. A Clause will be inserted in the legal transfer of The Greenway, such Clause stating that the current owner of The Greenway would be entitled to 20% of the gross development value, such Clause to last for 20 years from the period of the current sale.
TO VIEW
Strictly and only please by prior telephone appointment through Morris Bricknell Chartered Surveyors. Tel: 01989 768320. Out of hours, try Norman Bricknell on 01989 564689.
DIRECTIONS
From either Ross-on-Wye or Gloucester direction, make your way to the village of Longhope. Leaving the central part of the village at the Post Office and proceeding southwards, turn left onto the A4136 towards Gloucester. Within a 100 yards or so you will see a War Memorial on the left. Drive past this War Memorial and up the hill, carefully taking the next acute left turning just past the brow of the hill into a lane called Old Hill. Proceed along the lane for a little over 1/10th of a mile, and the driveway entrance into The Greenway will be seen on your left hand side.
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