Overview of Newent

Newent (originally called "Noent") is a small market town about 8 miles north west of Gloucester City, on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean, and lying within the Forest of Dean Local Authority District. Its population at the 2001 census was 5,073. The town includes a half-timbered market house, other houses of historical nature, and the site of the former small Victorian museum, The Shambles, containing a replica of a 19th century street has been transformed and now real local traders occupy the once replica shops. There has been a settlement here since at least Roman times and the town first appeared in the Domesday Book. Newent's church, St Mary's, dates from the 13th century but the site has been used since the Anglo-Saxon period. St Mary's Church has stained glass windows from the famous company of Clayton and Bell. Newent is home to the Devonia, a large house dating back to the Georgian period. Newent was served by the Hereford & Gloucester Canal, which opened between Gloucester and Ledbury in 1798. The canal closed on 30 June 1881 and the section between Ledbury and Gloucester converted into a railway line. This line, which was a branch of the Great Western Railway, opened on 27 July 1885. The original course of the canal between Dymock and Newent was by-passed as it was decided not to take the line through the 2,192 yard Oxenhall Tunnel. Newent had a station on this line. The line closed in 1959, but the canal (including the tunnel), is now being restored. Today the nearest station is Ledbury on the Cotswold Line. Newent also contains the largest Cul-De-Sac in Europe, Foley Road. It is the birthplace of record producer Joe Meek at 1, Market Square. Newent is home to the National Birds of Prey Centre, located just east of the neighbouring village of Cliffords Mesne, a vineyard, and is at the centre of the Golden Triangle, so called because of the preponderance of daffodils in the surrounding area. The town holds an Onion Fayre each September, at which there are competitions for growing onions and for eating onions. Educational commissioners during the reign of Edward VI (1547–53) noted the lack of educational opportunities in Newent. Gloucestershire commissioners reported that Newent was a market town with over 500 inhabitants but "all the youth of a great distance therehence rudely brought up and in no manner of knowledge and learning, where were a place meet to ... erect a school for the better and more godly bringing up of the same youth". Newent is now served by three schools, all within the town. Glebe primary school is for children aged 4 to 7, moving on to Picklenash Junior school until age 11. Newent Community School provides both Secondary and Tertiary education for ages 11 upwards. The town's football team is Newent Town AFC who play in the North Gloucester Premier Division. They have a 1st Team, 2nd Team, 3rd Team, an Under 18s and an Under 13s youth team. Their home pitch and club house are at Wildsmith Meadow. The most well known player produced by the Newent Youth Football structure is Stuart Fleetwood.

 

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4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£499,950
Address
Upleadon Road Highleadon Newent, GL18 1HS
Description
Enjoying some of the best views the area has to offer, this individual and tastefully presented family home has been enhanced by the present owners, improving and extending the property to take full advantage of the open countryside views. A contemp...

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Chess Moves Ltd
4 bedroom Detached for sale

2 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£194,950
Address
Lakeside Newent, GL18 1SZ
Description
Newly built two bedroom detached bungalow with off road parking for two vehicles and conservatory to the rear aspect. Having landscaped gardens and located within walking distance of Newent Lake and Newent Town centre. Viewing highly recommended!! En...

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Dean Estate Agents
2 bedroom Detached for sale

2 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£194,950
Address
Lakeside Newent, GL18 1SZ
Description
Newly built two bedroom detached bungalow with off road parking for two vehicles and conservatory to the rear aspect. Having landscaped gardens and located within walking distance of Newent Lake and Newent Town centre. Viewing highly recommended!! En...

Agent
Dean Estate Agents
2 bedroom Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£275,000
Address
Newent Gloucestershire Newent, GL18 1DX
Description
***Offers In Excess Of £275,000*** Springbok Properties offers this ATTRACTIVELY PRICED property to ENCOURAGE a faster than average sale. This property is PRICED LOW and is an ideal opportunity for buyers who are in a position to buy fairly quickly....

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Springbok Properties, Nationwide
4 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£475,000
Address
Cliffords Mesne Newent, GL18 1JW
Description
Sell Simple are proud to offer to the market this T hree Bedroom Detached House for ***Offers in Excess of £475,000*** The property is situated in a beautiful quiet location on the outskirts of the village of Cliffords Mesne approximately 200yds dow...

Agent
Sell Simple Estate Agency
3 bedroom Detached for sale

3 bedroom End of Terrace for sale

Price
£199,950
Address
Foley Road, Newent GL18
Description
Description This modern end terraced house is situated at the end of a cul de sac and has the benefit of an excellent double garage, ideal for the motor enthusiast or hobbyist. The house offers excellent well presented accommodation arrange...

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James Pyle & Co
3 bedroom End of Terrace for sale

5 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£975,000
Address
Edenshill Upleadon Gloucestershire, GL18 1EE
Description
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial detached house in a beautiful countryside setting which has the added benefit of some 32 acres of land. The majority of the land is established oak woodland and the rest, around 10 acres, is paddock an...

Agent
Fine & Country (Cheltenham)
5 bedroom Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£785,000
Address
Hillend Green Newent, GL18 1LT
Description
An extended period home of character in a rural setting. Four bedrooms and three reception rooms. About 17 acres featuring a good selection of outbuildings. ENTRANCE HALL Stairs to first floor and door leading into: DRAWING ROOM - 25' 10'' x 18' 2''...

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Fine & Country (Ross)
4 bedroom Detached for sale

6 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£1,100,000
Address
Newent Botloe's Green, GL18 1DL
Description
A stunning red brick country house set in nearly 3 acres of beautifully manicured woodland gardens. Set back from the road, accessed via a gravelled tree lined driveway and positioned on the outskirts of the market town of Newent. The property itsel...

Agent
Elliot Oliver Estate Agents
6 bedroom Detached for sale

2 bedroom Retirement Property for sale

Price
£175,000
Address
High Street Newent, GL18 1TY
Description
A TWO BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO GARDENSDaffodil Court was constructed by McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd and comprises 46 properties arranged over three floors. Each floor is served by a lift....

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Retirement Home Search
2 bedroom Retirement Property for sale

2 bedroom Retirement Property for sale

Price
£169,950
Address
High Street Newent, GL18 1TY
Description
A DUAL ASPECT TWO BEDROOM RETIREMENT APARTMENT LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR Daffodil Court was constructed by McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd and comprises 46 properties arranged over three floors. Each floor is served by a lift. The visiting Devel...

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Retirement Home Search
2 bedroom Retirement Property for sale

2 bedroom Retirement Property for sale

Price
£145,000
Address
18-20 Broad Street Newent, GL18 1EU
Description
Stokes Mews was constructed by Beeches Two Ltd and comprises 41 properties arranged over three floors. Each floor is served by a lift. The visiting House Manager can be contacted whilst on duty from various points within each property in the case of...

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Retirement Home Search
2 bedroom Retirement Property for sale

1 bedroom Retirement Property for sale

Price
£125,000
Address
18-20 Broad Street Newent, GL18 1EU
Description
Stokes Mews was constructed by Beeches Two Ltd and comprises 41 properties arranged over three floors. Each floor is served by a lift. The visiting House Manager can be contacted whilst on duty from various points within each property in the case of...

Agent
Retirement Home Search
1 bedroom Retirement Property for sale

2 bedroom Terraced for sale

Price
£149,995
Address
Meadow Grove Newent, GL18 1TW
Description
LOCATED IN THE UNSPOILT MARKET TOWN OF NEWENT IN THE FOREST OF DEAN....... 'The Alvington' is a 2 bedroom home comprising kitchen, CLOAKROOM and living room/dining room with FRENCH DOORS  to the rear garden located to the ground floor while the first...

Agent
Michael Tuck Commercial
2 bedroom Terraced for sale

4 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£255,000
Address
Meadow Grove Newent, GL18 1TW
Description
READY NOW.......LOCATED IN THE UNSPOILT MARKET TOWN OF NEWENT IN THE FOREST OF DEAN........'The Whitebrook' is a 4 bedroom semi detached house, comprising lounge, open plan kitchen/dining room with FRENCH DOORS TO GARDEN, cloakroom to the ground floo...

Agent
Michael Tuck Commercial
4 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

Price
£179,995
Address
Meadow Grove Newent, GL18 1TW
Description
LOCATED IN THE UNSPOILT MARKET TOWN OF NEWENT IN THE FOREST OF DEAN.......'The Huntley' a 3 bedroom semi detached house comprising entrance hall, CLOAKROOM, fitted kitchen with INTEGRATED APPLIANCES and living/dining area with French doors to the rea...

Agent
Michael Tuck Commercial
3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale

3 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£184,000
Address
Meadow Grove Newent Newent, GL18 1TW
Description
READY NOW..........LAST 'KEMPLEY' REMAINING....3 BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE.....WITH SOUTH FACING GARDEN. Accommodation comprises CLOAKROOM, kitchen with DOUBLE DOORS into Living Room/Dining Area with FRENCH DOORS to garden, master EN-SUITE bedroom with...

Agent
Michael Tuck Commercial
3 bedroom Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£255,995
Address
Meadow Grove Newent Newent, GL18 1TW
Description
4 BEDROOM DETACHED HOME WITH SOUTH FACING GARDEN............. 'The Staunton' a 4 bedroom detached house comprising lounge, kitchen/dining area, study and cloakroom to the ground floor,  the first floor offers family bathroom and 4 bedrooms. The maste...

Agent
Michael Tuck Commercial
4 bedroom Detached for sale

4 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£259,995
Address
Meadow Grove Newent Newent, GL18 1TW
Description
4 BEDROOM DETACHED HOME WITH SOUTH FACING GARDEN............. 'The Staunton' a 4 bedroom detached house comprising lounge, kitchen/dining area, STUDY and cloakroom to the ground floor, the first floor offers family bathroom and 4 bedrooms. The master...

Agent
Michael Tuck Commercial
4 bedroom Detached for sale

5 bedroom Detached for sale

Price
£999,995
Address
Edenshill Upleadon Gloucestershire, GL18 1EE
Description
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a substantial detached house in a beautiful countryside setting which has the added benefit of some 32 acres of land. The majority of the land is established oak woodland and the rest, around 10 acres, is paddock an...

Agent
Fine & Country
5 bedroom Detached for sale