Substantial house & Grounds with building plotChurch Way, Blakeney
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
4,627 sq ft
430 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Outlined planning consent for a 2nd detached dwelling
- Historic 15th Century origin house with unique period features
- Detached double garage and off-road parking
- 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 en-suites
- 1 Bedroom Annexe
- Circa 1.5 acres of gardens
- Recently modernised
- Gym/office space with sauna
Description
port, integral gym/office studio with sauna and shower room, extensive gardens covering circa 1.5 acres and
outdoor storage, situated in a semi-rural village location with fantastic countryside views. There is also
outline planning consent for a detached dwelling to be constructed within the grounds ref: P0374/24/OUT.
Offered with NO onward chain.
This property is a one-of-a-kind and has been beautifully and tastefully decorated and modernised by the
current vendors whilst still in keeping with characterful charm. The original Cruck is four giant timbers
which the vendors had Dendro-dated by Queens University in Belfast. Likely to have been cut between
1475 and 1515 in the late medieval period, there are only around 4,500 known cruck houses in the UK,
meaning this property offers a rare and extraordinary way of living.
Offering large and open living accommodation set over two floors, the main residence comprises; entrance
hall, cloakroom, gym/office space, kitchen, dining room, utility room, sitting room, lounge, study and three
large bedrooms (all benefiting from their own en-suites and one with a dressing room) . The entire ground
floor is served by hot water underfloor heating with individual room thermostats.
Externally, there is a double garage (with power and lighting supply), separate double car port, outdoor
storage and wood storage. There is also a one bedroom self-contained annexe (perfect for multi-generational
living or ideal to be used as a holiday let).
The gardens are extensive and laid mainly to lawn, with patio area and a variety of shrubs, plants and trees,
offering a fantastic and serene space outside for relaxing.
Situated in the quaint village of Blakeney, Gloucestershire, which has its own; convenience store, post
office, doctor's surgery, social club, public houses, fish and chip shop, primary schools and church,
close to main bus routes and Lydney/Gloucester train stations. The A48 also leads into Chepstow, Newport
and gives direct access to M4 towards Bristol and the M5 towards Gloucester, Cheltenham and The
Midlands. School bus services offer access to all senior schools and colleges.
Council Tax Band: E (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold
Entrance hall
Access through to cloakroom, gym/office space, and flagstone steps leading up to the dining room and kitchen.
Gym
Currently utilised as a gym with a home sauna, this space is perfect for those who love working out and exercising, and also those who are personal trainers or who are looking to incorporate holding exercise classes at home. Walk-in shower enclosure, windows to front aspect, doors providing access outside, oak wooden flooring. This space could offer a second annexe or extensive space for working from home. Air conditioning available.
Cloakroom
WC, wash hand basin.
Dining Room
Floor to ceiling oak framed glass panels to front aspect with double doors providing direct access outside, tiled floor with period oak beam steps that open to the kitchen.
Kitchen
Alno brand kitchen units with integrated Gaggenau and Neff appliances. Units at chest and base level, integrated oven, strip lighting within units, integrated coffee machine, microwave, island unit with worktop space, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, induction hob with extractor fan above, as well as integrated teppan plate and separate barbecue grill cooking stations. Tiled flooring, window to side aspect, door to side aspect, period oak beam steps leading to utility room and sitting room.
Utility
Sink unit with mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled flooring, window to side aspect, access through to storm porch with access to outside.
Sitting room
Wooden flooring, large feature fireplace with old bread oven alcove, window with stone sill to side aspect, doors providing access to outside, period wooden stairs with exposed cruck leading up to first floor. A stunning 17th Century Welsh oak panel comprises one wall.
Lounge
Wooden flooring, windows to side aspects, door providing access to outside, feature fireplace open on two sides with dual-sided log burner, opening to study. Period oak beams and oak panel wall with stairs to first floor.
Study
Wooden flooring, feature fireplace with dual sided log burner, window and door to side aspect. This room also features an integrated traditional heavy wall safe, and extensive bank of electric and data points conducive to a home office or study.
FIRST FLOOR:
Master bedroom
Window to side aspect, velux windows, access to en-suite. Striking exposed beamwork throughout, wooden flooring and open to cruck timbers.
En-suite
Drop-in infinity overflowing bath, with ceiling water column bath filler, twin wash hand basins suspended on oak beamwork, ceiling integrated luxury hot air body dryer with remote control, WC, shower enclosure with waterfall shower head attachment, windows to side and front aspect, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2
Windows to side aspects, access to dressing room and En-suite. Air conditioning available.
En-suite
WC, twin wash hand basins, bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, window to side aspect.
Bedroom 3
Windows to side aspects, access to en-suite. Cruck timbers and exposed wattle and daub.
En-suite
WC, wash hand basin.
Outside
Boasting circa 1.5 acres, the plot for this property is extensive and offers endless possibilities for those who love being in nature. There is a driveway leading up to the property providing parking and turning space, with a car port, outdoor storage and wood storage. The gardens are laid to mainly lawn with patio area to the rear of the main residence, offering a fantastic space to sit outside and relax during warmer months. There is an abundance of trees, shrubs and bushes. Power and lighting supply.
Annexe
A fantastic space for those looking for multi-generation living spaces, or for those wanting to let out an annexe as a holiday let or rental.
Internally comprising; storm porch, open plan kitchen/living room/diner, storage room, shower room, and bedroom.
Services
Mains water, drainage, gas and electric connected.
** The services and heating system, where applicable, have not been tested. **
Viewings
By prior appointment with Hills.
Rates
Council Tax Band Brackets:
Main residence: E
Annexe: A
Please refer to for prices in the Forest of Dean and for the Tax Band.
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To comply with MLR, all prospective purchasers will be asked to produce ID documentation at the time of making an offer. We kindly ask for your cooperation during this.
Planning consent
Outline consent for the erection of a single self/custom build dwelling with all matters reserved. Please visit the FODDC website: P0374/24/OUT
Brochures
Brochure- 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: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Driveway,Off street
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden,Enclosed garden,Rear garden
- 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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