3 bed detached house for sale

Lower Lydbrook, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire. GL17

The village of Lydbrook spans the lovely wooded valley that connects the ancient Forest of Dean with the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sundale is a delightful period cottage standing in a large landscaped and terraced garden of approximately a third of an acre. It is a beautifully presented three bedroom family home with an abundance of unspoiled character yet fully refurbished for modern living. Both bright sunny reception rooms feature fireplaces with wood burning stoves, it has a smart modern kitchen breakfast room and separate utility/laundry room. It is a lovely property presented in immaculate condition. The village boasts a number of shops, pub, health centre, primary school and much more. There is easy access to the forest and to the Wye River. A charming home in a superb location.

Ground Floor

An attractive timber frame porch opens into the hall with both reception rooms off and stairs to the first floor. The sitting room and dining room have deep bay windows with natural stone sills and original fire places with inset wood burning stoves. The sitting room is particularly cosy. The dining room is flooded with natural light and has a large under stair cupboard and oak effect luxury vinyl flooring.
The bright modern kitchen is with fitted with a wide range of cabinets and breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include oven, hob, dishwasher and there is a really useful instant boiling Quooker tap. Large profile floor tiles extend through to the utility/laundry room and a door opens into a secret courtyard - perfect for morning coffee.
The utility/laundry room is a very practical room overlooking the courtyard, plumbing for washing machine and dryer and useful fitted shelving. A door leads to the ground floor bathroom.
The bathroom has been fully modernised with an extra large bath and shower attachment, WC and wash basin. The walls are shower boarded.

First Floor

The landing leads to all three double bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 overlooks the front garden. There is a lovely high ceiling with some exposed beams and access to the loft space. The original cast iron fireplace provides a lovely focal point.
Bedroom 2 is another spacious double room with exposed beams and built-in storage. This room overlooks the courtyard and garden.
Bedroom 3 is a generous double room overlooking the front garden. Once again‚ high ceilings and an original cast iron fireplace add character.

Outside

At the front of the cottage‚ original stone steps lead to a pretty front garden with slate dressed borders and low maintenance Astroturf. There is gated access to the secret rear courtyard and steps up to the main garden.
The garden is bigger than first appears. It extends to approximately a third of an acre and has been cleverly designed to take best advantage of the terrain.
The raised deck is a perfect spot for outside dining‚ there is a dedicated children’s play area and a useful garden shed.
The upper terrace backs on to open fields and woodland. Raised beds overlook the lower terrace. A secluded seating area provides a lovely peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the garden. The present owners have a large chicken coop - The Chick Inn.
The garden is fully enclosed and offers a good deal of privacy with a delightful woodland view and scope to add further value and interest.

Directions

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From the centre of the village with the village shop on your left, proceed through the village towards the River Wye. The property can be found on your left after 0.3 miles.