Latchen, Longhope

Norwen

This well-proportioned four-bedroom home exhibits outstanding elevated views of wooded hillsides from every direction. The beautifully bright detached house carries four reception rooms and an elegant shaker kitchen. Within the grounds, of approximately half an acre, there is a detached garage and workshop complex equipped with light and power that would suit a car enthusiast.


Location
Longhope is a village inside the Royal Forest of Dean - a place of timeless beauty and untamed nature. These woodlands offer 24,000 acres of magnificent countryside, award-winning picnic sites, family cycle routes, gorgeous walks, and a vast selection of outdoor pursuits.
The village of Longhope features a shop and Post Office, which stocks essential groceries, plus an active village hall and an artisan bakery, The Forest Bakehouse, which produces an excellent selection of bread, pastries and cakes.
In terms of schooling, Hope Brook CofE Primary School sits in the heart of the village, less than half a mile from Norwen. Meanwhile, the closest secondary, Dene Magna School in Mitcheldean (three miles away) boasts 'Outstanding' and 'Good' Ofsted scores across all five categories.
There are some excellent pubs around Longhope - The Yew Tree, The Farmers Boy Inn, and The Glasshouse Inn all of which have earned superb reputations for their welcoming atmosphere and delicious meals.
There are footpaths all around the village, taking explorers to an array of beautiful destinations - and the summit of May Hill is worth a special mention; this peak is distinguishable from miles around by a clump of trees on its crest, which forms an official Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The home at a glance
An expansive driveway, secured by a set of double gates, extends uphill towards the property. The main entrance leads into an attractive reception hall, which sets the welcoming scene that the light and spacious house has to offer.
On the right-hand side, there is a study, which may also serve as a playroom or snug. The dual-aspect room showcases an excellent view over the spectacular summit of May Hill from a picture window - the first of many throughout the home.
Further along, there are two reception rooms, which are linked by an open archway; a formal dining room - which includes a set of French doors leading to the garden - and a capacious dual-aspect sitting room, which features an inset fireplace with a multi-fuel stove, a wooden panelled feature wall, and a concealed log store.
The kitchen is equipped with chic hand-painted shaker units, adorned with decorative tiles and quartz worktops. There is a tiled wood-effect floor, a double Belfast sink, an integrated under-counter fridge, a built-in wine rack, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, room for a range-style cooker and housing for an American-style fridge/freezer. A door on one side of the room presents an alternative entrance into the home, and a door on the other side leads to the conservatory.
The ground floor of the property also includes two double bedrooms and a shower room, presenting a versatile layout that could perfectly suit multi-generational living.
The staircase in the reception hall leads up to a galleried landing, which is streamed with plenty of natural light. It contains a ceiling rose, a skylight and a picture window that frames the view of May Hill. This expanse is large enough to serve as a guest bedroom and it also includes a wealth of built-in storage into the eaves of the property.
Of the two bedrooms on this level, one serves as the master bedroom as it is kitted out with fitted wardrobes across two sides of the room, whereas the other would ideally suit as an office or nursery.
The family bathroom features a freestanding clawfoot bath, a step-in shower, a countertop vanity unit, a WC and an illuminated mirror with a demister pad.


The Great Outdoors
The garden wraps around the property and there are several seating spaces dotted throughout the front and rear gardens that allow occupants to follow the sun or the shade throughout the day. The grounds are large enough to include an enclosed chicken run, and to establish a kitchen garden, giving ample opportunity to cultivate the freshest food imaginable. There are several fruit trees dotted around the expanse and an area of the lawn has recently been planted with wildflower seeds, further adding to the delightful setting.
The outbuildings are fully insulated and are equipped with plenty of power points, as well as security alarms and cameras.


General
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. LPG central heating. Fibre broadband to the premises. Telephone line.
Local Authority
Forest of Dean District Council. Tax band F.
Tenure
Freehold
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Distances
Ross-on-Wye 8 miles - Gloucester 11 miles - Monmouth 16 miles - Cheltenham 17 miles - Chepstow 23 miles - Bristol 44 miles - (All distances are approximate)