Mere Hills Farm, Welsh House Lane, Nr Dymock, Gloucestershire

Detached house offering scope for improvement, with outbuildings and pastureland, rurally situated and enjoying superb views over the surrounding countryside

13.85 Acres

LOCATION

Mileages: Newent 3 miles, Ledbury 7 miles, Gloucester 13½ miles, Ross-on-Wye 11½ miles, Malvern 15½ miles, Hereford 19 miles, Cheltenham 20½ miles, Worcester 27½ miles, Birmingham 53 miles

Road: M50 (Jct 4) 4½ miles, M5 (Jct 8) 15 miles

Railway: Ledbury, (London Mainline), Gloucester

Airports: Bristol (57½ miles), Birmingham (59½ miles)

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:

• Detached period house, built in 1921 (1,256 ft²)

• 3 bedrooms, family bathroom and shower room

• Fitted kitchen, open plan sitting/dining room

• Good range of agricultural buildings, and yards

• 12.4 acres of stock-proof fenced pastureland.

In all about 13.85 Acres

SITUATION

MereHillsFarmoccupiesaruralpositionoffaquietcountrylanebetween Dymock and Newent, with this part of Gloucestershire being renowned for its rolling countryside, local vineyards and apple orchards. The property is well placed for good access to the local towns of Newent and Ledbury, and has excellent commuter links to the larger towns and cities, which are all easily accessible. A perfect location for rural living combined with modern-day accessibility.

MERE HILLS FARM

• Mere Hills Farm is a County Council owned Farm having been let out since the early 1920’s.

• Thoughthepropertyisperfectlyliveable,itwouldbenefitfrominternal refurbishment and also has great potential to extend, subject to the necessary permissions.

• The sitting/dining room is open plan and is centrally situated withinthegroundfloorofthehouse.Thereisalsoanentrancehall and a useful downstairs shower room.

• Thefittedkitchenbenefitsfromadoubleaspectandawalk-inlarder. A rear, “lean-to” porch provides additional space as a potential utility/boot room.

• Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms; 2 good-sized doubles, the Master withfittedwardrobesanddoubleaspect.The2nddoubleroomalso has a double aspect and there is a 3rd single room. All bedrooms enjoy superb views over the surrounding countryside. There is also a good sized family bathroom.

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Mere Hills Farm, Welsh House Lane, Dymock, GloucestershireApproximate Gross Internal Area1256 Sq Ft/117 Sq M

Sitting Room8.61 x 3.94

28'3" x 12'11"Kitchen

4.39 x 2.4114'5" x 7'11" 3.41 x 1.75

11'2" x 5'9"

Bedroom 24.08 x 2.8613'5" x 9'5"

Master Bedroom4.45 x 3.96

14'7" x 13'0"

Bedroom 32.99 x 2.42

9'10" x 7'11"

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THE OUTSIDE

• Thepropertyisapproachedoffaquiet,rurallane(singletrack),leading to a private driveway and parking area.

• Mere Hills Farm is centrally situated within a generous and privategarden,whichoffersplentyofscopeforkeengardeners.

• The farm outbuildings comprise:

• “Separate Barn” with its own access and enclosure: 16.2m x 13.46m;

• Stock Barn (steel barn with block walls): 13.4m x 13.4m;

• Dutch Barn: 18m x 7.2m; with lean-to: 5.4m x 14.2m

• Milking Parlour & Bulk Tank Room (block built) 8.8m x 7.3m;

• Calf Shed with water troughs: 13.2m x 4.4m and an additional block built outbuilding.

• The farm outbuildings are all surrounded by large, hard-standing/concrete yards.

• Thereare2,stock-prooffencedfieldsofslopingpasture.Thefieldscouldbedividedtocreatesmallerpaddocks,ifrequired.

Services: Mains electricity. Mains water. Private drainage (septic tank). Electric heating.Broadband: Standard broadband is available but not connected.Council Tax: Believed to be Band “C” (Circa £1,662; 20/21).Local Authority: Forest of Dean District Council: 01594 810000.Listing: This property is not Listed. EPC: Rated “G”.Uplift Clause: The property is subject to an overage clause in favour of the seller , being 50% of any uplift in value on the commencement of any works following the grant of any residential planning permission for a period of 30 years. It should be noted that alterations and extensions to the house shall not trigger this clause provided that the same remains in use as a single residential dwelling

GENERAL INFORMATION

Primary: Dymock, Pauntley and Newent. Further information is available at: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk Secondary: Newent. Further information is available at: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk Independent schools: Gloucester, Cheltenham and Malvern have some outstanding independent schools. Further information is available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local: The village hall at Dymock and Pauntley hosts a variety of community clubs and events during the year. The nearbymarkettownofNewentoffersagoodrangeofshopstosatisfymostdomesticrequirements.Ledburyprovidesfurther amenities, including a local Theatre, and this property is well placed for the commercial centres of Gloucester

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andCheltenham,offeringmoreextensiveretail,leisureandcultural facilities.

Recreational: Manyfinewalks,cycleridesandoutdooractivities are available in the popular Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, which are within easy driving distance. A selection of good pubs can be found in the locality and the nearby Three ChoirsVineyardhasagoodrestaurant,alsoofferingtoursand wine tasting events.

Equestrian: This area is renowned for its ties to the Dressage community, with Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin being based within the locality. There is excellent outriding, with a network of public bridleways being easily accessible. Hartpury CollegeandSummerhouseEquestrian,Hardwicke,offertuitionandrunavarietyofequestrianevents.

Information: Grant & Co has been asked to sell the property on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council.

DIRECTIONS - GL18 1LR

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From Dymock; Head out of the village towards Newent on the B4215 and cross over the M50. After about 0.4 miles as you head upthehill,takethefirstlefthandturningontoWelshHouseLane.Follow the lane for about 0.5 miles where Mere Hills Farm will be found on the left hand side.From Newent;Headoutofthetownandatthetrafficlightjunctionhead straight across on the B4215 towards Ledbury and Dymock. Follow the road for about 2 miles, passing the Three Choirs Vineyard on your right and then after about 300 yards, take the right hand turning on to Welsh House Lane. Follow the lane for about 0.5 miles where Mere Hills Farm will be found on the left hand side.

VIEWINGS

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