5 bed detached house for sale

Ayleford, Soudley, Cinderford, Gloucestershire. GL14

Ayleford House is a traditional stone property standing in over half an acre of garden in the quiet woodland village of Soudley in the heart of the Forest of Dean. It is a property of character dating back to 1866, a much loved family home, built by and occupied by the same family to the present day. This exceptionally spacious house offers plenty of flexible living space with potential for duel family occupation. The accommodation includes two generous reception rooms, a surprisingly large family kitchen diner and utility/boot room. There are five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The lower ground floor has bathroom facilities and independent access. The lovely mature garden is a peaceful oasis bounded by the delightful meandering Blakeney Brook and a backdrop of beautiful broadleaf woodland. The garage has an attached workshop, there is plenty of parking space. The property has had the benefit of some modernisation, however, some remedial work is required to achieve the full potential of this versatile country home. The village is home to the Dean Heritage Museum, there is a primary school, pub and community hall. The property is available with 'No Onward Chain'.

Ground Floor

The front porch opens into a spacious hall. There is access to the reception rooms and stairs to the first floor and lower ground floor.
The generous sitting room has a large picture window to the front, lovely high ceiling and an original open fireplace.
The dining room has similar proportions. It too has an open fireplace and door to the kitchen breakfast room.
The lower ground floor has a cosy living room/den with wood burning stove, fitted cabinets with kitchen sink and a separate shower room. There is access to the garden.
The kitchen is bright and airy, a large family space recently fitted with modern shaker style cabinets and central island. Integrated appliances include twin ovens, induction hob and Bosch dishwasher. There is a large store cupboard and attractive exposed floorboards. Stairs go down to the utility/boot room, a glazed porch is access to the garden.
The utility/boot room houses the central heating boiler, hot water cylinder and sink unit. It has access to the garden.
Off the kitchen is a bathroom with bath, wash basin and separate WC.

Lower Ground Floor.

On the lower ground level is a cosy room with a range of storage cabinets, a wood burning stove and a lovely view over the garden.
The spacious bathroom has a shower, WC and wash basin.
There is access to the the rear garden from this level.

Half Landing

The sunny first half landing features a curved wall and cast iron banister. On this level are Bedrooms 1 and Bedroom 2/study.
Bedroom 1 is a really generous bedroom with an outlook over the rear garden. (Some remedial work is required).
Bedroom 2/Study could be a childrens room or potential dressing room.

Stairs lead to the second landing, bedrooms 3,4,5 and family bathroom.

Half Landing

Bedrooms 3 and 4 are very generous rooms. Both rooms feature unique barrelled ceilings.

Bedroom 5 is adjoined to bedroom 4. It is a very large dual aspect bedroom. (A simple partition wall would create separate access to this bedroom).

The family bathroom has been recently upgraded and modernised. It has a bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.

Garage - Workshop

The garage is accessed from the drive. Attached is a good sized workshop with power supply.

Outside

The garden extends to approximately half an acre. It is a good level plot with sweeping lawns, mature trees, colourful shrubs, magnolia, hydrangeas and neatly trimmed hedges. There are secret shady places to sit and absorb the peace and tranquillity. The lovely Blakeney Brook flows gently along the boundary with the woodland, it is an idyllic setting. There is space suitable for a vegetable plot and for convenience a garden WC. A block built store room and a couple of timber sheds provide some outside storage.

Directions

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From the village of Blakeney (A48) turn into Cinderford Road signposted Soudley/Cinderford. After approximately 1.9 miles turn right onto the forestry track just before the sharp left hand bend by the red post box. This will be indicated by our directional arrow. At the bottom of the track turn right where the property can be found on the left hand side.