5 bed detached house for sale

Little Orchard, Lydney GL15

Description

Located in a peaceful and serene village, this charming four-bedroom detached home offers the perfect blend of spacious family living and versatile accommodation. With an added bonus of a self-contained one-bedroom annexe, this property is ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or as a rental opportunity.

The property features a double garage, with one half having been thoughtfully renovated into a fully equipped annexe. The garage benefits from power and lighting, with plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, offering a practical utility space as well as ample garden storage.

A private driveway to the rear provides convenient parking and access to the main house, while the rear garden, beautifully tiered with a variety of plants, flowers, and trees, creates a tranquil space to unwind. Enjoy long summer evenings in the delightful seating area, ideal for relaxing and taking in the evening sun.

The extensive front garden wraps around the property, offering expansive lawns and stunning apple trees-just one of the reasons why this property is fondly known as 'Little Orchard'. The front garden also boasts a raised decking area that seamlessly wraps around the front and side of the home, offering a superb space for entertaining. Whether hosting dinner parties or enjoying quiet moments, this outdoor area provides far-reaching views, while the built-in outdoor pool adds a perfect touch for summer relaxation.

With side access around to the front and a driveway to the rear, this home offers both privacy and convenience. Located close to woodland and countryside walks, as well as being within walking distance to the village's amenities, this property truly provides the ideal rural retreat with modern comforts.

Situated on Chapel Hill within the parish of Aylburton, which benefits from a Primary School, Church, two public houses and countryside walks. Lydney town (approximately 1 mile away) offers a wide range of facilities including a variety of shops, Banks, Buildings societies and supermarkets, as well as a Sports Centre, Golf Course, Doctors surgeries, Train Station, Primary and Secondary Schools.

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

Entrance Hall

A large and spacious hall offering a grand entrance into the property. Wooden flooring, radiator, open plan access through to sun room, access through to cloakroom, utility room, lounge and kitchen, stairs leading up to first floor.

Cloakroom

WC, wash hand basin, window to rear aspect, radiator, tiled splash backs.

Utility

Tile effect flooring, fitted units at base level with worktop space, space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, cupboard housing boiler with shelving and hanging space, storage cupboards, windows to rear aspect, access into pantry where there is storage shelves and window to rear aspect.

Lounge

Carpeted flooring, radiators, windows to front aspect overlooking the garden with fantastic views over surrounding countryside and River Severn beyond, French doors to side aspect leading out onto decking, access through to snug.

Snug

Carpeted flooring, radiator, built-in storage shelves, bay window to side aspect with built-in seat. Perfect use as a home office.

Sun Room

A light and stunning room which offers fantastic views over the surrounding countryside and River Severn beyond. The perfect space to sit and unwind after a long day.
Wooden flooring, large windows to side and rear aspects, French doors to both side aspects, opening out onto the decking where there is a great space to sit outside.

Kitchen/Diner

Open plan layout, perfect for entertaining family members and guests.
Fitted units at eye and base level with worktop space, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for a freestanding American style fridge freezer, freestanding cooker with five ring induction hob and extractor hood above, central breakfast island with storage space, windows to front and rear aspects, French doors leading out onto front decking.

Rear Hall

There is access into the property from the driveway via the rear hall, however, this can be personal and sole access into the annexe and through to the decking out front.

First Floor:

Landing

Carpeted flooring, access to all bedrooms and family bathroom.

Master Bedroom

Carpeted flooring, built-in wardrobe space and shelving, windows to side and front aspect overlooking garden and surrounding countryside, radiator, access to en-suite.

En-Suite

Shower enclosure, WC, wash hand basin, tiled flooring, window to front aspect.

Bathroom

Bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, tiled flooring, window to side aspect.

Bedroom 2

Carpeted flooring, window to side aspect, radiator.

Bedroom 3

Carpeted flooring, built-in wardrobe, radiator, window to front aspect, velux window to side aspect.

Bedroom 4

Carpeted flooring, radiator, built-in storage space, window to side aspect, velux window to front aspect.

Outside

The property can be accessed via the rear where there is a spacious driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, and additional parking space above on the lane. The rear porch is laid to tiles and offers a fantastic space to sit outside and relax during the warmer evenings. The rear garden is tiered and has a variety of flowers, plants, trees and shrubs, offering a beautiful and peaceful spot outside.
There is side access around the side of the property via a gate, where the gardens wrap around the property and are mainly laid to lawn with wonderfully planted apple trees and various other plants and trees. The garden is enclosed by hedging, offering a serene and peaceful outdoor setting.
Towards the top of the garden, there is raised decking which wraps around the property and offers a space outside which is perfect for outdoor dinner parties and entertaining family members. There is also a pool area which is perfect for those hot summer days.

Outbuildings

The garden offers outdoor storage spaces to include a wood shed.

Garage

The current vendors have converted the double garage to include a one bedroom annexe, however, there is still a single garage with power and lighting supply which offers additional storage space.

Annexe

A recently renovated one bedroom annexe.

Open plan kitchen/diner/lounge:
Fitted units at eye and base level with worktop space, space and plumbing for slimline dishwasher, integrated undercounter fridge freezer, sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, tiled splash backs, window to front aspect overlooking the garden, lvt wood effect flooring, space for sofa/chairs.

Shower room:
Shower enclosure, WC, wash hand basin.

Bedroom:
Wood effect flooring, velux windows to front aspect, radiator, access to eaves storage.

Services

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

Viewings

By prior appointment with Hills.

Rates

Council Tax Band: D

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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