Abenhall Road, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17
- Land size
- 4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Imposing Country Residence in 4 Acres of Land
- Beautiful Location, Heart of Forest of Dean
- Period Character, Exceptionally Spacious
- 4 Reception Rooms, 6 Bedrooms
- Substantial Outbuildings, Studio, Stables, Storage
- Planning Consent for Self Catering Holiday Units
- Close to the Village, Easy Access to Major Road Network
Description
This imposing country residence is situated in glorious countryside in the heart of the beautiful Forest of Dean. It stands in approximately four acres of level ground with a range of substantial outbuildings approaching 3‚900 square feet. Planning consent is granted to develop former commercial workshops into self catering holiday units‚ (reference - P0637/24/FUL). The accommodation is exceptionally spacious‚ the rooms boast generous proportions with original features including period fireplaces‚ hardwood floors and high ceilings. There are four bright reception rooms and an impressive family kitchen dining room. The layout incorporates a fully equipped‚ first floor disabled suite that lends itself to a self contained annex. There are five further double bedrooms‚ 3 being en-suite‚ and a huge attic. Space and flexibility is what this remarkable house offers in abundance. There is great potential for equestrian use and numerous business opportunities including extensive storage facilities‚ all achievable with some investment. Alternatively‚ Ferneyfield Manor is a unique country home in a superb location that lends itself to extended family occupation. The village is close by‚ Ross on Wye‚ M50‚ Monmouth and Gloucester are in easy commuting distance.
Agent Note
Planning Consent
Full planning consent is granted (P0637/24/FUL) to convert the attached the former commercial carpentry workshop into three self-catering tourism units, along with the creation of a bio-diversity nature area within part of the garden. Additionally, minor external and internal alterations to existing two storey dwelling house and new site access and associated hard and soft landscaping upon retained smaller residential curtilage.
Ground Floor
A pretty vaulted entrance porch with arched windows opens to the spacious main and inner halls both featuring attractive hardwood flooring.
The ground floor rooms are of very generous proportions each with high ceilings and dual aspect views over the gardens.
There are four bright airy reception rooms with the principal sitting room and snug retaining period style fireplaces.
The family kitchen breakfast room is fitted with solid wood cabinets, a range cooker and a Rayburn stove. It is open plan to the dining room which has patio doors to the garden - a lovely place to dine.
Beyond the kitchen breakfast room is a cloakroom and large utility/laundry room which is fully fitted with cabinets and plumbing for white goods.
From the other side of the kitchen is an additional cloakroom and useful reception room which would serve very well as a home office or play room.
First Floor
A bespoke hardwood staircase leads to the galleried landing. This generous area is fitted with hardwood flooring and leads to all the bedrooms, family bathroom and first floor annex/guest apartment.
There are five double bedrooms, three of which have well appointed en-suite bathrooms. The other two bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. They are all bright sunny rooms with far reaching views over the garden to lovely surrounding countryside.
Stairs from the landing lead to the huge attic roof space - a perfect storage area or potential conversion space.
Annex / Guest Apartment
The first floor annex/guest apartment can be accessed via steps at the rear of the property or from the main house. It comprises an exceptionally spacious reception/sitting room, generous bedroom and a large wet room.
From the sitting room there is access onto a large balcony sunny balcony with lovely views over the grounds and surrounding countryside.
It can be independent or part and parcel to the main house if preferred.
Garden Room
The studio/garden room is independently accessed from the garden. It is finished with attractive wood panelling and features bi-folding doors. It is an ideal function/meeting room, gym or home office.
Outbuildings
Accessed from the house or externally are the extensive former carpentry workshops. There is planning consent in place to convert this considerable area to three self contained holiday cottages.
Other substantial outbuildings include-:
Integral double garage measuring 9.42m x 4.52m. The plant room within houses two wall mounted LPG gas central heating boilers and the pressurised hot water system.
Timber stables x 2 with integrated tack/store room.
A large poly tunnel presently utilised for storing wood.
An extra large barn/garden machinery store room measuring 11.26m x 8.65m.
Outside
Access is through automatic gates onto a wide drive that continues past the house to further ample parking and garages at the rear.
To the front and side of the house the gardens are laid to lawn overlooked from a raised terrace.
The majority of the ground lies to the rear of the house. It is a good level plot divided into two main fenced paddocks with numerous substantial outbuildings. It would work well for those with equestrian interests or as a small holding.
There is a large formal pond (requires some attention), mature trees, a boundary of natural hedges and a superb outlook over surrounding countryside and forest.
Directions
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From the mini roundabout in the centre of Mitcheldean, take the exit into Abenhall Road. Follow the road past Dene Magna School. The property is a little further ahead set back on the left hand side.
Material Information
Tenure - Freehold
Heating Type - Gas
Mains Water - Yes
Drainage - TBC
Solar - No
Council Tax Band - G
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-26
Market Value Analysis
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Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
54 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School948 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 205
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hope Brook CofE Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 134
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Drybrook Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 147
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Steam Mills Primary School1.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 128
- Type
- Community school
- Forest View Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 365
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Dene Magna and Sixth Form362 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,020
- Type
- Academy converter
- SGS Forest High School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 255
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 976
- Type
- Academy converter
- John Kyrle High School and Sixth Form Centre Academy6.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,274
- Type
- Academy converter
- Five Acres High School6.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 786
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* 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.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 40 metres away.
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