Grade 2 listed 5 bedroom detached House
Knapp House, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0PD
Unconditional Online Auction Sale
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 3 Reception Rooms
Description
ONLINE AUCTION from Monday 20th July to Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Ground Floor
The main entrance opens into a reception hall, with a door leading to the larger of two sitting rooms. This dual aspect room features exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and an alcove where an old barn door once stood. Opposite, a second sitting room also has an inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove and could alternatively be used as a formal dining room beside the kitchen. The kitchen offers space for dining and includes an integrated double oven, ceramic hob, extractor fan, wooden wall and base units. A stable door leads to a sunroom, currently used as a games room but equally suited as a snug, dining room, or playroom. The ground floor also includes a utility room with sink, storage cupboards, and space for laundry appliances, plus a boot room with garden access and ample space.
First Floor
The first floor offers five well proportioned bedrooms, four enjoying an abundance of natural light from south facing sash windows. The fifth bedroom features a vaulted ceiling with a Velux window and provides access to the en-suite. Completing the accommodation is a family bathroom and separate shower room.
Outside
To the front of the property, double gates secure the home and its grounds, creating a real sense of privacy. Inside the gates there is parking for two vehicles, along with a sheltered log store. Beyond the stone wall sits a small level lawn with a charming vine-covered pergola and vegetable patch.
To the rear of the property, across a track, is a small paddock of approximately half an acre. Currently home to a small orchard, positioned at the top of the hill, it also enjoys far-reaching views across the Forest of Dean.
Location
Longhope is a charming and highly desirable village located in the heart of the Forest of Dean, offering a perfect balance of rural tranquillity and everyday convenience. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the area is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor living, with scenic walks, cycling routes, and nature trails all close by.
The village benefits from a strong community atmosphere and offers a range of local amenities including shops, cafés, schools, and traditional pubs, while larger towns such as Gloucester, Ross-on-Wye, and Cheltenham are all within easy reach. Longhope is particularly well positioned for commuters and those needing access to surrounding towns and cities, with excellent road links via the A40 and M50.
Additional Information
Tenure: Advised Freehold- To be verified by solicitor
Tenancies: To be sold with vacant possession.
EPC Rating: To be confirmed
Council Tax Band: F - Forest Of Dean
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Council Tax Band
F
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Auction Fees And Additional Costs
Auction fees: The sale of each lot is subject to a RESERVATION FEE OF 2.4% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £3,000) including VAT unless otherwise stated. Please note, this reservation fee does not form part of the deposit or purchase price.
All purchasers will pay this fee to secure the property. These fees also cover the seller’s commission and marketing costs.
The property is being sold under a conditional auction basis (sometimes called “modern auction method” which requires completion of the purchase within 56 days.
Additional costs: The purchase of the property may be subject to (but are not limited to), VAT (if applicable), reimbursement of the seller’s search fees, reimbursement of seller’s legal and/or sales costs, stamp duty/land transaction tax (LTT). Please check accompanying legal pack for further details.
* Generally speaking, Guide Prices are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation, i.e. 'The Reserve'. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Virtually every property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction). We expect that the Reserve price will be set at a figure no more than 10% above or below the single figure Guide.
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