Kempley, Dymock, Gloucestershire, GL18

Summary of Features

* Spacious detached country house (2,024 sq ft) * An extended and well-maintained rural property * 4 double bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms * Aga fitted kitchen/breakfast room * 3-4 reception rooms, main with a modern Clearview stove * Single garage, ample parking, lawned garden

Location

* Mileages: Kempley ¼ mile, Dymock 3 miles, Newent & Ross-on-Wye 6 miles, Ledbury 8 miles, Gloucester 15 miles, Malvern & Hereford 16 miles, Cheltenham 23 miles, Worcester 32 miles & Birmingham 59 miles * Railway: Ledbury, Gloucester, Malvern & Hereford * Road: M50 (Jct 3) 2 miles, M5 (Jct 11) 19 miles * Airports: Bristol (59 miles), Birmingham (63 miles)

Situation

Brookside is situated in a lovely rural location in the popular village of Kempley, set amongst the beautiful Gloucestershire Countryside. The property is conveniently almost equidistant between the market towns of Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury, with Newent a short drive away. This part of Gloucestershire lies close to the Herefordshire border and is characterised by open countryside and traditional farmland. The area is renowned for offering a sought-after rural quality of life combined with excellent communication links to the rest of the country.

Brookside

* This well-maintained family home offers comfortable living in a lovely rural environment with an easy garden plenty of private parking. * The house has been extended from its original 196o’s footprint to now provide spacious accommodation with good access to local towns and transport links. * There are 4 double bedrooms, a study/home office and 2 bath/shower rooms to the first floor, all bedrooms are double aspect and very light. * A generous, light filled fitted kitchen and breakfast room form the heart of this family home with a modern electric 3 oven Aga taking centre stage. A breakfast bar and ample storage complement this welcoming room.

Brookside (continued)

* 3 good sized reception rooms lead off the kitchen; a cosy sitting room with Clearview woodburning stove, a separate dining room and the comfortable garden room. The latter overlooks the private rear garden with French doors opening to a patio area. * Ground floor accommodation is completed with a useful utility room and separate WC off the kitchen, with everyday access from the covered car port.

The Outside

* Access is provided off a small country lane, via a tarmac bell mouth to the gravelled entrance drive. The latter leads to a single garage beyond the house, a concrete prefab construction that provides useful storage and is in good order. * The lawned front garden and drive are gated and post and rail fenced, a pedestrian access and gate lead to the front door. * There is ample parking for 3 vehicles on the private drive. * The rear garden is mainly lawned with an area of raised vegetable beds beyond. A patio off the garden room provides a sheltered area for alfresco entertaining, overlooking the neighbouring farmland.

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating, new boiler in 2024.

Broadband

Standard BT landline connected but superfast fibre also connected/available (up to c. 2 gbps d/l).

Mobile Phone Signal

Decent with most mainstream providers.

Local Authority

Forest of Dean District Council: .

Council Tax Band

Band “F” (£3,273 for 2025/26).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Rendered elevations under a concrete tiled roof.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

None current or outstanding.

EPC

Rated “D”, potential for “C”.

Flood Risk

There is no flood risk to this property.

Access

from the public highway.

Public Access

There are no Rights of Way or Public Footpaths over this property.

Covenants

None of which the Vendors are aware.

National Landscape

The property is not within a National Landscape (formerly AONB).

Conservation Area

The property is not within a Conservation Area.

Buyers Purchase Fee

Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.

General Information

Schools

* Primary: Much Marcle, Dymock, Gorsley. Further information at: Secondary: Newent. Further information at: Independent: Many excellent independent schools in the region, more information at

Local

The nearby village of Dymock has a thriving community and good amenities, including a church, village store, hall, and community pub. The market towns of Newent, Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye offer a broad range of independent shops, café’s, pubs and restaurants, and general facilities to suit most day-to-day requirements. The property is well placed for the commercial centres of Hereford, Gloucester, Worcester and Cheltenham, which offer more extensive retail, leisure and cultural facilities.

Recreational

Dymock has a cricket club, and the village hall offers a range of activities and groups. Many fine walks in and around the area, including the well-known spring Daffodil Way. There are a variety of social, and sports clubs close by in Newent and Ledbury, as well as two golf courses within easy reach at Dymock and Newent. Leisure/sport centres/swimming pools at Newent and Ledbury and a tennis club at Ledbury. The renowned Malvern Hills and The Wye Valley are both within easy access and offer a wide range of sports and activities.

Directions - GL18 2BS

From Ledbury: Head west on the A449 for about 4 miles until reaching the village of Much Marcle. Turn left by the Walwyn Arms pub and continue for 0.4 miles, take the first fork right towards Kempley. Continue on this road for 2.3 miles until you approach the village. After passing the 30 mph sign, this property is the second on your left side, see the Agents "For Sale" board.

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Viewings

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Agents Notes

Grant & Co and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.