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Guide Price£749,950

May Hill, Longhope

Land size
2.5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Four Bedroom Detached Country Property
  • Versatile and Flexible Accommodation
  • Stable Block, Animal Shelters, Tractor Shed, Double Garage
  • Two and a Half Acres
  • Stunning Countryside Views
  • EPC Rating - E, Council Tax - F, Freehold

Description

A DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED COUNTRY PROPERTY offering VERSATILE AND FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION in this LOVELY UNSPOILT RURAL LOCATION with GOOD SIZED GARDENS, RANGE OF OUTBUILDINGS to include STABLE BLOCK, SUMMER HOUSE, DOUBLE GARAGE, SEPARATE FIELD with VARIOUS ANIMAL SHELTERS, POLYTUNNEL and TRACTOR SHED, with the whole amounting to 2.5 ACRES with STUNNING VIEWS TO THE FRONT OVER SURROUNDING FIELDS AND FARMLAND TOWARDS THE SEVERN ESTUARY.

Porch via fully glazed frosted door. Further fully glazed frosted door to:

Entrance Hall - Single radiator, laminate flooring, side aspect window, stairs to the first floor. Fully glazed double doors lead to:

Living Room - 6.02m x 3.81m (19'9 x 12'6) - Wood burner with raised hearth, two double radiators, front and side aspect windows with the front aspect having a lovely open outlook. Fully glazed door through to:

Inner Lobby - Under stairs storage cupboard, steps up to:

Snug - 6.15m x 2.51m (20'2 x 8'3) - Attractive brick fireplace with inset wood burning stove, raised brick hearth, exposed ceiling timbers, stone flooring, four front aspect windows with lovely views over the surrounding fields and farmland towards the Severn estuary. Door to:

Inner Hallway - Under stairs storage cupboard, stairs to the first floor, single radiator, flagstone flooring.

Kitchen / Dining Room - 3.30m x 2.49m / 4.67m x 2.57m (10'10 x 8'2 / 15'4 - Flagstone flooring, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboards under, range of base and wall mounted units, fitted oil-fired Aga with hotplates and ovens, plumbing for dishwasher, two front aspect windows with views over surrounding fields and farmland and over the Severn estuary, fully glazed UPVC double glazed French doors to the gardens.

Cloakroom - White suite comprising low-level WC, wash hand basin, tiled splashback, single radiator, flagstone flooring, rear aspect frosted window.

Utility - 2.31m x 1.68m (7'7 x 5'6) - Single drainer sink unit, mixer tap, single radiator, space for fridge / freezer, rear aspect frosted window.

Office / Art / Music Room - 4.70m x 3.71m (15'5 x 12'2) - Flagstone flooring, radiator, double glazed sliding patio doors through to the front gardens with a lovely outlook and views, rear aspect window. (This room could be used as a ground floor bedroom if required). Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room - Fitted shower cubicle and tray, shower, tiled surround, vanity wash hand basin, close coupled WC, rear aspect window.

FROM THE OFFICE, AN EASY TREAD STAIRWAY GIVES ACCESS TO THE FIRST FLOOR.

First Floor Sitting Room - 3.76m x 2.69m (12'4 x 8'10) - Wooden flooring, two double radiators, two front and rear aspect windows with the front having a superb outlook over surrounding fields and farmland towards the Severn estuary and the rear aspect having a private outlook over the property's land. Door to:

Sun Room - 2.18m x 2.16m (7'2 x 7'1) - Lovely outlook over the gardens, fully glazed UPVC door through to the gardens.

FROM THE ENTRANCE HALL, STAIRS LEAD TO THE FIRST FLOOR.

Master Bedroom - 6.12m x 2.82m (20'1 x 9'3) - Single radiator, built-in wardrobe cupboards with hanging rail and shelving, two single radiators, access to roof space, side and front aspect windows with superb views over the Severn estuary. Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room - Fitted double shower cubicle and tray, shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, heated towel rail, side aspect frosted window.

FROM THE INNER HALLWAY, AN EASY TREAD STAIRWAY GIVES ACCESS THROUGH TO THE FIRST FLOOR.

Bedroom 2 - 6.83m x 2.62m (22'5 x 8'7) - Exposed timber flooring, single radiator, two double built-in wardrobes with hanging rails, front aspect windows with a lovely outlook over the gardens towards the Severn estuary, two small rear aspect windows.

Bedroom 3 - 3.35m x 2.64m (11'0 x 8'8) - Built-in cupboard, double radiator, front aspect window with views over the Severn estuary.

Bedroom 4 - 3.33m x 2.64m (10'11 x 8'8) - Built-in cupboard, front aspect window giving a superb outlook over the Severn estuary.

Bathroom - White suite comprising modern panelled bath with electric shower over, tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, large double airing cupboard with slatted shelving and lagged hot water tank, single radiator, rear aspect frosted window.

Outside - From the lane, a driveway suitable for the parking of three to four vehicles, gives access through to an:

Attached Double Garage - 7.11m x 5.08m (23'4 x 16'8) - Accessed via two full height double doors, full size inspection pit, power and lighting, oil-fired central heating and domestic hot water boiler, small utility area with sink unit, cupboards and plumbing for washing machine, four side aspect frosted windows.

To the other end of the property, there is separate access via a five bar gate which has a gravelled parking area for several vehicles which leads to:

Summer House (L Shaped) - 4.75m x 3.18m / 2.41m x 2.39m (15'7 x 10'5 / 7'11 - Split into two rooms incorporating an office plus main area, cedar design, three front aspect window overlooking the gardens and accessed via double glazed fully glazed doors.

Double Stable Block - 3.89m x 2.95m / 3.89m x 2.82m (12'9 x 9'8 / 12'9 x -

Car Port / Further Storage Area - 3.89m x 2.92m (12'9 x 9'7) - Situated to the side of the property and having power and lighting.

There is a concrete covered area to the front.

The lovely mature gardens surround the property with various lawned areas, gravelled and paved seating / patio areas, various mature shrubs, bushes and trees etc, WOODEN GARDEN SHED (7'10 X 5'8) with power and side aspect, various other raised seating areas, small log store, outside lighting, outside power points, outside taps, natural hedging boundary and a superb unspoilt outlook over surrounding fields and farmland towards the Severn estuary.

A five bar gate to the rear of the garden, crossing a small footpath, leads through to the main area of the ground which is a lovely open field separated into four paddocks, surrounded by woodland. The paddocks are completely stock fenced for sheep.

A separate five bar gated access from the lane, leads to the land and the whole has a natural hedging boundary and a range of outbuildings to include:

Field Shelter 1 - 4.42m x 2.90m (14'6 x 9'6) - Rubber matting, hardcore access.

Tractor Shed - 5.59m x 3.51m (18'4 x 11'6) - Accessed via double doors with paved flooring.

Field Shelter 2 - 5.41m x 2.74m (17'9 x 9) - Rubber matting.

Polytunnel - 7.32m x 3.66m (24' x 12') -

Small Fruit Orchard - Pears, apples, plums and cherries.

The whole plot measures just over 2.5 acres and is fully stock fenced.

Services - Mains water and electric, septic tank, oil-fired heating.

Mobile Phone Coverage / Broadband Availability - It is down to each individual purchaser to make their own enquiries.

We have been advised by the vendors that Gigaclear is available at the property.

Water Rates - Severn Trent - to be confirmed.

Local Authority - Council Tax Band: F
Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.

Tenure - Freehold.

Viewing - Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required. Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.

Directions - From Newent, proceed out along the B4211 towards Huntley for 2/3 miles until you see a turning right signposted towards May Hill along Judges Lane, proceed along here until the end and at the t junction turn left, bearing right passing the Glasshouse Public House on the left hand side. Proceed up the hill, taking the first right into Folly Lane. Proceed along Folly Lane, around to the left and up the hill and the property will be found on your right hand side.

Property Surveys - Qualified Chartered Surveyors (with over 20 years experience) available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys).

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-08-01

Price history

DateChangePrice
4 Sep 2026Reduced 6.3% (−£50,000)£749,950
1 Aug 2026Listed£799,950

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,727 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£299,980 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £198,060 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
48 E
72 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Huntley Church of England Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    79
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hope Brook CofE Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    134
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    205
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lea CofE Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    95
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Glebe Infants' School3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    132
    Type
    Foundation school

Secondary

  • Dene Magna and Sixth Form2.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,020
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    976
    Type
    Academy converter
  • SGS Forest High School4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy6.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,274
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Severn Vale School7.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,350
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Daily Ross Road Garage, Huntley, Gloucestershire1.1 miles
Budgens Huntley Service Station, Huntley, Gloucestershire1.7 miles
Co-op Mitcheldean, Mitcheldean2.7 miles

GP surgery

Mitcheldean Surgery2.7 miles

Pharmacy

Mitcheldean Pharmacy2.7 miles

Hospital

Forest Of Dean Community Hospital4.7 miles

Green space

Play Space489 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Gloucester Rail Station8.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Telephone Box178 metres

Typical drive times

Newent11 min · 4 miles
Cinderford18 min · 9.3 miles
Mitcheldean11 min · 5.7 miles
Ross-on-Wye16 min · 8.1 miles
Gloucester (city)18 min · 9.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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