Summary - Brains Green, Blakeney GL15 4AJ
2 bed 1 bath Detached Bungalow
Secluded 1.7-acre smallholding with views, outbuildings and scope for improvement..
1. Detached two-bedroom bungalow with exposed stone character and multi-fuel burner
2. Huge 1.7-acre plot with paddock, orchard, vegetable garden and poultry pens
3. Many outbuildings, workshop and greenhouse — strong smallholding/utility potential
4. Panoramic rural views and adjoining woodland access; secluded hamlet location
5. EPC F; likely no wall insulation in original stone walls — energy upgrades needed
6. Slow broadband despite excellent mobile signal; may affect home working
7. Access by forestry track and five-bar gate; rural access suitability only
8. Off-road parking, carport and stock-proof fencing; practical for vehicles and animals
Set within an expansive 1.7-acre plot on the edge of the Forest of Dean, this two-bedroom detached bungalow offers genuine smallholding potential and far-reaching rural views. The property combines a light, open-plan living area with exposed stonework, a multi-fuel burner and a bespoke wooden kitchen — comfortable, characterful spaces that make the most of the setting. Outside, paddock, orchard, vegetable beds, poultry facilities and numerous outbuildings create practical scope for hobby farming, storage or small-scale enterprise.
The layout is straightforward and well-suited to downsizers or couples seeking a rural retreat with useful outbuildings and large garden areas. The principal bedroom opens onto a private patio, and generous windows and patio doors flood the living space with daylight and views. Practical touches include dual-fuel heating (mineral fuel plus wood), a boiler with radiators, ample driveway parking and a carport adjacent to the house.
Buyers should factor in clear, material considerations: the property has an EPC rating of F and likely lacks wall insulation (stone walls as-built), broadband speeds are slow, and parts of the house and services may benefit from energy-efficiency improvements or refurbishment. Access is via a forestry track and a gated entrance, which suits a rural lifestyle but may be less convenient for frequent commuting or deliveries. The area shows relative social deprivation metrics and local primary schools have mixed Ofsted results.
This smallholding will suit someone who values space, privacy and connection to nature and is prepared to invest time or capital in energy upgrades and modernisation. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the scale of the plot, the views and the practical potential offered by the outbuildings and land.
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