Little Drybrook, Coleford, Gloucestershire. GL16

Rose Cottage stands in approximately an acre of secluded garden in the idyllic woodland hamlet of Little Drybrook in the heart of the Forest of Dean. This truly peaceful rural location enjoys a stunning outlook over the surrounding forest. It is a home of great character with many original features, exposed beams, stone walls and fireplaces with wood burning stoves. There are two lovely reception rooms and four double bedrooms with master en-suite. Planning permission is in place to further extend the kitchen and add a utility room. The property has in the past operated as a successful cattery business and the associated buildings are still in place. There is a double garage, a couple of stables and a shepherd's hut (available by separate negotiation). A charming traditional stone cottage in a beautiful location, an ideal country retreat with business potential.

Ground Floor:
The entrance hall has a useful laundry cupboard with plumbing for the washing machine and dryer. A door leads to a generous cloakroom with its period style basin and fittings. The cosy dining room has a very large wood burning stove set in a stone chimney breast. There are lovely original exposed timber ceiling beams and an engineered hardwood floor extends through to the sitting room. Patio doors open onto the sunny patio courtyard and an attractive turned staircase ascends to the first floor. The kitchen has a range of fully fitted shaker style cabinets with an integrated dishwasher and microwave, Neff ovens and an induction hob. There is a hidden walk-in pantry providing ample storage space. A versatile Rayburn range manages additional cooking, hot water and heating. The floor is tiled. Planning permission is granted to extend onto the kitchen to create a utility room. The sitting room is a lovely comfortable room with exposed ceiling beams and two attractive exposed stone walls, one with a decorative arch and the other with the original stone fireplace and a wood burning stove. Bespoke shelved alcoves provide attractive and useful display storage. A fully glazed door faces South and leads out to a sunny lawn to the front of the property.

First Floor:
The landing area has a large airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and access to four double bedrooms and the family bathroom. All the bedrooms enjoy a superb view of the garden and surrounding woodland.
Bedroom 1, the master bedroom, has a stylish modern
en-suite shower room.
Bedrooms 2 and 3 are lovely peaceful double bedrooms with feature stone walls.
The fourth double bedroom serves as a convenient study/office for the present owners.
The family bathroom has a p shaped bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.

Grounds:
The ground extends to approaching an acre. It is mostly laid to grass, a paved courtyard patio surrounds the house and provides a lovely place to sit and enjoy the beautiful woodland views.
The stables are presently used as storage but there is a good hard standing to the front. There is a stone detached double garage which requires some investment but provides good storage and parking space.

For interested parties, a very sweet shepherd hut is available by separate negotiation.

Detached Garage:
A detached 2 bay garage/workshop built from local stone. It requires some investment but provides good storage and parking.

Outbuildings:
The present owners ran a highly successful cattery business which is no longer operating. The secure and professionally constructed building is positioned in the lower part of the garden away from the main house. It is set on a hard standing with power and water & mains drainage connected. In addition to the 24 individual pet enclosures there is a practical office/kitchenette area.
There is potential to re-establish the business or diversify. It could possibly become kennels or an aviary with the relevant permissions.

Directions

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From Coleford town proceed on the B4228 in the direction of Chepstow. After 1.5 miles turn left signposted Sling. At the crossroads turn right towards Bream. After 1 mile turn left signposted Little Drybrook. Follow the road through the trees bearing around to the right. The first property can be found on the right before the plant nursery.