Ellwood, Coleford
South West
£625,000
Listed on 15/09/2026
Listed on 15/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
CottageArea
1991 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This four-bedroom detached house in Ellwood, within the Forest of Dean, sits on a predominantly level plot described as approaching three quarters of an acre and backing onto woodland. The listing describes spacious, flexible accommodation, with countryside walks and mountain-bike trails nearby and access to amenities in Coleford, Lydney and Monmouth.
The ground floor includes a large living room with sliding doors to the garden, a separate snug, and a kitchen with space for a dining table. A utility room with laundry connections and a ground-floor WC add practical space. Upstairs, a generous landing serves four bedrooms, including a large principal bedroom with an en-suite shower room. The room sizes and separate reception areas offer scope to adapt the layout and finishes to suit different needs.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a spacious, usable four-bedroom home with an unusually generous, mostly level garden backing onto woodland, giving it a strong setting for family life and outdoor pursuits. The project is light rather than a major renovation: the traditional kitchen and dated decorative details offer scope for a cosmetic refresh, while the established garden can be adapted to suit its next owner.
At £625,000, it is priced at £314 per sq ft against a local average of £299, so the price comparison is a limitation rather than a bargain signal. All-in costs look tight against local benchmarks, which tempers the opportunity even though the house has appealing fundamentals and a distinctive plot.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the traditional kitchen and dated decorative finishes without taking on a major refurbishment.
- Make the most of the generous living room, separate reception spaces and flexible layout for family life or entertaining.
- Enjoy or personalise the extensive established garden, with patio areas and woodland-backed walking and cycling routes nearby.
Key risks
- The asking price is above the local £/sq ft average, and purchase plus works costs look tight against local benchmarks.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Lydney Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Lydney
Chepstow Rail Station
9.7 miles
Train · Chepstow
Cam & Dursley Rail Station
10.8 miles
Train · Cam
Stonehouse Rail Station
13.6 miles
Train · Stonehouse
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