Monmouth Road, Trelleck, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25

Standing proudly on a level, elevated plateau with west facing views across Monmouthshire towards the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, set just outside of the sought after village of Trellech. An idyllic, sympathetically extended stone property occupying just under 5 acres in total including two large paddocks, landscaped gardens and a bridleway, which is accessed through a gate in the paddock. This exceptional country home offers an abundance of high-quality fixtures throughout which enhance the appeal and the original characterful features. Access to the house is via a sweeping driveway with turning circle in front with a substantial detached garage / outbuilding.

Situation

The village of Trellech provides a broad range of services including a doctors’ surgery, an incredibly popular junior school, an inviting pub and church. There is a great sense of community in the village, and it is very well supported. There are plenty of walks in the neighbouring woods nearby. The nearby town of Monmouth just 3 miles away offers a comprehensive range of amenities with both local and national shops to include Marks & Spencer and Waitrose. Monmouth town boasts exceptionally impressive schooling, both junior and senior, including the Haberdashers’ School and Monmouth Comprehensive which are accessible by bus from the village. The village is set amidst the rolling Monmouthshire countryside, whilst offering easy access to major road network links along the A449, towards the M50 in the north and M4 to the south. The nearest railway station is Chepstow which is just 10 miles south providing links to Bristol, London and Cardiff.

Accommodation

The property offers a light and spacious ambience throughout and upon entering the property there is a unique hexagonal Porch/Boot Room with windows to either side and flagstone flooring. Double doors open into an impressive light space used as an open plan Kitchen/Dining Room with a striking modern glass walkway above connecting the first-floor accommodation. Double patio doors and full height windows overlook the gardens and open to the rear terrace area, offering a spacious alfresco dining and entertaining space, enjoying a stone-built barbeque and outdoor woodburning stove.

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In the Kitchen/Dining Room one wall is exposed stonework creating an impressive full height feature wall with a modern freestanding woodburning stove. The kitchen is conveniently open plan offering a sought-after family space, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is of a high-quality finish with beautiful stone granite worktops throughout and a central peninsula unit with storage below. The kitchen offers Neff appliances throughout which include an induction hob with extraction system, two double ovens with grills and warming drawers, a dishwasher and under countertop fridge. Deep window ledges form window seats and look out over the driveway and front garden, with spotlights to the ceilings.

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The Utility Room is conveniently located off the kitchen allowing access to the rear gardens with fitted solid wood units to all sides and dual aspect windows. There is space for a large fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. This room enjoys a Belfast sink at one end and a door leads out to the spacious decked seating area and rear garden. Beyond the Kitchen is a light filled passageway leading to a Ground Floor Double Bedroom with dual aspect windows to either side facing the views. This room could be used as an additional reception room if required. Adjacent to this is a large Ground Floor Shower Room with exposed stone wall and an attractive stained-glass door and rear facing window. There is an open-end double shower, lavatory and wash hand basin.

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From the Dining Hall an Inner Hallway offers an abundance of character features with a charming stone staircase with an original bread oven beneath. This space is filled with light from windows facing the rear gardens. There are beams to ceilings and exposed stonework. The Sitting Room is a spacious yet cosy room, being the oldest section of the house, enjoying a woodburning stove at one end and a feature stone fireplace surround at the other, a wonderful period feature. Windows overlook the driveway and grounds, with the front paddock in view. The property offers ground floor accommodation with a Second Ground Floor Double Bedroom off this inner hallway, with dual aspect views and a modern ground floor Ensuite Shower Room adjacent to this. This space could become a self-contained annexe if required with an external door leading to the side garden. The Shower Room is fitted with a shower, lavatory and wash hand basin with quality travertine tiles throughout.

First Floor

Original stone steps lead up to a light and spacious Double Bedroom with a beautiful, vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams. Two windows enjoy views of the front garden, paddock and countryside beyond. This room also benefits from fitted double and single wardrobes. A door leads into an Ensuite Bathroom comprising a free-standing bath, wash hand basin, lavatory and towel rail. Enjoying dual aspect views with windows to the front and side garden. A further door opens into a Double Bedroom with views across the rear garden and two Velux windows. There is an access hatch to the attic.

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From the hallway a modern footbridge with a glass balustrade under a glazed roof, runs above the Dining Hall, filling the space with light and enjoying far-reaching views across the garden. This leads into a large Study enjoying amazing views of the countryside and mountains beyond. A further door opens into the Master Bedroom, an incredibly light and spacious room with windows looking across the front of the property. A solid wood door opens to a fitted wardrobe. An Ensuite Bathroom enjoys a tiled floor and comprises a freestanding bath, wash hand basin, lavatory and a towel rail. A window overlooks the front of the property. Adjoining the bedroom, accessed by glazed double doors, is a large, elevated Conservatory with a glazed roof, hard wood windows and solid wood floor, a unique and wonderful space in which to relax whilst enjoying breathtaking views of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Black Mountains.

Outbuilding

The spacious detached outbuilding is currently used as a music studio/workshop on the ground floor with an office space on the first floor. This could easily be converted back to a garage or has the potential to be a detached annexe offering further living space for multi-generational living if required, (STP).

Outside

Standing in grounds spanning 5 acres in total including private bridleway access, the grounds offer a desirable combination of paddocks, meadows and gardens with a sweeping driveway leading to a large turning circle in front of the house. The property enjoys incredibly fortunate west facing views of the Monmouthshire countryside towards the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park. There are two large paddocks one to the front and one to the rear. Beyond the front paddock is The Gwent Wildlife Trust New Grove Reserve - four richly diverse wildflower meadows. A gate from the paddock offers access to enjoy various walking trails along the edge of the meadows. A gate from the rear paddock offers access to the bridleway, offering a fantastic opportunity for local riding.

General

Solar Panels / Wind Turbine with Battery Storage, Electric Car Charging Point, Air Source Heat Pump, Underfloor Heating to Ground Floor, Private Drainage – Septic Tank, Mains Electricity and Water

EPC

Band B

Local Authority

Monmouthshire County Council

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Monmouth