4 bed property for sale

With 1 Bed Annex, High Beech Road, The Pludds, Ruardean, Gloucestershire. GL17

This lovely stone cottage with separate annex is situated in the semi rural neighbourhood edge of The Pludds village. It stands in an elevated position with a superb panoramic view across the Forest of Dean towards the Malvern Hills and Welsh Mountains. It is a beautifully presented property surrounded by delightful cottage gardens. The main three bedroom dwelling has been sympathetically upgraded yet retains much period character, a particular feature being the original stone inglenook fire place. It has a smart fitted kitchen and well appointed bathroom. The detached one bedroom annex is a perfect holiday bolt hole, guest accommodation or studio with a bedroom design allowing you to wake up to the outstanding view. The terraced gardens have been professionally landscaped. They form a peaceful tranquil oasis with secret sheltered seating and very pleasing perfectly manicured shrubbery. It is a truly picture postcard country home. There is amply parking and direct access to miles of wonderful walks in some of the most breathtaking scenery in this part of Gloucestershire. The property is available with 'No Onward Chain'.

Ground Floor

The front door opens into a lovely cosy sitting room where an impressive inglenook fireplace features an inset Morso wood burning stove set on a flagstone hearth. A bespoke fitted window seat overlooks the front garden.
The sitting rooms leads to the inner hall with stairs to the first floor with a good under stair storage cupboard.
The light spacious kitchen has plenty of space for dining, a good range of stylish fitted cabinets with feature lighting, recessed shelving and an integrated Neff oven and induction hob. The tiled floor extends through to the utility room.
The utility/boot room houses the oil central heating boiler. It has some built-in storage, plumbing for the washing machine and dishwasher and a door to the garden.

First Floor

There is shelved storage space on the landing and doors to bedroom 1,2,3, and family bathroom.
Bedroom 1 is a delightful double room with a view over the garden in the direction the panoramic view. It has access to the roof space and a built-in wardrobe. Original features include timber framed wall and an old fireplace.
Bedroom 2 is a dual aspect double room with access to the roof space, a built-in wardrobe and extensive bespoke shelving.
Bedroom 3, also dual aspect, has a built-in wardrobe housing the hot water cylinder.
The well planned family bathroom is designed to maximise storage space. It features an extra large walk-in power shower, WC, wash basin and attractive stripped and painted floor boards.

Annex

The pretty detached annex is the perfect bolt hole for a short holiday, guest accommodation, or studio. It has a comfortable living space with tiled floor through to the kitchen and French doors onto a sunny patio with a fabulous view. There are steps to a mezzanine first floor twin bedroom.
There is a practical kitchen area with some fitted cupboard space. Off the kitchen is the bathroom with a large walk-in shower, WC and wash basin.
The bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, Velux roof lights and a window well placed to take advantage of the spectacular view.

Outside

There is double gated access to a gravelled frontage that can be used for parking. The delightful cottage style garden is fully stocked with pretty flowering shrubs and trees and established yew hedges. It is enclosed with mellow low stone walls. A pretty stone outbuilding provides useful garden storage space.
Surrounding and leading from the annex the majority of the garden has been professionally landscaped and terraced to take full advantage of the stunning outlook.
The first level is the patio area with stone steps down through two lower terraces separated by a low softly curved hedge. It is a peaceful restful oasis mostly laid to lawn with perfectly manicured shrubbery and secret sheltered seating areas. Disguised at the foot of the garden is a large timber, fully insulated storage shed.

Directions

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From the direction of Cinderford, A4136, on reaching Brierly, turn right at the bottom of the hill. Take the second turning signposted The Pludds. Continue through the forest to the Pludds. Follow the road through bearing right. At the top of the rise turn left into High Beech Road. Follow the road to the end. The property is on right just before the hairpin bend.

Material Information

Tenure - Freehold
Heating Type - Oil
Mains Water - Yes
Drainage - Private
Solar - No
Council Tax Band - D

Information & Advice

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Disclaimer - Every effort has been taken in preparing these details as carefully as possible, however, intending purchasers should be aware that their accuracy is not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate and this does not form any part of any contract. Ferrino & Partners has not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, central heating systems or services mentioned in these particulars and intending purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to their working order or condition.