Keepers Cottage, New Road, Newnham

This property offers potential to be developed into a substantial country residence or just alter the existing property, boasting circa one acres of gardens and spectacular rear open views over the River Severn and beyond. The location of this development opportunity is fantastic, sitting in the peaceful and picturesque rural neighbourhood of Popes Hill, close to the well-sought after village of Newnham-on-Severn, which offers plenty of local amenities.

This development opportunity includes a large derelict house with attached barn, derelict stone cottage with attached workshop, and an original two storey stone barn. Planning permission was previously granted for a six bedroom property to replace the existing house and incorporate the cottage.
P0476/21/FUL and P0441/20/FUL.

There is a separate attached outbuilding on site which has planning permission for temporary accommodation whilst undertaking the development of the dwelling. There is plenty of parking space for multiple vehicles.

The property is situated on Popes Hill, which is renowned for its amazing views and peaceful setting. The property is close to the nearby village of Littledean and Newnham, which sits on the banks of the River Severn and is rich with history dating back to Roman beginnings. This picturesque village now offers great opportunities for all age groups, with a range of amenities to include village shop, library, galleries, cafes and pub.

A wider range of facilities and activities also available throughout the Forest of Dean including an abundance of woodland and river walks. 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 the Midlands.

Council Tax Band: A (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Driveway, Off Street
Garden details: Enclosed Garden, Front Garden, Private Garden, Rear Garden
Electricity supply: Mains
Heating: LPG
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Septic Tank


Temporary accommodation:
Allowing temporary accommodation, whilst the property is being developed/renovated. The property also has a temporary agreement that the council tax is rated n "A" due to current temporary living circumstances. This will be re-assessed once renovation work is completed. Please contact Forest of Dean District Council with and further enquiry's regarding this.

Kitchen/diner
Fitted units at base level with worktop space, large storage cupboard, freestanding cooker with gas hob, space for fridge freezer, window to front aspect, cupboard housing hot water cylinder, plumbing and space for washing machine/dryer, access to bedroom two, shower room and lounge.

Lounge
Window to side aspect overlooking rear garden with views of the River Severn and beyond, exposed beams.


Bedroom 1
Window to side aspect, exposed beams.

Bedroom 2
Window to side aspect, exposed beams.


Shower
Shower enclosure, WC, wash hand basin, exposed beams.


Outside
There is gated access to the property, where there is a driveway and parking area. There is a stone barn, main house with original cottage attached, and a two bedroom 'bungalow'. There was previously planning permission for use as temporary living accommodation.
The gardens are circa 1 acre and lie mostly to the front with a South Easterly aspect, and there is a lower enclosed area with a boundary of natural hedging. Please note: the views from this property are spectacular, offering an outlook over the River Severn and beyond.



Outbuildings
There are two cottages which require significant enhancement and work to create a lovely and individual family home. The one cottage previously had planning permission to convert into a six bed family home, and the other cottage previously had planning permission to convert into a one bedroom annexe.
The 'bungalow' which was utilised as temporary accommodation, had planning permission to be lived in whilst the whole site was being developed. Please note: this is the property which the room details relate to.


Viewings
By prior appointment with Hills.

Services
Mains water and electricity, LPG tank, septic tank.
** The services and heating system, where applicable, have not been tested. **


Rates
Council Tax Band: A

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.

Water Rates
Severn Trent - to be advised.

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.