7 bed detached house for sale

Castlemain, Parkend, Lydney GL15

Description

Nestled within circa 0.6 acres of beautifully presented gardens, this exquisite five-bedroom detached property, originally the offices of Parkend Deep Navigation Collieries Ltd, offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of history. Dating back to the 18th century, this charming residence boasts a wealth of period features combined with modern comforts, making it a truly exceptional family home.

The property benefits from both 'in and out' driveways, providing ample parking and turning space, ideal for those with multiple vehicles. The beautifully maintained gardens, lush and expansive, offer a peaceful sanctuary, perfect for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Surrounding the property is enchanting woodland, with direct access, providing a tranquil and private retreat.

In addition to the main residence, the property includes two separate holiday cottages that generate additional income, making it an attractive prospect for those seeking a property with business potential. Whether you wish to continue with the holiday rental income or repurpose the cottages, there is also potential for expansion on the site, offering future growth possibilities.

Offered with No Onward Chain, this remarkable property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a historic home with income-generating potential in a picturesque and private setting.

Parkend's central position within the Forest of Dean allows direct access to all of the local towns and tourist destinations. Parkend itself benefits from The Dean Forest Railway, a direct link to the Colliers/Family cycle trail, Cycle centre (bike hire), village shop, two pubs and Whitemead Forest Park which is a major provider of a range of accommodation from camping to lodges.

A wider range of facilities are also available throughout the Forest of Dean including an abundance of woodland and river walks. The Severn crossings and M4 towards London, Bristol and Cardiff are easily reached from this area along with the cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham for access onto the M5 and the Midlands.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, character, and potential this property has to offer.

Vendor's thoughts:

Why have we loved living here?
* Historic building formally the offices of the Deep Navigation Collieries Ltd
* Quiet and peaceful
* Views over the forest and seeing deer etc walking past
* Amazing variety of birds, insects and amphibians in the garden
* Walks in the forest
* Cycle trails
* The best and friendliest Parkrun (Mallards Pike)
* 15 mins to River Wye
* Variety of pubs within walking distance
* Transformative redevelopment of the very friendly village shop/café

What have we achieved?

* Making the garden a wildlife haven with regular sightings of slow worms, lizards, frogs, toads, newts, dragonflies and lots of different bees.
* Sympathetic conversion of barns into successful self-catering business welcoming visitors from around the world.
* Dramatically improved the energy efficiency rating of the house from F29 to D58.
* Creation of in/out driveway by removing steps
* Changes to layout of the oldest part of the house to create more balanced and comfortable kitchen/dining, utility and wetroom.

Council Tax Band: G (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold

Entrance Hall

Light and spacious entrance hallway with understairs storage space, quarry tiled flooring, access through to lounge and additional sitting/reception room, exposed stone walling, stairs leading up to first floor.

Lounge

Windows to front and rear aspects, feature fireplace with wood burning stove, oak flooring, French doors providing side access to outside.

Sitting Room

Windows to front and rear aspects, exposed stone walling, feature fireplace with wood burning stove, access through to kitchen, quarry tiled flooring.

Kitchen/Diner

Large, open plan layout offering fantastic dining/entertainment space.
Fitted units at base level with worktop space, triple Belfast sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, Rangemaster cooker with induction hob, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for freestanding fridge freezer, windows to front and rear aspects, velux windows with fitted thermal blinds, access through to utility room, space for dining table and chairs, exposed stone walling.

Utility

Fitted units at base level with worktop space, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine/dryer, access to shower room, door providing access out to rear garden.

Please Note

The boiler room has Worcester boiler, hot water cylinder and space/plumbing for washing machine/dryer.

Shower

Shower enclosure with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, window to side aspect.

First Floor:

Galleried Landing

Window to front aspect, access through to four bedrooms and family bathroom, stairs leading up to second floor.

Bedroom 1

Windows to front, side and rear aspects, built-in wardrobe, carpeted flooring, feature fireplace.

Bedroom 2

Windows to front and rear aspects, built-in wardrobes, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom 3

Window to rear aspect, feature stone walling, built-in wardrobe, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom 4

Window to rear aspect, carpeted flooring.

Bathroom

Bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, WC, bidet, wash hand basin, tiled splash backs, airing cupboard, window to rear aspect.

Second Floor:

Landing

Landing area with fitted storage, velux roof light, access through to bedroom 5 and en-suite. Currently utilised as a home office.

Bedroom 5

Velux roof lights, steps leading up to mezzanine level with large attic storage space, carpeted flooring.

En-Suite

Walk-in shower enclosure, WC, wash hand basin, tiled splash backs, velux roof light, window to rear aspect, exposed beams.

Outside

There is an 'in and out' gravelled driveway, with both entrances having heavy ornamental iron gates. The property sits on circa 0.6 acres of grounds which are beautifully maintained and laid to lawn and patio with a variety of shrubs, flowers, hedges and trees (including Blaisdon Plums, Bramley and other apples), providing many different peaceful and serene places to sit outside and relax during warmer months. The rear garden has vegetable plots, pergola, wildlife pond, greenhouse, garden shed and woodstores. There is separate access and parking for the cottages which are divided from the main house by mature hedges. Beyond the property is wonderful woodland where you can access the forest directly, making it perfect for outdoor walks.

Holliday Lets

The stone barn has been converted into two beautifully presented one bedroom holiday cottages with private and peaceful outdoor space with parking space.
This business opportunity has long-term returning clients with additional income potential, and will be sold with the property.

Please see floorplans for further information on rooms.

Outbuildings

There is a laundry room which acts as a shared facility for both holiday cottages. Worcester boiler, hot water cylinder, fitted units at base level with worktop space, space and plumbing for washing machine/dryer.

There is also a workshop and bike sheds.
Timber pavilion with power and lighting supply. A further three timber sections with two currently used as a guest bicycle store.

Viewings

By prior appointment with Hills.

Services

Mains water, drainage and electric connected.
** The services and heating system, where applicable, have not been tested. **

Rates

Council Tax Band: G

Please refer to for prices in the Forest of Dean and for the Tax Band.

Water Rates

Severn Trent - to be advised.

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