3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Hawthorns Road, Drybrook GL17

This charming three-bedroom semi-detached cottage is full of character, boasting period features throughout and offering spacious living accommodation. Outside, the property benefits from a generous enclosed rear garden, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, while its convenient location provides easy access to beautiful woodland walks.

Drybrook is a charming village located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Known for its strong sense of community, it offers a blend of rural beauty and convenient amenities. Surrounded by lush woodlands, Drybrook provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring local wildlife. The village has a range of facilities, including a primary school, shops, a post office, traditional pubs, a doctors surgery and a chemist. Drybrook also benefits from bus routes to Gloucester, Cinderford and Ross, providing convenient transport links to the surrounding areas.

Entering the property through the entrance porch, you are welcomed into a spacious principal reception room positioned at the front of the home. The room is an inviting and characterful living space, immediately setting the tone for the property. Generous in size and extending across the front of the home, it comfortably accommodates substantial seating arrangements while still retaining a warm and cosy atmosphere. A striking stone fireplace forms the focal point of the room, complete with an inset multi-fuel stove that creates an ideal setting for relaxing evenings during the colder months. Traditional details, including decorative shelving and leaded windows, enhance the room’s charm and sense of character, while natural light filters in through the front-facing window, creating a bright yet welcoming environment throughout the day. The open-tread staircase rises from the living room to the first floor, adding architectural interest and contributing to the room's spacious feel. There is ample space for a variety of furniture layouts, with room for large sofas, armchairs and occasional pieces, making it equally suited to everyday family life and entertaining guests. With its combination of period character, generous proportions and attractive focal fireplace, this reception room provides a comfortable and welcoming heart to the home.

From the living room, the second reception room is a wonderfully characterful and versatile living space, rich in period charm and original features. A striking exposed stone fireplace with an inset multi-fuel stove creates an impressive focal point, adding warmth and character while providing the perfect setting for cosy evenings. Exposed stonework, timber flooring and traditional alcoves further enhance the room's cottage-style appeal. Generously proportioned, the room offers excellent flexibility and could be arranged as a formal sitting room, snug, reading room or family lounge. Large windows to the front elevation allow natural light to stream in, highlighting the character features and creating a bright yet welcoming atmosphere throughout the day. Built-in shelving and display areas provide practical storage and space for books, artwork and personal collections, while the room's comfortable proportions allow for a variety of furniture layouts. An attractive arched opening connects seamlessly to the main living room, creating a natural flow between the two reception spaces whilst still allowing each room to retain its own distinct character. This charming additional reception room offers a perfect balance of comfort and period character, providing a peaceful retreat within the home and valuable extra living space for modern family life.

The kitchen is a spacious and sociable room, offering ample space for both food preparation and everyday dining. Thoughtfully arranged with an extensive range of fitted base and wall units, the room provides generous storage and worktop space, making it well suited to busy family life. A large window overlooking the outside allows natural light to pour into the room, while a second window above the sink further enhances the bright and airy feel. The generous floor area comfortably accommodates a family dining table, creating a welcoming setting for casual meals, morning coffee or entertaining friends and family. Character features add warmth and individuality to the space, including the attractive timber-panelled ceiling with exposed beams and traditional-style cabinetry, giving the room a cottage-inspired feel that complements the property's overall charm. Open display shelving provides an opportunity to showcase cookware, crockery or decorative pieces, adding further personality to the room. With its practical layout, excellent storage and dedicated dining area, the kitchen serves as a natural gathering place within the home, combining functionality with a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

A central hallway connects the rear of the property and provides access to the ground floor shower room, which has been modernised with a contemporary suite comprising a shower enclosure, wash hand basin and WC. A frosted window allows natural light to enter while maintaining privacy, creating a bright and practical space for both residents and guests. Adjacent to this, an additional utility room offers valuable storage and laundry space, providing excellent flexibility for everyday household needs.

The study provides a useful and versatile additional room, ideally suited to home working, reading or creative pursuits. Despite its compact footprint, the space feels bright and inviting thanks to a large window that draws in plenty of natural light and offers a pleasant outlook towards the garden. Bespoke fitted shelving spans one wall, creating an impressive library-style feature while providing extensive storage for books, files and display items. The room comfortably accommodates a desk and chair, making it an ideal home office, although it could equally serve as a hobby room, reading nook or dedicated study space depending on individual requirements.

There is also a side porch accessed from the rear of the house, with a door leading to the front. This could be a useful utility room. A door leads through to a workshop area, which has a door leading to the rear garden.

Stairs from the living room lead to the first floor which is arranged around a central landing and comprises three bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a generous and inviting double room, with excellent proportions and a bright, comfortable feel. A wide leaded window draws in natural light and provides a pleasant outlook, while the room easily accommodates a large bed with ample space remaining for bedside furniture and freestanding pieces. A particular advantage is the extensive fitted wardrobe storage, neatly integrated along the wall and offering excellent practicality without compromising the usable floor space. Neutral décor and soft carpeting create a calm backdrop, making this a well-balanced principal bedroom with both character and everyday convenience.

Bedroom two is a spacious and well-presented double room, offering comfortable accommodation with plenty of flexibility for a variety of furniture arrangements. A large window overlooks the surrounding greenery, allowing natural light to flood the room and creating a bright and peaceful atmosphere. The room comfortably accommodates a double bed while still providing ample space for additional bedroom furniture, including wardrobes and chests of drawers. Attractive recessed alcove shelving adds character and practical display space, while the neutral décor provides a versatile backdrop ready for a purchaser's own style and furnishings. Whether used as a guest bedroom, family bedroom or secondary principal room, this is a bright and generously proportioned space that enjoys a pleasant outlook and a calm, relaxing feel.

The third bedroom is a comfortable and versatile room that is currently arranged as a twin bedroom, demonstrating its flexibility for a variety of uses. A window provides natural light and a pleasant outlook, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day. The room offers space for single beds as shown, making it ideal for children, guests or visiting family, while it could equally accommodate a single bedroom layout with additional furniture such as a wardrobe, desk or chest of drawers. Neutral décor and soft carpeting create a comfortable environment that is ready for a purchaser to personalise. Whether utilised as a bedroom, nursery, dressing room or home office, this adaptable room provides valuable additional accommodation and complements the first-floor layout perfectly.

Outside - Externally, the property enjoys attractive gardens to both the front and rear, providing a wonderful balance of kerb appeal, outdoor entertaining space and established planting. To the front, a low stone wall encloses a colourful cottage-style garden, planted with a variety of mature shrubs, flowering plants and climbing greenery that create an attractive approach to the property throughout the seasons. The rear garden is a particular feature of the home, offering a private and beautifully established outdoor space that has clearly been lovingly maintained. A generous paved terrace immediately outside the property provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Steps lead through to areas of well-kept lawn bordered by mature trees, shrubs and established planting, creating a sense of privacy and seclusion. The garden benefits from a variety of seating areas, allowing owners to enjoy different aspects throughout the day, while the abundance of mature greenery provides colour, texture and interest across the seasons. A useful garden outbuilding offers additional storage potential for tools, bicycles or gardening equipment. Overall, the outside space complements the character of the property perfectly, providing a charming and established garden environment that is ideal for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying outdoor living.