James Cottage, Popes Hill, Newnham

A truly spectacular and beautifully presented spacious detached four bedroom property offering large driveway, solar panels and well-maintained extensive gardens, and numerous outbuildings to include; garage, workshop and outdoor office space, situated in a rural position surrounded by wonderful countryside views which enhance the property's privacy.

This property is a MUST see for those looking to find a one-of-a-kind family home which is the perfect blend of modern and characterful living. Offering generous and comfortable accommodation, this property benefits from unique additions to the house including a hot tub and space for sauna in main bathroom. The property also has its own solar panels and battery making it a fantastic energy efficient home.

Internally, the ground floor comprises; entrance porch, entrance hall, shower room, a gorgeous room open plan kitchen/breakfast room with family area, dining room, lounge and conservatory. The first floor comprises; four good sized bedrooms (the master benefitting from an en-suite and its own private balcony overlooking countryside) and a bathroom with its very own sauna.

Externally, the gardens are extensive and wrap around the property with wonderful surrounding countryside views. There are plenty of seating areas which also includes a fantastic hot tub space and a variety of outbuildings; garage, workshop and outdoor office (with broadband connection).
There is parking available to the front of the property for multiple cars and an EV charger.

Please note: The meadow behind the property is circa 4 acres, with the plot the house sits on is circa 3 acres.

The property is situated on Popes Hill, which is renowned for its amazing views and peaceful setting. The property is close to the nearby village of Littledean which provides a good range of facilities, including; a village shop with Post Office, two public houses and chip shop. From Popes Hill, Gloucester, Cheltenham and Chepstow are easily accessible. The motorway connections from the area are excellent with the M4, M5 and M50 all within commuting distance.

Council Tax Band: F (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold

Entrance porch

Access through to entrance hall.

Entrance hall

Storage cupboard, access through to shower room, kitchen and dining room.

Shower

Wash hand basin with vanity unit underneath, WC, shower enclosure, tiled flooring, tiled walls, window to rear aspect.

Kitchen/family room

Large open plan layout offering plenty of space for the whole family, offering a kitchen/diner with family area as well.

Fitted units at eye and base level with quartz worktop space, integrated appliances to include; dual ovens, fridge freezer, and dishwasher, island unit with induction hob, sink unit with drainer, windows to front, side and rear aspects, wood-effect flooring, space for dining table and chairs, space for extra seating (sofas/chairs etc), door to side, bi-fold doors out to rear.

Dining Room

A very characterful and charming room.
Wooden flooring, windows to front and side aspects, ceiling beams, access through to lounge.

Lounge

Feature fireplace, wooden flooring, windows to side aspects, access through to conservatory.

Conservatory

A relaxing and light room to enjoy offering access into rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Access through to all four bedrooms and bathroom.

Master bedroom

Carpeted flooring, radiators, windows to rear aspect, velux windows, access through to en-suite and access onto private balcony overlooking the gardens and countryside surrounding.

En-suite

Walk-in shower enclosure, bath with mixer taps, WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit underneath, wood-effect flooring, tiled splash backs, window to side aspect.

Bedroom 2

Carpeted flooring, built-in wardrobes, radiator, window to rear aspect.

Bedroom 3

Carpeted flooring, radiator, window to front and side aspects.

Bedroom 4

Wooden flooring, radiator, window to front aspect, access to loft.

Bathroom

Wash hand basin with vanity unit underneath, bath with shower attachment, WC, wood-effect flooring, tiled splash backs, space for freestanding sauna.

Outside

To the front of the property, there is a large driveway providing ample parking and turning space for multiple vehicles with gardens laid to lawn surrounding. There are a variety of bushes and trees (including fruit trees).
There are steps leading down to the property, where there are further gardens to front which are mainly laid to lawn with well-maintained hedges, bushes and shrubs.
There is a pathway leading around both sides of the property providing access to the rear gardens, where there are three separate patio areas for sitting and relaxing. There is also space with a hot tub where the current vendors sit, relax and enjoy the peaceful surrounding countryside.
There are additional steps leading down to further garden space where there is plenty of space for entertaining alongside space for growing your own produce. The current vendors have acquired a large additional paddock with a variety of fruit trees, including; apples, plums, pears, and damsons.

Outbuildings

The property benefits from a number of outbuildings to include; garage with power and lighting supply, outdoor office space for those who work from home (with broadband connection), and an outdoor workshop and shed for outdoor storage space.

Please note: there is additional parking up by the garage if desired.

Services

Mains water and electric connected. Oil central heating. Septic tank.
** The services and heating system, where applicable, have not been tested. **

Viewings

By prior appointment with Hills.

Rates

Council Tax Band: F

Please refer to for prices in the Forest of Dean and for the Tax Band.

Water Rates

Severn Trent - to be advised.

Money Laundering Regulations

To comply with MLR, all prospective purchasers will be asked to produce ID documentation at the time of making an offer. We kindly ask for your cooperation during this.

Please note

There is a public footpath crossing the paddock.