SCHOOL HOUSE, THE NARTH

Local Independent Professional

School House, The Narth , NP25 4QG

An attractive stone former school house situated within this popular village just to the south of Monmouth and standing in a generous plot of approximately one third of acre. The property has been extended to provide family accommodation including porch and hall, shower room/cloakroom, utility room, sitting room, open plan kitchen and dining room, conservatory, four bedrooms, ensuite shower room to the master bedroom, family bathroom. Outside the property has the benefit of extensive hard standing parking area and a detached oak frame outbuilding providing triple garaging. A further detached garden room/workshop (former double garage) is situated at the rear of the house. A large terrace and delightful landscaped gardens.

The property occupies a position on the southern side of the popular and active village community of The Narth which lies to the south of Monmouth on the plateau above the western slopes of the Wye Valley renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. The location is fringed by extensive woodland providing excellent countryside walks, and is also easily accessible by car to M4 and M5 motorways. The highly regarded town of Monmouth is only a short drive away and provides an excellent range of amenities and recreational/cultural facilities along with first class schooling opportunities in the independent and state sectors.

Monmouth 6 miles ● Chepstow 10 Miles ● Trelleck village 1.75 miles (distances approximate)

Directions: From the southern side of Monmouth take the B4293 road in the direction of and bear left for Trelleck and Chepstow. Follow this road for 3 miles and turn left signed The Narth//Penallt. Continue for 0.7 mile and at the crossroads turn right for The Narth. Stay on this road for a further 1.2 miles and the property will be found on the left just after a red telephone box on the right

EPC Band E

£550,000

87 Monnow Street, Monmouth, NP25 3EW Tel: 01600 712916 www.newlandrennie.com Email: [email protected]

The accommodation in more detail comprises:

School House has been renovated and improved to a high standard providing family accommodation whilst retaining the character of the property. The addition of a sizeable double glazed conservatory at the rear creates further living space to complement the other large and comfortable reception rooms. The house has uPVC double glazing along with a comprehensive oil central heating system run from a modern condensing boiler. A solar energy system from panels fixed to the barn roof which to-date has produced a noticeable financial return back to the household. The house stands in a generous overall plot of one third of an acre. At the front of the property is a large paved forecourt fronting the garage/outbuilding providing an extensive parking and turning space. The oak framed outbuilding has two double doors open to an open garage area with power and light. A further set of double doors open to a further garage/store room. Solid wood double gates open to an extensive patio area at the rear of the house providing a very large space for outdoor leisure and entertaining with attractively landscaped south facing gardens and a detached garden room/workshop (formerly the garage) with a pitched roof, power. LED lighting throughout.

The accommodation along with approximate room dimensions comprises the following:-

Recessed front porch with courtesy light and twin double glazed doors opening to:- Entrance Hall Tiled flooring, two windows framing the front door with a radiator below each. Programmable central heating thermostat, double hardwood doors to coat/storage closet. Utility Room 8’09” (2.68m) x 6’10” (2.09m) Windows to front elevation, ceramic tile flooring, floor and wall cabinets, solid beech work surfaces, American style, Bosch fridge/freezer. Hardwood door to hall, space and plumbing for a washing machine, telephone socket. Shower Room Matching tiled flooring, quadrant shower enclosure with extractor, close coupled W.C., hand basin, radiator, electric wall mounted blow heater, window to the side elevation, Worcester Bosch oil fired condensing boiler. Sitting Room 29’07” (9.024m) x 20’01” (6.122m) overall. Fireplace housing a 10kw log burning stove with stone mantel and flag stone hearth. Two radiators, tall windows to the side elevation beside the staircase to the first floor. Windows to the far end looking through to the conservatory and over the garden, wall light points, bookshelves across one wall as you enter the room. The room is partly divided by a central wall giving the option of two separate areas. Kitchen & Dining Room Overall 23’03” (7.09m) x 14’07” (4.45m) reducing to 10’07” (3.24m) in the kitchen. Split level in its arrangement. The kitchen area is fitted with an attractive range of white floor and wall cabinets complemented by solid hardwood work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink top, built in induction hob, larder storage with Bosch integrated dish washer. Window to the front elevation, corner carousel unit, integrated fridge, and window with broad sill looking out to the front elevation. The dining area has a range of wood fronted fitted units incorporating an eye level double oven with grill, fitted fridge, Belfast sink and work surface, wall lights, a radiator and 2 deep uPVC double glazed window panels flanking uPVC double glazed French doors opening to the conservatory Conservatory 13’06” (4.11m) x 14’03” (4.34m) A spacious and comfortable room with sandstone flag flooring, radiator, French doors opening to the terrace and garden.

First Floor Long landing with radiator Master Bedroom 14’0” (4.28m) x 16’0” (4.89m) Window overlooking the garden to woodland beyond. Two double fitted wardrobes. Under eaves storage. Radiator. Ensuite shower room With ceramic tiled walls and flooring. Shower enclosure with a Mira shower, close coupled W.C., wash basin, bidet, Creda wall mounted blow heater, Velux roof window with blind. Bedroom Two 15’05” (4.70m) x 14’02” max (4.33m) Range of fitted wardrobes along one wall with fitted interiors and dressing table with double power socket. Broad window to the rear elevation with a larger view of the garden towards woodland and forestry beyond, radiator. Bedroom Three 12’05” (3.80m) x 10’09” (3.29m) widening to 14’06” (4.44m) to the window to the side elevation, double doors providing access to an eves storage area, radiator, two Velux roof windows with blinds, radiator, cupboard unit housing the domestic hot water cylinder. Telephone socket Bedroom Four 7’10” (2.39m) x 9’4” (2.86m) Plus double built in wardrobe, Velux roof window with blind, radiator. Family Bathroom Comprising bath with shower mixer and tiled surrounds, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled W.C. shaver socket, radiator, Velux roof window with blind, access to an airing/eves storage cupboard fitted with linen shelves.

Pegged Oak Frame Barn (triple garaging) With tiled roof consisting of Double bay 18’01” (5.22m) x 17’09” (5.42m) with overhead storage and broad uPVC window to the side elevation plus numerous light and power sockets. Single bay 17’09” (5.42m) x 8’08” (2.66m) again with lighting and power. To the side of the barn is a paved and gated bin storage area to the side. Outdoor lighting. On the south facing roof elevation to the rear of the barn are fitted solar panels producing an output of approximately 2.4Kw.

Impressive sandstone paved patio and drive area with substantial 11’0” (3.38m) wide wooden gates leading to Detached Garden Room currently being used as a Workshop (former double garage) 17’07” (5.37m) x 17’09” (5.41m) Double glazed windows and door to front. Quarry tiled flooring laid throughout, numerous light and power sockets, overhead storage to the roof trusses, uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation with a ledge and brace door on the side. External lighting and power plus outdoor water tap. The gardens are very attractively laid out with extensive areas of lawn beyond the patio framed by well planted boarders providing a variety of colour interest set against mature natural hedging. Stone steps incorporating a garden seat overlook the pond. Interspersed around the garden are a variety of specimen trees and shrubs. The lawns extend to the side of the house with a paved seating area beside the garage and log store. The stone paved pathway and lawn extend around the front of the house and are again framed by attractively planted cottage style borders leading to an ornate cast iron front gate. The path continues past a rockery border to a metal pedestrian gate opening on to the driveway giving 46’0” (14.02m) x 34’0” (10.35m) of paved parking area for numerous vehicles fringed by cottage style borders. An attractive stone wall forms the front boundary with an 18’0” (5.51m) opening for ease of movement on to the lane. Oil storage tank behind trellis screening and water meter beside the driveway entrance.

Branches at: Caldicot Chepstow Cwmbran Monmouth Newport 01873 859331 01291 430331 01291 626775 01633 868341 01600 712916 01633 221441

All measurements are approximate only. Reference to external/internal floor areas are approximate only and should not be used for Building Insurance purposes. Please note we have not tested the equipment, appliances and services in this property – interested parties are advised to commission the appropriate surveys before making any offer to purchase. Sketch and floor plans are for illustrative purposes only – not to scale. All walls, doors, windows, fittings, their sizes and locations are approximate only and cannot be regarded as being a representation by the seller or his agent Newland Rennie. Reference to North is magnetic and approximate only. N020