Summary - FOREST VIEW OLD ROAD COALWAY COLEFORD GL16 7JJ
4 bed 1 bath Cottage
Large productive garden and village location ideal for growing families.
- Four bedrooms, circa 1,208 sq ft of living space
- Large 0.17 acre plot with 20+ mature fruit trees
- Detached stone cottage with original character features
- Requires updating; bedroom ceiling needs attention
- Single family bathroom only; radiator currently disconnected
- Stone outbuilding (24ft x 10ft) with conversion potential
- EPC D; likely uninsulated stone walls affecting efficiency
- Off-street parking beneath car port; possible garage site
A handsome four-bedroom detached cottage dating to the 1800s, Forest View combines traditional stone character with generous outdoor space. Original features include exposed stone walls, beam detail and two stone fireplaces, while living space extends to about 1,208 sq ft across a practical two-storey layout. The house sits back from a quiet lane in Coalway, close to local shops, a bus stop and primary schools — an appealing setting for families who value village convenience.
The garden is the property’s standout asset. Set on roughly 0.17 acres, it contains lawns, secluded seating areas and a productive ‘food forest’ with over 20 mature fruit trees, soft-fruit borders and a grapevine. There is a private driveway with car port and space to build a garage subject to planning. Several outbuildings include a substantial stone structure (c. 24ft x 10ft) with an external WC that offers conversion potential.
Practical realities are clear: the cottage requires updating and some repairs. EPC rating D, likely uninsulated stone walls, some single glazing in parts, and a ceiling issue in one bedroom all point to renovation work and running-cost considerations. There is a single family bathroom and the porch radiator is disconnected. Broadband and mobile signal are average and the local area shows higher levels of deprivation — factors to check if remote working or connectivity are priorities.
For families and buyers seeking a character home with immediate outdoor rewards, this property offers rare garden scale and scope for improvement. With careful updating you can retain period charm while improving energy performance and adding value — whether by renovating the interior, opening the blocked kitchen/study link, or converting the outbuilding (subject to permissions).
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