Summary -
Old Saw Mills,Monmouth Road,LONGHOPE,GL17 0QF
GL17 0QF
Historic stone house dating c.1600 with abundant period features
Approximately 4.3 acres: orchard, stream, lily ponds and landscaped gardens
Extensive garaging, workshops and outbuildings; motorhome-sized garage
Potential to create private annexe from workshop/utility (subject to consents)
Equestrian grazing potential but no formal stables currently provided
High flood risk — will affect insurance and riverside works
Oil-fired central heating and ageing fabric may need ongoing maintenance
Plot subject to a rarely used public right-of-way footpath
Old Saw Mills is a striking historic country house set within c.4.3 acres in the Royal Forest of Dean, offering handsome period character alongside versatile outbuildings. The principal rooms include a vaulted, beam-filled sitting room with mezzanine, a triple-aspect garden room overlooking a spring-fed stream and lily ponds, and a large kitchen/breakfast room. Four double bedrooms are arranged over three storeys with two bathrooms; the layout suits family living or multi-generational use.
The grounds are a major asset: landscaped gardens, an orchard of fruit trees, greenhouse, potting shed and extensive garaging and workshops, including garages large enough for a motorhome and stabling/grazing potential for ponies or small livestock. There is clear scope to create a private annexe from the existing workshop/utility space, subject to planning consent, making the property attractive to families, equestrian owners or those seeking a home with secondary accommodation income potential.
Practical points are straightforward but important. The home is oil-heated and dates from the 1600s, so ongoing maintenance and sensitive conservation are likely; the large plot may require considerable upkeep. The location is delightful and well served for primary and secondary schooling and countryside pursuits, but note the plot has a rarely used public right-of-way footpath and the property lies in a high flood-risk area, which will affect insurance and any riverside alterations.
Offered freehold and chain-free, this is a rare opportunity to own a restored period mill with exceptional gardens and substantial outbuildings. Buyers should budget for long-term maintenance and confirm flood insurance arrangements and any planning permissions needed for annexe conversion or equestrian improvements.
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