Semi-detached house for sale in Highfield Villas, Station Road, Newnham GL14

Description

A original and characterful five bedroom semi-detached Victorian villa with garage & off-road parking, levelled gardens, 2184sqft floor area and situated in a desirable position just off Newnham's High St with an open outlook.

This beautiful property offers a generous living accommodation throughout with many period features to include original fireplaces and internal well; it was built in 1883. The ground floor comprises; entrance hall, lounge with open fireplace, dining room with open fireplace, utility/storage space, dining room, breakfast room with access to outside, and fitted kitchen. The first floor comprises; four bedrooms (one with en-suite) and a family bathroom. The second floor comprises; access to eaves storage space and a fifth bedroom.
Outside, there are flower beds and trees to the front of the property, and access around the side and out into the rear garden where there are outbuildings for storage, rear patio area and large levelled lawned areas. The garden is beautifully planted with peonies, roses, honeysuckle and an apple tree. This space is fantastic for sitting outside and relaxing, and leads up to more storage space, garage and off road parking.

Located on the edge of the historic village of Newnham, which sits on the banks of the River Severn and is rich with history dating back to Roman beginnings. This picturesque hamlet now offers great opportunities for all age groups, with a range of amenities to include a village shop, library, galleries, cafe and pub.

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 and The Midlands. School bus services offer access to all senior schools and colleges.

Council Tax Band: D (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold

Entrance Hall

Original wooden floorboards, radiator, access through to lounge, dining room and kitchen. Stairs leading up to first floor, Under stairs cupboard.

Lounge

Original wooden floorboards, Bay window to front aspect, original open fireplace, radiators.

Dining Room

Original wooden floorboards, original open fireplace, window to rear aspect, access out into utility/storage space.

Utility

Original wooden floorboards, original open fireplace, window to front aspect, fitted base level storage units, access out into rear patio area.

Breakfast Room

A secondary family room, however, could be extended to make a larger kitchen space. Carpeted flooring, original open fireplace with Villager gas-fired stove, built in storage cupboards, windows to side aspect, access out into rear patio.

Kitchen

Tiled flooring, a range of fitted units at eye and base level with plenty of worktop space, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine/dryer, space for under counter fridge/freezer, oven, gas hob with extractor hood over, tiled splash backs, radiator, window to rear aspect, access out into rear patio area. Enclosed original well.

First Floor:

Landing

Access to four bedrooms and a family bathroom, with stairs leading up to second floor.

Bedroom 4

Window to rear aspect, carpeted flooring, wash hand basin.

Bathroom

Original wooden floorboards, wash hand basin, bath with mixer taps, WC, tiled splash backs, window to side aspect, radiator.

Master Bedroom

Original wooden floorboards, window to rear aspect, radiator, access to en-suite.

En-Suite

Original wooden floorboards, shower enclosure with tiled splash backs, wash hand basin, WC, heated towel rail, window to side aspect.

Bedroom 2

Carpeted flooring, window to front aspect, original feature fireplace, radiator.

Bedroom 3

Original wooden floorboards, window to front aspect, radiator.

Second Floor:

Landing

Access to eaves storage and bedroom five.

Bedroom 5

Currently utilised as a home office space. Original wooden floorboards, velux window to front aspect.

Outside

There are steps leading up to the property with access into the entrance hall. There are flowerbeds, shrubs and trees to the front. There is access around the side of the property and out into the rear patio area which leads into the rear garden, but also has outbuildings which is perfect for outdoor storage. Please note: There is a WC in the outbuilding.
The rear garden is laid to lawn with a mixture of shrubs, bushes, flowers and trees and is the perfect private space to sit outside and relax. The property also offers extra storage space to the rear with parking and a garage.

Services

Mains gas, electric, water and drainage connected.
*The services and central heating system where applicable have not been tested.*

Viewings

By prior appointment with Hills.

Rates

Council Tax Band: D

Please refer to for prices in the Forest of Dean and 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.

Garage

Parking and garage, accessed from the rear.