Set in a most tranquil and idyllic location with a stunning backdrop of woodlands and far reaching views, this 3 bedroom detached rustic cottage is set within approximately 1 acre and really has retained the essence of its original identity, now requiring renovation and updating but offering the next custodian a great opportunity to create a fantastic home in a lovely setting.
THE ROOKERY, JUBILEE ROAD, MITCHELDEAN GL17 0EF
£350,000
Set in a most tranquil and idyllic location with a stunning backdrop of woodlands with far reaching views to the front, The Rookery offers a rural retreat yet is within easy reach of nearby villages, towns and road networks. This 3 bedroom detached rustic cottage is set within approximately 1 acre and really has retained the essence of its original identity and now offers the next custodian a great opportunity to create a fantastic home in a lovely setting.
Location
Nestled in The Forest of Dean, The Rookery offers woodland walks directly behind and is conveniently located, and is only minutes from the village centre and its shops, primary and secondary school, Dean Magna, Library, doctors' surgery and village pub. Both the M5 and M4 are easily accessible.
Ross-on-Wye 7.8
Symonds Yat 11
Coleford 8.7
Gloucester 12.1
Cheltenham 19.5
Bristol 39
Freehold
The Rookery is a deceptively spacious and most interesting stone cottage which has an abundance of character and a real rustic charm with exposed stone walls, exposed beams, arch windows, original doors, fabulous fireplaces and flagstone floor. The cottage really has retained the essence of its original identity and now offers the next custodian a great opportunity to create a fantastic home in a lovely setting.
An open arch reception porch opens into the cottage and leads to;
The principle sitting room has a fabulous open fireplace and windows to the side take in the views. There is a solid wood staircase which gives access to a double bedroom and en-suite bathroom.
The second sitting room has a striking inglenook fireplace and flagstone floor which leads through to the inner hall.
The snug is a cosy room with lovely open fireplace and has doors to the front gardens.
Off the hall is a downstairs bathroom with two piece suite with roll top bath,
The dining kitchen has a fabulous fireplace with original hearth and solid wood stairs from here lead to the landing. Off here there are two double bedrooms and a further bathroom.
From the kitchen door opens into the side lobby which gives access to the front and off here is a store room.
Outside
Arriving off the country lane opens onto the driveway which sweeps up and snakes round to the property. To the side is an open bay double timber carport with step ladder giving access to the room over, originally with dormer windows, now closed over. The front garden is level and has absolutely delightful views over the surrounding countryside and across to the Severn in the distance. A path meanders to the rear of the property which abuts the woodland with stock fencing and flows round behind the cottage which leads back down to the driveway. Note: although land of approximately an acre the only level area is in front of the cottage.
Services
Directions
From Mitcheldean proceed past the garage and onto Plump Hill. Continue a long this road for a short distance taking the second turning left after the garage into Jubilee Road. Continue down the road passing the old school on the left, continue along the lane going through a more wooded area and the road has a sharp left hand turn, just after you have turned there are two steep driveways on the right, take the right-hand side one , a post box and the sign The Rookery, proceed up the driveway which snakes round to the right and then to the left where you arrive at the property.
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