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2 bed house for sale Lower Lydbrook, Lydbrook, GL17

Asking price

£399,950

Added on 16/09/2026

Type: Detached
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £509 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold

EPC E 40 potential C

Key features

VIEWS OVER THE WYE VALLEY
DETACHED COTTAGE BUILT IN THE 1700'S
TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
CHARACTER FEATURES THROUGHOUT
OVER A THIRD OF AN ACRE
STUNNING ENCLOSED GARDENS
FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN WITH SEPERATE UTILITY ROOM
DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
OFF ROAD PARKING
MUST BE VIEWED!

About this property

A truly enchanting detached cottage built in the 1700's, nestled within beautifully established gardens & enjoying an idyllic woodland setting in the heart of the Forest of Dean. Full of charm & character throughout, this delightful home blends period features with a warm and welcoming feel, offering exposed beams, stonework & picturesque views across the surrounding countryside.

Floorplan

Energy performance

E 40

Current

Potential

92+

81-91

69-80

77 C

55-68

39-54

40 E

21-38

1-20

This home is rated band E, scoring 40 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (77) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.

Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,629
Band B

£1,900
Band C

£2,172
Band D

£2,443
Band E

£2,986
Band F

£3,529
Band G

£4,072
Band H

£4,887

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Forest of Dean, 2026/27 bills run from £1,629 a year in band A to £4,887 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Forest of Dean, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

This home (approx.)

£509 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£273 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£197 / sq ft

£509 / sq ft

£345 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

About £509 per sq ft, above 9 in 10 recent sales in GL17 (£197–£345, 10th–90th percentile, 158 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 158 homes sold in GL17 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price and a floor area matched from the EPC register, so it is approximate.

Location

Lower Lydbrook, Lydbrook, GL17

In the Wye Valley National Landscape, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Contains Natural England data © Natural England, Open Government Licence v3.

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £399,950

£199k £600k

Deposit10% £40,000

£0 £400k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £359,950 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £80,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
Belvedere, Lower Lydbrook Detached	Detached	Nov 2023	n/a	n/a	n/a	£645,000
Riverview Cottage, Lower Lydbrook Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jul 2020	n/a	n/a	n/a	£299,950
Braeside, Lower Lydbrook Detached	Detached	Jan 2016	n/a	n/a	n/a	£196,000
Belvedere, Lower Lydbrook Detached	Detached	Jan 2015	n/a	n/a	n/a	£365,000
Wye Bank, Lower Lydbrook Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Sept 2007	n/a	n/a	n/a	£348,000
Belvedere, Lower Lydbrook Detached	Detached	Apr 2007	n/a	n/a	n/a	£342,000
Snows Lane Cottage, Lower Lydbrook Detached	Detached	Mar 2007	n/a	n/a	n/a	£215,000
Braeside, Lower Lydbrook Detached	Detached	Mar 2003	n/a	n/a	n/a	£130,000