8 bed terraced house for sale

Tewkesbury Road, Newent GL18

Eight-bedroom Grade II listed Gothic manor house wing arranged over four storeys, including cellar, with exceptional period character, spacious reception rooms, exposed beams, feature fireplaces, large kitchen, eight bedrooms and substantial potential. A rare and highly versatile historic property offering impressive family accommodation within a magnificent Gloucestershire manor house setting.

Accommodation

Ground Floor & Lower Ground Floor
Forming part of an impressive Grade II listed Gothic manor house, this substantial eight-bedroom wing offers a rare combination of period character, generous proportions and versatile accommodation arranged over four storeys, including a cellar. The ground floor provides a particularly impressive reception and living space, with large rooms featuring exposed timber beams, original-style wooden flooring, high ceilings and attractive period fireplaces. The dining room is a superb entertaining space, while the sitting room enjoys a wealth of character and a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces, Belfast-style sink and space for a range cooker and appliances, with further scope for modernisation if required. The property also benefits from the additional flexibility provided by the cellar and lower-ground accommodation.

First & Second Floors
The upper floors provide an exceptional amount of bedroom accommodation, with eight bedrooms in total, offering considerable flexibility for family living, multi-generational use, guest accommodation or those seeking space to work from home. Many of the bedrooms enjoy attractive period features including exposed beams, character windows, wooden flooring and views over the surrounding grounds. The accommodation is complemented by bathrooms and ancillary rooms, while the distinctive Gothic architecture continues throughout with charming arched and mullioned windows, exposed timbers and other original details. The combination of scale, history and versatility makes this a truly unusual home, with the opportunity to update and personalise the accommodation while retaining the wonderful character of this historic Grade II listed building.

Outside

The property is approached via a tarmac driveway providing parking for several vehicles, leading to this impressive Grade II listed Gothic manor house. The house is enjoys approximately half an acre of established and beautifully mature gardens, offering a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and are framed by a variety of mature hedging, established trees, shrubs and ornamental planting, creating a series of attractive areas to enjoy throughout the seasons.

The grounds extend away from the property and take full advantage of the far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside, with the elevated position providing a particularly attractive outlook. Mature evergreen trees, including striking tall conifers, provide structure and screening, while a variety of established trees and shrubs give the gardens an almost parkland feel. There is ample space for outdoor entertaining, recreation and further landscaping, together with a number of established planting areas and garden features.

Location

Newent originally called Noent is a small market town about 8 miles north west of Gloucester, on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean. The town includes a half-timbered market house, plus other houses of historical nature and Newent Lake a large picturesque lake in the centre of the town, originally part of the Newent Court Estate is the 'jewel of the town'. The town is served by three schools, all within the town, a doctors surgery and dentist, Sports & Leisure Centre and various churches of different denominations. With excellent motorway links to the M50 & M5.

Material Information

Grade 2 Listed
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: E
Local authority and rates: Forest of Dean District Council, Tax Band E - £3095.73 (2026/27)
Electricity supply: Mains
Solar Panels and battery owned by the property.
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Treatment plant septic tank
Heating: Lpg central heating plus wood burning stove
Broadband speed: Basic 14 Mbps
Mobile phone coverage: EE, Vodafone, O2, Three