Summary - Thornton House, Upper Common, Aylburton GL15 6DJ
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Secluded large plot with significant renovation potential near Lydney.
Three bedroom detached cottage on a large private plot
Requires full updating and modernisation throughout
EPC Rating F; oil-fired boiler and likely poor insulation
Stone walls (granite) assumed uninsulated — retrofit likely needed
Off-street parking and hardstanding; garage subject to planning
Single family bathroom; flexible ground-floor room usable as bedroom
Freehold, Council Tax Band E; approx 774 sq ft (small overall)
No flood risk; quiet village setting with good local schools
Set on Aylburton Common between Lydney and the Wye Valley, this stone-built detached cottage sits on a generous, private plot and offers rare scope to create a tailored family home. The current accommodation includes three bedrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, utility, and a single family bathroom — layout and character that suit modernisation and reconfiguration.
The property requires comprehensive updating: cosmetic and systems work are needed throughout, and the oil-fired boiler, EPC rating F and assumed uninsulated granite walls mean energy efficiency improvements are likely. These are realistic renovation items for buyers seeking long-term value or a project to add contemporary comforts while retaining period features.
Outside the plot is a clear strength — level lawns, mature hedging, fruit trees and a stone outbuilding provide privacy and scope for landscaping or outbuildings. There is off-street parking with a hardstanding that could accommodate a garage or further storage, subject to necessary planning consents. The village setting offers low crime, good local primary and secondary schools, countryside walks and easy access to Lydney’s amenities.
This house will suit buyers looking for a renovation project in a peaceful rural location: families wanting a permanent home, or those prepared to invest in energy upgrades and refurbishment to unlock the property’s potential. Important facts: freehold tenure, council tax band E, no flood risk and a compact overall size (approximately 774 sq ft).
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