Llangovan, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25

Located in the quaint village of Llangovan, Church Farm presents a unique opportunity to acquire a ring-fenced livestock holding with a Grade II Listed, four-bedroom farmhouse, a range of outbuildings, and approximately 40 acres of productive pastureland.

DESCRIPTION

Church Farm presents a unique opportunity to acquire a ring-fenced 43.51-acre livestock holding. As featured in Fox & Raglan, the property includes a substantial four-bedroom Grade II listed farmhouse, rich in character and retaining a wealth of original period features throughout. The property is ideally suited to those seeking multigenerational living or income potential, with two traditional outbuildings benefiting from planning permission for conversion into separate two-bedroom and three-bedroom residential dwellings. Church Farm enjoys an attractive setting within the picturesque Monmouthshire countryside, surrounded by its own productive pastureland and boasting a wealth of character and historical charm throughout. Occupying a peaceful position in the sought-after village of Llangovan, the property offers an idyllic rural lifestyle whilst remaining conveniently accessible to the nearby market towns of Monmouth and Abergavenny.

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SITUATION & DIRECTIONS

Despite its rural position, the property is conveniently positioned for good connectivity. Located on the Trecastle Road, Llangovan, the property has easy access to Monmouth or Llanishen to Chepstow. Monmouth is located 7.2 miles Northeast with easy access to the A40 and wider M4 motorway networks. The immediate location comprises farmland, sporadic detached rural properties and livestock holdings. Monmouth provides access to a range of further facilities including Haberdashers' co-ed Private school for girls and boys, Monmouth Comprehensive school, leisure centre, and a traditional yet useful high street with supermarkets such as Waitrose, M&S and Cooperative store. From Monmouth, take the B4293 towards Raglan and stay on for 3.3 miles. Turn left at the Croft y Cloi bus stop towards Pen-Y-Clawdd, continuing for 1.2 miles where you will pass St Martin’s Church, take the first left towards Llangovan. Continue along this road for 1.4 miles until you reach a red post box, (truncated)

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hallway – with Tudor arched doorway with tiled floor leading to the rear garden Kitchen – with views looking over the garden and plenty of character Sitting Room – with wood burner and tiled flooring Dining Room – large room with oak panelling

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1 - double room with built in storage cupboards Bedroom 2 - master bedroom Bedroom 3 - large double room

SECOND FLOOR

Bedroom 4 - with built in storage and exposed beams

OUTSIDE

The property benefits from a large parking and turning area to the front elevation, whilst to the rear there is a traditional farmhouse garden with a mature orchard and extensive lawns. The residential curtilage also includes a Grade II Listed dairy with granary over, offering potential for alternative uses subject to the necessary planning consents. Within the main yard are a number of attractive stone-built outbuildings which have planning granted for residential conversion further enhancing the versatility of the holding.

LAND

The land extends to approximately 43.51 acres (17.71 ha) of agricultural pastureland available in a ring fenced block. Situated at approximately 100m above sea level, the land comprises mainly Grade 2 pastureland, well suited to both mowing and grazing purposes. The soils are understood to be freely draining and capable of supporting a range of agricultural, equestrian and lifestyle uses. The land is divided into 10 enclosures, with the Llangofen Brook running through the midpoint of the holding, providing a natural water source to parts of the land. Mature hedgerow boundaries and the ring fenced nature of the holding further enhance its practical appeal for management and livestock purposes.

BOUNDARIES

The Purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Agent should be required to produce evidence as to the ownership of the boundaries.

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

DESIGNATIONS

Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (To the east of Llangofen Brook) Grade II Listed (Church Farmhouse and Building to the South)

SERVICES

The property benefits from mains electricity and water. There is a private drainage system by way of a septic tank, heating is via woodburning stove with back boiler. Full Fibre is connected to the property. The Land benefits from natural water sources in parts

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The land is registered with the Welsh Government under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). Entitlements are available by separate negotiation. The land is not entered into any Agri-Environmental Schemes.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC)

Due to the listing status, an EPC is not required.

COUNCIL TAX BAND

The property is assessed for Council Tax Band F

LOTTING & RESERVE

It is anticipated that the property will be offered as shown but the Vendor reserves the right to withdraw, alter or amend the extent of the property being offered.

EASEMENTS, COVENANTS & RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to any rights, benefits or incidents of tenure which affect it.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Monmouthshire County Council –

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the sole Agents David James

FARM BUILDINGS

The outbuildings lie to the south east of the farmhouse and comprise a mix of modern and traditional stone outbuildings. Formerly a working dairy farm, the buildings historically supported livestock operations and include a former parlour together with associated agricultural storage and handling areas. Planning permission was granted in 2025 under Ref: DM/2022/00577 for the conversion of the existing stone buildings into two residential units, further enhancing the potential of the traditional range.

CONTACT

Contact the Monmouth Office on T: E: Fiona.