SOLD!
Set in approx. 9.5 acres a well-presented and spacious detached bungalow with outbuildings and stable yard, in a superb, slightly elevated rural location with views to the River Severn
A rare opportunity to acquire, in the agent’s opinion, a spacious and very well presented detached bungalow, in a superb, slightly elevated location, virtually surrounded by its own land, and with some beautiful views over the River Severn and Severn Valley.
Planning Note: Originally an agricultural property, Dovecote Farm has planning permission for equestrian use Planning Reference TO941\08\421\7 2008. This states that the occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed or last employed in the locality in Agriculture, as defined in Section 336 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 or in Forestry, or in Equestrian, or a dependent of such a person residing with him or her or a widow, or widower of such a person.
We understand that there is some good outriding within short lane hacking distance of the property into woodland on Tydnham Chase and ultimately leading on to the Forest of Dean.
THE RESIDENCE
A spacious, detached bungalow, in the agents opinion, which is extremely well presented with LPG central heating (underground Tank), as well as a wood burning stove to the main reception room. The property also has full double glazing and a spacious conservatory to the front enjoying beautiful views over the Severn Valley beyond.
The accommodation with approx. room size is as follows.
Conservatory 26’6 x 9’5 max (about 8.1m x 2.9m) double doors to front, slate flooring, superb Severn views
Living Room 16’8 x 13’5 (about 5.1m x 4.1m) wood burning stove, oak effect laminate flooring, double doors to conservatory, radiator
Reception Hall 17’3 x 6’7 avr (about 5.3m x 2m) limestone flooring, radiator, door to conservatory
Dining Room 15’6 x 14’3 (about 4.7m x 4.4m) front window, radiator
Inner Hall oak effect laminate flooring, walk-in cupboard, shelved cupboard, radiator
Bedroom 13’8 x 12’4 (about 4.2m x 3.7m) rear window, radiator, two built-in wardrobes
En suite Shower Room double shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, radiator window
Bedroom 12’7 x 9’ max (about 3.8m x 2.7m) rear window, wardrobes, airing cupboard containing Valiant gas fired combi boiler
Bathroom 9’ x 7’9 (about 2.7m x 2.4m) corner shower cubicle with electric shower, wash hand basin, vanity unit, WC, bath, ladder towel rail
Bedroom 12’9 x 11’6 (about 3.9m x 3.5m) front window, two sets of double door wardrobes, radiator
Kitchen 15’6 x 12’4 (about 4.7m x 3.7m) modern fitted kitchen with a range of wall and base units, Rangemaster gas/electric cooker with extractor hood above, integral dishwasher, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, Sonara worksurfaces, tiled flooring. Door leading to:
Utility / Boot Room 9’4 max x 6’5 max (about 2.8m x 2m) plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, tiled flooring, door to outside
Home Office 9’ x 6’4 (about 2.7m x 1.9m) security alarm control, oak flooring, window
OUTSIDE, OUTBUILDINGS & LAND
The property is approached via its own private concrete driveway off the country lane, which leads around past the front of the house and to the far side on up to the outbuildings beyond.
There are gardens and grounds including a rear lawn area with Patio, a side garden area with superb views and also eight Raised Growing Beds with a Greenhouse to the rear. To the nearside of the property there is also a flower and shrub bed with a lovely mature Acer tree and there is also a small front lawned garden area with picket fencing.
Off the large concrete arrival yard, which provides excellent parking and turning facilities, there is an excellent Main Multi-Purpose Barn c. 50’ x 45’ (about 15.2m x 13.7m) with concrete flooring, power and industrial lighting, as well as water troughs and taps. This barn then has two side Lean-tos each approx. 40’ x 20’ (about 12.2m x 6.1m) Beyond this and to the rear of the bungalow, there is a purpose built ‘C’ Shaped Stable Yard comprising eight Loose Boxes each approx. 12’ x12’ (about 3.6m x 3.6m) Workshop 11’9 x 9’4 (about 3.6m x 2.8m) and Store 11’8 x 5’6 (about 3.6m x 1.7m) Feed Store 12’ x 10’5 (about 3.6m x 3.2m) Utility / Cloakroom 12’ x 5’9 (about 3.6m x 1.8m) with Belfast sink and a Separate WC
THE LAND
The land is a particularly nice feature of this property which virtually surrounds the house and buildings and comprises a Front Field of gently sloping pasture and two further Side and Rear Field Areas comprising gently sloping and highly productive pastureland with Jack and Jill troughs and enclosed by a mixture of post and rail, stock fencing and hedging. In the agent’s opinion the land has been extremely well maintained by the vendors during their ten year ownership period, and the views from the property have to be seen to be fully appreciated.
IN ALL APPROX. 9.5 ACRES
(About 3.8 Hectares)
Contact Rural Scene
01264 850700
reception@ruralscene.co.uk
Please quote Ref: EO8502
