The Scar is set in a truly idyllic and tranquil setting off a quiet no through lane with approximately 4 acres including paddock, outbuildings and breath taking views. The extended four bedroom home exudes character and offers spacious living accommodation. This property is offered for sale with NO CHAIN
The Scar is set in a truly idyllic and tranquil setting off a quiet no through lane with approximately 4 acres including paddock, outbuildings and breathtaking views. The extended four bedroom home offers character and spacious living accommodation.
This property is offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN
Two Stables, Two Barns one with Tack Room, Workshop and Double Garage, Mature Formal Gardens, Vegetable and Fruit Gardens. Two Green houses, Direct Woodland Access, Ideal Equestrian/ Small Holding
Ross-on-Wye 5 miles, M50 5 miles, Lea Village 1 mile, Gloucester 14 miles, Cheltenham 21 miles. (All distances are approximate)
The location offers an idyllic setting within easy reach of amenities; the village of Lea has a village store, church, village hall and primary school. Additional facilities including garage, doctors surgery and Dean Magna High School can be found 2.5 miles away in the village of Mitcheldean.
The pretty market town of Ross-on-Wye, with its picturesque river walks, is only 5 miles away and offers an array of excellent shopping facilities and John Kyrle High School. The M50 motorway is approximately 5 miles away and provides excellent commuter links to the M5, giving easy access to Birmingham & the Midlands to the North and Bristol & the West Country to the South. The A40 leads south to the M4 at Newport for access to Cardiff and Wales and east to Gloucester & Cheltenham. The Scar has been beautifully renovated to provide a spacious and stylish home of charm and character and has been tastefully decorated with a neutral palette. The majority of the rooms benefit from delightful views across to May Hill at the front and the gardens, paddock and woodland to the rear.
Ground Floor
The Lounge has a feature fireplace with Villager log burner and double doors open into the conservatory with glass roof. There is an open plan sitting room, kitchen and breakfast room. This is a fabulous entertaining/family area, flowing seamlessly together. There is a feature wood burning stove in the sitting room. The kitchen is well appointed with ivory shaker style units providing plentiful storage and includes Neff induction hob, combi microwave oven, fan oven & warming drawer. There is a built-in dishwasher and two built-in fridges. The more formal dining room opens directly off the sitting room and also adjoins the hall.
Off the kitchen, the utility room has a range of wall and base units and space for fridge freezer, tumble dryer and plumbing for washing machine. Also off the kitchen, the boot room has direct access to the rear garden and has plenty of space for coats and footwear.
First Floor
The master suite is spacious and has one single and three double built-in wardrobes. The large, stylish and contemporary en-suite has a bath and double walk-in power shower. There are two further double bedrooms, a large single room and a generous landing that could accommodate a small home office. The family bathroom is well appointed with large bath and shower over with modern vanity unit.
Outside
The flower garden is delightful with a generous lawn and an abundance of well stocked borders providing an array of colour and fragrance from the many varieties of flowers and shrubs. The higher seating area affords spectacular views, while the lower patio area lends itself to outdoor dining. There is also a lovely arbour with climbing wisteria. The fruit and vegetable gardens are substantial with established fig, apple, plum and pear trees, plus asparagus, raspberries, blackberries and currants. Further fruit trees have recently been planted. The paddock is approximately 3 acres and is bounded on three sides by the forest with a gate providing direct access. The vista from the paddock is dramatic and panoramic with far reaching views to May Hill & the Malverns. There is a barn at the top of the paddock which provides a great animal shelter or storage. A yard leads directly off the paddock through a five bar gate and offers: two stables with electric lighting inside and out; hay barn/tack room with lighting, power, water and outside tap; a workshop and a large double garage (each having power, lighting & water).
Services
Mains electricity and water, septic tank, oil fired central heating, landline telephone and broadband.
Local Authority
Forest of Dean Council 01594 810000
Council Tax Band F
Tenure
We are advised FREEHOLD to be verified by your solicitor
Directions
From Ross-on-Wye take the A40 to Gloucester, passing through the villages of Weston-under-Penyard and Ryeford. Upon reaching the village of Lea take the right turn signposted Mitcheldean (B4224) then take the second right turn signposted Drybrook. Follow this country lane for approximately half a mile and take the second left hand turn (signposted as a no through road) on to Lea Bailey Hill. Continue up the hill where the property is the last on the right hand side, parking outside the double garage and outbuildings.
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