Wigpool, Mitcheldean
£700,000
Guide price
Guide price
Bedrooms: 4
Steve Gooch Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this FOUR BEDROOM STONE-BUILT COUNTRY HOME tucked away in a PEACEFUL CORNER OF RURAL COUNTRYSIDE, SURROUNDED BY WOODLANDS and SITUATED IN A PLOT OF APPROX TWO THIRDS OF AN ACRE.
Perch Cottage has been COMPLETELY REFURBISHED AND MODERNISED by the current owner while STILL RETAINING MANY OF THE BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER FEATURES including TRADITIONAL RAYBURN AND FIREPLACE SURROUNDS.
The property is accessed via a wooden door with an inset double glazed panel. This gives access into the:
HALLWAY/UTILITY
2.26m x 2.16m (7'05 x 7'01)
Wood worktops with space beneath for automatic washing machine, tumble dryer and under counter fridge, small storage cupboard, slate tiled flooring, feature arch window- formerly a bread oven- looking into the open plan Kitchen/Dining Room, ceiling light, two radiators, power points, rear aspect sealed unit double glazed unit overlooking the rear garden with views towards forest and woodland. Glazed panel door giving access into the Kitchen/Dining Room. Wooden thumb latch door giving access into the:
CLOAKROOM
White suite with close coupled w.c, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback, ceiling lights, coat hooks, continuation of the slate tiled flooring, radiator, rear aspect sealed unit double glazed window.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
9.78m x 3.18m narrowing to 2.49m (32'01 x 10'05 na
A fantastic open plan space perfect for families or entertaining.
Kitchen- Traditional oil-fired Rayburn for the heating, including underfloor heating in the kitchen/dining room, and the hot water, perfect for cooking with two ovens and double hot plate. Separate conventional oven and separate electric hob, solid oak woodblock worktops, tiled surrounds creating a rustic aesthetic look, power points, slate window ledges, range of base units, inset ceiling spots, front aspect sealed unit double glazed windows with exposed wooden lintel above, two rear aspect sealed unit double glazed windows overlooking forest and woodland with wooden lintel above.
Dining- Traditional fireplace opening converted into a small display nook, glass brick walling allowing natural light to flood through, feature brick arch formerly a bread oven looking into the Hallway/Utility, continuation of the underfloor heating, continuation of the slate tiled flooring, inset ceiling spots, power points. Wooden thumb latch door giving access to:
INNER HALLWAY
Ceiling light, double radiator, front door of solid timber construction with double glazed panel to top. Wooden thumb latch door giving access into the:
LOUNGE
5.41m x 4.67m (17'09 x 15'04)
Character corner fireplace with cast grate, brick surround and hearth and multi-fuel burning stove inset. This is surrounded by oak panelling with original candle shelves. Ceiling lights, double radiator, wall light points, power points, side and front aspect windows offering further views over the front garden. A beam archway sits before a beautiful front aspect ceiling height double glazed window giving you stunning far reaching views over the garden and across forest and woodland towards Mayhill.
From the Entrance Hall, wooden thumb latch door gives access into:
BEDROOM FOUR/ STUDY
3.15m x 2.77m (10'04 x 9'01)
Ceiling light, feature glazed brick walling, power points, double radiator, former window alcove providing fitted shelving space, front aspect sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the garden with far reaching views toward woodland and May Hill.
From the Kitchen/Dining Room, a thumb latch door gives access into a further Inner Hall. This benefits from a large built-in storage cupboard with double doors to bottom and storage cupboards above, double radiator, ceiling light, access to roof space, thermostat controls for the underfloor heating in the Family Bathroom. Thumb latch doors giving access into:
BEDROOM THREE
4.09m x 2.97m (13'05 x 9'09)
Steps leading up with ceiling light, power points, double radiator, front aspect sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the garden with far reaching views over forest and woodland.
BEDROOM TWO
3.96m x 2.57m (13'00 x 8'05)
Ceiling light, power points, double radiator, side and rear aspect sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the garden with views towards forest and woodland.
MASTER BEDROOM
4.75m x 3.51m (15'07 x 11'06)
Large built-in wardrobe with doors to bottom and top. Three steps lead up to the bedroom with triple aspect windows letting in bountiful natural light. A large front aspect sealed unit ceiling height window overlooks the garden with stunning far reaching views towards the forest, woodland and May Hill. Further benefits include three ceiling lights, double radiator, power points and door to an eaves storage area.
ENSUITE
White suite with close coupled w.c, pedestal wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap over, quadrant shower cubicle with mains fed shower, conventional and drencher head, extractor fan, inset ceiling spots, wall mounted chrome heated towel radiator, underfloor heating, rear aspect sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the garden and grounds.
FAMILY BATHROOM
White suite with close couple w.c, pedestal wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap over, freestanding bath with tap and shower head above, separate quadrant shower cubicle with electric shower fitted, wall mounted heated towel radiator, underfloor heating, inset ceiling spots, extractor fan, half tiled walls, rear aspect sealed unit double glazed window.
BASEMENT/WORKSHOP
5.38m x 4.19m (17'08 x 13'09)
Situated to the side and rear of the property. Basement level accessed via a door with window to side, power and lighting, raised plinths ideal for storage. The room has previously been a games room and a music room, this space has potential to be used as a home gym or office.
CELLAR
Two cellar rooms tucked away beneath the Lounge and Bedroom Four
OUTSIDE
Perch Cottage is accessed via a wooden five-bar gate leading to the driveway and turning area suitable for parking of several vehicles. Here, a useful storage container unit is located next to the off-road parking.
From the driveway gated access to the front garden, large lawned area terraced over three levels with curved stone steps leading to the front door. Patio and seating spaces are surrounded by the lawns, flower boarders, shrubs and bushes with views over the surrounding forest and woodland.
Gravelled pathway from the driveway leads to the rear of the property where a further patio and seating area can be found. Paved pathway continues along the back of the property edged by gabions filled with local stone from the quarry now planted with small ferns and wild flowers.
To the right hand side paved steps lead to the front garden, further seating area. From here the door in to the basement/workshop can be found. From the right hand side the garden extends with gentle slopes up to a former small paddock with various fruit trees to include Plum and Cherry, Hazel, Elderberry bushes and wild garlic. Towards the top of the paddock a small stone barn/shelter can be found ideal for storage or shelter for livestock or hens.
The whole secluded plot is enclosed by a mixture of fencing and hedging and is surrounded by beautiful forest and woodland.
DIRECTIONS
From the Mitcheldean office, proceed up the Stenders, turning right signposted to Wigpool. Continue along, leaving the tarmacked road and onto a gravel Forestry Commission track. Continue along here, following the track around to the right where you will pass a chicken farm on the left. From here, follow the track around, continue down the hill, taking the first right. Follow the track along to the end where you will find Perch Cottage.
What 3 Words: DRIVEWAYS:LUNCH:MOORING
AGENTS NOTE
There is a Deed of Grant from the Forestry Commission for right of access.
SERVICES
Mains Water, Mains Electricity, Oil, Septic Tank, Gigaclear up to the perimeter of the property.
WATER RATES
Sever Trent- TBA
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Council Tax Band: C
Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.
TENURE
Freehold
VIEWING
Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required. Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.
PROPERTY SURVEYS
Qualified Chartered Surveyors available to undertake Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys
Perch Cottage has been COMPLETELY REFURBISHED AND MODERNISED by the current owner while STILL RETAINING MANY OF THE BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER FEATURES including TRADITIONAL RAYBURN AND FIREPLACE SURROUNDS.
The property is accessed via a wooden door with an inset double glazed panel. This gives access into the:
HALLWAY/UTILITY
2.26m x 2.16m (7'05 x 7'01)
Wood worktops with space beneath for automatic washing machine, tumble dryer and under counter fridge, small storage cupboard, slate tiled flooring, feature arch window- formerly a bread oven- looking into the open plan Kitchen/Dining Room, ceiling light, two radiators, power points, rear aspect sealed unit double glazed unit overlooking the rear garden with views towards forest and woodland. Glazed panel door giving access into the Kitchen/Dining Room. Wooden thumb latch door giving access into the:
CLOAKROOM
White suite with close coupled w.c, wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback, ceiling lights, coat hooks, continuation of the slate tiled flooring, radiator, rear aspect sealed unit double glazed window.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
9.78m x 3.18m narrowing to 2.49m (32'01 x 10'05 na
A fantastic open plan space perfect for families or entertaining.
Kitchen- Traditional oil-fired Rayburn for the heating, including underfloor heating in the kitchen/dining room, and the hot water, perfect for cooking with two ovens and double hot plate. Separate conventional oven and separate electric hob, solid oak woodblock worktops, tiled surrounds creating a rustic aesthetic look, power points, slate window ledges, range of base units, inset ceiling spots, front aspect sealed unit double glazed windows with exposed wooden lintel above, two rear aspect sealed unit double glazed windows overlooking forest and woodland with wooden lintel above.
Dining- Traditional fireplace opening converted into a small display nook, glass brick walling allowing natural light to flood through, feature brick arch formerly a bread oven looking into the Hallway/Utility, continuation of the underfloor heating, continuation of the slate tiled flooring, inset ceiling spots, power points. Wooden thumb latch door giving access to:
INNER HALLWAY
Ceiling light, double radiator, front door of solid timber construction with double glazed panel to top. Wooden thumb latch door giving access into the:
LOUNGE
5.41m x 4.67m (17'09 x 15'04)
Character corner fireplace with cast grate, brick surround and hearth and multi-fuel burning stove inset. This is surrounded by oak panelling with original candle shelves. Ceiling lights, double radiator, wall light points, power points, side and front aspect windows offering further views over the front garden. A beam archway sits before a beautiful front aspect ceiling height double glazed window giving you stunning far reaching views over the garden and across forest and woodland towards Mayhill.
From the Entrance Hall, wooden thumb latch door gives access into:
BEDROOM FOUR/ STUDY
3.15m x 2.77m (10'04 x 9'01)
Ceiling light, feature glazed brick walling, power points, double radiator, former window alcove providing fitted shelving space, front aspect sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the garden with far reaching views toward woodland and May Hill.
From the Kitchen/Dining Room, a thumb latch door gives access into a further Inner Hall. This benefits from a large built-in storage cupboard with double doors to bottom and storage cupboards above, double radiator, ceiling light, access to roof space, thermostat controls for the underfloor heating in the Family Bathroom. Thumb latch doors giving access into:
BEDROOM THREE
4.09m x 2.97m (13'05 x 9'09)
Steps leading up with ceiling light, power points, double radiator, front aspect sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the garden with far reaching views over forest and woodland.
BEDROOM TWO
3.96m x 2.57m (13'00 x 8'05)
Ceiling light, power points, double radiator, side and rear aspect sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the garden with views towards forest and woodland.
MASTER BEDROOM
4.75m x 3.51m (15'07 x 11'06)
Large built-in wardrobe with doors to bottom and top. Three steps lead up to the bedroom with triple aspect windows letting in bountiful natural light. A large front aspect sealed unit ceiling height window overlooks the garden with stunning far reaching views towards the forest, woodland and May Hill. Further benefits include three ceiling lights, double radiator, power points and door to an eaves storage area.
ENSUITE
White suite with close coupled w.c, pedestal wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap over, quadrant shower cubicle with mains fed shower, conventional and drencher head, extractor fan, inset ceiling spots, wall mounted chrome heated towel radiator, underfloor heating, rear aspect sealed unit double glazed window overlooking the garden and grounds.
FAMILY BATHROOM
White suite with close couple w.c, pedestal wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap over, freestanding bath with tap and shower head above, separate quadrant shower cubicle with electric shower fitted, wall mounted heated towel radiator, underfloor heating, inset ceiling spots, extractor fan, half tiled walls, rear aspect sealed unit double glazed window.
BASEMENT/WORKSHOP
5.38m x 4.19m (17'08 x 13'09)
Situated to the side and rear of the property. Basement level accessed via a door with window to side, power and lighting, raised plinths ideal for storage. The room has previously been a games room and a music room, this space has potential to be used as a home gym or office.
CELLAR
Two cellar rooms tucked away beneath the Lounge and Bedroom Four
OUTSIDE
Perch Cottage is accessed via a wooden five-bar gate leading to the driveway and turning area suitable for parking of several vehicles. Here, a useful storage container unit is located next to the off-road parking.
From the driveway gated access to the front garden, large lawned area terraced over three levels with curved stone steps leading to the front door. Patio and seating spaces are surrounded by the lawns, flower boarders, shrubs and bushes with views over the surrounding forest and woodland.
Gravelled pathway from the driveway leads to the rear of the property where a further patio and seating area can be found. Paved pathway continues along the back of the property edged by gabions filled with local stone from the quarry now planted with small ferns and wild flowers.
To the right hand side paved steps lead to the front garden, further seating area. From here the door in to the basement/workshop can be found. From the right hand side the garden extends with gentle slopes up to a former small paddock with various fruit trees to include Plum and Cherry, Hazel, Elderberry bushes and wild garlic. Towards the top of the paddock a small stone barn/shelter can be found ideal for storage or shelter for livestock or hens.
The whole secluded plot is enclosed by a mixture of fencing and hedging and is surrounded by beautiful forest and woodland.
DIRECTIONS
From the Mitcheldean office, proceed up the Stenders, turning right signposted to Wigpool. Continue along, leaving the tarmacked road and onto a gravel Forestry Commission track. Continue along here, following the track around to the right where you will pass a chicken farm on the left. From here, follow the track around, continue down the hill, taking the first right. Follow the track along to the end where you will find Perch Cottage.
What 3 Words: DRIVEWAYS:LUNCH:MOORING
AGENTS NOTE
There is a Deed of Grant from the Forestry Commission for right of access.
SERVICES
Mains Water, Mains Electricity, Oil, Septic Tank, Gigaclear up to the perimeter of the property.
WATER RATES
Sever Trent- TBA
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Council Tax Band: C
Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.
TENURE
Freehold
VIEWING
Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required. Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.
PROPERTY SURVEYS
Qualified Chartered Surveyors available to undertake Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys
01594 368011
Steve Gooch - Mitcheldean
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