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Gorsty Knoll, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16

Land size
1.25 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 5 Bed Main House with Separate 2 Bedroom Annex - 4,479sq ft
  • 1.25 Acre Secluded Level Garden
  • Large Gym, Garage, Substantial Detached Studio/Workshop
  • High Specification Finish, Beautifully Presented
  • Peaceful roadleaf Woodland Setting
  • Walking Distance to Village, Easy Reach of Town
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN

Description

This exciting property is situated in a peaceful neighbourhood in the heart of the Forest of Dean. It stands in 1.25 acre of secluded level garden in an idyllic spot surrounded by beautiful open broadleaf woodland. This comprehensive package extending to 4,479sq ft comprises a superb five bedroom, three bathroom family home, a separate two bedroom annex and a substantial studio/workshop. The main dwelling offers bright spacious accommodation with a high specification finish. The layout is flexible, there is a potential ground floor bedroom and a hospital grade wet room, suitable for a dependant relative. The fabulous open plan kitchen dining room opens into a sunny conservatory which overlooks the terrace and garden. The lovely comfortable sitting room has a central fireplace with wood burning stove. The separate annex is currently arranged as a large studio/gym, laundry room and double garage on the ground floor with a fully equipped first floor two double bed annex to include open plan living area with fully fitted kitchen. There is a substantial detached studio/workshop with very large woodshed attached. Oakdene is a unique property in a beautiful peaceful oasis yet also in easy reach of the village and historic town of Coleford. The property is available with 'No Onward Chain'.

Ground Floor

You enter the hall from an enclosed porch. Beautiful flagstone floors extend through much of the ground floor. Off the hall is the kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloakroom and stairs to the first floor.
The kitchen is spacious and light. It is fitted with a range of shaker style cabinets and island breakfast bar. The work surfaces are granite, a particular feature is the attractive floor level lighting. Integrated appliances include twin ovens, induction hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The open plan dining area has a central fireplace with inset wood burning stove.
A very generous conservatory opens out onto the large terrace overlooking the garden and surrounding woodland, a fabulous outside relaxing and entertaining space.
The restful sitting room has bi-folding doors opening on to the terrace. A focal point is the original fireplace with wood burning stove set on a slate hearth.
From the sitting room a further reception room with French doors to the garden is prese

First Floor

The first floor accommodation is also very generous. There are four bedrooms, study/bedroom five and family bathroom.
Bedroom 1 is the master suite with Juliet balcony overlooking the rear garden. There is a superb en-suite bathroom with fitted furniture, inset twin wash basins, a designer roll top bath, large walk-in shower and a WC. The walk-through dressing room has bespoke fitted wardrobes and storage.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 are good sized double rooms, both overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 4 is a cosy double room, bedroom 5 a large single room or study.
The family bathroom boasts a range of stylish fitted furniture. It features an extra large walk-in shower, WC and wash basin.

Annex

The annex is a completely independent detached two storey dwelling. It is finished to a high specification and incorporates the garage, laundry room and gym at ground floor level and an independent two first bed annex with a large kitchen/sitting room and shower room.



NOTE - There is potential to create a much larger annex if required with the relevant permissions.



The open plan kitchen/living room is bright and spacious. The fitted kitchen has quartz work surfaces and integrated appliances, double ovens, induction hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There is Karndean style flooring throughout. Both bedrooms are peaceful double rooms with built-in storage. The shower room is fitted with a large-walk in shower, WC and wash basin.

Garage

The garage has fully automated doors and parking space for two vehicles.

Studio / Gym

A really spacious room set up as the gym. A full screen of bi-folding doors open onto a private terrace that overlooks the garden.

Workshop/Studio

This exceptionally large detached building is presently utilised as a workshop and store room. It would make an ideal studio, party room or home office. Attached to the back of the building is a substantial open fronted wood store.

Outside

The approach to the property is a quiet lane that serves the peaceful woodland neighbourhood of Gorsty Knoll. Oakdene stands in 1.25 acres of mostly level garden. There is gated access to the extensive newly surfaced drive and ample parking space. The garden is mostly laid to lawn, the terrace and patio are surfaced with bespoke Mandarin Stone. It is a private secluded spot with a secure hedged boundary surrounded by beautiful broadleaf woodland.
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Directions

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From the crossroads in Coalway village take Edenwall Road in the direction of Milkwall. Pass Gibsons 'The Forest Trading Post' on your right. The road becomes Station Road. Follow the road for about 0.5 mile and turn left to Gorsty Knoll. Follow the lane around to the left towards the woodland, (it is a loop road). The property is set down on the left hand side.

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Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-09-14

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,732 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£800,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £197,161 / 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
71 C
73 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

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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

1.8 Gbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

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

  • Coalway Primary School993 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    193
    Type
    Community school
  • Ellwood Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    139
    Type
    Community school
  • St John's C of E Academy1.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    155
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Clearwell Church of England Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    41
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Berry Hill Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    201
    Type
    Foundation school

Secondary

  • Five Acres High School1.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    786
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Dean Academy5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    816
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • SGS Forest High School5.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Dene Magna and Sixth Form7.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,020
    Type
    Academy converter
  • SGS Berkeley Green UTC7.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    391
    Type
    University technical college

* 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 Eskimarket Coalway, Coleford, Gloucestershire900 metres
Spar - Coleford, Coleford, Gloucestershire0.8 miles
Co-op The Marshes Coleford, Coleford, Gloucestershire1 mile

GP surgery

Coleford Medical Practice0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Coleford Pharmacy0.9 miles

Hospital

Dilke Memorial Hospital4 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden131 metres

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Lydney Rail Station5.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Gorsty Knoll0 metres

Typical drive times

Lydney11 min · 6.5 miles
Coleford4 min · 1.4 miles
Monmouth13 min · 7.1 miles
Cinderford12 min · 6.5 miles
Gloucester (city)34 min · 20 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

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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