Mount Pleasant, Parkend, Lydney £315,000

• UNIQUE & SELDOM AVAILABLE COTTAGE
• DIRECT WOODLAND ACCESS
• 3 BEDROOMS
• GARDEN
• PARKING
• LOUNGE WITH MULTI-FUEL BURNER
• KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
• OUTBUILDINGS
• MUST BE VIEWED

***VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE*** Dean Estate Agents offer for sale this unique and seldom available three/four bedroom cottage located along a Forestry Commission road, adjoining and enjoying direct woodland access.

Vendors comment: "Hello, we just wanted to give you a quick introduction as Number 8 has been our family home for 6 happy years now and is one of those special sort after dwellings which has an old soul.
What we mean to say by this is it’s comfortable, tranquil and has a sense of happiness within its walls and a beautiful rustic charm you can feel as soon as you walk through the front door.
Our cottage is idyllically situated within the heart of the community of Parkend and we have found it has the perfect balance of semi rural living and village life.
We can wholeheartedly say that Parkend is a lovely village in which to live, we have spent many Saturdays as a family walking to Whitemead for a swim, enjoying the surrounding woodland together, or enjoying Sunday lunch at one of the local pubs.
Number 8 is more than a home- it’s a way of life and comes with a heartfelt community and has so much potential left to explore.
So from us to you, welcome to number 8.
We hope you find what you need within it’s happy walls just as we have "

Internally, the cottage offers character features one would expect to include stone chimney breasts, exposed stone walling, stone window reveals, multi-fuel wood-burner supplying hot water for central heating, outbuildings, parking and further historical parking on Forestry Commission land to the opposite side of the access gates.

We describe this cottage as a perfect lifestyle choice for those looking for a woodland location, maybe those looking for a holiday cottage, families that wish to enjoy the thousands of acres of real forest and/or retired folk looking for a nice quiet living area.

Parkend is a sought after village with many amenities to include a community shop and café, two friendly public houses both serving

Front Aspect Entrance:
Accessed via a canopy area with newly-fitted wooden stable door giving access to:

Second Reception Room/Sewing Room: 2.70m x 2.39m (8'10" x 7'10")
With exposed stone walls, currently utilised as a home sewing studio with vaulted ceiling with Velux roof light, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, power point, radiator, tiled flooring and leading through to:

Inner Hallway: 2.87m x 1.93m (9'4" x 6'3")
With stairs to first floor, ceramic tiled flooring, power points and door to:

Walk-in Storage Cupboard: 2.42m x 1.28m (7'11" x 4'2")
With power, lighting, electric meter and glazed panel window opening into the porch.

The Inner Hallway provides access into the lounge:

Lounge: 3.55m x 3.30m (11'7" x 10'9")
With floor-to-ceiling feature fireplace incorporating a multi-fuel burner inset with stone hearth and book-shelving either side; smoke alarm, exposed timber flooring, TV point, power points, UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect overlooking the lawned gardens and views towards the forest and UPVC obscured glazed panel front door opening out onto the front garden.

Kitchen/Diner: 6.14m x 3.01m (20'1" x 9'10")
A fitted kitchen comprising both base and wall units, single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, rolled edge worktops, tiled surrounds, power points, electric cooker point, UPVC double glazed window and UPVC obscured panel door to the rear aspect opening out onto the courtyard. The dining area comprises a floor-to-ceiling stone chimney breast, storage space, power points, double radiator and Upvc double glazed window overlooking the lawned gardens and views towards woodland.

From the Inner Hallway there are stairs to:

First Floor Landing: 1.76m x 1.14m (5'9" x 3'8")
Access into a fully boarded spacious loft space for storage, smoke alarm, exposed wooden floorboards and wooden latch door into:

Bedroom One: 3.52m x 3.73m (11'6" x 12'2")
Rear aspect with chimney breast, alcoves to either side, power points, white painted floorboards, double radiator and UPVC double glazed window to front aspect with exposed stone reveals overlooking the front garden and views towards woodland.

Bedroom Two: 3.53m x 2.64m (11'6" x 8'7")
Rear aspect with double radiator, wood flooring, power points and UPVC double glazed window with exposed stone reveals and overlooking the garden.

Bedroom Three: 2.45m x 3.07m (8'0" x 10'0")
Front aspect with exposed wooden floorboards, double radiator and UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect with exposed stone reveals overlooking the rear garden and views towards woodland.

Bathroom: 2.48m x 2.48m (8'1" x 8'1")
A modern white suite comprising bath with electric shower, tiled walling, wash hand basin, W.C, exposed wooden floorboards, double radiator, door to airing cupboard and UPVC double glazed obscured window to front aspect with exposed stone reveals.

Outside:
The front garden is laid to lawn and we class this as the rear aspect, with flower borders, enclosed by brick wall and fenced surrounds with views towards woodland, outside light, vegetable plot and gate to the grass path, which in turn leads to both the forest and the local pub, we are informed.
To the front of the property is a driveway for 2 cars, an enclosed courtyard, seating area with canopy which leads to the wooden stable door to access to the cottage, outside tap and sensor flood-light, access to an outside useable W.C, plumbing for the washing machine and lighting; there is also a brand new, fully insulated outside office with electricity, electric heating, Wi-Fi and lighting. A latch gate gives access to the hardstanding that provides off road parking directly outside the property with space for 2 cars, and installation for an electric car charging point. Beyond this, you are surrounded by woodland views and walks to the forest.

Outside Office:
The office is detached from the main property for private and focused based environment, the interior matches the cottage with a cosey feel. With power and lighting, exterior windows, outdoor lighting. double doors.

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