Former dock masters cottages, fully converted and extended to a very high standard, retaining many original features, in a sought after location with prime views overlooking the River Severn Estuary and beyond. 4 bedrooms, master with en suite, family bathroom, 3 receptions, breakfast/kitchen, large reception hall. Detached double garage. Gardens.
Ref: FAP/4
Further details
Situation.
Situated in a secluded location at the end of a no through road, Dock Cottage has extensive views towards the River Severn Estuary, yet is in close proximity to the village of Newnham-on-Severn which offers facilities including delicatessen, post office, public house and other individual shops. Access can be gained to all major routes from the A48 including the M5/M4 Severn Bridge and to Gloucester which provides more extensive leisure, shopping and recreational facilities including mainline station to London Paddington.
Dock Cottage.
The property has undergone extensive renovation and extension in recent years to provide excellent family accommodation including four bedrooms, master with en suite bathroom and three reception rooms. The recently renovated kitchen is open plan to a family room/dining room with glazed floor to ceiling windows and galleried area, providing a spacious and versatile family living area. The property retains many period features, including stone flagged floors, exposed beams, original fireplaces and unusual arched ceilings.
The property briefly comprises:
Main door leading to:
Large Reception Hall. 24' 6" (7.47m) x 12' 0" (3.66m)
Open exposed stone fireplace. Stone flagged floor with underfloor heating. Staircase leading to first floor. Windows to front aspect with views over the garden. Wall lights. Door to storage cupboard/cloaks cupboard. This room could be utilised as a further reception room if so required.
Dining Room/Family Room. 25' 6" (7.77m) x 11' 9" (3.58m)
Full height, double glazed full elevation, glass windows and glazed roof with French doors leading to the front of the property. Exposed beams. Slate tiled floor with underfloor heating. Wall lights. Window to side aspect. French glazed doors leading to:
Kitchen. 19' 3" (5.87m) x 11' 3" (3.43m)
Triple aspect with windows to the front, side and rear of the property. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and Velux window. Wall lights. Slate tiled floor. Fully fitted with a Shaker style kitchen of traditional cream painted wooden units with fully glazed wall units and display units. Integral dishwasher. Ceramic 1½ bowl sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Hotpoint halogen double oven with ceramic hob. Extractor hood. Integral ‘fridge. Hardwood work surface. Space for ‘fridge/freezer. Integrated breakfast bar. Door leading to the side of the property and to the garden.
From the Hallway an
Inner Hallway.
Stone flagged floor with underfloor heating and second door to the front of the property, leads to:
Downstairs Cloakroom. 8' 6" (2.59m) x 5' 6" (1.68m)
Traditional white suite of low level w.c. and pedestal basin with slate tiled floor. Small obscured glazed window to rear aspect. Hanging rail with integral shelving for coats and shoes. Original hooks in ceiling.
Partly glazed door to:
Study. 10' 0" (3.05m) x 8' 6" (2.59m)
Formerly the office for the Dock Master with original cast iron range with inlaid mantel. Window to rear aspect. Partially glazed wall to hall. Original ceiling hooks.
Door to:
Drawing Room. 18' 4" (5.59m) x 11' 10" (3.61m)
Dual aspect with windows to front and side of the property with views towards the Severn and wooden window seats. Wall lights. Open fireplace with stone hearth and multi fuel burner with exposed brickwork. Second exposed chimney breast.
Staircase leads to the:
First Floor.
Galleried Landing.
Windows to front and rear of the property. Corridor leads to an open mezannine level overlooking family room/dining room with a glazed roof. Wall light and exposed structural timbers providing a useful seating area or area for a further study. Door to:
Laundry cupboard.
Housing hot water tank with useful storage and plumbing for washing machine and for tumble drier.
Master Bedroom. 16' 8" (5.08m) x 12' 0" (3.66m)
Vaulted exposed ceiling. Wooden exposed timbers and metal supporting arch. Dual aspect with windows to both sides of the property. Exposed beams.
En suite Bathroom.
Recently refitted with a contemporary white suite of low level w.c. with concealed cistern, inset basin with chrome mixer tap set into vanity units with storage cupboards below and marble effect surface above. Mirrored wall with numerous glass shelves for displays and storage. Chrome downlighters. Whirlpool bath with shower over and glass door with chrome mixer tap. Window to side aspect.
Bedroom 2. 9' 6" (2.9m) x 9' 2" (2.79m)
Window to front aspect overlooking the garden. Original wooden fireplace with inset cast iron grate. Arched ceiling. Hanging rail. Alcove.
Corridor with Velux windows leads to:
Family Bathroom.
Recently refitted with a traditional suite of low level w.c. with chrome fittings, pedestal basin and roll top claw footed bath with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment over. Fully tiled shower unit with Triton shower and glass doors. Mirrored display unit with glass shelving. Part tiled marble effect walls. Window with obscured glazed glass to front aspect.
Bedroom 3. 16' 9" (5.11m) x 12' 0" (3.66m)
Dual aspect with stunning views over the River Severn Estuary and beyond. Exposed arched ceiling with exposed wooden framework and metal supports. Fitted wardrobe units with useful storage cupboards and fitted chest. Original fireplace with cast iron grate. Integral high level cupboards into roof space.
Bedroom 4. 9' 0" (2.74m) x 10' 4" (3.15m)
Window to front aspect. Exposed beam.
Outside.
The front of the property is bounded by a brick wall leading to a gravelled drive with double wooden gates giving access to a stone built double garage with slate tiled roof and parking for several vehicles.
The garden is mainly laid to lawn with well established shrubs and trees providing an established feel. A stone flagged pathway, bordered by brick wall leads around to the side of the property and to a useful storage shed/boiler room housing the Firebird boiler and with plumbing for washing machine. Steps lead up to a stone flagged terrace area with landscaped, decked area surrounded by attractive, well established borders including many varieties of Lavender, Mock Orange and many other perennial and herbaceous shrubs. Wooden log store and a large wooden shed with light and power. Arbour feature. The garden has stunning views over the Severn Estuary and beyond and is extremely peaceful.