Property description
A two double bedroom terraced period Cottage dating back to circa-1850, with far reaching views in idyllic location (previously registered as a small holding), having good sized gardens and grounds and a range of outbuildings
The property is close to village amenities including Soudley Primary School, village hall and recreation ground, public house and the 'Dean Heritage Centre' with its popular cafe. There are many woodland walks on the doorstep including the very scenic Soudley Ponds.
A regular bus service links Soudley to the surrounding towns, including Cinderford, Lydney, Chepstow and Gloucester. Further amenities can be found in the market town of Cinderford which is approximately 2/3 miles away.A wider range of facilities also available throughout the Forest of Dean including an abundance of woodland and river walks. The Severn Crossings and M4 towards London, Bristol and Cardiff are easily reached from this area along with the cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham for access onto the M5 and the Midlands.
ACCOMMODATION (measurements approx)
The property is accessed via an obscure glazed panel door leading into:
Kitchen/Dining Room - 16' 5'' x 12' 3'' (5.00m x 3.73m)
Feature stone fireplace with Rayburn inset providing hot water for the property, conventional double oven with grill, electric hob with cooker hood over, sink unit with mixer tap over and tiled surround, range of base and wall mounted units, under cupboard lighting, space for dishwasher, feature ceiling timbers, directional ceiling spots, dado rail, tiled flooring, Georgian bar double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden with views towards forest and woodland. Wooden plank thumb latch door giving access to the stairs and lounge.
Lounge - 12' 6'' x 11' 2'' (3.81m x 3.40m)
Feature fireplace of brick construction with wooden mantle and quarry tiled hearth, two alcoves to either side with fitted timber cupboards and glazed panel doors, ceiling light, dimmer switch, coving, dado rail, wood effect flooring, obscure double glazed door leading to the front garden.From the kitchen/dining room, thumb latch door leads to the stairs and the first floor:
First Floor Landing
Access to roof space, radiator, wooden thumb latch doors give access into:
Bedroom 1 - 12' 7'' x 11' 2'' (3.83m x 3.40m)
Ceiling light, lazy boy light switch, feature ceiling timber, chimney breast, dado rail, radiator, upvc double glazed window overlooking the front garden.
Bedroom 2 - 12' 3'' x 8' 2'' (3.73m x 2.49m)
Ceiling light, ceiling timber, chimney breast, dado rail, radiator, wooden thumb latch door giving access into built in wardrobe/ storage cupboard with shelving and hanging space, Georgian bar window overlooking the rear garden with far reaching views over fields, countryside, forest and woodland.
Bathroom - 8' 10'' x 7' 6'' (2.69m x 2.28m)
White suite with modern side panel bath, tiled surround, mixer tap and shower attachment fitted over, close coupled w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, separate shower cubicle, half tiling to walls, dado rail, ceiling light, ceiling beam, chrome heated towel radiator, Georgian bar double glazed window overlooking the rear garden with views towards fields, countryside, forest and woodland.
Outbuilding 1
Of stone construction, ideal as a store/utility space with power, lighting, plumbing for automatic washing machine, small Belfast style sink, tap, separate consumer unit, tiled flooring. Door to the rear leads to an outside high level cistern w.c with small personal window and lighting.
Outbuilding 2
Useful storage space, power.
Outside
The property is accessed via a shared gate leading to the flagstone courtyard area with coal and timber stores, raised planters, patio area and steps leading to the rear door. There is also access around No.2 to front door.To the rear, from the property sits a pagoda with climbing wisteria, roses and outside lighting. A flagstone paved pathway leads down the terraced garden passed a lawned area with flower borders, shrubs and bushes. The pathway continues through a beautiful feature arch with mature grapevine where a wooden thumb latch door gives access to outbuilding one. Steps continue down to further terracing, the garden shed which benefits from power and outbuilding two. Gated access leads to a wood store.Further steps lead down to a vegetable/produce and lawned area. A final gate leads to the bottom of the garden which houses the greenhouse and a range of sheds, soft fruit area, septic tank and backs onto the stream with views over fields, forest and woodland.There is a small sloped front garden area leading to the front door.Parking on the track leading up to the bridge can be purchased from the land owner for £1 per week, per vehicle.There is a right of access through 1 Bayhead Cottage for 2 Bayhead Cottage.
Agents Note
Access to the property is via a footpath and bridge.
Services
Mains electric and water, septic tank, solid fuel heating. The heating system and services where applicable have not been tested.
Outgoings
Council Tax Band B.
Tenure: Freehold