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" Situated down its own private wooded lane, we are pleased to offer a detached elevated cottage nestled on the edge of unspoilt Wye Valley countryside. Located in gardens and woodland of approximately 2 - 3 acres.

* Lounge * Kitchen/Dining Room * Three Bedrooms * Bathroom * Substantial Studio with Power * Kennels * Workshop * Valley Views * Oil Fired Heating * Gardens & Mixed Woodland Approx 2 -3 Acres * Parking Several Vehicles * Dog Safe * EPC Rating: E

Home Cottage commands an idyllic, unspoilt location with lovely views towards the southerly aspect. The property benefits from gardens and mixed woodland with its own private driveway meandering through it.  The cottage is a real haven for dog lovers and ramblers alike with numerous walks from the doorstep.
Situated approximately 7 miles south of Ross on Wye and about a mile from the village of Lydbrook where there is an excellent range of facilities to include village shop, post office, village school, church and doctors surgery.  the market towns of Coleford and Ross on Wye and are approximately 5 and 7 miles respectively.  Here a larger range of shopping, sporting and leisure facilities can be found. Also great links are available via the A40/M4 South Wales and A40/M50/M5 to the Midlands with the cities of Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham within easy commuting distance. the centres of Cardiff, Bristol and Birmingham all within approximately one hour driving distance.

The property is entered via:
Hardwood canopied front entrance porch with raised flagstone step providing access to:

Entrance Hall:
With tiled flooring, power points, stair case to first floor. Matching panelled doors to:

Lounge: 14'9" x 11'10" (4.5mx 3.61m)
An extremely light room with dual aspect with fantastic views down the valley of Lydbrook, radiator, power points. TV point. Inset wood burning stove with a raised stone hearth. Parquet flooring.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 18'5" x 12'9" (5.61m x 3.89m)
Again with dual aspect with lovely views.  The kitchen is well equipped with range of matching base and wall mounted units worktops, tiled splash backs. Tiled flooring. Inset electric four ring hob with eye level double oven and integrated one and a half bowl sink unit. Recessed oil fired wood burning effect stove which supplies domestic hot water and central heating. Good sized under stairs walk in pantry, plumbing for automatic washing machine. Stable door to:

Side Entrance Porch:
Being glazed to three sides. Tiled flooring.

From the Reception Hall a staircase leads to:
First Floor Landing:
Hardwood window to rear aspect. Access to good sized loft space. Picture window to side aspect. Door to airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder, slatted shelving. 

Bedroom 1: 14'9" x 9'6" (4.5m x 2.9m)
A light and spacious room with double room with double aspect and fantastic views down the valley. Power points, radiator.

Bedroom 2: 10'10" x 9'7" (3.3m x 2.92m)
Again with dual aspect and lovely views. Radiator, power points.

Bedroom 3/Study: 8' x 7'10" (2.44m x 2.39m)
With hardwood window to front aspect with views. Radiator, power points. 

Bathroom:
Having obscured hardwood window to side aspect. With recessed tiled display niche. Modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and wood panelled bath with electric power shower. Tiled splash backs, radiator. 

Outside:
The property is accessed via long sweeping driveway between two woodlands, which Home cottage owns part of and is approximately 2 acres in total. From here the driveway leads to five bar gated entrance leading to the gardens. The woodlands are interspersed by many footpaths making this area extremely dog friendly, there is also the added benefit of a wood to supply the property for an additional free heat source.
The five bar entrance leads to a substantial gravelled parking area which provides parking for several vehicles. Reclaimed stone from the former Lydbrook viaduct and has been used to create the makings of what could be a garage or car port. Access to both front and side leads to the rear of the property where there is a lean to with potential for further development. To the side of the property steps lead to a good sized productive vegetable plot with greenhouse and small copse of woodland that continues back up to forge Hill

From the gravelled parking area access can be gained to  Outside Studio/Gym: 12' x 7'9" (3.66m x 2.36m). Having windows to both front and rear aspects with attractive outlook with both power points and lighting. There is also an excellent range of dog kennels with grooming facilities, a gated entrance to the formal gardens, which are beautifully landscaped with many water features and well stocked with an array of flowering shrubs and gravelled borders along with a private seating area with bridge over further water feature with lovely views.. From here, further dog proofed gardens with small orchard including many specimen fruit tree including bramley, cox and russett along with two pear trees. Access from this area can be gained to:
Log Cabin/Studio: 12'7" x 9'9"  (3.84m x 2.97m ) approx. Which has power points and lighting with lovely outlook and raised decked area taking full advantage of what is a truly lovely spot. Attached to the studio there is a good sized chicken run with garden shed being well enclosed by a mixture of fencing. The garden also benefits from well fenced borders. The plot size of the gardens extends to approximately 1 acre. To be confirmed.

Directions:
From the centre of Ross- on-Wye, proceed South on the B4234 through the village of Walford.  Proceed through Bishopswood to the Courtfield Arms at Lydbrook.  Turn left into Lydbrook and turn left again opposite the Jovial Colliers Public House.  Go up the hill, past the Church.  At the top of hill turn left and then onto Forge Hill, bearing left down the hill where you will see a track on the left hand side where you will see the sign for Home Cottage, turn down this track where the property can be found at the bottom.

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The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "