Brains Green, Blakeney

AVAILABLE VIA TRADITIONAL ONLINE AUCTION IN SEPTEMBER 2025- CALL NOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

A RARE AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITY to acquire A FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE (formerly a pair of two bedroom semi-detached cottages) with PLANNING PERMISSION IN PLACE TO EXTEND, set in GROUNDS OF JUST UNDER AN ACRE with STABLE YARD and PASTURE PADDOCK, ideally LOCATED ALONG A QUIET COUNTRY LANE with STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS ON THE EDGE OF THE SOUGHT AFTER VILLAGE OF BLAKENEY.

Crookham Cottage is an ideal smallholding/equestrian property that has been securely fenced for the safekeeping of dogs, goats, chickens, horses etc. There is a gated access to the parking area and stable yard with a track from here leading down to the paddock for ease of access. Miles of open Forest hacking can be accessed within a 5 minute walk from the property.


The heating is provided by two log burners, three rooms are fitted with electric heaters. There is a septic tank that was recently inspected.

Agents Note - Building work commenced in 2023 to convert to a 4 bed house. P1784/20/FUL

Blakeney - Blakeney is a village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire. It is situated about 15 miles (24.4 kms) from the cathedral city of Gloucester and it lies on the western bank of the River Severn. It is surrounded by woodlands and is part of the Gloucestershire Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

Historically, Blakeney had a coal mining heritage, and remnants of the industry can still be seen in the landscape. The village features a mix of architectural styles, including traditional stone cottages and more modern houses.

Blakeney's location provides residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, cycling, and exploring the woodland trails. Nearby attractions at the Dean Heritage Centre and Clearwell Caves, offer insights into the local history and geology. Or take in the sights on a train trip from the Dean Forest Railway.

With a range of amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, village shop, garden machine repair business and a pub, it offers an idyllic place to enjoy the natural surroundings and embrace a slower pace of life.

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This Property Is Available Via Online Auction - Please visit the Steve Gooch website and click ' Auctions' and then 'Available at Auction'

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Note To Buyers - Traditional Online Auction Information:

Please note: this property is for sale by Traditional Online Auction. This means that exchange will occur when the online timer reaches zero (provided the seller's reserve price has been met or exceeded). The winning buyer will be legally obliged to purchase the property at their highest bid price.

Fees:
The winning buyer will be charged £5,000 automatically at the end of the auction, of which:
£3,960 is a buyer fee
£1,040 is deposit contribution

On Exchange of contracts, the buyer must pay 10% towards the purchase price of property. £1,400 of this 10% is charged immediately online, with the remainder payable by 12pm the next business day.

The buyers are liable to pay the sellers legal fees. 1: Search fees a minimum of £235.00, 2: £1,500.00 plus VAT being the seller’s legal fees, 3: Office Copies a minimum of £28.00

Pricing Information - The Guide Price amount specified is an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. It is not necessarily the amount at which the property will sell. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the property will not be sold) which we expect will be set no more than 10% above the Guide Price amount.

Steve Gooch Estate Agents and Bamboo Auctions shall not be liable for any inaccuracies in the fees stated on this description page, in the bidding confirmation pop up or in the particulars. Buyers should check the contents of the legal pack and special conditions for accurate information on fees.

Services - Mains water, electricity. Septic tank. Solid fuel & electric heating.

Water Rates - Severn Trent

Local Authority - Council Tax Band: E
Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.

Tenure - Freehold

Property Surveys - Qualified Chartered Surveyors (with over 20 years experience) available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys).