Detached house for sale in Nottswood Hill, Longhope, Gloucestershire. GL17

This former farmhouse stands in approximately 9 acres of ground in the Nottswood Hill area of Longhope, 10 miles west of Gloucester City. It is a home of character, the original dwelling believed to date back to the 18th century. It has been a much loved family home for many years having last been available for sale in 1934. The farmhouse kitchen features a lovely inglenook fireplace with the original existing bread oven. The property has been extended to include 2 large reception rooms and 4 bedrooms. The land is predominately sloping orchards of Blaisdon plum and a more recently established orchard of heritage apple trees. The cottage garden has a woodland area bounded by a delightful natural brook. The owners have parcels of land on Nottswood Hill available by separate negotiation. This unique package is offered for sale with 'No Onward Chain'.

Porch

Leading to the kitchen breakfast room.

Kitchen Breakfast Room

Beamed ceiling, inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove (heating water), wall mounted shelves, tiled floor, door to inner hall.

Inner Hall

Doors to sitting room and utility/laundry room.

Sitting-Dining Room

Beamed ceiling, exposed floor boards, doors to living room and front garden.

Living Room

Large sunny room with exposed floor boards.

Utility-Laundry Room

Storage cupboards, work surface, plumbing for appliances, door to large cloak room with WC and wash basin.

Landing

Exposed A frames and floorboards throughout first floor, doors to bedrooms 1,2,3,4 and shower room.

Bedroom 1

Double aspect with exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 2

Window to front, exposed timber frame, access to roof space.

Bedroom 3

Window to front and exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 4

Double aspect.

Shower Room

Large store cupboard, tiled shower enclosure with electric shower, WC, wash basin.

Outside

There is gated access to the property. The drive passes the timber shed and large disused wooden barn. There is access to the land and a decked ramp to the house. It is surrounded by a wildlife garden with small pond. There is a vegetable plot with raised beds, green house and small shed. A clearing in the woodland is a perfect spot to sit alongside the meandering brook shaded by beautiful mature trees of yew, beech and laurel. The plum orchard slopes steeply, the apple orchard less so.

Directions

From the village of Longhope, A4136, drive towards Huntley. At the top of the hill, drive another half a mile. At the 50 mph sign, turn right signposted Nottswood Hill. Take the first right hand turn to the property.