Lower Meend, St. Briavels, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15

Description

A period cottage which has been extended and now offers generous accommodation with a flexible layout which could include a separate annexe. The cream, stone and rendered property has the benefit of handcrafted hardwood windows and doors, contemporary bi-fold doors in the extension and a red tiled roof. Internally the cottage is presented to an extremely high standard with oak and tiled flooring, fireplaces with wood burning stove and a wealth of character features. Outside are beautifully landscaped gardens with extensive parking and a large detached double garage and further outbuilding.

Situation

Set in an idyllic rural location at the end of a lane in the hamlet of Lower Meend on the hillside above the River Wye and near the village of St Briavels which enjoys a pub/restaurant, church and primary school. Located just 8 miles from Chepstow and 7 miles from Monmouth the property offers easy access to the M48 and A40 allowing access to Bristol, London, Newport and Cardiff. The nearby town of Monmouth provides a comprehensive range of amenities with excellent Senior Schools including Haberdashers Monmouth Schools for Boys and Girls, as well as a broad range of shops, restaurants, leisure centre, hospital and sporting facilities.

Accommodation

The front door opens to the

Dining / Hall

a spacious room which has engineered oak flooring with a window looking out to the garden and French doors leading out to the rear terrace and garden.

Kitchen

The Dining/Hall opens to the Kitchen which is fitted with a range of units incorporating a Belfast sink and ceramic drainer and extensive solid oak work surfaces. There is an electric Rangemaster oven and gas hob, integrated fridge and dishwasher. There are double aspect windows.

Utility Room

Beyond the Dining/Hall is a door to the Utility Room which has a large storage cupboard, Belfast sink and plumbing for a washing machine.

Study

From the Kitchen steps lead down to the Study which has a storage cupboard, space for fridge/freezer and a large window. Beyond this is the extension, ideal as an annexe or further accommodation.

Sitting Room

At the front of the property is the Sitting Room which has bi-fold doors opening to steps to the terrace, creating an ideal entertaining area. There is a contemporary tiled floor, a large wood burner and pitched ceiling with exposed painted roof truss (not structural) and two sky lights.

Double Bedroom

Behind this is a Double Bedroom having a range of fitted wardrobes, contemporary tiled floor, downlighters and double doors opening out to the terrace and rear garden.

Ensuite Bathroom

The Ensuite Bathroom has a bath with flexi-hose shower over, wash hand basin on a vanity unit, lavatory, and Velux skylight window.

Sitting Room

From the Dining/Hall is the original Sitting Room which has a Jotul wood burner with an oak surround, oak floor and oak and glazed front door with a window each side and staircase off with understairs cupboard.

Bedroom

On the First Floor is a pretty character Bedroom with hatch access to loft space. There is a window to the front and painted board ceiling.

Dressing Area

A Dressing Area has a double wardrobe and further cupboard housing the hot water tank, leading through to a:

Double Bedroom

Double Bedroom with double aspect windows.

Further Double Bedroom

A further Double Bedroom also has built-in wardrobes with a window overlooking the garden and woodland and a window to the side.

Ensuite Shower Room

The Ensuite Shower Room has a shower cubicle, wash hand basin on a vanity unit and lavatory.

Family Bathroom

The Family Bathroom has a period style bath, pedestal wash hand basin, lavatory, chrome towel rail, oak floor and window.

Outside

Double wooden gates open to an extensive hardstanding parking area in front of a substantial timber Double Garage with power and light, concrete floor and double wooden doors. Landscaped gardens provide an abundance of flowers and areas of lawn with an ornamental pond and large patio area, ideal for entertaining. Above the cottage further double gates open off the lane into a secondary drive and the garden above the cottage which has the benefit of a log cabin and wooden outbuilding. A pergola gives a lovely seating area looking out to the woodland.

EPC Band E

Services

Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating to the extension. Private drainage Mains electricity

Local Authority

Forest of Dean District Council