4 bedroom cottage for sale

Tenure: Freehold

(Ref. 10129)
Approximately 4.5 miles from Chepstow and approximately 6 miles from Junction 2 of the M48 Motorway (Chepstow Severn Bridge). Nestled in an idyllic rural setting but not isolated, this DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE lends itself to further improvement and enlargement (subject to the usual consents). The accommodation comprises Porch, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Rear Hallway, Cloakroom/wc, Shower Room, Utility Room, Family Bathroom, Second Reception Room and FOUR BEDROOMS. The grounds extend to APPROXIMATELY 1.2 ACRES OR THEREABOUTS and comprise lawns and arboretum area together with an orchard area to the rear. There is a useful DETACHED block built SUBSTANTIAL OUTBUILDING consisting of Implement Store and further Storage Area. There is a driveway entrance to parking area. Double Glazing. FREEHOLD. NO UPPER CHAIN.

Owned by the same family for over 40 years, Chase Lodge has been used primarily as a family holiday cottage. Located in a small hamlet of cottages, in beautiful countryside not far from the Forest of Dean, Chase Lodge provides opportunity for renovation, extension (subject to the necessary consents), etc. It is in a prime location for walking with the Offa's Dyke footpath just approximately 10 minutes walk away and, from there, it is a short time down to the Wye Valley. In the other direction there are public footpaths with views over the Severn Estuary.

The accommodation comprises:

PORCH
With quarry tiled floor.

SITTING ROOM
19'2 x 10'2 (5.84m x 3.09m) Natural stone walls, large stone fireplace with wood-burning stove, 2 E7 radiators, beamed ceiling, staircase No.1. Door to:-

KITCHEN
11'7 x 9'0 (3.53m x 2.74m) Well fitted with painted shaker-style base and wall cupboards with laminate work surfaces, built-in electric 4-ring hob and oven, stainless steel 1½ sink unit with chrome mixer tap, space for refrigerator, part wall tiling, cushion flooring, access to loft. Door to:-

REAR HALLWAY
With shelved linen cupboard.

CLOAKROOM/WC
White suite comprising wash hand basin and wc.

SHOWER ROOM
With step-in shower, wash hand basin, tiled walls and floor.

UTILITY ROOM
8'8 x 8'1 (2.64m x 2.46m) Well fitted with a range of painted shaker-style base and wall cupboards, stainless steel sink unit, tiled floor, tiled splashback, space/plumbing for washing machine, part glazed door to rear garden.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Comprising white suite of panelled bath, wc, wash hand basin, 2 heated towel rails.

SECOND RECEPTION ROOM
12'0 x 11'10 (3.65m x 3.60m) E7 electric radiator, double glazed sliding patio doors to front garden. Staircase No.2.

STAIRCASE FROM SITTING ROOM (NO.1) LEADS TO:-

BEDROOM 1
10'1 x 10'0 (3.07m x 3.04m) With beamed ceiling.

BEDROOM 2
9'7 x 8'0 (2.92m x 2.43m) max. Beamed ceiling.

STAIRCASE FROM SECOND RECEPTION ROOM (NO.2) LEADS TO:-

BEDROOM 3
13'4 (4.06m) max x 12'0 (3.65m) Built-in wardrobe, airing cupboard, access to loft, beamed ceiling, E7 electric radiator.

BEDROOM 4
12'0 x 8'9 (3.65m x 2.66m) E7 electric radiator, built-in cupboard, beamed ceiling.

OUTSIDE
The grounds extend to APPROXIMATELY 1.2 ACRES OR THEREABOUTS and comprise grass areas with many mature trees and shrubs together with an orchard to the rear.
There are 2 parking areas, one in front and one to the rear of the cottage, each with direct access from Miss Graces Lane.
The area behind the cottage is planted as an orchard and includes cherry trees, eating and cooking apples, crab apples, a medlar and a mulberry. At the side of the cottage there is a walnut tree and cobb nut bushes. The land in front of the cottage includes a patio and small lawn; shrubs and a large grassed area, surrounded by specimen trees most of which were planted in the late 1960's. This arboretum includes 2 blue cedars and 2 cedar deodora, horse and sweet chestnuts, a southern beech (nothofagus betuloides), black poplars, a rowan, a Garrya eliptica, various conifers, acers, rhododendrons, a handkerchief tree (davidia involuciata), a large beech and a copper beech, a white beam, oak trees including 2 'red' oaks (quercus rubra), a swamp Cyprus and crab apples.
SUBSTANTIAL DETACHED BLOCK BUILT OUTBUILDING with 2 sets of wooden doors to the front. The front section consists of large Implement Store 17'5 x 9'11 (5.30m x 3.02m). To the rear is a further Storage Area 17'0 x 8'5 (5.18m x 2.56m) with 2 sets of stable doors to rear and sliding door to side.

DIRECTIONS
From Chepstow High Street proceed towards Chepstow Castle and across the Wye Bridge. Continue up the hill passing St Johns On The Hill on the right hand side. At the mini roundabout turn left onto the B4228 (St Briavels Road) and proceed for approximately 3 miles or so through Woodcroft and on up to Tidenham Chase. Turn left into Miss Grace's Lane and proceed up the lane for approximately 0.25 miles and the property is on the right hand side.

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with ARCHER & CO.

You are advised to obtain a survey & establish that all appliances and services etc. are to your satisfaction before submitting your offer. These property details are subject to change without notice. The property will be sold subject to any Wayleaves, Public or Private Rights of Way, Easements, Covenants & outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Approx. room dimensions are usually taken as the maximum distance between the walls. Definition of boundaries will need to be clarified by the vendors' solicitors. In respect of any new properties, the developers reserve the right to alter the specification at any build point, without any notice whatsoever. Mileages are approx. E. & O. E.

ARCHER & CO, their clients, and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warrantees in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Archer & Co have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.