Mireystock House
An idyllic lifestyle is afforded by this elegant former vicarage and its coach house annexe; the property enjoys the wonderful benefit of a generous heated indoor swimming pool, and steam room area, along with an enviable entertainment area that provides for a full-size professional snooker table, stage area and a fully functioning bar.
The two generously proportioned and self-contained buildings are perfectly situated in attractive established gardens, each offering different lifestyle opportunities: whether it's offering space for quiet contemplation, growing your own produce, or entertaining family and friends, with the added benefit of no immediate neighbours, and the enigmatic Forest of Dean quite literally on your doorstep.
[The Vicarage Main House] Three double bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities • Sitting room • Dining room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Conservatory • Downstairs shower room • Family bathroom • Cloakroom • Reception Hall •
[The Coach House Annexe] Heated indoor swimming pool • Changing room with steam/ shower cabin and WC • Entertainment room with bar and snooker table • Two bedrooms • Home Office/ Third bedroom • Additional shower room • Utility room • Integral double garage •
Seller's Insight:
We have loved living at Mireystock House. The elegant stand-alone former vicarage takes centre stage in a beautiful and sunny garden, watching the magical show of the changing seasons and wildlife midst the Forest of Dean. There are so many activities nearby - walking or cycling straight from the door onto clearly marked trails, the golf course is a five-minute drive away, canoeing or paddleboarding on the beautiful River Wye is a two-minute drive, and there are many more activities on offer nearby, such as the Cycle Centre, Go Ape Forest Adventure, Steam Railways, Clearwell Caves and Lydney Harbour and Puzzlewood.
The home offers a luxurious and fun lifestyle. We can keep fit in the heated indoor swimming pool, relax in the steam cabin or drink coffee on a lounger whilst listening to music. We can also pick fresh produce from the kitchen garden and greenhouse during the warmer months. During the colder seasons, we can return from a crisp winter walk to our log burning fire and hot soup in the slow cooker.
The Coach House annexe is great for socialising. We can invite family and friends to stay for a weekend of activities and merriment, finishing in Mireystock's very own "Pub", the "Snooker Room Bar"! Singing, dancing, karaoke, playing snooker, playing drums and guitars, dancing in the courtyard at barbecue parties – all with no neighbours to disturb.
The home at a glance:
Mireystock House offers the feeling of permanently being on a luxurious holiday. The property is in a lovely setting within the Forest of Dean, occupants can enjoy the changing colours of the landscape as the seasons come and go. Undiscovered pathways through the ancient woodland are easily accessible as are marked routes and cycle paths providing ample opportunity to observe the wildlife. As Mireystock House boasts total privacy; occupants can play music enthusiastically without fear of upsetting any neighbours or, if they prefer, they can enjoy the natural forest cacophony.
The main home was constructed in the 1930s its architect inspired by the arts and crafts movement, which favoured asymmetrical design and natural influences. The property itself has been professionally laid out by an interior designer with the simple brief of harmonising the colours of the surrounding natural landscape and its seasonal changes. For instance, warm hues in the lounge - which boasts a wood burning stove framed by an elegant cream marble fireplace - accentuate the lovely, deep, red-coloured tree in the garden. Likewise, the dual-aspect south and east-facing bedroom has been furnished to highlight the frost-kissed trees during winter.
There are three generous double bedrooms in the main home, one of which boasts a chic en-suite with Mandarin Stone tiles, a large walk-in shower and vanity unit, with attractive natural stone basin. In addition, there is a three-piece family bathroom and additionally a separate WC, all situated off the spacious attractive galleried landing.
On the ground floor there is ample space for families to congregate, as there are two reception rooms, a generous reception hallway, as well as a beautifully bright dining kitchen, with a conservatory living space attached.
The Coach House Annexe adds the versatile additional wow factor. The ground floor carries a heated indoor swimming pool, as well as a changing room that boasts a steam shower cabin, complete with a rain shower, two additional showers, steam jets and feature lighting. In additional there is a WC, a washing machine and utility area. Upstairs, there is a substantial entertainment/games room with its own functioning bar, plus a stage area. There are two recently refurbished double bedrooms, a further shower room/WC, along with a spacious and functional home office.
The established gardens offer enjoyable areas, such as the lily pond with pebble beach, viewed from the conservatory; the upper garden level lawn, which presents an ideal spot for family games such as croquet or boules, and six raised beds in the kitchen gardens, plus a greenhouse - presenting ample opportunity to cultivate the freshest food imaginable.
In terms of parking, in addition to the substantial double garage (with electric up and over door) situated within The Coach House, there is a generous driveway, along with an enclosed courtyard, all of which is secured behind a set of hardwood electronic double gates.
Location:
Mireystock House is set on north-west edge of the Royal Forest of Dean - an area which offers 24,000 acres of magnificent countryside, award-winning picnic sites, family cycle routes and gorgeous walks, as well as a huge selection of outdoor pursuits.
The country home is set in a wondrously private spot without any immediate neighbours. It is situated on the perimeter of the peaceful village of Lydbrook which offers a wealth of local amenities including a primary school - rated as 'Good' by Ofsted - plus a post office, convenience store, health centre and three reputable pubs. The village offers lovely walks and, as it is set within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Lydbrook is a popular spot for tourists, particularly during the summer months. Various companies offer a broad range of river pursuits – such as canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding - which showcase the spectacular River Wye.
Income potential:
The current owners have been able to combine their enjoyment of the property, along with raising considerable income from letting the whole property as a holiday retreat. If this is something that would interest you also, please get in touch with the team for more relevant information.
General
Services:
Oil central heating. Mains water and electricity in both buildings. Private drainage. High quality internet via 4G box. BT telephone line and broadband available.
Local Authority
Forest of Dean District Council. Tax band F.
Tenure Freehold
Directions:
From Ross-on-Wye, take the B4234 following the River Wye past Walford and Bishopswood. At the junction just after River Wye Lodge at Lower Lydbrook, turn left and journey up the hill through the village to the crossroads. Turn right and the right-hand turn-off to Mireystock House is almost immediately afterwards.
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Coleford 4 miles • Monmouth 10 miles
Ross-on-Wye 10 miles • Gloucester 17 miles
Chepstow 17 miles • Cheltenham 25 miles
(All distances are approximate)
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