Top Lodge, Two Bridges, Blakeney

A spacious, unique and beautifully presented four bedroom detached period property with private gated driveway, level gardens, detached garage/workshop and personal balcony to the master bedroom, offering fantastic views over surrounding countryside. Offered with NO onward chain.

Originally believed to have been a hunting lodge, Top Lodge is the perfect home for those looking to be situated in a rural position with countryside and woodland surrounding, yet with the ease and convenience of travel networks being right on your doorstep, giving you the best of both worlds. Ideal for families, couples, professionals and multi-generational living, this property really does tick all the boxes. Its unusual accommodation ensures a combination of light and space, alongside a cosy and intimate feel.

Offering comfortable living accommodation, internally it comprises entrance porch, lounge, fitted kitchen/diner with access to rear garden, study/bedroom 4, utility room, cloakroom/shower room, three bedrooms upstairs (one with en-suite and personal balcony overlooking countryside) and a family bathroom. Externally, there is a private driveway which is gated and leads up to the property, with a detached garage/workshop behind. The gardens are laid to both lawn and patio with plenty of outdoor entertainment space and benefitting from fantastic rural views.

Located in between both villages of Newnham and Blakeney, this property is close to local amenities to include: village shop, library, galleries, cafe, restaurant and pubs.

A wider range of facilities 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: E (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Off Street
Garden details: Private Garden


Porch
Access through to lounge.

Lounge w: 18' 7" x l: 18' 11" (w: 5.66m x l: 5.77m)
A light and spacious room with tiled flooring, feature fireplace, windows to all aspects, access through to kitchen/diner, inner hallway and stairs leading up to first floor.

Kitchen/diner w: 13' 10" x l: 27' 2" (w: 4.22m x l: 8.28m)
Concrete flooring, windows to side aspects, fitted units at eye and base level with worktop space, integrated dual ovens, gas hob with extractor hood over, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, space for freestanding fridge freezer, space for dining table and chairs, doors providing access through to rear garden.

Hall w: 3' 9" x l: 7' 7" (w: 1.14m x l: 2.31m)
Access through to utility room, bedroom 4/study and access to outside.

Bedroom 4 w: 7' 7" x l: 9' 7" (w: 2.31m x l: 2.92m)
Currently utilised as a home office.
Carpeted flooring, radiator, window to rear aspect.

Utility w: 6' 5" x l: 8' 10" (w: 1.96m x l: 2.69m)
Fitted units at base level with worktop space, space and plumbing for washing machine/dryer, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, access through to cloakroom.

Shower room/cloakroom w: 3' 10" x l: 6' 5" (w: 1.17m x l: 1.96m)
WC, wash hand basin, shower enclosure.

FIRST FLOOR:


Landing
Carpeted flooring, windows to side and front aspects, access through to bedrooms 1 and 3, with stairs leading to bedroom 2 and family bathroom.

Bedroom 1 w: 15' 9" x l: 19' 1" (w: 4.8m x l: 5.82m)
Carpeted flooring, radiator, windows to front and side aspect, built-in storage space/wardrobe, access to en-suite, access to private balcony which overlooks beautiful surrounding countryside.

En-suite
Shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail.

Bedroom 3 w: 7' 8" x l: 14' 11" (w: 2.34m x l: 4.55m)
Carpeted flooring, radiator, windows to front and rear aspect.

Bedroom 2 w: 12' 2" x l: 12' 3" (w: 3.71m x l: 3.73m)
Carpeted flooring, radiator, window to rear aspect overlooking the garden and countryside beyond.

Bathroom
Bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, window to side aspect.

Outside
To the front of the property, there are double gates which lead onto a private driveway which offers parking for multiple vehicles and turning space. There is a detached garage/workshop (27' 5" x 12' 9") behind and the gardens are a good sized and well-maintained, laid to both lawn and patio with outdoor entertainment space and fantastic views over surrounding countryside. There are two vaulted storage chambers underground.

Services
Gas central heating, mains electric, drainage and water connected.
** The services and central heating, where applicable, have not been tested. **

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.

Water Rates
Severn Trent - to be advised.

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