English Bicknor, Coleford, Gloucestershire

The Farmhouse

Lower Carterspiece Farm offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a period farmhouse, three individual holiday properties and a variety of useful outbuildings set within approximately 1.9 acres. The property was restored by the current owners who have created a superb rural property package however, there is scope for a purchaser to develop Lower Carterspiece Farm further and enhance the already profitable business.

Stepping through the front door of this beautifully restored farmhouse, you’re welcomed into a warm and inviting sitting room. The room is filled with character, boasting a fireplace with woodburning stove and exposed beams. An arched doorway leads to the spacious Farmhouse kitchen / dining room, where handcrafted oak cabinets, including a pullout larder cupboard, sit harmoniously beside an inglenook fireplace with recess for a Range cooker. Openings from the kitchen and dining area lead into the garden room which can also be used as a dining area highlighting this properties versatility. A utility room and boot room can be found to the rear of the kitchen. Completing the ground floor accommodation from the kitchen a door leads to a snug, study and bathroom which could easily be used as a ground floor bedroom suite if needed.

Stairs from the kitchen / dining room lead up to the first floor accommodation. The principal bedroom is beautiful and benefits from an en-suite bath, exposed beams and Velux windows to the front aspect. Bedroom two also has exposed beams and views over the surrounding countryside. Bedroom three is best used as a dressing room, nursery or office due to its unusual layout and completing this floor is a shower room and w.c.

Stairs from the first floor landing lead to the second floor which comprises of two further bedrooms with a door between them.

Holiday Lets / Outbuildings

In addition to the main residence are three individual holiday properties and an array of outbuildings. All unique however all providing a healthy income for the current owners. The holiday lets comprise of The Stables, The Granary and The Hut on the Hill.

The Stables: An impressive two bedroom detached barn conversion brimming with charm comprising of a sitting room, kitchen / dining room, en-suite bathroom and private patio with space for a hot tub and table and chairs. A path leads to the parking area and another path leads to a private lawn area with gate to the Farmhouse garden. (Sleeps Four)

The Granary: A first floor quirky loft style apartment comprising of a kitchen / dining / living room, bathroom, bedroom and private balcony. (Sleeps Two)

The Studio: Situated below The Granary, an excellent space that has been previously used as the base for a local photographer. The Studio offers excellent scope for further development with a door leading to a garden room at the rear and a toilet attached which is accessed externally.

Outbuildings: Positioned to the side of the Granary and the rear of the Farmhouse the outbuildings are extremely useful for storage but could also offer further scope for development subject to the necessary consents.

The Hut on the Hill: A bespoke shepherd’s hut with bed, kitchenette and en-suite shower room with w.c. In addition, there is a detached stone barn which is currently used as an outdoor kitchen and offers storage facilities for the Shepherd’s hut (Sleeps Two).

Outside

The property is accessed via a Forestry Commission track, with full right of access.

Lower Carterspiece Farm benefits from two parking areas offering ample space for multiple vehicles, extremely convenient for holiday makers. The gardens beautifully wrap around the farmhouse and holiday properties, featuring a large patio, mature fruit trees and offering excellent views over the lawns and countryside beyond.

In addition to the formal gardens there are two stock proofed paddocks with field shelter and water supply. There is also a small area below the The Hut on the Hill which could be used as a wildflower meadow or similar.

Altogether, the grounds extend to just approximately 1.9 acres.

Key Information

Services: Mains electricity, water, private drainage (septic tank) and oil fired central heating.

Tenure: Freehold

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is offered with all existing wayleaves, easements and all public and private rights of way and other such rights, whether these are specifically referred to in these particulars or not.

Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items specifically mentioned in these particulars will be included in the sale, the remainder are excluded from the sale, however, may be available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax Band: G

Local Authority: Forest of Dean District Council.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents

Postcode: GL16 7ER