The Hendre, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5SX

This charming country cottage is set in an idyllic rural location, situated in the much sought-after rural area of The Hendre within easy access of Monmouth.

The property enjoys an abundance of characterful, period features including original fireplaces, tiled and wooden flooring.

Model Cottage is Grade II Listed, believed to date back to around 1860, and was once part of the Rolls Family Estate, thought to perhaps be based on one of Prince Albert’s model cottages.

This rural hamlet location offers views of the surrounding countryside and woodland, offering wonderful scenic walks from the doorstep and is also in close proximity to the renowned “The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club”.

Situation   The property is situated approximately four miles from Monmouth in a thriving community of farms and rural properties.

Model Cottage benefits from easy access to Monmouth town which provides a comprehensive range of amenities, including both national and independent shops, theatres and sporting opportunities including Monmouth Rowing Club.

The property, surrounded by magnificent countryside, enjoys being within walking distance of The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club with its championship course; rated in the Top 15 in Wales.

Monmouth has excellent schools both junior and senior including The Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools for Boys and Girls and Monmouth Comprehensive School.

The property also allows easy access to the M4, M50 and M5 with both Bristol and Cardiff about 30 miles distance. yet within easy access of Monmouth town and the A449, M4 and M5.

Accommodation   The front door is under a roofed veranda, opening into a generous ENTRANCE HALLWAY with original quarry flooring tiles. There are two spacious understairs storage cupboards.

A door leads into a SITTING ROOM, a light and characterful space benefiting from a wood-burning stove with period stone surround.

The flooring is engineered oak and a large window overlooks the side garden ---   A door from the hallway leads into a light and spacious DINING ROOM, enjoying wonderful views of the garden and countryside beyond.

This room also benefits from a wood-burning stove with period surround and a wooden dresser to one wall.

This space leads into the KITCHEN comprising cream wall and floor storage units, a stainless-steel sink, integrated dishwasher and fridge-freezer.

There is an electric hob with extractor fan over and an electric cooker. A window enjoys views of the garden and there is a door opening to the rear of the property.

A PANTRY / UTILITY SPACE offers space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and further storage. The kitchen and dining room benefit from a continuation of the quarry tiles to the floor.

---   From the entrance hallway a door opens to a STUDY/SNUG, enjoying characterful features including an original fireplace housing a period range cooker.

The window enjoys views across the garden and there is a door opening to the side garden. This room could also be used as a fourth bedroom.

The DOWNSTAIRS SHOWEROOM comprises a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and lavatory, with a window to the side.

First Floor   The stairs lead up to a light and spacious LANDING AREA with a characterful wooden floor. There is a loft hatch with access ladder to the attic.

The MASTER BEDROOM benefits from a large window overlooking the garden and woodland beyond, alongside a further window to the side. This space enjoys a wooden floor.

A further BEDROOM is also a light and spacious double room, benefiting from far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside and garden.

Enjoying a continuation of the wooden flooring, a period fireplace and beams to the ceiling.

---   The third BEDROOM is a further double with period features including a wooden floor and beams to the ceiling, also enjoying the beautiful views.

The FAMILY BATHROOM comprises a double shower cubicle, lavatory, wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.

Outside   A pedestrian gate opens to the garden path to the cottage with a traditional cottage garden comprising a level lawn with well stocked flower beds and borders and fruit trees.

The front path leads to an attractive veranda, with a catslide roof, a flagstone floor and white painted railings.

The cottage enjoys external period features including trefoil pierced barge boarding along the gable ends.

The lawned garden extends around the front of the cottage and at the far side steps lead down to the less formal grounds with various wildflowers. On one side is a generous wood store.

A vehicular hard standing track leads down to the parking area and detached garage/outbuilding of stone construction with wooden double doors and a pitch roof with a parking area and driveway to the road.

The grounds extend beyond this with a woodland area and park railings forming the roadside boundary.

General   Mains Water, Mains Electricity, Oil Fired Central Heating, Private Drainage, Fibre Broadband Connection Available, Off-Road Parking EPC   Band E Local Authority   Monmouthshire County Council Viewing   Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Monmouth