2 bedroom detached house for sale

Vanstone Cottage is a charming two bedroom detached cottage located in a sought after semi-rural position on Hillersland Lane, Shortstanding, Coleford. The property benefits from a 0.64 acre paddock with barn, off-road parking, attached car port, recent kitchen extension and planning permission granted to add a third bedroom over the kitchen and a two storey extension to the side for a sitting room and fourth bedroom with en-suite facilities.

The Property

Step inside Vanstone Cottage, a charming, detached property situated in a sought after position on Hillersland Lane, Shortstanding, Coleford.

A welcoming entrance porch provides access to the entrance hall which offers space to hang coats and store boots and shoes. There is a cloakroom and window to the side aspect.

The sitting room is an excellent space and benefits from a wood burning stove and solid wooden flooring. A door leads to the kitchen / dining / study area.
The kitchen is situated within a recent extension and is a bright and airy space with a skylight allowing light to flood into the room. There are fitted base units with worktop above and space for a cooker, fridge and a table and chairs. Doors lead out to the garden and also into the utility room which has a sink and space for further white goods. From the utility room is a porch which has a door to the front and rear.

Stairs from the entrance hall lead up to two double bedrooms and the bathroom. Planning permission is still valid to add a bedroom above the kitchen extension. If completed, this would then create a third bedroom with a view to the rear aspect.

Recent planning permission has also been granted to add a two storey side extension which would allow space for a sitting room with a double bedroom boasting en-suite facilities above.

Outside

A pedestrian gate leads to the front garden which is laid to paving stones having a patio area that wraps around to the side and is enclosed by stone walling and trellis fencing.

To the side of the property is a driveway providing off road parking and a timber framed car port is attached to the cottage.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and fencing surrounding, a pathway leads up to a further enclosed garden area which benefits from a wooden lodge which is currently used as a temporary bedroom but would be perfect for a studio or home office.

Land & Barn

Included within the sale is a 0.64 acre paddock which is currently split into two with a detached barn also in situation within the lower area as well as two storage containers. The paddock offers excellent versatility and could be used for a variety of purposes.

The barn has a separate access via a five bar gate from the lane and offers potential to be re-developed subject to the necessary permissions.

Key Information

Services: Mains water, mains electricity, septic tank and LPG Calor gas central heating (New boiler installed 2023). There is also an EV car charging point in the car port.

Tenure: Freehold

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is offered with all existing wayleaves, easements and all public and private rights of way and other such rights, whether these are specifically referred to in these particulars or not.

Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items specifically mentioned in these particulars will be included in the sale, the remainder are excluded from the sale, however, may be available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax Band: C

Local Authority: Forest of Dean District Council.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents