Lower Shapridge, Flaxley, Mitcheldean

Tucked away in an area of outstanding natural beauty this characterful, stone built, four double bedroom cottage boasts circa 2 acres of ground ranging from wooded areas to the most splendid natural gardens.

Formally restored and extended by previous owners, Wildwood provides comfortable living accommodation with many original features comprising entrance hall, kitchen with fitted units, lounge with original fireplace, garden room, study and bedroom. The first floor comprises landing with access to loft, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, the grounds amount to circa 2 acres in total with an orchard with a variety of different fruit trees. To the rear, there is a vegetable garden and to the front, the garden is laid to lawn with patio area.

The property's rural yet accessible situation benefits from close proximity to surrounding villages/towns to include Mitcheldean, of which has a range of amenities to include: several shops, a supermarket, a butchers, hairdressers, a pharmacy, a florist, restaurants, public houses, doctor's surgery, library, town hall and a brewery.

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

Entrance hall
Window to front aspect, flagstone flooring, stone staircase to bedrooms, ceiling beams. Measurements narrow to 7'5" x 4'1"

Kitchen
Windows to side and front aspect, bespoke wall and base units with granite surfaces, ceramic double bowl sink with mixer tap, electric Rangemaster with extractor hood, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, plumbing for washing machine, fireplace with stone surround, tiled flooring, radiator.

Conservatory
Double doors leading to rear garden, quarried marble flooring.

Lounge
Windows to front and side aspect, original fireplace with stone surround, built-in bookshelf, solid wood flooring, radiator, wood panelling, ceiling beams.

Study
Windows to front aspect, fireplace with original built-in bread oven, wood burning stove, solid wood flooring, radiator.

Bedroom 4
Window to side aspect, velux windows, built-in storage space, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR:


Landing
Solid wood flooring, doors leading to three further bedrooms and bathroom. Access to loft space.

Bedroom 1
Windows to side and rear aspects, velux window, built-in storage space, solid wood flooring, radiator.

Bedroom 2
Window to front aspect, carpet flooring, radiator.

Bedroom 3
Windows to front aspect, carpet flooring, radiator.

Bathroom
Window to front aspect, WC, wash hand basin with twin taps, bath with overhead electric shower, ceramic wall tiling, built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder, heated towel rail.

Outside
An estimated 2 Acres of land. There is an orchard with a variety of fruit trees to include apple, plum and quince. To the rear of the cottage is a vegetable garden with raised beds and a greenhouse. On the opposite side of the lane, there is a sloping paddock leading down to a stream. To the front of the property is a garden laid to lawn with flagstone patio area, remains of a stone constructed building and a detached garden room currently utilised as a gym. There is a summer house and garage with power and light, and a stone shed sheltered by nature stone walls.

Vehicle parking
Off road parking available on driveway.
Newly installed dual car charging points.

Viewings
By prior arrangement with Hills.

Garage
With power supply.


Directions
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