Listed for £495,000
February 27, 2026
Sold for £217,500
2013
Sat on a generous plot approaching a third of an acre, this spacious three-bedroom family home has a great deal to offer. Located in a popular area close to woodland walks, the property provides spacious and versatile living accommodation, ample off-road parking for several vehicles, useful outbuildings, and enclosed gardens. The village of Milkwall, located just 1 mile from the market town of Coleford, offers a range of local amenities, including a Post Office with a convenience store, a welcoming public house, and a community-focused football club. You enter the property into a hallway which provides access to the ground floor rooms and sets the tone for the well-planned layout, stairs also rise to the first floor landing. The hallway also benefits from a particularly useful large storage cupboard, ideal as a practical boot room area. Perfectly positioned near the entrance, it provides ample space for coats, shoes and everyday essentials, helping to keep the main living areas clutter-free. Moving into the kitchen, which is a bright and beautifully finished space, thoughtfully designed to combine practicality with style. Arranged in a galley layout, it offers an abundance of worktop space on both sides, creating an efficient flow for cooking while still feeling open and airy. Solid wood work surfaces contrast elegantly with the shaker-style cabinetry, providing both warmth and durability, while the patterned tiled flooring adds character and a contemporary edge. A large window above the sink draws in natural light and offers a pleasant outlook, making everyday tasks feel lighter and more enjoyable. The generous run of base and wall units ensures excellent storage, with ample room for cookware, pantry items and appliances, while integrated appliances sit neatly within the layout to maintain clean lines. At the far end, the kitchen opens seamlessly into a dining area, creating a sociable connection between cooking and entertaining. This open transition enhances the sense of space and makes it ideal for family life or hosting, allowing conversation to flow naturally between the two areas. The dining area provides a bright and inviting space perfectly suited to both everyday family meals and more formal gatherings. The continuation of the patterned tiled flooring creates a cohesive feel, while the vaulted ceiling enhances the sense of height and openness, giving the room an airy, uplifting atmosphere. There is comfortable space for a substantial dining table, easily seating six, with room to move around it without restriction ideal for entertaining or hosting family celebrations. The layout allows for additional furniture such as a sideboard or dresser, should one wish to incorporate further storage or display space. A large glazed door to the rear draws in excellent natural light and provides direct access onto the patio, creating a wonderful indoor-outdoor connection during the warmer months. From the dining area, a door leads through to a utility room, which provides valuable space for laundry appliances and household storage. Cleverly tucked away, it keeps everyday essentials such as the washing machine and cleaning equipment neatly out of sight, helping to maintain the clean lines and organisation of the main living areas. Together, these practical spaces enhance the functionality of the home without compromising on style. A door from here also leads to a ground floor shower room. The ground floor shower room is ideal for guests or busy family life. Neatly arranged, it incorporates a corner shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin, making excellent use of the space while remaining practical and easy to maintain. A frosted window allows natural light to filter in while preserving privacy, keeping the room bright and well ventilated. It’s a particularly useful addition, whether for visitors staying over or for those returning from outdoor activities who appreciate the convenience of a ground floor shower. Back in to the kitchen, doors lead into a bright and spacious dual-aspect living room, enjoying excellent natural light from a window to the front and patio doors to the rear. The room offers generous proportions, providing ample space for both seating and entertaining, with an attractive focal point fireplace and views over the garden. Completing the ground floor and accessed off the hallway, a well-proportioned second reception room with a pleasant front aspect, offering a bright and versatile space. Ideal for use as a playroom, home office or study, this adaptable room could equally serve as a ground floor bedroom if required. Stairs rise from the hallway to the first floor, where three well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom is thoughtfully arranged to make the most of its proportions. There is ample space for a double or king-sized bed with bedside tables either side, while the wall of fitted wardrobes provides excellent built-in storage, keeping the room feeling uncluttered and well organised. The wardrobes incorporate a mix of hanging and shelving space, offering practicality without compromising on floor area. A window to the rear allows natural light to filter in, while the soft carpeting underfoot enhances the sense of warmth and comfort. The layout also leaves room for additional bedroom furniture such as a chest of drawers or dressing table, depending on individual needs. A door leads through to an en-suite shower room, which is stylishly finished with contemporary tiling that adds both texture and character. A walk-in shower enclosure with glass screen sits neatly to one side, complemented by a modern vanity unit with inset basin and useful storage below, along with a WC. A frosted window brings in natural light while maintaining privacy, and a heated towel rail adds a practical finishing touch. Altogether, the en-suite provides a sleek and functional space, perfectly serving the principal bedroom and enhancing the overall sense of comfort and convenience. Bedroom two is another well-proportioned double room, offering comfortable and flexible accommodation. There is ample space for a double bed with bedside tables, while still retaining plenty of floor area for additional furniture such as a chest of drawers or freestanding wardrobe. A window to the front allows natural light to fill the room, enhancing the calm, neutral décor and creating a bright yet restful atmosphere. The layout is straightforward and practical, making it easy to arrange furniture in a way that suits individual needs whether as a guest bedroom, a child’s room or even a generous home office. Soft carpeting underfoot adds warmth and comfort, and the proportions ensure the room never feels cramped, even with larger pieces of furniture. Altogether, this is a versatile and inviting bedroom that complements the principal suite and adds further flexibility to the home. The third bedroom is another comfortable double room. A window to the front elevation brings in natural light, creating a bright and pleasant atmosphere throughout the day. The layout is practical and easy to furnish, with wall space suitable for wardrobes or shelving, depending on how the room is to be used. As currently arranged, it comfortably accommodates a substantial wardrobe along with further freestanding pieces, demonstrating its versatility. Soft neutral décor and carpeting enhance the sense of warmth, making this an inviting and adaptable space that works equally well for family living, visiting guests or home working. The family bathroom is a striking and contemporary space, beautifully finished with a blend of modern fittings and eye-catching design details. Patterned floor tiles add colour and personality underfoot, while large-format hexagonal wall tiles create a clean, stylish backdrop that enhances the sense of space. A freestanding bath takes centre stage, offering a luxurious spot to unwind at the end of the day. Positioned beneath a frosted window, it benefits from natural light while maintaining privacy an ideal setting for a relaxing soak. Alongside, a separate walk-in shower with glass screen and rainfall-style shower head provides a practical option for busy mornings. A sleek vanity unit with countertop basin offers useful storage below, keeping everyday essentials neatly tucked away, while a heated towel rail adds comfort and convenience. The overall layout has been thoughtfully arranged to maximise both functionality and visual impact, resulting in a bathroom that feels both indulgent and highly practical, perfectly suited to modern family living. The property also benefits from access to the loft via a fixed staircase, providing far easier and more practical access than a traditional hatch and ladder. This creates a highly usable additional space, ideal for storage or potential further adaptation, subject to the necessary consents. Part of the loft area has been boarded, offering excellent, easily accessible storage for seasonal items, luggage or household belongings. The convenience of stair access, combined with the boarded flooring, makes this a particularly functional addition to the home, enhancing its overall versatility. - Externally, the property occupies a generous plot approaching one third of an acre, perfectly complementing the spacious interior. To the front, a wide driveway provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, ideal for families or those who frequently entertain. The frontage is neatly arranged with lawned areas and mature hedging, creating a pleasant sense of privacy while maintaining strong kerb appeal. The house sits slightly elevated, with a welcoming entrance approached via steps and a small raised terrace leading to the front door. A detached workshop provides excellent additional storage and would equally suit use as a hobby space, further enhancing the home’s practicality. To the rear, the garden is a particularly impressive feature. A substantial paved patio spans the width of the property, offering an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxing during the warmer months. There is generous space for a full dining set, outdoor lounge furniture and a barbecue area, creating a seamless extension of the internal living space when the patio doors are open. Steps rise to a large expanse of lawn, perfect for children to play or for keen gardeners to personalise. The garden enjoys a good degree of privacy, bordered by established hedging and fencing, while the overall proportions of the plot create a wonderful sense of openness. Additional outbuildings and sheds provide practical storage for tools and equipment, ensuring the space remains both functional and enjoyable. Altogether, the outdoor areas offer an excellent balance of lifestyle appeal and everyday practicality.
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