Earlswood, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16

A treelined driveway leads up to this delightful property set in a secluded location and which enjoys far reaching countryside views. The converted barn offers flexible accommodtaion with 3/4 bedrooms and 2/3 reception areas, with downstairs WC and two bathrooms. One of the bedrooms can be accessed via stone steps from the driveway. Exposed timber and beams throughout the property make this a characterful home. This property is exceptional for equestrians or those seeking a smallholding benefitting from a large barn with four stables, storage area, wash down area, tack room/office, kitchen/utility and separate WC. Set in just under 10 acres with a menage and the land divided into paddocks and include a duck pond and orchard. Offering a wonderful blend of traditional character, modern convenience, and versatile accommodation, this delightful countryside home is perfectly suited to modern family living, entertaining, and multi-generational occupation. It also presents excellent potential for guest accommodation or holiday letting, if desired.

Situation

Approximately 3 miles from the village of Shirenewton, 7.5 miles from Chepstow and approximately 7.5 miles from Usk. Locally, the village of Shirenewton boasts a highly regarded Primary School, public houses, a recreational field and a place of worship. A wider variety of services and secondary school are available in Chepstow, which also gives access to the M48/M4 to Bristol, the M32, the M5 interchange and London to the East via the original Severn Bridge and Newport, Cardiff and Swansea to the West.

Ground floor accommodation

Enter through the reception hallway, which provides access to all ground-floor rooms, together with a convenient cloakroom featuring a WC, wash hand basin, and space for a tumble dryer. The spacious open-plan reception area offers versatile living accommodation, with a comfortable sitting area centred around an attractive decorative brick fireplace. The adjoining dining area benefits from French doors opening onto the rear garden, creating an ideal space for both entertaining and family living. A further reception room, accessed from the main reception area, provides flexibility as a ground-floor bedroom, study, or additional sitting room.

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At the heart of the home is a charming country-style kitchen, fitted with solid wood doors, granite worktops, and a classic Rangemaster cooker incorporating a six-burner gas hob, two ovens, and a grill. Additional features include a Belfast sink, with fantastic countryside views, integrated dishwasher, and plumbing for further appliances. A stable door provides direct access to the rear garden. The cosy lounge is centred around a striking inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove and timber mantel, while dual-aspect windows flood the room with natural light and offer delightful views of the gardens.

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A staircase rises from the lounge to a self-contained guest suite, comprising a double bedroom with its own external access to the side of the property and an en-suite bathroom featuring a bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin, and WC. This versatile space is ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or offers excellent potential for Airbnb or holiday-let accommodation. Further features include air conditioning to the dining area, stable-style external doors, a wealth of exposed timbers, and characterful features throughout.

First floor accommodation

A staircase rises from the reception area to the first-floor landing, where exposed timbers continue the property's charming cottage character. The landing provides access to two further double bedrooms, both with apex ceilings and exposed timbers. The principal bedroom, which benefits from dual-aspect rooflight windows that flood the room with natural light. The second bedroom also enjoys attractive countryside views. The family bathroom is beautifully appointed with a large walk-in shower, vanity wash hand basin, WC, and a heated towel rail.

Outside

On entering the property a large gravelled driveway and turning area serves the property which leads round to the large barn and equestrian facility. Wrapping around the converted barn are large level garden areas laid out as patio and lawned areas with a built in pizza oven/barbeque area which enjoys far reaching countryside views, wonderful for entertaining, beside a pretty orchard and overlooking the duck pond set in the field below. The large barn has been divided into 4 stables, storage areas, wash down facility, tack room/office, utility and kitchen area with separate WC. The property is set in just under 10 acres with the land divided into paddocks. A 45ft x 20ft menage, constructed by Andrew Bowen Arenas, completes the excellent equestrian facilities on offer at this property. Access via country lanes from a pedestrian gate on the land lead to Wentwood Forest and exceptional outriding opportunities.

Agents note

Planning permission has been prevoiusly granted for an extension to the barn and a separate double garage with office over. Along with outline planning for a single storey extension to the rear of the cottage. These consents have since lapsed but provide useful planning history to inform future possibilities.

Tenure

We are informed the property is Freehold. Intended purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitor.

Services

The property benefits from mains electricity, private drainage to septic tank, private water supply from bore hole. LPG fired central heating and recently replaced hot water boiler. EPC rating E.

Local Authority

Monmouthshire County Council. Council tax band TBC.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Chepstow