£650,000 /Sale price

A three-bedroom detached stone-built former forge located in the village of Corse, set in approximately 0.4 acres with a double garage and outbuildings. The Old Forge is a charming and attractive detached stone property nestled within its own appealing plot. Originally a forge, the property has been carefully and sensitively renovated to create the beautiful home you see today, with ongoing enhancements made by the current owners.This home features great character, showcasing exposed stone and beams, while maintaining a simple, natural finish that honours its heritage. The interiors have been thoughtfully designed to maximise the use of every inch of space.You enter through the dining hall, which is equipped with a log burner, leading into the kitchen and two additional reception rooms. The kitchen is well-appointed with wall and base units and includes integrated appliances. From the kitchen, you can access the rear lobby, cloakroom/utility, and the courtyard garden.The snug, located at the front of the property, features another log burner and offers views of the impressive garden. The sitting room serves as the heart of the home, boasting an impressive size with a vaulted ceiling and a feature fireplace.A staircase at one end leads up to a mezzanine study area, while a door opens onto the courtyard garden.  Upstairs, you'll find three good-sized bedrooms and a re-furbished family bathroom.Outside:The Old Forge is set on approximately 0.4 acres. The rear courtyard garden can be accessed from both the kitchen and the sitting room, enjoying a southerly aspect that makes it an ideal space for entertaining and al fresco dining.  A useful store room is located off the courtyard garden.At the front of the cottage is a formal garden, beautifully laid to lawn and secured with picket fencing.A metal five-bar gate opens onto a spacious gravel parking area that provides access to the double garage.  Behind the property lies a mature garden enclosed by trees and hedges, which leads down to a stable block, offering potential for use as a garden office or gym.Situation:Located just north of Gloucester, the village of Corse is a delightful hamlet offering the perfect balance of a quiet semi-rural location.  The location, whilst semi-rural, offers easy accessibility to amenities and the neighbouring villages of Ashleworth, Hartpury and Staunton have a post office, public house, doctors surgery, garage and well-stocked village store.  The famed Butchers Arms, as featured in the Michelin Guide, can be found in the nearby village of Eldersfield.  The nearest city is Gloucester (9 miles), characterised by its Cathedral and Docks, and Cheltenham's cultural centre is 15 miles, both areas offer extensive shopping and excellent leisure pursuits.  For the commuter, the larger centres of Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham are all just over an hour away by car. The Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds, renowned for their outstanding natural beauty, are also within easy reach.Services: Mains water, mains electric, oil-fired central heating, private drainage, Gigaclear fibre broadband.