Old Trap Road, Gilwern, Abergavenny, NP7
- Land size
- 1.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Detached Cottage enjoying wonderful views
- Gardens and ground of 0.5 acres
- Further 1 acre paddock short drive from house
- Well maintained and presented accommodation
- Four bedrooms, two reception rooms
- Kitchen & conservatory
- Bathroom & shower room
- Range of outbuildings
Description
Enjoying an elevated position on the edge of Gilwern, Hillside Cottage commands superb far-reaching views across the Usk Valley towards the surrounding mountains. Set within approximately half an acre of attractive gardens and paddock, this versatile four-bedroom home offers the perfect balance of countryside living and everyday convenience.
Well maintained throughout, the accommodation is both spacious and flexible, comprising a welcoming living room, separate dining room, conservatory, modern fitted kitchen, two ground floor bedrooms and a shower room. Upstairs are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom,
The outside space is a real highlight. Mature gardens wrap around the property, providing a wonderful backdrop to the house and making the most of the spectacular views towards the Sugar Loaf and surrounding countryside. A generous hardstanding area provides extensive parking and gives access to a range of useful outbuildings, including a stable/workshop and open barn, offering excellent potential for storage, hobbies, home working or keeping animals. There is also a separate 1acre field a short drive away which has been well maintained.
Adding further appeal, the property has previously benefited from planning permission for additional dwellings within the grounds. Whilst this permission has now lapsed, it demonstrates the site's potential for future development, subject to the necessary consents being obtained.
Conveniently situated on the edge of Gilwern, Hillside Cottage benefits from great transport links whilst still enjoying the benefits of the countryside. The historic market town of Abergavenny is affectionately known as The Gateway to Wales, with the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park on your doorstep. The town has a range of local amenities such as independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, a theatre, cinema, general hospital, primary and secondary schools and a mainline train station. A celebrated annual food festival entices national and international visitors every September, together with cycling, walking, music and art events throughout the year. The town and surrounding area is well known for its renowned gastropubs and restaurants. The town has good road links towards Hereford, Brecon, Swansea, Bristol, Newport and Cardiff via A465, A40 and A4042 trunk roads.
Council Tax: We have been informed that this property has been placed under council tax band ‘E’.
Services: All mains services. Gas central heating. Please note we have not tested the appliances, central heating or services.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-15
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,197 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Mains
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
- Parking Available
- Garden
- 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
45 Mbps
Superfast · available to 86% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Gilwern Primary School0.7 miles
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Llangattock C.I.W. School2.9 miles
- Pupils
- 111
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Llanfoist Fawr Primary3.2 miles
- Pupils
- 209
- Type
- Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Cantref Primary3.2 miles
- Pupils
- 235
- Type
- Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- St. MARY'S CHURCH SCHOOL3.3 miles
- Pupils
- 237
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
Secondary
- Brynmawr Foundation School3 miles
- Pupils
- 569
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Crickhowell High School3.3 miles
- Pupils
- 942
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- King Henry VIII 3193.4 miles
- Pupils
- 1,310
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ebbw Fawr Learning Community5.4 miles
- Pupils
- 1,406
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Abertillery Learning Community6.1 miles
- Pupils
- 1,608
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
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
Green space
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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