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Sold STCReduced £76k (−7.8%) on 26 OctListed 174 days
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About
Enjoying an elevated position on the hillside in the village of Cwmcarvan, this attractive barn conversion offers a wealth of character features with fantastic views of the rolling countryside and mountains beyond.
With flexible accommodation across four double bedrooms, an opportunity for a separate internal annexe and a further detached one bedroom annexe.
Sitting in a plot extending to approximately two acres with two private driveways giving access to the property, with spacious parking areas, various workshops and a large agricultural storage barn.
Situation Cwmcarvan is situated around six miles from Monmouth with an attractive church and a thriving community of farms and rural properties, yet within easy access of Monmouth and the A449, M4 and M5.
The village of Trellech, some two miles to the south offers an excellent primary school, pub, doctor’s surgery and church.
The historic town of Monmouth offers a broad range of facilities with excellent schools including the Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools and Monmouthshire Comprehensive.
shops both independent and national and leisure facilities. Accommodation Entering through a glazed front door into an ENTRANCE HALLWAY.
A door opens to a large SITTING ROOM with a double height glazed window, with first floor mezzanine, offering stunning views of the valley and Black Mountains beyond.
To one end is an electric fireplace with arrow slit windows to each side. Internal glazed bi-fold doors open into the open plan KITCHEN / DINING ROOM.
There is copious space for a large dining table and seating area.
The kitchen comprises grey/blue high-gloss wall and floor units with quartz worktops, with a four-ring induction hob, a NEFF double over at eye-level, integrated fridge/freezer and Hotpoint dishwasher.
There is a carousel pantry cupboard and useful central island offers further storage space and breakfast bar. There are three glazed doors opening to the rear patio.
--- Leading off the kitchen an inner hallway leads to a DOWNSTAIRS SHOWEROOM, comprising a large modern shower cubicle with rain head shower fitting, wash hand basin with storage cupboard below and a lavatory.
There is window with obscured glass. Further along the corridor is a GROUND FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOM with fitted wardrobes and French doors opening the courtyard.
A hatch in the corridor offers access to a loft space.
--- To the other end of the entrance hallway is a FURTHER KITCHEN / DNING ROOM, with a tiled floor, comprising pine wall and floor units A stainless-steel sink enjoys a window over with views of the rear yard.
There is an integrated fridge/freezer and an eye-level double oven. Two windows offer dual aspect views and a door opens to the front garden.
There is a UTILITY ROOM with space and plumbing for a washing machine / tumble dryer, a worktop with a stainless-steel sink, a large storage cupboard and a door opening to the rear courtyard.
A further door opens to a SNUG / STUDY with French doors and a window overlooking the rear courtyard.
A further DOWNSTAIRS SHOWEROOM comprises a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and lavatory with small window.
First Floor Stairs from the sitting room lead up to a large LANDING AREA, currently used as a study space on the mezzanine.
The double height windows give an incredible panoramic view of the valley and Black Mountains beyond.
With double doors opening a lovely external balcony seating area enjoying the wonderful countryside views.
From the landing a door opens to a spacious DOUBLE BEDROOM with fitted wardrobes and a window enjoying the superb far-reaching views.
This room benefits from an ENSUITE BATHROOM, comprising a bath, wash hand basin and lavatory.
--- Across the landing a second DOUBLE BEDROOM also enjoys two double fitted wardrobes and the countryside views.
At the end of the corridor is a further DOUBLE BEDROOM enjoying viewing of the countryside and neighbouring woodland.
There is a walk-in wardrobe and an ENSUITE SHOWEROOM comprising a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and lavatory. The FAMILY BATHROOM comprises a bath, wash hand basin and lavatory.
There is a useful airing cupboard accessed from the landing. Detached Annexe Across the rear courtyard is a single storey detached annexe with one bedroom.
Entered through a glazed door into a KITCHEN / LIVING ROOM.
The kitchen comprises light grey wall and floor units, with laminate worktops, an oven with induction hob, stainless-steel sink and space and plumbing for a washing machine.
There is a large cupboard housing the fridge/freezer. Along the inner corridor is a SHOWEROOM with a double shower with rain head fitting, wash hand basin with a vanity unit and lavatory.
At the end of the corridor is a double BEDROOM.
Outside The property sits in a plot of approximately two acres and is approached off a quiet lane, with a private driveway leading to a large hardstanding area for parking, with mature shrubs and lawned area leading along the side of the property.
There is a gently sloping paddock to one side. At the rear of the property is a pretty courtyard with a patio offering seating areas, and two sets of French doors opening from the house.
--- A second driveway leads from the lane to the rear of the property with further parking areas. The detached one-bedroom annexe is also located off the courtyard.
There is a useful storage shed. A workshop offers further space and benefits from a cloakroom with a W.C.
A substantial steel-framed agricultural barn has a mezzanine floor, offering many uses, including storage and potential stabling, subject to planning.
Additional Land There is an additional area of land of approximately 17 acres on the opposite side of the lane, available by separate negotiation.
General Mains Water, Mains Electricity, Oil-Fired Central Heating, Underfloor Heating, Private Drainage – Bio-Digester, Broadband Connection Available EPC Band D Local Authority Monmouthshire County Council Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Monmouth
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