An Attractive and Substantial Farmhouse with Outbuildings Set Within Approximately 4 Acres of Paddocks and Gardens near to the Market Town of Newent Porch - Cloak/Utility Room - Entrance Hall - Sitting Room - Snug/Study - Family/Entertaining Room - Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Dining Room - Three Bedrooms - En-Suite Shower - Jack and Jill Bathroom - Large Landscaped Gardens - Paddocks - Pond - Garage and Car Port - Brick Barn with Planning Permission for a Separate Two Bed Dwelling Further Range of Outbuildings.
Baldwyns Oak Farm is situated in a rural setting close to the award winning Three Choirs Vineyard and just over 2 miles from the attractive market town of Newent which has a range of shops, a church, primary and secondary schools, a library, public houses and sports and leisure facilities. About 1 mile away is the 'Good' (Official OFSTED Rating) Primary School of Pauntley. The historic town of Ledbury, 6.5 miles, offers further facilities as well as direct rail links to London Paddington and Birmingham New Street. The Cathedral Cities of Gloucester, 11 miles, and Hereford, 19 miles, provide a wider range of shops and leisure facilities as well as hospitals. The lovely Regency town of Cheltenham, with its cultural events and festivals, is 19 miles distant. Access to the motorway network is via junction 2 of the M50, is just under 6 miles away.
Baldwyns Oak Farm is a beautifully presented and spacious brick and timbered farmhouse offering the opportunity to acquire a country property with level grounds and useful outbuildings. The property has a mix of original and modern features including, exposed beams and wall timbers, flagstone flooring, latch and brace doors and feature brick walls. Some of the doors and floors are handmade and beautifully crafted to reveal the grain of the wood. From the porch, with cloak room and utility, is the large kitchen/breakfast room with a good range of cream painted floor and wall units with black granite worktops and a deep ceramic Belfast sink. A built in larder cupboard offers extra storage and there is a Rangemaster cooker, integrated dishwasher and space for an American style fridge. The granite topped island unit has the benefit of extra storage and breakfast bar. From the kitchen is a second staircase leading up to the first floor. An archway from the kitchen leads into the light and spacious dining room with flagstone flooring, exposed wooden roof timbers and decorative brick wall. Double doors lead out to the large patio area making this ideal for outside entertaining. In the charming sitting room, with exposed wall and ceiling timbers is a lovely inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove inset onto a brick hearth. The snug/study has wood parquet flooring, beams an unused brick fireplace and a built in storage cupboard. The light and spacious family/games room has wood floors, exposed timbers, a bar and a wood burning stove set into a feature fireplace. This is a fantastic space for relaxing and there are doors leading directly out to the patio. From the character hall, with flagstone flooring and under stairs storage, is the original front door and stairs up to the first floor. The landing is most attractive with a window looking out to the rural surroundings. Exposed timbers continue into the spacious master bedroom which also enjoys a rural outlook and has a door leading into the Jack and Jill bathroom. This well-appointed room has wooden flooring and wall tiles. The contemporary white suite consists of a double ended bath, basin on a wood cabinet providing storage and a superb walk in shower. A door leads into the spacious third bedroom, currently used as a dressing room, where there are stairs down to the kitchen. There has also been planning permission for a fourth bedroom above the family room, which has now been lapsed.
The property is approached through a white five bar gate and up a gravel drive bordered by attractive white fencing to the ample parking area. Decorative wooden gates take you to the paved areas adjoining the house and a pergola shrouded with climbing plants creates a charming eating area. The large gardens surround the property and are mainly laid to lawn with plantings of specimen trees, mature shrubs and hedging. A generous pond has a good variety of plants on its banks and a small island makes an appealing feature of this wildlife haven. Stock proof fencing surrounds the level paddocks making it ideal for a variety of animals. A spacious lean to barn acts as a wood shed, storage area and boiler room and with power, light and water it provides additional utility space. The old brick built stable block, with power and light is currently used for storage but could easily be restored for animal use. External steps lead up to the first floor storage room. Across the yard is a large barn made of brick with double sets of doors and stone flooring. There is direct access onto the road and planning permission has been granted for a separate two bed dwelling. Off the parking area is a wood clad building which comprises a double car port and single garage.
Council Tax Band: G, Forest of Dean County Council.
Mains water, mains electricity and septic tank drainage.
Oil fired central heating.
Broadband is available.
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From the offices of Hayes Sales and lettings, proceed down New Street to the ring road and take the first exit onto the B4216 signposted Dymock. Stay on this road and enter Dymock. At the T junction, turn left onto the B4215 signposted Newent. Continue over the motorway passing Castle Fruit Farm on your right. Take the first right where you will find the property nestled behind some hedging with white post and rail fencing running down the side of the drive.
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