Furnace Valley, Blakeney

An astonishing, spacious and immaculately presented four bedroom (one en-suite) detached bungalow with garage, which has been recently extended, renovated and tastefully decorated throughout to create the perfect 'turn-key' and 'economical' home. The property also has an air source heat pump and solar panels with four batteries, ensuring low energy running costs and a sustainable future. Situated in a quiet location within walking distance of forest walks, village shop and a pub.

Carefully designed by current vendors to create a light and high specification living environment with low maintenance internal and external living accommodation; perfect for a wide variety of prospective buyers. The property benefits from a large driveway to front, and front and rear gardens which offer fantastic and beautifully landscaped outdoor seating and entertainment space which is perfect for when family and friends visit. It also has zoned underfloor heating throughout the whole ground floor which has a thermostat in each room to suit one's preferences.

Avalon offers flexible, generous and convenient living accommodation set over the ground floor. Internally, it comprises; entrance hall, four bedrooms (one currently utilised as a lounge, one which could be utilised as a study and one with it's own en-suite), bathroom with bath, utility room with side access and large open plan kitchen/diner/family area with sliding doors out on to a large patio and rear garden. Externally, there is a large driveway with a garage behind with power and lighting supply, well-maintained landscaped and private gardens to front and rear and an outdoor summer house and hot tub.

Situated in the quaint village of Blakeney, Gloucestershire, which has its own; convenience store, post office, doctor's surgery, social club, public houses, fish and chip shop, primary schools and church,

It is close to main bus routes and Lydney/Gloucester train stations which can be reached from the A48. A48 also leads into Chepstow, Newport and gives direct access to M4 towards Bristol and the M5 towards Gloucester, Cheltenham and The Midlands. School bus services offer access to all senior schools and colleges.

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


Entrance hall
A light and beautiful entrance hall providing access through to all bedrooms, lounge, bathroom and kitchen/diner. Roof light, LVT Herringbone style flooring, access to loft.

Bedroom 2
**Currently utilised as a lounge** Double bedroom - Window to front aspect, LVT Herringbone style flooring.

Bedroom 1
Window to front aspect, LVT Herringbone style flooring, built-in mirrored wardrobes, access to en-suite.

En-suite
Walk-in shower enclosure with tiled splash backs, WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit underneath, illuminated mirror, LVT herringbone style flooring, window to side aspect, heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3
Window to rear aspect, LVT Herringbone style flooring.

Bedroom 4 / Office
Could also be utilised as a home office.
Window to rear aspect, LVT Herringbone style flooring.

Bathroom
Bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit underneath, window to side aspect, heated towel rail, LVT Herringbone style flooring.

Kitchen/diner
A luxurious and spacious open plan layout with plenty of light.
Fitted units at eye and base level with worktop space finished in Quartz, built-in dual ovens, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge with separate freezer, island unit with induction hob with vents and breakfast bar, sink unit with mixer tap, hot water tap and drainer, space for dining table and chairs, space for additional seating, built-in cupboards, access to utility room, multiple roof lights, windows to rear and side aspects, LVT Herringbone style flooring, "sliding" doors providing access to garden.

Utility
Fitted units at eye and base level with worktop space, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, LVT Herringbone style flooring, door to side aspect providing access to outside.

Outside
To the front of the property, there is a large driveway providing ample parking for up to circa 6 vehicles. To the side of this, there's a lovely seating area which is enclosed by stone walling and has a variety of flowers and shrubs surrounding.
There is side access around to the rear of the property where the gardens are beautifully maintained and landscaped to offer a wonderful and relaxing area for entertaining both guests and family members. There is a raised "porcelain" patio area which is perfect for summer dinner parties with its access to the kitchen/diner/family area. This then leads down to a lawned area with a pathway to a further patio area with hot tub, and a variety of plants, flower and shrubs throughout the garden.

Outbuildings
At the bottom of the garden, there is a summer house with outdoor seating area. This area is perfect for an outdoor games room or snug, and has a cable for power and lighting supply which can be connected if desired. There is also a bespoke dog kennels to the rear of the property.

Garage
Access from front and rear. Power and lighting supply.

Services
Air source heat pump heating system, solar panels with four batteries (26kwh total storage), mains water and drainage connected.

** The services and heating system, where applicable, have not been tested. **

Viewings
By prior appointment with Hills.

Rates
Council Tax Band: D

Please refer to https://www.counciltax.info/council/forest_of_dean for prices in the Forest of Dean and https://www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands for the Tax Band.

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