Lot 59 - Bell House and Stables, Lumbars Lane, Elton, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1LH

Description

ONLINE AUCTION from 19th MAY - 21st MAY 2026

An exceptional equestrian smallholding set in approximately 29.27 acres offering a rare combination of substantial family accommodation and extensive equestrian facilities. Privately positioned at the end of Lumbars Lane within the sought after village of Elton, Bell House & Stables enjoys a peaceful setting surrounded by glorious Gloucestershire countryside.

The main residence is a spacious four bedroom detached home that has been extended over time to create generous living accommodation. The ground floor offers an entrance hall, fitted kitchen with quartz worktops and Rangemaster cooker, utility room, office, conservatory, open plan dining room, and an impressive triple aspect sitting room. A standout feature of the home is the 6ft heated indoor swimming pool with adjoining shower room, providing year round leisure facilities.

To the first floor, the property offers a master bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite shower room, together with three further double bedrooms, family bathroom, and additional en-suite facilities.

Externally, the house is complemented by beautifully maintained gardens and lawns, a patio entertaining area, covered hot tub, and outdoor seating space.

For equestrian purchasers, the property is particularly impressive. The extensive equestrian facilities include multiple stable blocks with 16 loose boxes, together with a tack room, garage, office space, horse walker, sand paddock, and sand gallops set within the estate's Land. The current layout offers excellent potential for private use or professional equestrian pursuits. The surrounding land is arranged in paddocks and field enclosures, with two fishing ponds and an area of woodland, making the property equally appealing to agricultural and leisure buyers alike. Bell House & Stables represents a unique opportunity to acquire a substantial country home with equestrian amenities in a desirable rural location.

Elton is a well placed rural village in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, offering an attractive balance of countryside living and accessibility. The property benefits from convenient access to the A4151 and nearby A48, providing useful connections to Gloucester, Chepstow, Monmouth, the M4/M5 motorway network, Bristol, Cardiff and the wider Midlands and South West regions.

Accommodation
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, kitchen, utility room, conservatory, office, dining room, living room and pool room.
First Floor:  Master bedroom with en-suite and three further double bedrooms. Family bathroom.
Outside: 29.27 acres of land, equestrian facilities including stable blocks, tack room, garage, office, horse walker, sand paddock, sand gallops.

Tenancies

The main house is to be sold with vacant possession

The stables are currently leased to John O'Shea Racing - 6 months notice to John O'Shea racing has been issued

Tenure

Advised Freehold - to be verified by solicitor

Auction Fees And Additional Costs

Auction fees: The sale of each lot is subject to a buyer’s premium/admin fee of 1.5% of the purchase price (subject to a minimum of £1,500 for sale prices between £1 and £50,000 or subject to a minimum of £2,400 for sale prices of £50,001 upwards) including VAT unless otherwise stated.

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.