Marsh Hill, Sling, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Savills - Cheltenham Phone: 01242 354758

A very pretty cottage set in glorious gardens in the heart of The Forest.<br/><br/> <b>Description</b><br/><br/>Yew Tree Cottage is a charming and highly individual period property, set within approximately two thirds of an acre of beautifully landscaped and mature grounds, enjoying exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting, yet with convenient access to village amenities and the surrounding forest, which is just a short walk away.<br/><br/>The accommodation is both characterful and versatile, combining traditional features with thoughtful modern additions. At the heart of the house is a welcoming sitting room centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace constructed from stone sourced from Clearwell Quarry, complete with a feature bread oven and inset multi fuel stove. Stone tiled flooring and an original staircase further enhance the cottage character. Adjoining this is a generous dining room with doors opening directly onto a decked terrace, creating a seamless connection between the house and garden.<br/><br/>The kitchen is well equipped and sociable, offering a range of fitted units, integrated appliances and a distinctive curved breakfast bar that wraps around the rear of the inglenook fireplace. From the kitchen, a conservatory provides a light filled space overlooking the gardens, while a separate utility room offers excellent practicality.<br/><br/>The ground floor also provides a flexible arrangement of bedrooms and reception space, including a third bedroom with access to a shower room, and a snug which was originally designed as part of a self contained annexe alongside bedroom two. This area is now fully integrated into the main house, but offers excellent potential for multi generational living or guest accommodation if required. Bedroom two benefits from fitted wardrobes, its own access to the decked terrace and a Jack and Jill shower room.<br/><br/>To the first floor, a landing with study space leads to the principal bedroom suite, which incorporates a dressing area and spacious en suite shower room. A further bedroom with built in storage completes the first floor accommodation.<br/><br/>Outside, the property is approached via a Forestry Commission owned track, over which the cottage has full rights, leading to a detached double garage and ample parking. Pedestrian gates open into the grounds, one of which reveals a particularly charming tree lined walkway bordered by a low stone wall with trailing bellflowers.<br/><br/>The gardens are a true highlight, enjoying a sunny, south facing orientation and an exceptional degree of privacy. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn with a sunny terrace, shaded by two ancient yew trees and a magnificent oak, beneath which a carefully created stumpery sits. The entire garden has been dog proofed. A pathway leads around the house, past herb and flower borders, to the main rear garden.<br/><br/>The rear garden is predominantly lawned and interspersed with a variety of mature trees, including fruit trees such as apples, forest plums and black cherries, along with winter planting. Importantly, none of the trees are subject to preservation orders, giving future owners flexibility to manage the garden as they wish.<br/><br/>A range of outbuildings adds further appeal, including a stable block with two stables, three kennels with both gated and grass runs, a greenhouse, garden shed and a substantial woodstore. A large decked terrace, accessible from the dining room, snug and bedroom two, provides an ideal vantage point from which to enjoy the gardens and the peaceful setting.<br/><br/>Yew Tree Cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a highly individual home, combining privacy, character and flexibility, in an enviable setting close to both village life and open countryside.<br/><br/><b>Location</b><br/><br/>Sling is situated within the unspoilt landscape of the Forest of Dean, just beyond the historic market town of Coleford. The location offers an attractive balance of rural tranquillity and accessibility, with the M50 and M48 motorways within approximately 12 miles, providing convenient links to the wider region. <br/><br/>Coleford offers a comprehensive range of amenities including an independent cinema, post office, library, a variety of shops, two supermarkets, and an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants. The area is well served by both primary and secondary schooling, along with further education facilities, making it an appealing and well rounded location.<br/><br/><br/> <br/> <br/><br/><b>Additional Info</b><br/><br/>Services connected: Mains gas fired central heating, mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage.<br/><br/>Local Authority: Forest Of Dean.