Glenleigh
Church Hill, Lydbrook,
The forest of Dean, GL17 9SN
This detached country home is perched on a hillside within a popular village in the Royal Forest of Dean. The five-bedroom, double-fronted property boasts far-reaching views of the surrounding wooded hills – and both reception rooms feature immense bay windows that showcase this spectacular outlook beautifully.
Five bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Open-plan kitchen/dining room • Utility • Family shower room • Cloakroom • Beautifully-kept front and rear gardens • Expansive driveway •
Approximately 2/3 of an acre (not measured)
Location
Glenleigh is situated at the top of the 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 two reputable pubs.
The village straddles a steep valley of the Greathough Brook - which feeds into the River Wye - and offers magnificent views of ancient woodland from its high slopes. Lydbrook lies on the 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.
The home at a glance
Glenleigh is a fantastic, spacious property that is encircled by beautifully-maintained sloping gardens to the front and rear.
The two receptions are found on opposing sides of the entrance hall. Plenty of natural light pours into each of these spaces as they both feature bay windows. The largest of the rooms includes an electric fireplace as one of its principal focal points, while the smaller hosts an exposed brick fireplace which houses a wood burning stove.
There is another expansive space for families to gather; the kitchen and dining room is an open-plan area that carries beautiful exposed beams. There is plenty of food preparation space and a pantry is tucked away at the far-end of the dining area, giving a wealth of additional storage. The well-appointed kitchen includes a double oven, an electric hob, an extractor hood and space and plumbing for a dishwasher.
A door from the kitchen leads out to a utility room which has space for an American fridge/freezer, plus space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer. This utility area also includes a handy space plenty to remove boots and coats, as well as a cloakroom off to the side, providing plenty of space to clean up after an afternoon enjoying the great outdoors.
Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, all of which are large enough to accommodate double beds. This level of the property also houses the family shower room which includes a substantial built-in linen cupboard.
Both the front and the rear garden offer plenty of spaces for occupants to still and enjoy the magnificent view of valley. In the front garden, there is a peaceful patio area that accommodates a hot tub and, to the side of the home, there is a small gravelled seating area that catches the sun in the early afternoon. In the back garden, several apple and pear trees grow, as well as raspberry and gooseberry bushes, and there is also a small herb garden.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil central heating. Telephone line and broadband.
Local Authority
Forest of Dean District Council
01594 810000
Council Tax
Band D
Tenure
Freehold
Directions
When entering the village of Lydbrook from the A4136, travel up the hill for just over half a mile, then, after The Jovial Colliers, turn left up Church Road. Travel past Holy Jesus Church and, when the road sharply bends round to the right, take the left-hand turning. The driveway to Glenleigh will be advertised, along with two other properties - take the driveway in the middle and this leads to Glenleigh.
Ross-on-Wye 8 miles • Monmouth 11 miles • Gloucester 19 miles • Hereford 21 miles • Cheltenham 25 miles • Bristol 35 miles • (All distances are approximate)
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