The property is in the peaceful community of Blakeney Hill on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean. It stands in an elevated position with the advantage of glorious views over beautiful surrounding countryside. The original cottage has been completely transformed to create an incredible 3/4 bedroom family home with well-planned outside space. The clever design takes full advantage of the south facing aspect, the superb outlook is best appreciated from the raised terrace. The first floor open plan kitchen/living space has direct access to the courtyard, an ideal entertaining area. Income generating solar panels reduce living costs. There is parking for up to 3 vehicles and an electric charging point. Woodland walks and cycle tracks are on the doorstep. The location is in easy reach of major road and rail network and commutable to Gloucester, Bristol and Cardiff.

Rooms

Open Living/Kitchen/Dining
Spacious living area with apex ceiling, picture windows to front and side, range of full height kitchen cabinets, integrated oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, central island with hardwood surface, hardwood floor with under floor heating, door to the garden, bi-folding doors to courtyard.

Snug
Window to front, fitted book shelves.

Bedroom 4 / Study
Window to front.

Family Bathroom
Window to front, bath with shower over, WC, wash basin.

Galleried Landing
Picture windows to side and rear, doors to snug, study and family bathroom, stairs to ground floor bedrooms.

Lower Ground Hall
Under-stair storage cupboard housing central heating boiler and hot water cylinder, doors to bedrooms 1, 2, 3.

Bedroom 1
Picture windows to front and side, walk-in wardrobe (with potential to convert to en-suite). Sealed door to bedroom 3.

Bedroom 2
Windows to front, beamed ceiling, built-in book shelves.

Bedroom 3
Window to front.

Outside
The garden has a south facing aspect and stunning view towards the Severn Vale. There is gated access to the drive, parking for up to 3 vehicles and a electric car charging point. Steps ascend to a sunken courtyard, a fabulous sun trap paved with local flag stones and enclosed with attractive Gabian baskets faced with reclaimed stone. Beyond is the decked seating area. The upper terrace is laid to lawn with a greenhouse, garden shed, raised vegetable bed and mature apple trees. The larch clad elevations do not require maintenance. Roof mounted solar panels generate an annual income of approximately £700.

Directions
What3Words - ///destiny.scored.regularly From the centre of Blakeney village, with the shop on your right, proceed in the direction of Lydney. Turn Right into Cinderford Road signposted Soudley. After 0.3 miles turn left into Blakeney Hill Road. Follow this road, without deviation for 0.5 miles (you will pass a phone box). Take the right fork (Blakeney HIll). After a short distance the property appears on the right hand side.

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