Summary - FERNLEIGH RUARDEAN HILL DRYBROOK GL17 9AS
Detached cottage with countryside views and characterful exposed stone and beams
Large wrap-around, tiered garden with outbuildings and external utility room
Off-road parking; good mobile signal and fast broadband
Planning consent granted for wrap-around balcony with garden stairs (P0933/24/FUL)
Compact overall size ~732 sq ft; limited internal storage
Single bathroom only; current layout is 2–3 bedrooms
Electric storage heating — may affect running costs and comfort
Tiered garden and external steps require ongoing maintenance
Set on Ruardean Hill, this detached cottage blends characterful rustic charm with light, modern interiors and commanding countryside views. The living space is compact but well planned: an open-plan lounge/diner with a feature log burner, a contemporary kitchen, and a flexible ground-floor room that can serve as a study or third bedroom. Two further bedrooms sit on the upper floor.
Outside, the large wrap-around, tiered garden and a collection of outbuildings create genuinely useful outdoor space for entertaining, storage or a small home workshop. Off-road parking and an external utility room add everyday convenience for rural living. Planning consent has been granted for a wrap-around balcony with stairs down to the lower garden (P0933/24/FUL), unlocking straightforward potential to enhance the views and garden access.
Practical points to note: the house is modest in size (around 732 sq ft) with a single bathroom and electric storage heating, so running costs and comfort levels may not match a modern gas-heated home. The property dates from the late 1960s–1970s and, while well maintained, will suit buyers who value character and location over turnkey space. The tiered garden and external steps mean outside areas require regular upkeep and may be steep in places.
This home will particularly appeal to buyers seeking a peaceful rural base with scope to add value via the approved balcony or light refurbishments. Local amenities include a village shop, pub, primary school and links to larger towns and cities; woodland and river walks of the Forest of Dean are on the doorstep.
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