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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · NP15 1SX
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About
Situated in the hamlet of Llanbadoc, overlooking fields is this beautifully presented cottage. Inside the modernised interior has a neutral décor and a light and airy feel throughout.
Outside the low maintenance, grounds benefit from open views.
The former market town of Usk is just under a mile, with many local facilities including shops, eateries, bars, doctors, dentist and a primary school.
The A449 provides easy access to the M4, M50 & M5. Gated drive leads to a parking area within a walled front garden. Raised beds and level lawn are either side of the drive.
Tucked in the corner a stone outbuilding with double doors provides external storage. An entrance porch with flagstone floor leads to a part glazed door opening into the entrance hall.
The light and airy entrance hall has a low level window, tiled floor and a turning staircase leading to the first floor.
A spacious downstairs cloakroom features a close-coupled w.c with integrated sink. Beneath a work surface is plumbed space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is further storage space.
Forming part of the original Victorian cottage is the dual aspect sitting room. A full height exposed stone fireplace with flagstone hearth is the focal point of this cosy room.
Low-level dual aspect windows feature in the larger lounge. Double doors lead through to the dining room. From the dining room French doors lead outside.
The dual aspect views taking in the surrounding countryside. An archway leads through into the kitchen with a tiled floor continuing from the dining room.
Recently refitted the kitchen incorporates a good range of floor and wall units with integrated Bosch appliances including two eye level ovens, dishwasher and electric hob with extractor over.
Further built in space for American fridge/freezer. A ceramic sink with built in drainer sits beneath a window with open views of the field beyond. Work surface extends to a breakfast bar.
A gallery style landing leads to all rooms featuring part sloped ceilings and exposed beams.
Main bedroom is dual aspect with newly fitted wardrobes and matching furniture, low-level window and loft access.
The fully tiled ensuite has a shower cubicle with electric shower, low-level w.c and corner sink. Bedroom two and three are both doubles featuring low-level windows.
Bedroom four is a good single with loft access and a low-level window. The spacious main bathroom is part tiled with panel-enclosed bath, double shower cubicle, pedestal sink and low level w.c.
Outside the low maintenance, walled terrace overlooks the fields beyond. A side lawned area features fruit trees running parallel to the side path following around to the front.
Additional Information: Purchasers should note the property flooded in Storm Dennis in February 2020.
Since then Monmouthshire County Council and National Resources Wales are working together on flood prevention schemes for local watercourses and the river.
The vendors have renewed their buildings and contents insurance with Lloyds plc at an annual cost of £650 pa.
Value & comps
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