English Bicknor, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16

The property is situated in an extremely quiet and secluded location along a no through country lane, surrounded by open countryside and forestry commission land providing miles of picturesque lanes, bridle paths and footpaths, perfect for riding out or mountain biking and walks. Within a short distance walk across the fields, there is are two good local pubs serving excellent food. A little under three miles from the Forest of Dean market town of Coleford, 10 miles south of Ross-on-Wye and 8 miles from Monmouth, each having an excellent range of shopping sporting and social facilities. The area surrounding Lower Carterspiece is unspoilt and provides easy access to the forest for miles of walks straight from the door. The Forest of Dean offers so much in the way of places to visit and activities including cycling, walking, canoeing, Go Ape, castle visits and much more. The properties include, The Farmhouse, The Granary, The Stables and the Hut on The Hill. All having been lovingly restored by the present owners to create a wonderful family home and a successful business opportunity which brings in a healthy income stream. The property is entered via: Set of steps with double doors leading into: Main Farmhouse Garden Room: 20'11" x 7'11" (6.38m x 2.41m). Oak double glazed windows to both sides and front aspect. Attractive flooring. Open window through to the snug/breakfast area and door leading into: Kitchen/Dining Room: 26'7" x 13' (8.1m x 3.96m). The kitchen area is beautifully fitted with a hand crafted Oak units, including a pullout larder cupboard. Inglenook fireplace with recess for a Range cooker, exposed bread oven and decorative lighting. Exposed painted ceiling beams. Titled and slate flooring throughout. Breakfast Area: Window back through to the garden room. Stone arch with candle niche to: Sitting Room: 22'2" x 12'4" (6.76m x 3.76m). A lovely room full of character having wood burning stove with back boiler. Exposed painted feature walls, wall mounted light with recessed stone niches. Double glazed windows to both the front and side aspect. Door out to the front parking area. Exposed beams, candle niches. Built in bespoke TV stand with exposed stone work. Utility Room: 12'3" x 11'2" (3.73m x 3.4m). Double glazed window to side aspect with slate window sill enjoying the lovely views. One and a half bowl sink unit. Space for washing machine and tumble drier. Base and wall mounted units with extensive storage. A continuation of the slate floor. Glazed door to: Boot Room: Double glazed windows to front and side aspect with door out to the front courtyard. Snug: 13'1" x 8'1" (4m x 2.46m). Hardwood double glazed windows to the rear aspect. Wood effect flooring. Door to: Lobby Area: With storage and shelving. Door to: Downstairs Bathroom: Panelled bath with mixer tap shower. Wash hand basin. WC. Dimplex electric wall heater. Double glazed window to the side aspect which enjoys lovely views. Study: 9'3" x 7'10" (2.82m x 2.4m). Double glazed window to side aspect. First Floor Landing: A lovely area, full of character with exposed stone features and original wood panelled walls. Double glazed window to the rear enjoying a views over the surrounding area and paddocks. Exposed beams. Master Bedroom: 17'5" x 12'9" Overall (5.3m x 3.89m Overall). Two large Velux windows to the front and double glazed windows to the rear with beautiful views. Vaulted ceiling with the A-frame oak beams. Open Plan to en-suite area with Jacuzzi style bath, wash hand basin. Bedroom 2: 14'2" (4.32) x 13'3" (4.04) Maximum. Lovely dual aspect with beautiful views to front over the surrounding fields. Exposed original beams, painted floorboards. Dressing Room/Nursery: 10'11" x 7'7" Maximum (3.33m x 2.3m Maximum). Original beams. Double glazed window to the front again enjoying the beautiful views. WC: Tiled flooring, white suite. Shower Room: Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Enclosed shower cubicle with mains pressured shower. Corner basin with tiled splashback. Low level WC. Exposed ceiling beams. From the first floor landing staircase leads up to: Second Floor Galleried Bedroom/Office: 11'8" x 10'4" (3.56m x 3.15m). Velux window to the front aspect enjoying lovely views back towards English Bicknor and double glazed window to the side. Original exposed beams. Door through to: Bedroom: 13'1" x 10'4" Maximum (4m x 3.15m Maximum). Velux window to the front aspect and double glazed window to side. Exposed beams. Wardrobe with exposed wall timbers. Separating the main farmhouse from two of the main holiday lets is a superbly laid Indian stone patio. THE STABLES HOLIDAY LET Accessed via glazed door which leads into: Sitting Hall: 18'10" (5.74m) x 9'5" (2.87m) Maximum. Beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling beams. Glazed door out to the Indian stone patio. Fitted wall lights, exposed painted floorboards. Wood panelled feature wall with trusses and beams exposed. Ledge and brace door to: Master Bedroom: 9'3" x 9' (2.82m x 2.74m) A lovely room with exposed painted floorboards, vaulted ceiling and ceiling beams. Window to the front with window seat to enjoy the lovely views over the surrounding area of English Bicknor and beyond. Ledge and brace door with step down into: Bathroom: White suite comprising modern panelled bath with mains pressured shower over and glazed screen. WC. Wash hand basin. Mirror with light and shaver point. Chrome towel rail. Cupboard with Glow Worm bottled gas central heating boiler which supplies the stables with heating and hot water. Double glazed windows to the front and side, further high level window. Vaulted ceiling with exposed ceiling beams, painted floor boards. Bedroom: 11'5" x 8'8" (3.48m x 2.64m) Double glazed windows to side and rear enjoying the beautiful views over the surrounding area. Kitchen/Dining Room: 19'11" x 8'3" (6.07m x 2.51m) A lovely light and spacious room having windows to the side and rear with lovely views and a set of doors out to a private seating area. Range of wall and base mounted units, one and a half bowl drainer sink unit. LPG cooker. Space for a larder style fridge freezer. Vaulted ceiling with recessed ceiling spotlights and velux window. Outside From the double doors in the kitchen, steps lead down onto the private Indian stone patio which takes in the breathtaking surroundings. There is a space for hot tub. Well stocked herbaceous borders, apple and pear trees, outside tap. A pathway leads around to the parking area. Further path continues into a private lawned garden and gate into the residential garden, should someone want to incorporate it back into the main house. THE GRANARY HOLIDAY LET Across the Indian stone patio there is a set of flagstone steps which lead up to a loft style granary apartment access via a magnificent hardwood door into: Sitting Room: 14'6" x 10'5" (4.42m x 3.18m). Double glazed window enjoying views of the private gardens to the rear. Magnificent vaulted ceiling with original exposed ceiling beams. Steps lead up to a bedroom on a sleeping platform. Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 8'8" (2.64m) x 8'6" (2.6m) approximately. Double glazed window to the rear again enjoying beautiful views towards English Bicknor. The kitchen area is well equipped with rolled edge worktops. One and a half bowl single sink with drainer. Plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge, electric cooker. Exposed beams. A glazed door which leads out onto a beautiful balcony, enjoying the distance views over the surrounding area. Space for a hot tub, power and lighting. Photography Studio. 21'2" x 14' (6.45m x 4.27m). Situated below The Granary, this could be incorporated into The Granary to create further living accommodation. The studio has a set of doors out to the front. The kitchen comprises base and wall mounted units with stainless steel single sink. Double glazed window to the side aspect enjoying views to English Bicknor. Flagstone flooring, exposed ceiling beams. This could be turned into an independent ground floor bedsit or incorporated into the main house. Door through to: Garden Room: 12'3" x 15'6" (3.73m x 4.72m). A lovely space with oak double glazed windows to the side, rear and front aspect. Concrete base floor. Outside Toilet: Tiled floor. WC and wash hand basin. Outside oil fired central heating boiler which supplies domestic hot water and central heating to The Granary. Bedroom: With vaulted ceiling THE HUT ON THE HILL (SHEPHERD'S HUT) HOLIDAY LET The hut has its own separate drive, as you approach there is a dog exercise area or lambing meadow on the left hand side. The parking area is suitable for two or three vehicles. Utility Barn/Outdoor Kitchen: 18'3" (5.56m) x 8'8" (2.64m) internally. A beautiful stone stable with original features including many exposed beams, original floor and exposed stone walls. Bespoke kitchen with Belfast sink, hot and cold running water. Wood block worktop. Radiators, flagstone floor, two windows to the front aspect. Concealed Worcester gas fired central heating boiler which provides full central heating to the stable and The Hut. Original concrete feeding troughs. Outside: To the side of the outdoor kitchen there is a covered area with planters and this then leads around to a further spot for barbeques with outside water tap. There is an attractive seating area taking in superb open views of the surrounding countryside, the perfect spot for a hot tub. Cottage style gardens and a set of steps leading you into: The Hut on The Hill Kitchen/Living/Bedroom Space: 14'7" x 7'11" (4.45m x 2.41m). Being fully centrally heated. Double glazed windows to the front and side enjoying rural views over the surrounding area. Oak effect flooring. The kitchenette has bespoke wood units with attractive tops, circular sink basin with tap. LPG bottled gas cooker, stainless steel upstand and extractor fan. Space for a fridge. Sliding door leads to: Shower Room: Beautifully fitted with an enclosed shower cubicle and mains shower. WC with concealed cistern and display top, wash hand basin, ladder rail. Radiator, extractor fan. Property Outside: The property is approached via a Forestry Commission track, with full right of access. As you reach the bottom of the track you will come to the first of the main paddocks of the house which, throughout the spring months, is teaming with bluebells and wild flowers all enclosed via stock proof fencing and mature hedgerows and trees. As you proceed further down the track the drive way then splits, to the right hand side there is a large parking area with a chicken coup and duck pond. Between the pond and chicken coup a set of steps leads down to the main farmhouse. From the parking area is an additional five bar gate with entry to a further paddock, presently used for Alpacas. This has a useful field shelter with water supply. A track leads up to a further parking area for the Hut on the Hill, where you find the small lambing meadow/dog exercise area. From the driveway, as you proceed to the left, you will find another parking area and a set of twin gates lead into a spacious courtyard which joins both The Stable and the Farmhouse and then leads on through to The Studio and The Granary. To the left of here there is a large private garden with a wide selection of garden lights, connected to the mains, which provides beautiful garden lighting for parties etc. There is a large patio to the side of The Granary where there are several outbuildings, here there is the potential to create further holiday lets, subject to the necessary consents. Currently the main farmhouse has its own private garden, well stocked with an array of mature trees and shrubs and give a huge amount of privacy away from guests accommodation. Although, the grounds can be easily adapted to suit one main residence if required. Agents Note: Income and Revenue Stream can be made available upon request subject to proceedability. Property Information: Council Tax Band: G Heating: Oil Central Heating & Wood Burner with Back Boiler Private Drainage. Mains Water (not metered) and Electric Broadband: Basic: Gigaclear superfast fibre being connected June 2024 Satellite/Fibre: Sky & BT available. Virgin: Not available. Mobile Phone Coverage: Vodafone is available. https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/ What3words///charts.piper.unveils Directions: From the centre of Ross on Wye, proceed South on the B4234 through the village of Walford. Proceed through Bishopswood and at the T junction in Lydbrook turn left into the village, continue along and after passing the village shop take the next right up Hangerberry Hill. At the top of the hill turn right onto the A4136 signposted to Monmouth proceed for approximately 500 yards where you will find the turning for the farm on the right hand side (signpost with bunting on the roadside) bearing left down the forest commission track.