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£640,000

Bearse Common, St. Briavels, Lydney

Land size
6.5 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Three-Bedroom Detached Bungalow
  • Approximately 6.5 Acres
  • Stunning Countryside Views. Sought After Rural Setting
  • Double Garage With Potential For Further Accommodation
  • Superb Garden Room With Underfloor Heating
  • EPC Rating - D, Council Tax Band - D, Freehold

Description

A particularly impressive and versatile THREE-BEDROOM, THREE RECEPTION ROOM, DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH APPROXIMATELY 6.5 ACRES OF QUALITY LAND making this an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle.

Entrance Hallway - Accessed via a part double glazed UPVC door, the entrance hallway provides access to the loft space and doors leading to the dining room and bedrooms.

Dining Room - 3.56m x 5.46m (11'08" x 17'11") - A generous dining room with radiator, power points and a side-aspect double glazed UPVC window. Steps descend from here into the garden room.

Garden Room - 5.26m x 3.96m (17'03" x 13'00) - A particularly impressive addition to the property, this light and spacious garden room features tiled flooring with underfloor heating, power points, television point, inset ceiling spotlights and a ceiling light with fan. Double glazed UPVC windows provide front and side aspects, whilst double glazed doors open directly onto the patio and gardens.

Kitchen - 4.22m x 2.51m (13'10" x 8'03") - Fitted with a range of base, wall and drawer-mounted units with rolled-edge worktops over, incorporating an integrated oven, fridge, dishwasher and one-and-a-half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. There is a four-ring electric hob with extractor fan above and integrated double ovens. Further features include inset ceiling spotlights, power and appliance points, part-tiled walls, radiator and a side-aspect double glazed UPVC window. A door leads through to the utility room.

Utility Room - 3.07m x 2.29m (10'01" x 7'06") - With tiled flooring, space for additional fridge and freezer appliances, base-mounted cupboards and a single bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with taps over. Radiator and doors leading to the laundry room and outside.

Laundry Room - 1.27m x 1.55m (4'02" x 5'01") - Fitted with rolled-edge work surface and space and plumbing for a washing machine together with space for a tumble dryer. A separate door provides access to an airing cupboard with a radiator and drying space.

Lounge - 4.80m x 4.24m (15'09" x 13'11") - A particularly spacious reception room enjoying a wonderful outlook across the adjoining fields and towards St Bravels Church. Features include a feature fireplace with inset electric fire, radiators, power points and television point, together with a front-aspect double glazed UPVC window providing an excellent rural outlook.

Bedroom One - 3.86m x 3.56m (12'08" x 11'08") - A good-sized double bedroom with radiator, power points, built-in storage and a rear-aspect double glazed UPVC window overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside.

En-Suite - 2.90m x 2.08m (9'06" x 6'10") - Recently refitted to provide a superb walk-in shower, WC and vanity wash hand basin with additional storage. There is also a built-in dressing table with mirror, heated towel rail, tiled walls, inset ceiling spotlights and a rear-aspect frosted double glazed UPVC window.

Bedroom Two - 3.12m x 2.69m (10'03" x 8'10") - With radiator, power points and rear-aspect double glazed UPVC window.

Bedroom Three - 3.23m x 2.54m (10'07" x 8'04") - With radiator, power points, built-in units providing wardrobe and hanging space, together with a useful built-in office area and computer desk. Front-aspect double glazed UPVC window.

Bathroom - 2.72m x 2.06m (8'11" x 6'09") - Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, WC, separate shower enclosure and pedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel rail, tiled walls, inset ceiling spotlights and a rear-aspect frosted double glazed UPVC window.

Outside - The property occupies an attractive plot with gardens predominantly positioned to the side of the bungalow, together with a double driveway providing ample parking and access to the double garage.

One of the property's most notable features is the exceptional outlook, with wonderful countryside views enjoyed from virtually every window.

Double Garage - A substantial double garage with electric doors to the front, power and lighting. The garage also benefits from a personal door to the rear. The garage was constructed with future development in mind and offers the potential, subject to the necessary planning and building regulations, to be incorporated into the main property to create additional living space if desired.

Land - The property is being sold with approximately 6.5 acres in total, comprising approximately a 1/3rd acre occupied by the bungalow, attractive gardens and driveway, together with approximately 6.2 acres of adjoining field land.

The field is accessed directly from the rear of the property via a gated access and provides an excellent parcel of fenced and hedged land, offering considerable versatility and obvious appeal for equestrian, agricultural or lifestyle purposes.

The land enjoys excellent views across the surrounding countryside and represents a particularly rare addition to a residential property of this nature.

Additional Land Available - The property is currently offered for sale with approximately 6.5 ACRES in total, with flexibility to purchase additional or alternative amounts of land to suit individual requirements.

The property can alternatively be purchased with:

- THE FULL FIELD OF OVER 16 ACRES
- APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES
- THE BUNGALOW ALONE, with approximately 1/3 ACRE OF GARDENS

Please contact the selling agents for further information regarding the various land options and associated pricing.

Agents Notes - A public footpath runs along the southern boundary of the land.

Services - Mains electricity and water.
Septic tank.
Oil Heating.

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

Water Rates - Severn Trent - Rates to be confirmed.

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

Tenure - Freehold

Viewings - 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 Coleford head south on B4228 towards St Briavels, the property can be found at Bearse Common located on the left hand side before reaching the village.
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Property Surveys - Qualified Chartered Surveyors (with over 20 years experience) available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys)

Awaiting Vendor Approval - These details are yet to be approved by the vendor. Please contact the office for verified details.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-09-19

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 509 Homes with Land listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£98,462 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £102,841 / 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
61 D
75 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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Off-Street Parking
Garden
Garden

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 Limited LimitedO2 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

  • St Briavels Parochial Church of England Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Clearwell Church of England Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    41
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ellwood Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    139
    Type
    Community school
  • Bream Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    186
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Coalway Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    193
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Dean Academy4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    816
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Five Acres High School4.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    786
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • SGS Berkeley Green UTC6.5 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    391
    Type
    University technical college
  • Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre7.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,024
    Type
    Academy converter
  • SGS Forest High School7.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

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

Co-op Bream, Bream1.8 miles
Spar - Coleford, Coleford, Gloucestershire3 miles
Morrisons Daily Eskimarket Coalway, Coleford, Gloucestershire3.1 miles

GP surgery

Wye Valley Practice0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2.1 miles

Hospital

Lydney Hospital3.8 miles

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

Lydney Rail Station4.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Bearse Common South1 metre

Typical drive times

Lydney9 min · 5.5 miles
Chepstow16 min · 9.6 miles
Coleford6 min · 3.6 miles
Monmouth16 min · 8.1 miles
Gloucester (city)38 min · 23 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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