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Longhope, Gloucestershire 5 bed detached house for sale
Longhope, Gloucestershire
£450,000
Longhope, Gloucestershire
£450,000
Our Summary
- Yet, there is an opportunity for a new owner to make their mark on the five-bedroom country home
- Please note that these bathrooms may require further modernisation
Description
This stunning 15th-century country house, once a royal hunting lodge, boasts a wealth of timeless elegance and period features, including timbered walls, exposed beams, sash windows, and flagstone floors. With five bedrooms, four of which have south-facing sash windows, the home offers ample space for a large family. The property is surrounded by wooded hillsides, with picturesque elevated views from the first-floor rooms. The main entrance leads to a reception hall, antique door, and two sitting rooms, one with an inglenook fireplace and a wood-burning stove. The kitchen features an integrated double oven, ceramic hob, and base-and-wall mounted cabinets. The ground floor also includes a utility room, boot room, and sunroom. The first floor has a family bathroom, separate shower room, and an en-suite shower room in the fifth bedroom. The property is located in the village of Longhope, within the Royal Forest of Dean, offering 24,000 acres of countryside, picnic sites, family cycle routes, and outdoor pursuits. The village has a shop, Post Office, village hall, and artisan bakery. The home is surrounded by beautiful scenery, with footpaths leading to various destinations, including the summit of May Hill, a Site of Special Scientific Interest.