# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (GL14 2UA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | SCHOOL HOUSE, CHURCH ROAD, CINDERFORD, SOUDLEY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE GL14 2UA |
| Price | £299,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £172,500 May 2002 |

## Description

THREE DOUBLE BEDROOM DETACHED FORMER SCHOOL HOUSE ENJOYING A WEALTH OF CHARACTER, GARDENS AMOUNTING TO 1/2 AN ACRE with PLEASANT VIEWS TOWARDS THE ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN.  THE PROPERTY DETAILS YOU ARE ABOUT TO VIEW ARE AWAITING VENDOR APPROVAL AND THEREFORE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Soudley which has a public house, church, primary school and the Dean Heritage Museum.  Further amenities can be found in the market town of Cinderford approximately 2/3 miles away.

The accommodation comprises ** ENTRANCE PORCH, ENTRANCE HALL, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, UTILITY,** to the first floor **THREE BEDROOMS and SPACIOUS FAMILY BATHROOM.**

Additional benefits Include ** OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING, OFF ROAD PARKING, BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AMOUNTING TO APPROXIMATELY   AN ACRE, ENJOYING A GREAT DEGREE OF PRIVACY, DIRECT ACCESS TO PLEASANT WOODLAND WALKS.**

All in all, an internal viewing is highly recommended by the selling agents to appreciate what is on offer, the accommodation comprises as follows:

Entrance PorchAccessed arched doorway, exposed stone walls, exposed stone flooring. Solid wooden door leads to:

Entrance HallStairs to the first floor, parquet flooring, under stairs storage area, thermostat control, solid wooden door to rear elevation.

Living Room11'10 x 11' (3.61m x 3.35m)

**Feature open fireplace** with tiled surround, stone hearth and wooden mantle, parquet flooring, single radiator, picture rail, telephone point, windows to both side and front elevation overlooking the garden having a **lovely outlook towards The Royal Forest of Dean.**

Dining Room11'10 x 10' (3.61m x 3.05m)

Exposed wooden flooring, picture rail, **feature cast iron open fireplace** with tiled hearth, single radiator, window to front elevation overlooking the garden.

Kitchen10'2 x 8'11 (3.10m x 2.72m)

Single bowl, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap above, range of base units, rolled edge work tops, built in electric oven with electric hob, tiled splash backs, single radiator, quarry tiled flooring, oil fired central heating and domestic hot water boiler, windows to both rear and side elevation overlooking the garden having **lovely views towards The Royal Forest of Dean.**

Spacious Utility Room12'3 x 8'11 (3.73m x 2.72m)

Flag stone flooring, single radiator, plumbing for automatic washing machine, window to rear elevation overlooking the garden having a woodland backdrop.

**STAIRS LEAD UP TO:**

Galleried Landing/Study AreaAccess to insulated loft space, windows to both front and rear elevation overlooking the garden having **lovely views over The Royal Forest of Dean.**

Bedroom 111'10 x 11' (3.61m x 3.35m)

**Feature fireplace** with tiled surround, tiled hearth, single radiator, picture rail, windows to both front and side elevation overlooking the gardens having **lovely views over The Royal Forest of Dean.**

Bedroom 211'10 x 10' (3.61m x 3.05m)

**Feature fireplace,** built in shelving, singe radiator,** built in storage cupboard,** picture rail, window to front elevation overlooking the garden.

Bedroom 312'3 x 8'3 (3.73m x 2.51m)

Single radiator, **feature fireplace** with stone surround, picture rail, window to rear elevation overlooking the garden.

Family Bathroom10'2 x 8'11 (3.10m x 2.72m)

White suite comprising modern panelled P shaped bath with shower attachment over, mira shower, tiled surround, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, airing cupboard with slatted shelving, immersion controls, double radiator, window to rear elevation overlooking the garden.

OutsideThe property is accessed via five bar gate which leads to a **bricked paved parking/turning area** which leads to a further parking area.

Workshop13' x 10'1 (3.96m x 3.07m)

Accessed via double open wooden doors, power and lighting, doorway leads to wood store, **summer house, greenhouse, further workshop/store, large wooden store shed, **gardens surround the whole of the property, various lawned areas, flower borders, shrubs, bushes, plants. Gateway leads to:

OrchardFruit trees, mature trees, **vegetable produce area,** patio/seating area.

The garden is enclosed by hedging and original stone wall **enjoying a great degree of privacy with lovely views over The Royal Forest of Dean.**

**TOTAL PLOT APPROXIMATELY   OF AN ACRE.**

ServicesMains water, electricity, mains drainage.

Water RatesTo be advised

Council TaxC.

ViewingsStrictly through the Owners Selling Agent, Steve Gooch, who will be delighted to escort interested applicants to view if required.  Office Opening Hours 9.00am  7.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am  5.30pm Saturday. 

 

 

DirectionsFrom Gloucester proceed along the A48 passing through the villages of Minsterworth and Westbury on Severn, continue along turning right just after the Texaco petrol station signposted to Littledean. Proceed along here for approximately 2 miles into the centre of Littledean turning right at the mini roundabout. Take the first left signposted to Soudley and continue along her for approximately 1 mile turning left at the crossroads into Church Road. Proceed along passing the church on the left and take the next gravelled track to the left towards the primary school where the property can be found after a short distance set back on the left hand side.

Property SurveysQualified Chartered Surveyors (with over 20 years experience) available to undertake surveys (to include Mortgage Surveys/RICS Housebuyers Reports/Full Structural Surveys).

Awaiting Vendor ApprovalThese details are yet to be approved by the vendor.  Please contact the office for verified details.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/42536558/343783) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SCHOOL HOUSE CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2UA | £172,500 | 29/05/2002 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| FERNCROFT CHURCH ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2UA | £465,000 | 25/09/2024 | Detached |
| OLD POST OFFICE, UPPER SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2TY | £400,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| SUNNINGDALE LOWER ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2TZ | £400,000 | 08/12/2021 | Detached |
| CRAMMOND LOWER ROAD, SOUDLEY, CINDERFORD, FOREST OF DEAN, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL14 2TZ | £238,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £375,750 (4 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £378,633 (15 Detached, GL14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -20.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Forest of Dean). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £741/mo
- **Realistic:** £823/mo
- **Optimistic:** £905/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Gloucester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £82,300

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -16.4%
- **10y growth:** 31.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Forest of Dean; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 47.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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