Accessed via a solid oak front door under a porch, the entrance hall welcomes you into the cottage and you immediately get a feel for the quality of finish with oak skirting, staircase and doors alongside tiled flooring. All of the rooms are accessed from the hallway with the study boasting exposed timbers, storage cupboard and window to the front. The cosy lounge has a gorgeous fireplace with brick and timber surround with inset "Villager" woodburning stove, oak flooring, exposed ceiling timber and access out to the rear garden. There is also a practical cloakroom off the hall and access into kitchen and family room which is beautifully appointed with a comprehensive range of oak base units with granite worktop surfaces, matching eye level units, exposed timbers and central island. The kitchen opens up into dining/family space and is the perfect set up for family living and entertaining. Bi-fold doors open up to the recently built oak framed sun room with sky lantern which provides duel aspect views across the garden and bi-fold doors to the patio area. There is a good sized larder cupboard and a useful utility room which also gives access outside.
Upstairs, the landing has a wonderful feature wall of exposed timbers and the oak continues with thumb latch doors and skirting throughout. There are three double bedrooms with the master boasting en suite shower room. The family bathroom is a delight with luxury and character the order of the day with exposed stonework and timbers alongside a full bathroom suite and double walk in shower.
There is a block paved driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to double garage via twin up and over doors. The garage houses the PV panels controls and offers good eaves storage.
Side access leads around to the rear garden which has been separated into two sections. The first offers a large patio adjacent to the rear of the property with oak frame porch (off Lounge), alongside a lawned area with flower beds inset mature trees and shrubs. A gravelled path leads down to the versatile brick built building which could be used as home office or studio. It consists of entrance area with kitchenette and separate w.c and leads through to the main office/study space with power and electrics.
The second section of the garden has been fenced off to provide a natural wild area with path leading to both workshop and growing area. There is also a five bar gate providing vehicular access. Built within the last five years, the workshop is a large and versatile space and provides two rooms with workbenches, power and lighting.
The garden benefits from lovely open aspect with far reaching views over agricultural land, with Huntley Woods close by. Total plot measures in excess of 0.75 of an acre.
Clifford's Mesne is a village in Gloucestershire, approximately 2 miles south-west of Newent. The village is also known for its close proximity to May Hill, owned by the National Trust. The Village Hall was fully refurbished in 2013 and holds regular social and music events.
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: G
Local Authority & rates: Forest of Dean District Council - £3,814.53 2024/25
Electricity supply: mains
Water supply: Bore hole
Sewerage: private drainage
Heating: Ground source heat pump and underfloor heating throughout
Broadband speed: Basic 100 Mbps Loop Scorpio WIFI
Mobile phone coverage: EE, Vodaphone, O2
From Newent take the B4216 Road to Huntley and after approx 1 mile turn right at the crossroads known as Anthony's Cross where signposted Cliffords Mesne. Proceed along past The Green Farm over two cattle grids and the property is the only cottage on the right-hand side, just before the sharp right-hand bend.
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