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Wishing Well Cottage, Lumbars Lane, Elton, Newnham

Land size
3.8 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Characterful and charming features
  • Equestrian Land
  • Garage
  • Off-road parking
  • Semi-rural location
  • Circa 3.8 acres plot size

Description

A characterful and charming four bedroom detached property offering driveway providing parking, garage with power and lighting supply, wrap around gardens and equestrian facilities sat on circa 3.8 acres, in a rural position.

This property is perfect for those who interested in purchasing an equestrian property, benefitting from having an all-weather ménage, planning for floodlights, stable block with multiple loose boxes, space for tack, feed and equipment storage and paddock.

Situated in Elton, which is not far the hamlet of Broadoak and on the edge of Newnham-on-Severn village, which offers great opportunities for all age groups, with a range of amenities to include village shop, library, galleries, cafes, estate agents, primary school, pharmacy and pub.

A wider range of facilities and activities also available throughout the Forest of Dean including an abundance of woodland and river walks. The Severn Crossings and M4 towards London, Bristol and Cardiff are easily reached from this area along with the cities of Gloucester and Cheltenham for access onto the M5 and the Midlands.

Council Tax Band: E (Forest of Dean District Council )
Tenure: Freehold

Entrance hall

There are two entrance halls, one which leads into a boot/utility room and the other which is a traditional entrance hall.

Utility room:
Fitted units at base level with worktop space, sink unit with drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for freestanding fridge freezer.

Cloakroom

WC, wash hand basin, window to front aspect.

Kitchen/diner

Space for freestanding cooker, fitted units at eye and base level with worktop space, space and plumbing for dishwasher, sink unit with drainer, space for dining table and chairs, windows to front and rear aspects, access through to conservatory and lounge, stairs leading up to first floor.

Lounge

Feature fireplace, windows to rear aspect, opening through to conservatory.

Conservatory

A large and light room with windows to front and side aspects and doors to outside.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Access to all bedrooms and bathrooms.

Bedroom 1

Wooden flooring, radiator, windows to front, side and rear aspects, access to en-suite.

En-suite

WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit underneath, corner shower enclosure, heated towel rail, wooden flooring.

Bedroom 2

Wooden flooring, built-in storage cupboards, radiator, windows to front and rear aspects.

Bedroom 3

Carpeted flooring, radiator, window to front aspect.

Bedroom 4 / Office

Carpeted flooring, built-in storage, radiator, window to front aspect.

Bathroom

Freestanding bath with shower attachment, WC, wash hand basin, radiator, window to front aspect, tiled flooring.

Outside

There is a driveway which leads up to the property and offers ample parking space. There is a garage with power and lighting supply.

The grounds wrap around the property and are laid mainly to lawn with a fantastic patio space outside the property for sitting and relaxing. The plot size of the property is circa 3.8 acres and benefits from having paddock, an all-weather ménage, substantial timber stable block with multiple loose boxes, practical yard with hardstanding, and space for tack, feed and equipment storage; perfect for those who are looking for an equestrian property.

The property is also positioned next door to AM Dressage and there is access to neighbouring gallops by arrangement with the owner, as well as off-road hacking including woodland routes.

There is a public footpath across the back part of the land.

Rates

Mains electric and water connected. Oil central heating. Septic tank.
** The services and central heating, where applicable, have not been tested. **

Viewings

By prior appointment with Hills.

Rates

Council Tax Band: E

Please refer to for prices in the Forest of Dean and for the Tax Band.

Water Rates

Severn Trent - to be advised.

Money Laundering Regulations

To comply with MLR, all prospective purchasers will be asked to produce ID documentation at the time of making an offer. We kindly ask for your cooperation during this.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-08-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 75 Equestrian listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£234,211 / acre
Equestrian Average (1+ acres) £84,312 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
64 D
82 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private Garden, Enclosed Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 75% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Newnham St Peter's Church of England Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    120
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Littledean Church of England Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Westbury-on-Severn Church of England Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    67
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Forest View Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    365
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St White's Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    245
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • SGS Forest High School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    255
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Dene Magna and Sixth Form3.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,020
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Severn Vale School6.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,350
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Five Acres High School7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    786
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre7.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    976
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Cinderford Superstore, Cinderford2.1 miles
Lidl Cinderford, Cinderford2.3 miles
EG - OTM - Cinderford, Cinderford2.4 miles

GP surgery

Forest Health Care2.6 miles

Pharmacy

Badham Pharmacy1.1 miles

Hospital

Forest Of Dean Community Hospital2.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Cam & Dursley Rail Station8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Wyncoll's Turn427 metres

Typical drive times

Lydney16 min · 9.6 miles
Coleford16 min · 9 miles
Cinderford7 min · 3.5 miles
Mitcheldean15 min · 7.5 miles
Gloucester (city)20 min · 11 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 50 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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