The Orchard, Edge Hill, Littledean, Gloucestershire

The Orchard, Edge Hills – A Rare Opportunity in the Forest of Dean

Owned by the same family for over 70 years, The Orchard presents a rare opportunity to embrace “The Good Life” in a truly special setting. Offering seclusion without isolation and privacy within a welcoming community, this unique property is located on the edge of a tiny hamlet near the village of Littledean — itself nestled on the edge of the renowned Forest of Dean.

Boasting breathtaking, far-reaching views across the Severn Vale and toward the Cotswold Escarpment, this property enjoys an enviable position in the landscape. For commuters, Gloucester is just 10 miles away, offering excellent rail and motorway connections to the national network.

Originally a modest two-up, two-down cottage, The Orchard has been extended over the years to provide spacious and versatile family accommodation, ideally suited for modern multi-generational living or lifestyle enterprises. A range of outbuildings includes a converted hayloft, now operating successfully as a self-contained holiday let — The Hayloft Cottage — offering further income potential or space for extended family.

Main House Accommodation
Kitchen: Fitted with a range of base units, a solid fuel Rayburn providing heating and cooking, front-facing window. This leads into:

Inner Hallway: Giving access to a rear lobby and stairs to the first floor.

Shower Room: Downstairs shower cubicle, wash basin, and low-level WC.

Lounge: With a wood-burning stove and an open entrance to:

Sunroom: Enjoy panoramic views over the garden and neighbouring woodland.

Ground Floor Bedroom: With a window to the front elevation. Could also serve as a dining room if preferred.

First Floor
Bedroom One: Front-facing window.

Bedroom Two: Also front-facing.

Walk-Through Lounge/Bedroom: Previously used as a lounge for a self-contained area within the home, this room could easily be reconfigured into a separate bedroom.

Bathroom: Modern suite including a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, and low-level WC.

Additional Kitchen: With base units, a single drainer sink, front-facing window, storage, and access to:

Upper Ground Floor Entrance Hall: Due to the sloped nature of the plot, this area offers direct access to the gardens and a separate entrance to the potential self-contained annexe.

Annexe Bedroom: With dual-aspect windows to the front and side.

The Hayloft Cottage
A beautifully appointed, one-bedroom self-contained apartment converted from the original hayloft. Features include:

Fitted kitchen with a range of base units shelving and cooking facility.

Large lounge/bedroom with en-suite shower room

Private balcony enjoying stunning views — an ideal holiday let or guest accommodation
There is an extensive range of outbuildings currently used for storage and the production of cider produced from the apple trees behind the cottage as well as other uses in association with running a small holding. The Hayloft Cottage has been converted from the original hayloft of these barns and we believe there is additional residential accommodation available subject to the relevant permissions

Outside
The extensive grounds include:

Formal and vegetable gardens and feature a lovely sun terrace directly in front of the cottage were a fantastic views can be enjoyed

Generous parking area and garage

A small paddock/orchard – perfect for smallholding, livestock, or market gardening

A notable feature within the paddock is a historic stone lime kiln, a nod to the site’s heritage when it formed part of a local lime quarry. It’s believed the lime produced here helped construct nearby properties.

Optional Additional Land
By separate negotiation, a further 1.87-acre field is available, further enhancing the potential of this property for agricultural or horticultural use.

Key Information:
EPC Rating: TBC
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax - Forest of Dean Council - Band D - £2311.32 Year 2025/26
Utilities: Mains water, Mains Electric, Private Drainage, LPG Heating
Mobile Coverage: EE, Vodafone, O2, Three
Broadband:
Standard: Up to 12 Mbps download / 1 Mbps upload
Superfast: Not Available
Ultrafast: Not Available