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.
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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).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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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- Listed Property
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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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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.
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Unit 1 Central House Dean Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AB
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