Tibbs Cross, Nr Flaxley
Property Features
- Air source heat pump heating
- AirBnB/Annexe Potential
- Easy access into forest
- Flexible accomodation
- Recently renovated
- High specification
- Garage & workshop
- Rural setting
- Circa 1 Acre of Grounds
- 5 bedrooms (4 En suite)
Property Summary
Full Details
Nestled in a scenic rural location, this one-of-a-kind and beautifully designed five bedroom (4 en-suite) detached property has been finished to a high specification throughout, benefitting from state of the art fixtures and fitting and complete cosmetic renovation along with reconfiguration of the accommodation; now offering a substantial and truly unique home with integral garage, annex potential, circa 1.1acre of grounds and neighbouring open woodland.
Formally a detached cottage dating back to the 1800s, the property has been substantially extended along with economical benefits such as; double glazed window units, additional insulation and an air source heat pump central heating system.
Despite the modern alternations, the vendors have managed to retain valuable period features throughout offering the best of both worlds.
This property is also a perfect home for those looking for multi-generation living as the upstairs houses its own self contained potential 1 bedroom annexe.
The ground floor comprises entrance hall, integral garage with workshop, cloakroom, large kitchen/diner which is fitted and to a high specification, lounge, snug, study, garden room with access to rear gardens, and a utility space which has a pantry and boot room. Please note: the ground floor has underfloor heating.
The first floor comprises four bedrooms (three having access to their own bathrooms), a dressing room which could be utilised as another bedroom and has an en-suite with underfloor heating, an annexe space with access to a current gym space.
Outside, there is parking for multiple vehicles and a turning area which are forestry land with right of way guaranteed in the deeds. The large, formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn and wrap around the property, offering the most beautiful and serene outdoor space to relax and take in all nature has to offer.
Green Hill Cottage is named after Green Hill which connects both hamlets of Green Bottom and Tibbs Cross, and is situated in the village of Littledean which has a variety of amenities including a guest house, shop, public house, chip shop and primary school. The city of Gloucester is located approx 14 miles away.
A broader range of facilities are also available throughout the Forest Of Dean, as well as an abundance of woodland and walks. The Severn Crossings and M4 towards London, Bristol and Cardiff are easily reached from the area along with Gloucester and Cheltenham for access onto the M5.
Council Tax Band: F (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Off Street
Garden details: Private Garden
Entrance hall
Access through to kitchen/diner, downstairs cloakroom and into the integral garage.
Garage
Power and lighting supply, access into workshop space and onto the driveway via electric door.
Please note: the workshop houses the water pressuring system for the house in order to ensure multiple showers have pressure at the same time.
Cloakroom
WC, wash hand basin.
Kitchen/diner
Light and spacious open plan kitchen/diner.
Fitted units at eye and base level, integrated appliances to include; Siemens fridge freezer, Neff dual ovens, Neff hob with Elica extractor above, and dishwasher, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, marble splash backs, island breakfast bar, space for dining table and chairs, original log burner with 1850s stone surround and chimney breast, windows to front and rear aspect, stairs leading up to first floor, access through to lounge and utility room, doors leading out into the rear garden.
Lounge
Light and spacious room with open plan access, integrated tv wall, windows to front aspect, access to snug, study and garden room.
Snug
Fitted shelves, doors leading out into the rear garden.
Study
Windows to side and rear aspect.
Garden room
A fantastic space to sit and relax in. Windows to all aspects, doors leading out into the rear garden.
Utility
The utility space is split into three rooms where you will find a pantry, boot store and a utility room.
The pantry has fitted units at base level with integrated undercounter freezers and wine fridges, windows to rear aspect.
Boot store has access through to utility space, door out into the rear garden, and fitted cupboards.
The utility space has space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, and storage cupboard.
Please note
There is underfloor heating throughout the whole ground floor. This is controlled wirelessly via an app and is water based.
FIRST FLOOR:
Landing
Access to all bedrooms, annexe space, dressing room and bathroom. There is also access to the loft space which is fully insulated.
Principal bedroom
Window to rear aspect, built in cupboard which could be turned into wardrobes if wanted, access to en-suite.
En-suite
Wash hand basin with Lusso stone vanity unit underneath, WC, freestanding bath, Crosswater brassware, electric underfloor heating, smart towel rail.
Bedroom 2
Double room. Window to rear aspect, access to bathroom.
Bathroom
Bath with Crosswater brassware and shower attachment, marble effect tiled splash backs, wash hand basin with vanity unit underneath, WC, smart towel rail, velux window.
Dressing room
This room could also be utilised as another bedroom and would fit a small double bed. Window to front aspect, access to en-suite.
En-suite
Wash hand basin with vanity unit underneath, WC, walk-in shower cubicle with glass screen, marble effect tiled splash backs, and Crosswater brassware, window to front aspect, smart towel rail, electric underfloor heating.
Bedroom 3
Double room. Window to front aspect.
Bedroom 4
Double room. Fitted wardrobes, window to rear aspect, access to en-suite.
En-suite
Walk-in shower cubicle with glass door and Crosswater brassware, sink unit with vanity unit underneath, WC, smart towel rail, velux window.
Annexe
Currently utilised as a secondary sitting room with velux window and access into gym space.
Please note: the gym space still has all kitchen services (water, cooker cable and drainage etc), so could be reinstated quite easily.
Vehicle parking
The property has a driveway and turning area which are forestry land which this property has right of way over and is guaranteed in the title deeds. There is a 2 1/2 car garage and a fully enclosed car port with electric and lighting supply.
Outside
The property benefits from having wrap around gardens which are mainly laid to lawn and are well maintained and formal, offering a variety of trees, plants and flowers.
To the front of the property, there is a Drawf Acer and is called Little Princess after being planted as part of the late Queen's tree planting scheme.
There is a pathway which takes you to all sections of this garden, and the pathway by the porch is made from the stones that were removed when the current vendors opened up the space between the kitchen and lounge.
There is a Pergola made from cedar which is from the local woods and offers a beautiful outside seating area.
The gardens also offer a vegetable patch with greenhouse which has sprinklers and electric supply, and also a secure chicken coop.
The outdoor space is absolutely stunning and privately peaceful, offering gardens for all purposes.
Services
Mains water, air source heat pump, private sewage treatment plant (bio unit, fully compliant with General binding rules - certified).
Fibre broadband - Gigaclear (900MB).
Viewings
By prior appointment with Hills.
Rates
Council Tax Band: B
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.
EPC: C (previously F). The whole house has pumped carbon bead insulation.
Water Rates
Severn Trent - to be advised.
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