Folly Road, Parkend, Lydney Guide Price £870,000
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Toombs & Toombs Property Consultants are pleased to offer for sale this Georgian style Detached House (currently run as a B & B), the property was formally the home of Bill Tandy, author of 'A Doctor in the Forest'. The property overlooks the local cricket ground and is central to the village which has two country pubs, a village store, Dean Forest Railway and cycle hire. Whitemead Leisure Park is on the outskirts of the village and offers numerous facilities. The area is famed for its picturesque surroundings with the scenic woodlands perfect for mountain biking, hiking and other outdoor activities.
A Georgian style Detached House (currently run as a B & B), the property was formally the home of Bill Tandy, author of 'A Doctor in the Forest'. The property overlooks the local cricket ground and is central to the village which has two country pubs, a village store, Dean Forest Railway and cycle hire. Whitemead Leisure Park is on the outskirts of the village and offers numerous facilities. The area is famed for its picturesque surroundings with the scenic woodlands perfect for mountain biking, hiking and other outdoor activities.
Parkend is central to all Forest Towns. It is popular for its amenities which include one of the area’s largest Spa/Leisure facilities, two public houses/restaurants, bike hire, village shop and direct access to the family cycle trail which can be accessed via Edale's rear entrance. The property also benefits from a 1st class view overlooking the cricket ground (directly opposite) and access to the Forest of Dean Railway attraction.
Entrance Porch / Boot Room
Basin , window recently installed Duty Point Break Tank 750L
Main hallway / Reception area
Under stairs cupboard. Carpet, Reception desk, radiator - main stairs to 1st floor.
Guest room 1
Carpet, radiator , Window to front, Built in wardrobe. En-suite: Tiling to floor and walls, 3 piece suite to include shower, Toilet and basin, built in vanity draws bellow basin, radiator and extractor fan.
Secondary entrance / Bar Area
Bespoke Built in storage, Velux, window & Door to front, radiator.
Guest room 2
Carpet, radiator window to front. En-suite: Tiling to floor and walls, 3 piece suite to include shower, Toilet and basin Radiator, Velux window.
Guest Lounge
Carpet, 2 radiators, window to side, feature fire place with log burner, built in shelves/cupboards.
Dining Room
French windows to pleasant Courtyard, space for circa 6 tables, carpet, radiator, under stairs cupboard, enclosed stairs to private bedrooms. Agents Notes: A pleasant court is accessed via the French windows.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Fitted at wall and base level with ample work space and storage - Open plan Breakfast bar , Boiler tap, Dish washer, x2 integrated under counter fridges, 1 under counter freezer, Under units lighting, Gas range cooker with extractor, marble effect splash backs with hard wood effect work tops.
Utility room
Boiler, fitted cupboards at base level, Washing machine, fridge freezer, 3 windows and door to rear garden. - Down stairs w/c: Basin, toilet.
Garden room/Conservatory
Tile floor, 2 velux windows, doors to patio area and 3 radiators.
Lounge
Feature fire place with log burner, window, and composite wood effect floor and 2 radiators.
Main Landing
Carpet, loft access, lower level window and radiator.
Guest room 3
Carpet radiator window to front. – Private bathroom across the landing: Wet room with tiled floor and splash backs, shower, toilet and Basin, heated towel rail extractor fan and window.
Guest room 4
Carpet, window to front, radiator. En-suite: 3 piece suite to include shower, Toilet, basin, Radiator and LED motion sensitive mirror.
Guest room 5
Carpet, window to front, radiator. En-suite Bathroom: Bath and Cupboard. En-suite Shower room: 3 piece suite to include shower, Toilet, basin, Radiator and LED motion sensitive mirror, Extractor and window.
Guest room 6
Carpet, built in cupboards Window to rear. En-suite: 3 piece suite to include shower over bath, Toilet, basin, Radiator, Extractor and LED motion sensitive mirror and window. AGENTS NOTES: the resident’s side of the property can be accessed via doorway in room 6 but is currently secured for obvious reasons.
Secondary stairs to Residents Bedrooms
Access to resident’s accommodation
Master bedroom
Carpet, Built in wardrobes, 2 windows looking over rear gardens. En-suite: 3 piece suite to include shower, toilet, basin, heated towel rail and LED motion sensitive mirror.
Bedroom 2
Carpet, Built in wardrobes, dual aspect windows. En-suite: 3 piece suite to include shower, toilet, basin, heated towel rail and LED motion sensitive mirror.
Attic room
Carpet, velux to rear, exposed feature timbers, dressing room. En-suite: Basin with vanity cupboard and Toilet.
Outside
Gravel driveway to front (Circa 6 vehicle spaces). Large level patio area leading to lawn with mature shrubs ether side and two gardens sheds. Towards the end of the garden you will find a purpose built secure bike work shop with dedicated bicycle washing area, raised patio area and Oil tank. Note the property benefits from access onto a no through road to its rear with secure parking for 1 vehicle.
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- NINE BEDROOMS (EIGHT WITH EN-SUITE)
- OFF ROAD PARKING FOR SEVERAL VEHICLES
- SIX RECEPTION ROOMS
- LARGE REAR GARDEN BACKING ONTO THE CYCLE TRAIL (POTENTIAL SEPARATE TEA ROOM/CYCLE BUSINESS AVAILABLE)
- KITCHEN & UTILITY
- A RURAL VILLAGE SETTING
- MANY PERIOD FEATURES
- CLOSE PROXIMITY TO LEISURE WALKS
- DOUBLE GLAZING & SOLAR PANELS
- PLENTY OF SCOPE FOR LARGE FAMILY HOME, DUAL LIVING, AIRBNB, CARE IN THE COMMUNITY - SUBJECT TO PLANNING
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