Summary of features

• Beautiful, timber-framed detached house (1,938 sq ft) • 3 bedrooms, main with en-suite, family bathroom • Spacious kitchen/living space and mezzanine • Additional reception room • Good-sized utility • Attractive, mature gardens with water features and pond • Greenhouse, timber outbuilding, garden shed • Garage/workshop and ample parking

Location

Mileages: Dymock 2 miles, Newent 5 miles, Ledbury 7 miles, Ross-on-Wye 9 miles, Malvern 14 miles, Gloucester 15 miles, Hereford & Cheltenham within 23 miles, Birmingham 60 miles Road: M50 (Jct 3) 3 miles, (Jct 2) 6½ miles, M5 (Jct 8) 17 miles Railway: Ledbury, Malvern, Gloucester Airport: Bristol 59 miles, Birmingham 64 miles

Situation

Upper House is situated in lovely rural location between the villages of Dymock and Kempley, amongst the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside. Kempley is renowned for its stunning wild daffodil meadows and mediaeval architecture, namely St Mary’s Church, a 12th Century Norman church featuring the oldest timber roof in England and the most complete set of Romanesque frescoes in Northern Europe. The property is conveniently located within the Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury and Newent triangle, all of which are a short drive away. This part of Gloucestershire is characterised by orchards and traditional farmland. The area is renowned for offering a sought after rural quality of life combined with excellent communication links to the rest of the country.

Upper House

• Upper House is a beautiful example of a sympathetically renovated timber-framed former barn now providing a lovely, characterful home. It is understood that the property was originally the farmstead to Parsonage Farm, part of the Rectory Estate and is believed to date back to the mid 1500’s. However, the property is not Listed. • The front door is located off a secluded courtyard which opens to a flexible reception room (currently used as a dining hall), although offers potential for a variety of other uses, such as a study/library. This room benefits from built-in shelving and is complemented by solid oak flooring. • The rest of the accommodation to the ground floor is located off this central reception room. A door opens to the spacious family/sitting room with again features solid oak flooring. A wood burner provides a lovely focal point. Directly off the sitting room is the contemporary kitchen by one of the top ten German kitchen brands, Leicht. Plenty of storage is complemented by a central island with a solid wood work surface, a range cooker and a dishwasher. A door off the kitchen opens to a raised decked seating area with a waterfall water feature tumbling down into the pond below. A perfect space for seasonal dining and entertaining.

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• There are two staircases off the sitting room, one leads to a mezzanine which, again, is a great versatile space, and one to the main double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. • To the opposite end of the house, off the central reception room, are two further bedrooms, one with built-in wardrobes; and a bathroom with walk-in shower. The good-sized utility with loft access offers space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tumble dryer and is complemented by a bespoke, built-in storage cupboards with sliding doors. A door leads out to the front courtyard, and another directly through to the garage/workshop.

The Outside

• The property is approached off a quiet, rural road and is situated between the villages of Dymock and Kempley. • A gated access opens to a gravelled driveway with parking for several vehicles • The beautifully landscaped front garden features a small copse of silver birch, a variety of established shrubs and flowering plants, and a stunning ancient weeping willow. In front of the house is a pond adjacent to the raised decked area. • Near the parking area is a useful timber outbuilding offering great storage. • Access to the property and the beautiful inner courtyard is via a gated entrance. The courtyard provides a secluded and peaceful seating area and is enclosed by an old stone and brick wall, complemented by flagstone paving, and a plethora of maturely planted shrubs, flowering plants including several espalier apple and pear trees. A large stone trough provides an additional water feature.

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• The stunning gardens wrap around the property, which is well situated within its plot. The rear gardens are mainly lawned and, again, beautifully planted with an attractive variety of shrubs, trees and planted beds. • In addition, there is a Hartley Botanic greenhouse with quarry tiled floor, staging and a raised bed, and vegetable garden with raised beds, perfect for keen gardeners and those wishing to grow some of their own produce. The gardens are bounded by hornbeam and native mix hedging. • A large, single garage provides additional parking or excellent storage/workshop facilities.

Material Information

Services

Mains water (metered), electricity. Private drainage (treatment plant). Oil-fired central heating. Electric supply/lighting to the Garage and greenhouse.

Broadband

Ultrafast broadband is available. (Up to 2,300 Mbps).

Mobile Phone Signal

Reasonable reception with mainstream providers.

Local Authority

Forest of Dean District Council: 01594 810000.

Council Tax

Band “E” (£2,909.34 for 2026/27).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Timber frame with brick infill. Timber framed, double-glazed windows.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

No current/relevant permissions.

EPC

Rated “D”, potential up to “C”.

Flood Risk

There is no known flood risk to this property.

Access

Via rural lane.

Public Access

There are no Rights of Way or Public Footpaths over this property.

Covenants

None of which the Vendor or Agent are aware.

National Landscape

The property is not within a National Landscape (formerly AONB).

Conservation Area

The property is not within a Conservation Area.

Buyers Purchase Fee

Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.

General Information

Schools

Primary: Dymock, Gorsley, Much Marcle. Further information available at: www.fdean.gov.uk Secondary: Newent. Further information available at: www.fdean.gov.uk Independent: Colwall, Malvern, Worcester, Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham have some excellent independent schools. Further information available at www.isc.co.uk

Local

The nearby village of Dymock has a thriving community and good village amenities, including a church, village store, hall and pub. The market towns of Newent, Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye provide a broad range of shops and amenities to suit most day-to-day requirements. Newent has a doctor’s surgery and pharmacy, as well as a couple of supermarkets, a post office and café. Ledbury provides a variety of additional facilities, including an array of independent shops, cafes, three supermarkets a selection of good pubs and restaurants, as well as a local Theatre. The property is well placed for the commercial centres of Hereford, Gloucester, Worcester and Cheltenham, which offer more extensive retail, leisure and cultural facilities.

Recreational

Dymock has a cricket club and offers a range of activities and groups. Many fine walks in and around the area, including the well-known Daffodil Way in the spring. Golf courses are at Dymock and Newent, and the Three Choirs Vineyard at Newent has a Brasserie, a wine shop and holds wine tasting events. Leisure/sport centres/swimming pools at Newent and Ledbury. Tennis club at Ledbury. The Malvern Hills and the Wye Valley are both within easy access and offer a range of sports and activities.

Directions

From Dymock: With the Pub and the Church on your right-hand side, proceed along the road a little further taking the left hand turn signposted to the School and Kempley. Follow the road over the old railway bridge, around the sharp right-hand bend and then around the sharp left-hand bend. From here, follow the road for 1.6 miles where the entrance to the property will be found on the left-hand side.

Postcode

GL18 2BA

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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.