Abbots View, Cinderford

'Touchwood' is a beautifully presented and light three double bedroom detached property situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with a large driveway providing parking, double garage with internal access door to property, well maintained wraparound garden and off Bedroom 3 a large private balcony offering wonderful views of woodland and countryside beyond. It is bounded on two sides by robust fencing, and the front garden features an attractive stone wall beyond which is a forest track, accessed through a private gate. The rear garden features a 65-foot Beech hedge as its side boundary. All boundary fences, walling and hedging are in the ownership of the property.

It offers relaxing and generous accommodation which has been well loved and looked after making it the perfect family home. With beautiful views from your very own private balcony, a large enclosed garden area for children and/or animals and for hosting outdoor parties, this home really does tick all of the family boxes. It is situated in a semi rural location close to woodland walks yet close to local amenities, and also within close distance to main travel networks for commuting purposes.

Internally, the ground floor comprises; entrance hall, double bedroom, bathroom, utility room, garage with internal access door. The lower ground floor comprises; large open plan fully fitted kitchen and dining room with access to rear garden. The first floor comprises; large lounge with 'Juliet' balcony and the second floor comprises two double bedrooms (one with en-suite and balcony).
Externally, there is a large driveway giving ample parking space, plus garage with power and lighting supply. Extensive gardens around the property, offering fantastic space for outdoor entertainment and summer parties. Sturdy glazed garden shed plus fully glazed greenhouse, both with power and lighting.

The property is situated in a quiet, popular residential area on the edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, approximately 3 miles from the famed Speech House and from Beechenhurst, home to both the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail and the 'Go Ape' high ropes course. The well-established and maintained Forest trails permit many outdoor activities including walking and family-friendly cycling. There are two golf clubs within 5 miles of the property.

The nearby market towns of Cinderford (1.5 miles) and Coleford (6 miles) offer a range of amenities such as shops, post office, supermarkets, libraries, cinemas, health centre, dentists, sports and leisure centres. Cinderford is home to the recently-constructed Community Hospital. Slightly further afield (12 miles) the historic town of Monmouth offers a range of artisan shops and restaurants. The historic Savoy Theatre is a regular venue for concerts and the latest films.

The Severn Crossings and M4 towards London, Bristol and Cardiff are easily reached from this area along with the cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham for access onto the M5 and to the Midlands.

Council Tax Band: E (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Driveway, Garage
Garden details: Enclosed Garden, Front Garden, Private Garden, Rear Garden
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: Gas Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains


GROUND FLOOR:


Access
The property is approached through a gate to the side of the garage leading to a covered, paved veranda with seating adjacent to the front entrance door.

Entrance hall
Front door and surround featuring occluded double glazing. Porcelanosa 'Venis' stone tile flooring. Large cloak/storage area with mirrored sliding doors, radiator. Access to utility room and Bedroom 1, and stairs leading up to first floor. and down to lower ground floor.

Bedroom 1
Fitted carpet, Geha built in wardrobes, radiator, double window to front aspect.

Utility
Access to bathroom and garage.
Franke 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap and Schmidt undersink cupboard. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer, large linen cupboard, Amtico 'Miami' tile flooring, radiator.


Bathroom
Occluded glass front wall and door. 'Jacuzzi' spa bath and shower unit with curved glass doors, 'Burg' high and low level vanity unit featuring triple mirrored doors above 'Starck' wash basin and mixer tap. Duravit WC, Amtico 'Miami' tile flooring, Greenwood Airvac automatic extractor fan unit with manual override, chromed spring radiator.


LOWER GROUND FLOOR


Kitchen/diner
Open plan layout.

Porcelanosa 'Venis' stone tile flooring throughout.

Wall mounted Lutron 'Grafik' 6-channel programmable lighting panel with slave switch by patio door



Kitchen
Miele fully fitted kitchen cupboards and appliances comprising large range of eye and base level cupboards (including 3 'magic' corner cupboards, ceiling to worktop pullout larder, worktop-mounted tambour unit with vertical sliding shutter, and integrated waste bins), with integrated main oven, combi oven/microwave, steam oven, coffee machine, plate warming drawer, dishwasher, separate full-length refrigerator and freezer, units, 2-ring induction hob, 2-ring gas hob, weighing scale, ceramic glass pot rest. Elica 'Om' extractor fan unit.

Decoglaze coloured glass splash back with integrated power sockets. Dupont 'Zodiac Galaxy' granite effect worktops with integrated Blanco 'Axia' 1.5 sink bowl and drainer. Franke 'Triflow' mixer tap with H/C feed and filtered water tap. Elica electric plinth heater. Glass breakfast bar on s/s angled supports, double window to rear aspect.

Radiator plus space for storage cupboard adjacent to stairs.

Dining Room
Ample space for sideboard, dining table and six dining chairs, radiator, patio door leading out into the rear garden. Wall mounted wireless C/H thermostat.

FIRST FLOOR:


Lounge
Fitted carpet throughout, 3 x radiators, DRU 'Circo' sealed unit log effect gas fire, double window to side aspect, patio door providing access to 'Juliet' balcony. Cathedral ceiling to one half of living room.


SECOND FLOOR:
Landing giving access to Bedrooms 2 and 3.


Bedroom 2
Fitted carpet, radiator, generous under eaves storage cupboard, double window to front aspect.


Bedroom 3
Fitted carpet, Geha built in wardrobe units, access to en-suite and patio door providing access to private balcony.


En-suite
Corner shower enclosure with Hansgrohe 'Raindance E' shower unit, semi-circular Showerlux enclosure with curved sliding glass doors, Villeroy & Boch WC and washbasin with Schneider 'Quadraline' bathroom cabinet above, Greenwood automatic extractor fan, radiator with supplementary electric heater. Amtico 'Norwegian Slate' tile flooring, occluded glass window to front aspect.


Balcony
Large private balcony with outside light. Wonderful surrounding countryside views, creating an attractive space to sit outside and relax.

Garage
Large double garage space with power and lighting. Hormann insulated electric sectional door with remote control function, wall-mounted Worcester Bosch C/H combi boiler, floor mounted BWT water softener. Range of shelving and wall mounted cupboards, loft storage to front of garage. Wall mounted Beam vacuum motor and trash can. Sealed windows to front and rear garden.

Outside
The front door area, the dining room patio area and the covered area to the front of the garage door all feature 'dusk to dawn' lighting.

The property is approached over a long block paved driveway with ample parking for 5/6 cars. To the right hand side of the garage is a gate leading to a covered verandah and front garden.



Front garden
Landscaped, established and well maintained garden featuring five raised flower beds well stocked with a range of shrubs and small trees plus lawned area. Attractive stone wall with gated access to forest track beyond. Stone-flagged patio with bench and seating enjoying a view down the garden and beyond. Flower beds and the patio feature a concealed lighting system operated remotely. Sturdy garden shed with power and lighting. Large slated area adjacent to verandah.

Side garden
Sloping lawn area leading to rear garden. Lockable door inset into external wall leading to a large, half height storage room (under Bedroom 1). The room is electrically lit and is currently used to store garden machinery and as a wine cellar.

Rear garden
Established and well maintained South West-facing garden featuring two large flower beds well stocked with a range of plants and shrubs. Sloping lawn area to property boundary.
Raised patio with access to dining room giving views across the Royal Forest of Dean and beyond.
Hartley Botanic aluminium fully glazed greenhouse with power and lighting.
Newly constructed raised bed to rear of greenhouse for fruit canes.

Services
Power: Mains electricity supply - Current Supplier E-on Power
Heating: Mains gas supply - current supplier British Gas
Water/Sewerage: Mains water and drainage (Severn Trent) [c. £240 for p.e.31/3/2025]
EPC Rating: "C" [74]

Broadband: BT Full Fibre connected
Landline: BT copper connected [Switchover to Digital Voice imminent]
Mobile Phone Signal: Fair to Good

NB: The services and heating system, where applicable, have not been tested by Hills.

Viewings
By prior appointment with Hills.

Rates
Council Tax Band: E: (Forest of Dean District Council) [c £2670.00p for p.e.31/3/2025]
Please refer to https://www.counciltax.info/council/forest_of_deanfor current prices in the Forest of Dean and https://www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands for the Tax Band.

Money Laundering Regulations
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.

Construction notes
Traditional block & brick. Partial wood cladding. Tiled asymmetrical roofing.

All fenestration in the property is powder-coated aluminium double glazing. The upstairs windows may be locked open in a variety of positions for ventilation and rotate through 270 degrees to allow for easy cleaning of external panes. The patio doors in Bedroom 3 and the living room may be locked partially open for ventilation.

All C/H radiators in the property are designer radiators manufactured to the highest standards by Bisque Radiators.

The property benefits from a generous number of power points installed throughout the property. There are also a number of TV points installed.
The property has a Beam central vacuuming system with suction inlets installed in walls adjacent to the ground floor and first floor staircases.


Schools
Primary: St. White's (0.5 miles)-further information at www.st-whites.gloucs.sch.uk
Forest View (1.8 miles)-further information at www.forestviewschool.org.uk
Secondary: SGS Forest High School (1.75 miles) - further information at info@foresthigh.org.uk.
Dene Magna School (4.5 miles) - further information at www.reception@denemagna.gloucs.sch.uk
Independent: Gloucester, Cheltenham and Monmouth have some outstanding independent schools. Further information at www.isc.co.uk