Summary of Features

Modern, detached country house (1,638 sq ft)
4 double bedrooms, main with en-suite, family bathroom
Spacious, open plan kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room
2 reception rooms, conservatory and downstairs WC
Attractive, established garden, double garage with room over
Sought after, rural village location with excellent road links

Location

Mileages: Ledbury 5 miles, Malvern 12 miles, Gloucester 12½ miles, Ross-on-Wye & Tewkesbury 14 miles, Cheltenham 19 miles, Hereford 22 miles, Monmouth 24½ miles, Birmingham 51 miles
Road: Road: M50 (Jct 2) 2 miles, M5 (Jct 8) 13 miles
Railway: Ledbury, Malvern, Gloucester
Airport: Bristol (55miles), Birmingham (57 miles)

Situation

Redmarley, or Redmarley d'Abitot, is a delightful village situated on the borders of the Three Counties, an area of the countryside characterised by traditional farms and wooded hills. The property can be found on the edge of this quiet village. Historically, the original settlement of Redmarley dates back to pre-Norman times and is featured in The Domesday Book. The area offers a sought after, rural quality of life combined with excellent road links to the rest of the country.

The Forge

The Forge is a lovely, modern but characterful country house offering spacious accommodation throughout and benefitting from "green" ground source heating and its own electricity producing PV panels.
A super, open plan country-style kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of this wonderful home, with the addition of a fabulous, oak-framed conservatory leading off the kitchen adding to this great family space.
The kitchen offers ample storage and is complemented by granite work surfaces, a central island, a Belfast-style sink, and integrated dishwasher with space for a range cooker and fridge-freezer. A separate utility/boot room offers further storage and has direct access to the garden via a stable door.
A wood-burner takes centre stage in the cosy and comfortable sitting room, which also has French doors out to the garden, whilst a separate dining room provides a good-sized space for more formal occasions or lends itself to a variety of other uses. There is also a home office/study and a useful, downstairs WC off the main hall.
The stairs lead up to a galleried landing where there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom with freestanding slipper bath and separate walk-in shower. The spacious master bedroom also has fitted wardrobes/storage and an en-suite shower room.

The Outside

The property is situated on the edge of this quiet village, with the double garage and parking located to the rear of the property, accessed via a separate, unadopted lane.
The main, enclosed south and west facing garden lies to the rear, with attractive borders framing the steps that lead up to the front of the property.
A variety of attractive, established shrubs and flowering plants frame the good-sized lawn in the centre of the garden, which is bordered by a gravelled path to enable access to enjoy the garden all year round.
There is a small pond to attract wildlife, a vegetable area and a lovely, brick paved patio terrace, directly accessible from the house, which is perfect for seasonal dining and socialising.
A double, brick built and timber clad garage lies to the rear of the property and has a useful room above which lends itself to a variety of uses, such as storage, home office space, craft/work room, etc.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Ground source heating (and solar panels).

Broadband

Standard broadband is connected.

Council Tax

Band "F" (£TBC pa for 2022/23; £2,745.93 for 2021/22).

Local Authority

Forest of Dean District Council: 01594 810000.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

EPC

EPC: Rated "C".

PV Panels

c. £550 - £600 return pa. (e-on). PV panels are owned outright.

Conservation Area

The property is situated within a conservation area.

Garage/Parking Access

: A lane leads directly to the garage/parking area to the rear of the property and serves 5 properties. Maintenance is undertaken on a ''friendly' basis.

Wayleave

There is a Wayleave in place for the electric pole.

Schools

Primary: Redmarley, Pendock, Bromesberrow, Staunton & Corse. Further information available at: www.fdean.gov.uk.
Secondary: Newent. Further information available at: www.fdean.gov.uk.
Independent: Malvern, Cheltenham, Hereford & Worcester all have some outstanding independent schools. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

The thriving village of Redmarley d'Abitot has a Church, primary school, village hall, playgroup and pub. Bromsberrow Heath (1.9 miles) has a community shop with bakery and post office facilities. Corse (c. 3½ miles) has a post office and village store, doctors' surgery, pub and garage. The busy market town of Ledbury offers a wide range of shops and amenities to meet most day-to-day requirements. A broader range of shopping and leisure facilities can be found close by in Malvern and Tewkesbury, with more extensive retail and cultural facilities available in Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Recreational

Redmarley d'Abitot has its own village cricket, tennis and football clubs, and the surrounding area provides a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities, particularly in the Malvern Hills and the Severn Valley, both renowned for their outstanding natural beauty. There are leisure centres & swimming pools in both Ledbury and Newent. A wide variety of events, from antique fairs to agricultural shows, take place at The Three Counties Showground, Malvern, throughout the year.

Additional Information

The range cooker is excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Postcode

GL19 3JS.

Directions

From Ledbury head towards Gloucester on the A417. Cross over the M50 and continue for about 1.2 miles taking the right hand turn to Redmarley. Follow the road to the top and upon reaching the junction by the War memorial, follow the road around to the left onto The Causeway. The property is then the 2nd property on the right-hand side. Parking for viewing purposes will be on the road at the front.

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Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on 01531 637341.

Agents Notes

Grant & Co and their clients give notice that:1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.