Ley Lane, Minsterworth

For sale on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council, A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY to acquire a SMALLHOLDING comprising SPACIOUS FOUR / SIX BEDROOM PERIOD FARMHOUSE, an ARRAY OF AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS to include CATTLE SHEDS and a DUTCH BARN, set within GARDENS, and PASTURE LAND OF APPROXIMATELY TWELVE ACRES, situated in a GLORIOUS UNSPOILT RURAL LOCATION, all being offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN. ** VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY **.
Agent's Note - All formal offers to be put in writing to Steve Gooch Estate Agents.
Farmhouse - The main farmhouse is in need of modernisation and has up to six bedrooms set over three floors. The accommodation briefly comprises:
Ground Floor - . Lounge (17'7 x 14'6)
. Kitchen (16'7 x 10'5)
. Diner ( 14'4 x 13'2)
. Utility (15'3 x 7'6)
. Bathroom (10'8 x 11'5)
. Two receptions
First Floor - . Bedroom 1 (15'1 x 13'6)
. Bedroom 2 (18'1 x 15'2)
. Bedroom 3 (16'6 x 10'5)
. Bedroom 4 (12'2 x 12'1)
Second Floor - . Bedroom 5 (13'7 x 13'3)
. Bedroom 6 (15'3 x 9'9)
Outside - A barn door, to the side of the property, gives access into:
Cellar Area - 10.36m x 3.66m (34'0 x 12'0) - Door leads back into the under stairs area within the main property.
Outside - A formal garden wraps around the front and side of the property which is laid to lawn, all enclosed by fencing with field gate access into the front paddock.
The property is approached via a private driveway which leads to a main yard with access to the farm buildings. The buildings briefly comprise as follows:
Modern Cattle Shed One - 22.86m x 14.33m (75' x 47') -
Cattle Shed Two - 22.86m x 9.14m (75' x 30') -
Dutch Barn - 9.14m x 6.10m (30' x 20') - Attached to the barn is:
Attached Block Built Stable Plus -
Dilapidated Brick Feeding Pen -
Cattle Barn 3 - 18.29m x 9.14m (60' x 30') - These cattle sheds have yard areas to all sides and gated access into the surrounding paddocks.
Cattle Barn 4 - 18.29m x 7.01m (60' x 23') -
Cattle Barn 5 - 18.29m x 9.14m (60' x 30') -
Cattle Barn 6 - 27.13m x 8.84m (89' x 29') -
Slurry Pond -
Additional Agent's Note - The land is to be sold with an overage clause of 50% over a period of 30 years for any new residential development. The existing house and buildings will be exempt from the overage clause.
There are public rights of way crossing the property, please call the office for further information.
Bats and Newts may be present at the property. Prospective purchasers will need to arrange and undertake their own surveys.
Services - Mains water and electricity, septic tank, oil-fired heating.
Mobile Phone Coverage / Broadband Availability - It is down to each individual purchaser to make their own enquiries. However, we have provided a useful link via Rightmove and Zoopla to assist you with the latest information. In Rightmove, this information can be found under the brochures section, see "Property and Area Information" link. In Zoopla, this information can be found via the Additional Links section, see "Property and Area Information" link.
Water Rates - Severn Trent - to be confirmed.
Local Authority - Council Tax Band: E
Forest of Dean District Council, Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, Glos. GL16 8HG.
Tenure - Freehold.
Viewing - Strictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required. Office Opening Hours 8.30am - 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday.
Directions - From Gloucester, proceed along the A48 passing through Minsterworth towards Chaxhill. Continue past the turning for Oakle Street, up the hill and take the next turning right into Ley Lane signposted 'Lower Ley / Upper Ley". Proceed along this lane for approximately one mile (bearing right when you reach a fork in the road) and the entrance to Hooks Farm will be found on your left hand side as marked by our 'For Sale' board.
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Property Surveys - Qualified Chartered Surveyors (with over 20 years experience) available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys).