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30 PROPERTIES bedroom living room etc Craigness, Milkwall, Coleford, Gloucestershire Price Ferrino 01594 811111 www.ferrino.co.uk £475,000 bedroom bedroom bathroom bathroom 5 living living room room etc etc central central heating heating bedroom bedroom bathroom bathroom living room living room etc etc garage/covered parking bathroom central heating central heating garage/covered parking parking parking central heating 3 5 2 This impressive period property is set in a formal landscaped garden on the outskirts of garage/covered parking Coleford Town in the heart of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It is a beautifully presented home of much character, stylishly dressed and finished with great attention to detail. This, combined with generously proportioned, high ceiling rooms creates a considerable sense of space and positively radiates a calm and restful atmosphere. There are three reception rooms including a fabulous sitting room with sufficient floor space for a grand piano and a very intimate formal dining room. There is a well appointed kitchen with plenty of storage. Two of the five bedrooms are en-suite, there are a further two bathrooms. The two storey detached garage building garage/covered parking parking parking parking presents an opportunity to create additional living space if required. There is parking space for a number of vehicles. This is an individual property of character and style, a very desirable family home. GAS parking Onliners blamed for chain delays and fall-throughs The Sunday Times gathered information from traditional agents who related a string of incidents where they have to push on behalf of clients of online agencies. The report on estateagenttoday.co.uk questions whether there is growing concern that online agents who do not chase-up on behalf of clients are leading to delays and fall-throughs in chains - with traditional agents sometimes having to do the work instead. “There’s a chain of four happening and we are selling something at £1.5m at the top, but the online agents are failing to chase the sale of the flat at the bottom of the chain, causing a stand still for everyone involved” says Rupert Lawson-Johnston from Strutt & Parker. “I have stepped in almost undercover to help the solicitor of the flat, as at this stage it is imperative that the sale is progressed. With the online agent there is no one to call, no person who is motivated to help because there is no commission structure. I think it’s going to be one of the biggest problems in our industry going forwards” he adds. James Robinson, general manager at the Lurot Brand agency in London, says: “The owner of a mews house in W2 was advised by a well known on-line agency to market their house with them for a totally unrealistic price, which completely stalled the marketing for over five months. The owners became extremely frustrated with the lack of contact, advice and activity the agency were producing, so they sought our professional advice.” The Sunday Times piece also relates how Christian Warman, director of newly-launched Tedworth <strong>Property</strong> Group, experienced at first hand a problem with viewing a property he would to buy that was being marketed by an online agency. “I wanted to make an offer and was told I had to make it online. I asked for guidance from the agent but she didn’t know the client or their circumstances. Nervous of-overpaying I made a very low offer online but before the offer was submitted they tried to sell me add-on services (conveyancing, insurance, mortgages, surveys etc) which I suspect are where they make their money. “The only feedback to the offer was that it wasn’t high enough and would I like to increase it? There was no negotiating, no coercing to make an initial offer, no enthusing to make a (higher) offer, no confidence or reassurance given to make a (higher) offer. It was a tickbox exercise on a website, a bit like buying something on e-bay. I lost interest and didn’t make a higher offer and that was the last I heard - the call centre located hundreds of miles away called about two months later to see if I was still looking but knew nothing about the property I viewed or whether it was still available” he says. A Purplebricks statement, quoted in the Sunday Times piece, says: “It comes down to reputation and word of mouth. You need to earn a good reputation in the local market in order to build a sustainable business. ... If you’re a traditional agent you’re going to throw a bit of mud aren’t you? We’re giving people an alternative to the old costly structure of commission.” It then adds: “It is no coincidence that since Purplebricks has been in existence the average commission rate charged by traditional agents looks to have reduced. More telling than their criticism is the fact that many are now trying to imitate our model.”
Making estate agency make sense. Contact us on 01594 811111 or theteam@ferrino.co.uk 47 High Street,Lydney, Gloucs GL 15 5DD AWRE, NEWNHAM-ON-SEVERN - £850,000 A handsome Grade II listed country house set in excess of four acres of rural countryside in a unique riverside location having the advantage of a superb outlook over the River Severn. The comfortable period residence is a home of character with a story to tell. Once a riverside inn, it catered for the requirements of sailors who ‘tied up’ to wait for the tide on their journey to Gloucester. To add romance, the story goes, it caught the eye of a clergyman who purchased the house and renamed it ‘The Priory’. The accommodation in the house extends to three spacious reception rooms, hall and study, kitchen/breakfast room and five bedrooms. The outbuilding has been converted into two delightful well appointed, energy efficient holiday cottages, a successful business enterprise with a stable established income stream. For anyone interested in a self sufficient lifestyle, the site is also a registered smallholding. This is a rare opportunity to purchase an historic country property in a truly stunning location. HIGH WOOLASTON, LYDNEY - £550,000 Tanglewood is a unique property situated in the peaceful hamlet of High Woolaston, a semi-rural yet accessible area of South Gloucestershire. The original barn was converted approximately seventeen years ago to create a unique and comfortable family home. It is extremely well presented inside and outside. A detached indoor heated swimming pool with summer room, garaging and workshop make Tanglewood a very desirable property. The spacious ground floor accommodation extends to three reception rooms, kitchen, separate utility room and shower room. In addition to the current facilities, the ground floor layout has the potential for an independent living arrangement suitable for extended family or dependant relative. The first floor offers three spacious double bedrooms, the master being en-suite and a family shower room. The property is enhanced by wellestablished landscaped gardens and colourful borders of mature shrubs. A large patio provides excellent outside entertaining space. There is a dedicated workshop, storage room, undercover garaging for two vehicles and ample parking space on the drive. A home of character in the heart of beautiful rural countryside yet within a short distance of major road and rail networks. NORCHARD GARDENS, WHITECROFT - £339,950 This immaculate property is one of the architecturally designed houses on the very popular modern development of Whitecroft Gardens in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It is a superb high quality home with a very relaxing atmosphere in a peaceful yet convenient location. The owners have upgraded the internal finish to include granite work surfaces and high gloss floor tiles. The accommodation extends to a lovely restful sitting room which overlooks the green, a fabulous kitchen/family room, utility room, cloakroom, four bedrooms, the master being en-suite and family bathroom. A further enhancement is a beautifully landscaped garden with fully stocked borders. The property has a detached garage and further parking space to the front and side of the house. Beyond the development is a designated conservation area with a backdrop of woodland and lovely views over the forest. The property benefits from a remaining seven years NHBC warranty. HOWARD ROAD, BROADWELL - £269,950 This delightful cottage sits in an attractive walled garden on the edge of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It is a very quiet location within a short drive of the local town and beautiful open woodland of the Forest. The property is presented in very good order throughout. The fixtures and fittings including doors, flooring and kitchen appliances are all good quality. The layout is surprisingly spacious with a flexible open plan style. A particular focal point is the beamed fireplace in the living room with the inset Colebrookdale multi fuel stove. There are three good double bedrooms and a large family bathroom. A real bonus is the detached garage/ workshop, a substantial building with its own power supply. There is off road parking for two/three vehicles. This a most attractive family home in a pleasant and convenient location. HIGH STREET, NEWNHAM - £249,950 Ye Olde Kings Head is one of the historic period dwellings that shape the High Street of the picturesque riverside village of Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire. The properties are unique and of varying architectural styles spanning centuries. This Grade II Listed former hostelry has been a much loved family home for many years. It would now benefit from some investment and modernization. The accommodation extends to three spacious reception rooms, kitchen, three bedrooms and a large attic room, a ground floor cloakroom and first floor bathroom. There is a delightful walled garden, a lovely sheltered area with an outlook towards the River Severn in a south facing direction. Newnham is a very popular village with a lively atmosphere and a strong sense of community. Ye Olde Kings Head is a home of character with much potential. The property is offered for sale with ‘No Onward Chain’. PARKEND ROAD, BREAM - £180,000 The Old Sunday School is situated in the popular village of Bream in the heart of beautiful Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. The original school house was built in 1851 but over the following years the requirement for more space resulted in it being re-built on a larger scale in 1859. The property is now privately owned. It is a complete renovation project with full planning permission in place to create a substantial four bedroom family home with increased outside space and off road parking. Plans can be viewed on the Forest of Dean District Council web site Ref P0055/14/DISCON. The shell of the building is traditional Forest stone, all services, including mains gas, are in place. The property represents a rare opportunity to create a unique and individual family home in a popular village environment. However, such a substantial space, 2400 sq ft arranged over two floors, could lend itself to a number of possibilities. ferrino.co.uk
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