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Mill House the Fence | St Briavels | Gloucestershire | GL15 6QG Mill House The Fence | St Briavels | Gloucestershire | GL15 6QG . Step inside Mill House Offers over £500,000 Enjoying a unique semi-rural location on Approached off a quiet track there is the edge of the village of St Briavels, this parking for 2- 3 cars with steps and path family sized cottage of great character and leading to the stable type door into:- charm has within the last five years been renovated and updated from two cottages KITCHEN / BREAKFAST / FAMILY (the original of which is believed to date ROOM back to c.1300's and was believed at one 8.98m x 3.74m (29'6" x 12'3") time to form three cottages). Flagstone floor. Pine unit housing Belfast sink with mixer tap. Dual fuel AGA. The Vendors tell us they fell in love with Window seats. the potential of the cottages and area with all it had to offer by way of the benefits of UTILITY ROOM 4 country living and yet easily accessible for 4.93m x 3.12m (16'2" x 10'3") Stairs and SPLIT LANDING DRESSING ROOM commuting to their places of work. Much Fitted with a range of base and wall 3.82m x 2.36m (12'6" x 7'9") tender loving care and hard work later cupboards with worktops incorporating a LIVING ROOM Apex ceiling with beams. Ample clothes they have transformed the cottages into stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Built-in 4.92m x 3.66m (16'2" x 12'0") hanging space. Access to loft. versatile yet characterful, good sized shelving. Flagstone floor. Plumbing for Feature wood burning stove. Bay window accommodation with picturesque garden automatic washing machine and to front with fine views. MASTER BEDROOM (formerly Attic) bordered by woodland. The surrounding dishwasher. HOTPOINT eye level double 6.80m 3.82m (22'4" 12'6") countryside offers not only magnificent oven. Glazed outer door. BEDROOM TWO Apex ceiling with beams. Velux windows. views but an abundance of walks. 4.93m x 3.66m (16'2" x 12'0") Magnificent views over the garden to the BATHROOM Built-in wardrobe. waterfalls beyond. The accommodation comprises Kitchen/ Comprising with shower mixer tap, low breakfast/family room, utility room, living level wc and vanity wash hand basin. BEDROOM FOUR room, five bedrooms (master with 3.95m x 2.68m (13'0" x 8'10") dressing room), study, two bathrooms and INNER HALL a basement. Flagstone floor. Original front door. Useful Stairs and landing storage cupboard. Access to loft space. Stairs down to:- SHOWER ROOM Comprising shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and low level wc. INNER LANDING Two useful built-in cupboards. BEDROOM THREE 5.03m x 2.71m (16'6" x 8'11") Access to loft. Fine views over garden. BEDROOM FIVE 3.80m x 3.31m (12'6" x 10'10") Built-in shelving. STUDY 3.14m x 2.78m (10'4" x 9'1") . Built-in shelving. BASEMENT 5.05m x 3.60m (16'7" x 11'10") Useful room housing WORCESTER central heating boiler (which the Vendors inform us has been serviced on a regular basis) and hot water cylinder. Step outside Mill House To the front there is brick paviour parking for 2-3 cars. Steps and path lead up to the stable type front door. The garden is predominantly to the side of the property and offers an idyllic oasis with seating areas arranged to make the most of the unique setting and also to enjoy the abundance of local bird and wildlife which frequent the garden. There is also a lawned area, mature oak trees, a good variety of shrubs, Spring bulbs, established pond, chicken run and raised decking area all of which borders and overlooks a wooded area with stream and exquisite waterfalls (not owned by the property). DIRECTIONS Travelling from Chepstow: Take the A466 Wye Valley road passing through Tintern and Llandogo. Just past Llandogo proceed over the traffic light operated Bigsweir Bridge and take the right hand fork just over the Bridge signposted for St Briavels. Continue up this road a half mile or so and then take the right hand turning signposted for St Briavels and Hewelsfield. The entrance to the property will be located 140 yards up the hill on the right hand side marked with a blue sign for the Wye Valley Arts Centre. Travel down the lane and the brick paved driveway with be located on the right. Postcode: GL15 6QG | Tenure: Freehold | Tax Band: C | Authority: Forest of Dean | Heating: Gas LPG | Drainage: Private | . Fine & Country Te:l 01291 629799 [email protected] 30 High Street, Chepstow, NP16 5LJ.
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