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Old Hill, Longhope

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Traditional three bedroom cottage
  • Elevated position boasting far reaching woodland views
  • Inglenook fireplace with feature bread oven
  • Large garden with established borders and views
  • Countryside location
  • Plot measuring 0.29 of an acre
  • Forest of Dean District Council. Tax Band D £2,266.01
  • EPC E46

Description

Set on an elevated position within the village of Longhope, Lilac Cottage boasts far reaching, woodland views. The period home comprises a living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and shower room on the ground floor. To the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The home has grounds of just under one third of an acre, to include lawn areas and established beds and trees. A wonderful opportunity to own a slice of the 'good life'.

Rear Lobby - Accessed from the side of the property, adjacent to the off-road parking area is the commonly used entrance to the home. Stone steps and an iron hand rail lead you to the part glazed, solid wood door.
Through the door you will find a lobby area with doors leading off to the ground floor shower room and kitchen.

Shower Room - Corner shower enclosure with direct feed shower, WC, hand basin, frosted window and tiled flooring. This room also houses the central heating boiler.

Kitchen - The well-equipped kitchen has a range of shaker-style floor and wall mounted units with a laminate worktop. There is an integrated single oven, electric hob and extractor fan above and stainless steel sink with mixer tap and draining board. There is space for a dishwasher, washing machine and freestanding fridge and freezer. Two windows look out to the side of the home and rear parking area. Beams to the ceiling give the room a traditional country charm.

Dining Room - The dining room is positioned at the front of the home and boasts delightful views over the front of the home and woodland beyond. There is a striking inglenook fireplace with stone surround, original bread oven, woodburning stove and an oak mantle above. There is access to the front of the property through the enclosed porch.

Porch - A pitched stone and timber porch is positioned at the front of the home and leads directly into the dining room.

Living Room - The full height brick chimney breast with wood burning stove, parquet flooring and ceiling beams create a charming area to relax. Views can be enjoyed over the front of the home from the two picture windows. A pine staircase leads you to the first floor landing.

Landing - Access to loft space, doors leading off and a window with views towards the surrounding countryside.

Bedroom One - Window to the rear elevation with far reaching views. There are alcoves either side of chimney breast which are ideal for storage.

Bedroom Two - Window to the rear elevation with far reaching views.

Bedroom Three - "L" shaped room with storage alcove and window to the side elevation.

Bathroom - The family bathroom comprises a white suite with panelled bath with electric shower over, a vanity sink unit with mixer taps and storage cupboard and a WC. The walls are predominantly tiled with waterproof panels around the bath. A large Velux window gives the room natural light.

Outside - To the rear of the property and accessed off the Old Hill lane is a paved driveway with parking for 2/3 vehicles. There is an electric car charger point and outside tap. Gated side access leads around to the garden and grounds which consist of a lawn and patio area off the front porch enclosed by picket fencing. Further gate from here leads up to productive terraced areas with vegetable produce area, a variety of mature fruit trees and plants and shrubs, large workshop/shed and all enjoying far reaching, rural views towards the countryside and woodland in the distance.

Location - Longhope, a small rural village on the outskirts of the Forest of Dean holds a lively community for all walks of life. Benefiting from a community post office, village stores, primary and secondary schooling within the local towns of Mitcheldean and Newent the village leads itself to family life.

Material Information - Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band D
Forest of Dean District Council - £2,266.01(2025/26)
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Oil central heating
Broadband speed: Standard 13 Mbps, Superfast 37 Mbps, Ultrafast 1000 Mbps.
Mobile phone coverage: Vodafone, EE, Three and O2

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Old Hill, Longhope
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Driveway
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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