Elton Road, Elton, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14

Tucked away on a quiet no through lane, this charming three bedroom country home sits within generous grounds and enjoys countryside on the doorstep. With character, space and versatile outbuildings, it offers a chance to embrace peaceful rural living while staying well connected to nearby centres.

Nestled within a superb plot of approximately one acre, this charming three bedroom cottage offers a wonderful opportunity for those seeking the good life. Full of character and potential, this Elton property is complemented by a fantastic stone built outbuilding, providing exciting scope for further use or development, subject to the necessary consents.

Set on the edge of the beautiful Forest of Dean, with river walks just a stone’s throw away, the location balances rural living with everyday convenience. Gloucester is just a 20 minute drive, making this an ideal retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle without feeling remote. A rare chance to enjoy space, lifestyle, and future potential in a most desirable settings.

Location
Elton is a historic village set on the western edge of the Forest of Dean, surrounded by rolling countryside. With roots dating back to medieval times, the village has long been shaped by farming and woodland trades, giving it a sense of heritage. Its position offers lovely rural outlooks, while the location remains highly convenient, with easy access to the River Severn, the wider Forest of Dean, and road links connecting Gloucester, the Midlands, Wales, and the South West. Elton is particularly appealing to those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle with excellent access to nature and nearby market towns

Living space
The kitchen is a fabulous space and a true culinary delight, with a range cooker at its heart set within a beautiful stone inglenook. A large farmhouse table provides the perfect setting for busy mornings, formal gatherings, or simply relaxing with a cup of coffee. An extensive range of floor and wall cupboards is complemented by bespoke granite worktops, completing the look. This is undoubtedly the hub of the house.

An open archway leads seamlessly into the snug, where a feature recessed stone fireplace with a wood burner at its heart creates a cosy retreat on a crisp winter’s day. It’s an ideal space for after dinner chats and relaxed evenings.

From the entrance hall, solid wood doors lead through to the sitting room. Once again, the attention to detail is evident, with a wonderful brick arched fireplace housing another woodburning stove. Dual windows draw in the morning sun, making this a light, airy, and wonderfully relaxing space, perfect for getting away from it all.

Continuing through the sitting room, you arrive at the summer room. Overlooking the gardens, this versatile space would be ideal as a studio, home office, or simply as intended. This area currently benefits from granted planning permission for a two-storey extension, which would create additional living space on the ground floor along with a further bedroom and ensuite on the first floor. Full details and approved plans are available to view on the Forest of Dean District Council website under reference P0762/23/FULL.

1st floor accommodation
From the entrance hall, a half turn staircase leads to the first floor, where you’ll find three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The principal bedroom is a generous double room, benefiting from extensive built in storage, providing both space and practicality with dual aspect windows providing good natural light.. A second double bedroom enjoys the morning sun, making it a bright and welcoming space.

Bedroom three is a good sized single room, with ample space for wardrobe storage, ideal as a child’s room, guest bedroom, or home office.
The family bathroom is well proportioned and fitted with a traditional style vanity unit and WC, along with a panelled bath and shower over, completing the upstairs accommodation.

Gardens
The gardens and grounds are a real feature of the property, extending to approximately one acre and offering space, privacy, and versatility in equal measure. Within the grounds sits a substantial stone built, two storey outbuilding, offering excellent potential for conversion to an annexe or Airbnb accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

The outbuilding comprises two good-sized rooms on the ground floor, currently used for storage and a garage. Externally, feature stone steps lead up to a first floor room, which would make a wonderful studio, office space, or private hideaway, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the grounds.

The gardens have been thoughtfully arranged to suit a variety of uses, including a large patio area with a feature barbecue, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Formal, level lawns are bordered by mature hedgerows, providing a sense of seclusion and structure to the grounds.

There is ample off road parking, accessed via a five-bar gate, with space for approximately five to six vehicles, along with additional room for caravan or motorhome storage.

To the western side of the plot lies a paddock with a timber field shelter, currently home to three characterful pot-bellied pigs and a sheep, truly epitomising the rural “good life” lifestyle.
The property is approached a short distance along a no through lane, with a formal gravelled front garden providing a welcoming arrival for guests.

Conclusion
This is a family home offering space, character, and lifestyle in abundance, perfectly suited to those seeking a more rural way of life without sacrificing convenience. With its generous grounds, versatile outbuilding, and idyllic setting, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a property that offers both charm and future potential.

Verified Material Information
Council Tax band: E
Energy Performance rating: F
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Septic tank
Heating: LPG central heating is installed.
Heating features: Double glazing and Wood burner
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2, Vodafone, Three & EE All Good
Parking: Driveway
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Directions: w3w///played.like.awoke
From Mitcheldean, take the Abenhall road heading South up the hill past the Lamb pub and Dene Magne School, continue on this road for approximately 1.5 miles. At the junction take the left turn for Flaxley. Continue on this road past Flaxley abbey and continue for approx. 3 miles until you reach the A48. Turn right and after 500 yds take the right turn just after the garage. After approx 300 yds the turning for Elton Nurseries is on your left hand side. As you enter the lane Elton Nurseries will be found on your left hand side.