with 2 ACRES, Joyford, Coleford, Gloucestershire. GL16 7AS

Luda Cottage is an unspoiled picture postcard Forest cottage standing in approximately 2 acres of garden and orchard in a beautiful edge of woodland setting. This idyllic location offers total seclusion without being isolated. It is a home of much character with a calm, restful atmosphere. The accommodation includes an open-plan sitting room with dining area and snug, each with wood burning stoves. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms, one on each floor. The grounds are divided into established fruit orchard, productive vegetable plot and shady meadow. A new air source heating system has been installed. This unique location affords direct access to the beautiful surrounding woodland of the Forest of Dean. It is a perfect country retreat.

Entrance Porch

Window to side, flagstone floor, door to dining room and snug.

Snug

Dual aspect, fireplace with wood burning stove on stone hearth, beautiful slate floor tiles through to dining room and sitting room, stairs to first floor.

Dining Area

Window to front, wood burning stove, open-plan to library area and sitting room, door to kitchen.

Sitting Room

Spacious room with windows front and rear, wood burning stove set on stone hearth, range of bespoke fitted bookshelves forming the library area, patio doors opening to a large flagstone patio.

Kitchen

Window to rear, walk-in pantry, free standing kitchen cabinets (included in sale), tiled floor through to utility/boot room.

Utility/Boot Room

Window to side, air source hot water storage cylinder (installed in November 2024), work surface, plumbing for washing machine, doors to shower room and outside.

Ground Floor Shower Room

Window to side, Aqualisa electric shower, WC, wash basin, tiled floor.

Landing

Access to roof space, doors to bedrooms 1,2,3,4 and family bathroom.

Bedroom 1

Bright double room with window to rear and a lovely view over the orchard, built in airing cupboard.

Bedroom 2

Lovely bright dual aspect double bedroom with view over the garden towards the pond and wild flower paddock, modern wash basin and stand.

Bedroom 3

Window to front, built in wardrobe.

Bedroom 4 / Study

Window to front, fitted bookshelves.

Family Bathroom

Window to rear, extra large walk-in shower, WC, wash basin, porcelain tiles.

Garage/Woodshed

A large detached timber building with automatic door. Comprises garage with roof storage with the area to the rear presently utilised as a wood store. It could also become an ideal outside sheltered entertaining area.

Outside

The property stands in approximately 2 acres of ground at the end of the lane. The garden is divided into a well-stocked apple and plum orchard, a well-designed and highly productive vegetable garden with a number of raised beds, three greenhouses and large fruit-cages. Attractive bespoke estate fencing divides the area from the meadow, this is home to a delightful barbeque house. A small stream forms part of the western boundary of both the orchard and the paddock. There is a lovely established wildlife pond. The flagstone patio that extends along the rear of the cottage is a quiet tranquil spot to sit and absorb the magic of this unique and peaceful oasis in the heart of the woodland.

Directions

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From the A4136 Monmouth to Gloucester road above Coleford cross over to Grove Road signposted Christchurch/Ross on Wye. After about 3/4 of a mile, on reaching Christchurch village, turn right into Park Road/Berry Hill at crossroads. After 500 yards turn left to Joyford Hill (in front of the Globe Inn). Follow the road down for 1/2 mile, take the second right into Bicknor Street. With the Dog and Muffler car park behind you and the post box on your left, follow the lane to the end and bear right. The cottage is on the right is the last property.