Summary of Features

Charming, fully refurbished detached period house (2,613 sq ft)
Four bedrooms, main with en-suite, family bathroom, two attic rooms
Attractive reception hall, and two reception rooms
Spacious fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, plus boot room
A biomass heating system and good insulation create low running costs
Beautifully maintained gardens. Garaging and ample parking
Located within a tranquil and private woodland setting

Location

Mileages: Newent 3 miles, Gloucester 9½ miles, Ross-on-Wye/Ledbury/ Tewkesbury 11 miles, Cheltenham 16½ miles, Hereford 22 miles, Birmingham 63 miles
Road Links: M50 (Jct 2) 5½ miles, M5 (Jct 11A) 14 miles
Railway Stations: Gloucester, Ledbury
Airports: Bristol (53 miles) & Birmingham (61 miles)

Situation

The popular village location of Upleadon is set within the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside and lies close to the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border, which is characterised by traditional farms and wooded hills. The property enjoys views over Leadon Vale, towards The Cotswolds, and adjoins Collinpark Wood; ancient woodland which is designated as a SSSI and important nature reserve. The property is ideally placed to enjoy a rural quality of life, yet has good access to local towns, cities and links to the rest of the country.

Madams

Madams was built c.1930 on the site of two former cottages, which were believed to date from the 1500’s. This property was a favoured haunt of the artist Paul Nash during the mid 1900’s, a regular visitor who took inspiration from the setting for his work.
This beautifully refurbished home is very well presented and maintained throughout.
An enclosed entrance porch is complemented by a solid Idigbo wooden door, locally sourced, and attractive Laura Ashley floor tiles. There is a WC off the entrance porch. An internal door leads into the spacious reception hall, a great flexible living space with a two-sided, “Jack & Jill” wood burning stove and engineered oak flooring. A patio door leads directly to the garden.

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Steps lead down to the comfortable sitting room, accessed from the hall. This lovely room has a quadruple aspect and an inglenook fireplace with dual-fuel 5 kw stove. The hearth is built with local stone (Forest of Dean) and the lintel beam is from the original cottage.
The dining room is also accessed off the reception hall and is a good-sized room with a double aspect, sharing the “Jack & Jill” wood burner with the hall and leads through to the kitchen.
Offering ample storage, with a range of oak-fronted floor and wall cabinetry the kitchen, by Ultima™, is complemented by a larder cupboard and a range of integrated appliances (Bosch & AEG) including a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, twin electric ovens incorporating a microwave and an induction hob with extractor fan. A door off the kitchen opens to the garden and there is a rear boot room with access door to the parking and garage.

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A solid oak spindle staircase off the reception hall leads to the first floor, where there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom with a large, walk-in shower. The main bedroom with en-suite shower room has a walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving, hanging and drawer space. The second double room has a walk-in wardrobe with the third double benefitting from built-in storage.
A ladder-style staircase off the landing leads to the second-floor attic rooms, which provide great storage, and offer a versatile space for use as a home office, studio or similar.

The Outside

Accessed via a long, private drive, flanked by woodland, Madams is situated in a truly secluded, quiet and private location. A gated entrance with cattle grid at the end of the drive leads onto the gravelled parking area and double garage, which is located above the house.
The property sits in a beautiful setting, well within its own grounds and woodland; a fabulous haven for birds and other wildlife, a true nature lovers paradise.
Attractive, very well-maintained and beautifully designed gardens surround the property, and comprise lawns, flower beds, planted with an attractive array of flowering plants and shrubs, and a wildflower area, which is home to the common spotted orchid, cowslips, bluebells and lady’s smock, amongst others.
The garden was showcased in the Upleadon Open Gardens weekend and the National Garden Scheme in 2023 and 2024.

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There is a well-kept soft fruit and vegetable garden and several greenhouses.
An open fronted, brick and timber outbuilding provides good storage and is used as a log fuel store for the Biomass boiler (central heating/hot water) and the wood burning stoves. A secure store/garden shed provides additional storage for gardening equipment.
An original well supplies a free water source for the garden, and there are several garden ponds which provide additional interest and are great for wildlife. There is also an attractive rockery with seating area and a Hoster bed to take advantage of the shadier area of the garden.
The managed woodland area of some 4½ Acres comprises predominantly of a variety of native trees, including Oak, Lime, Cherry and Silver Birch.
A managed electric fence has been discreetly installed around the garden and residential area to prevent deer entry from the owned and neighbouring woodland area.

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank). Heating via Biomass boiler with large thermal water store. Double-glazed windows and doors throughout the property.

Broadband

Fast fibre (FTTP) installed via Gigaclear, up to 900 mbps d/l available.

Mobile Phone Signal

Moderate, see Ofcom for specific network cover.

Local Authority

Forest of Dean District Council: 01594 810000.

Council Tax

Band “F” (£3,252 for 2025/26).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Red brick under a clay tile roof.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

No current permissions.

EPC

Rated "D", potential for "B". This is a theoretical rating and does not reflect the home-grown energy source. Other than labour and consumables, the wood supply is free.

Flood Risk

There is no flood risk to this property.

Access

Via a private driveway off the public road.

Public Access

There is a Public Footpath through part of the lower woodland (Hill Wood).

Covenants

None of which the Vendor or Agent are aware.

Conservations Area

The property is not within a designated Conservation Area. Part of the woodland is within a SSSI.

Buyers Purchase Fee

Please note that the successful buyer is required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance in order to process a new transaction.

General Information

Schools

Primary: Pauntly, Redmarley, Newent. Further information is available at: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Secondary: Newent, Gloucester. Further information is available at: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Independent: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Hereford, Worcester and Malvern. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

The village of Upleadon has a Church and a village hall, which hosts a variety of clubs and activities for the community. The traditional and busy market town of Newent has a range of amenities to meet most day-to-day requirements, including a doctor’s surgery, schools and a couple of supermarkets with a range of independent shops, pubs, cafes and take-aways. The thriving market town of Ledbury is a short drive away and offers a wider range of shops, an award-winning butcher, a theatre, restaurants, cafes and pubs, and is renowned for its famous Church Street and Butchers Row. A more extensive range of retail and cultural facilities are available in Gloucester and Cheltenham, which are within easy reach.

Recreational

Many fine walks, cycle rides, water sporting and outdoor activities are available both locally in the Wye Valley and in the popular Forest of Dean, which became the country’s first National Forest Park in 1938 and is England’s largest oak forest. There are a variety of sports clubs close by in Newent and Ledbury including cricket, tennis, hockey, football, and rugby clubs, as well as a well-known golf course. Both Newent and Ledbury have leisure centres with swimming pools. A selection of good pubs can be found in the locality and surrounding area including the Three Choirs Vineyard which has a popular restaurant, and also offering tours, wine tasting events and overnight accommodation. The renowned Malvern Hills are within easy reach and Eastnor Castle hosts a range of events, concerts, and festivals, and is open to the public. A wide variety of events, from antique fairs to agricultural shows, take place at The Three Counties Showground, Malvern, throughout the year.

Directions - GL18 1EE

From Upleadon: From the centre of the village, at the crossroad head north up Eden’s Hill towards Brand Green & Redmarley. Continue for about 0.30 miles, passing a white house on your right-hand side, take the next right-hand-turn as you enter the wooded road area, before the end of the speed limit. This is a private gravelled drive to the property, there is a name plate at the entrance.

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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.