Crossways, Coleford

A rare opportunity to acquire a two-bedroom detached bungalow set within approximately 1.5 acres, offering a wonderful balance of space, privacy and convenience. Enjoying a semi-rural position yet located close to Coleford town centre, the property benefits from ample parking, a double garage, extensive gardens and grounds, along with a range of useful outbuildings. This appealing home presents excellent potential for those seeking a peaceful setting with generous outside space, while still remaining within easy reach of local amenities.

Entering through a central porch, you are welcomed into a spacious hallway which forms the heart of the home, giving access to all principal rooms and creating a natural, easy flow throughout.

To the front of the property, the living room is a bright and generously proportioned space, offering excellent flexibility for a range of furniture layouts. Its elongated shape allows for larger sofas and additional seating to be arranged comfortably, while still leaving room for side tables or storage pieces, making it well-suited to both relaxing and entertaining. A wide front-facing window draws in plenty of natural light, enhancing the sense of space and creating a pleasant, airy atmosphere throughout the day. The room’s traditional character is highlighted by a central feature fireplace with a stone surround, providing a natural focal point and offering the potential to create a cosy setting for quieter evenings. There is also scope to modernise and personalise the space, with ample wall area for media units or decorative touches, allowing buyers to easily reimagine the room to suit contemporary tastes while retaining its underlying sense of warmth and comfort.

The kitchen is a spacious and practical room, offering a great foundation for modernisation while already providing a functional layout. There is an excellent amount of floor space, allowing for a range of configurations, including the potential to incorporate a breakfast table or informal dining area without compromising on movement around the room. Fitted with a range of traditional wooden units, the kitchen provides ample storage and worktop space, with room for additional cabinetry or integrated appliances if desired. A large window and glazed door arrangement allows natural light to flow through from the adjoining space, helping to keep the room bright and inviting throughout the day. A charming focal point is the freestanding range-style cooker, which adds character and a sense of warmth, evoking a more traditional, homely feel ideal for those who enjoy cooking and gathering in the kitchen.

Following on, the dining room is an impressively sized and versatile space, perfectly suited for both everyday use and larger gatherings. Its generous proportions allow for a substantial dining table with ample room remaining for additional furniture such as sideboards or display cabinets, making it ideal for entertaining family and guests. Dual-aspect windows invite plenty of natural light into the room, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout the day, while also offering pleasant views out to the surrounding garden areas. The layout flows naturally through to an adjoining reception space, enhancing the sense of openness and providing flexibility for a more informal seating area, snug, or even a home office if desired. Characterful features, including the warm timber panelling and retro bar area, add a distinctive charm and a nod to the home’s original style, while also presenting an exciting opportunity for modernisation. Altogether, this is a sociable and adaptable room with great potential to become a true centrepiece of the home.

Leading off the kitchen, the utility room is a particularly generous and highly practical space, offering excellent versatility for day-to-day living. There is ample room for laundry appliances, additional storage, and even further worktop space, making it ideal for keeping the main kitchen clutter-free. Fitted with a range of base units and long work surfaces, the room provides plenty of storage and preparation space, while the layout allows for easy organisation of household tasks. Multiple windows and a glazed external door bring in good natural light, creating a bright and functional working environment, as well as providing direct access to the outside. The size of the room also opens up a range of possibilities for future use, whether as a dedicated laundry room, boot room, or even for further development subject to requirements. Overall, it is a valuable extension of the kitchen space, enhancing both the practicality and flexibility of the home.

The utility room also benefits from the addition of a convenient WC, enhancing the practicality of the home. Positioned just off the main working area, it comprises a low-level toilet and is complemented by a frosted window, allowing natural light in while maintaining privacy.

The property offers two well-sized bedrooms, both accessed from the main hallway. The principal bedroom is a well-proportioned offering ample space to comfortably accommodate a double or king-sized bed along with wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture. The layout is simple and versatile, making it easy to adapt to a variety of styles and storage solutions. A wide window frames pleasant views across the surrounding greenery, allowing natural light to fill the room and create a bright, airy atmosphere throughout the day. This outlook adds a sense of privacy and calm, enhancing the room’s appeal as a relaxing place to unwind. With its neutral décor and generous floor space, the room provides a blank canvas for personalisation, presenting an excellent opportunity to create a stylish and comfortable main bedroom tailored to individual tastes.

Bedroom two is another well-proportioned room, offering comfortable space for a double bed along with freestanding wardrobes and additional furnishings if required. Its straightforward layout makes it easy to arrange furniture in a practical and flexible way, whether used as a guest room, child’s bedroom, or home office. A wide window allows natural light to filter into the room, creating a bright and airy feel, while maintaining a good level of privacy. The neutral décor further enhances the sense of space and provides a blank canvas for personalisation, allowing buyers to tailor the room to suit their needs and style.

The bathroom is a bright and functional space, fitted with a bath and overhead shower, along with a wash hand basin and WC. A frosted window allows natural light to filter in while maintaining privacy, helping to create a light and airy feel. The room is well-proportioned, offering sufficient space for everyday use, with a practical layout that works well as it is while also presenting an opportunity for modernisation. With scope to update finishes and fittings, it provides a solid foundation to create a stylish and comfortable family bathroom tailored to personal taste.

Outside - Externally, the property occupies a generous plot that immediately creates a sense of space and a charming semi-rural atmosphere. To the front, a substantial driveway provides extensive off-road parking for multiple vehicles, alongside access to a large garage, ideal for secure parking, storage, or workshop use. The gardens wrap around the home, with a particularly attractive lawned area enclosed by established hedging and characterful stone walls, offering both privacy and a pleasant outdoor setting. Predominantly laid to lawn, the space is perfect for outdoor seating, entertaining, or simply enjoying the surroundings, while mature trees and planting add depth, character, and a natural backdrop. The outlook across neighbouring greenery and open fields further enhances the sense of tranquillity, giving the property a peaceful countryside feel while still remaining conveniently accessible. A notable addition is a separate paddock, positioned just beyond the main gardens and currently used as grazing land. This provides excellent potential for those with equestrian interests, smallholding ambitions, or simply those seeking additional outdoor space. In addition to the main gardens, the property also benefits from a range of useful outbuildings, further enhancing its versatility. These include several storage sheds and workshop-style structures, ideal for tools, equipment, or hobby use, as well as space for greenhouse growing, perfect for those with an interest in cultivating plants or home-grown produce. Overall, the outdoor space complements the home beautifully, offering both practicality and a relaxing environment to enjoy throughout the seasons