Fernwood, Allt-y-Bela, Llangeview, Near Usk, Monmouthshire
Stunning historic barn conversion set in a secluded rural landscape with far reaching views 9¼ Acres LOCATION Usk 2½ miles, Chepstow 13½ miles, Monmouth 14 miles, Fernwood, Allt-Y-Bela, Llangeview, Usk Abergavenny 16½ miles, Ross-on-Wye 23 miles, Cardiff 27 miles Approximate Gross Internal Area 2674 Sq Ft/248 Sq M Road: M4 (Jct 25A) 13 miles, M50 (Jct 3) 24½ miles Railway: Chepstow, Newport, Abergavenny Airports: Cardiff & Bristol (40 miles), Birmingham 90 miles
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SUMMARY OF FEATURES: Snug Bedroom 3 E 5.45 x 3.86 4.97 x 3.86 • Stunning & immaculate 16th-17th Century stone barn 17'11" x 12'8" 16'4" x 12'8" W conversion with fabulous views S • 4 double bedrooms; all with en-suite bathrooms, fitted Sky wardrobes & storage • Atrium-style kitchen with Aga and freestanding units Sky • 2 reception rooms, with Jøtul wood-burning stoves, walk-in pantry, utility room & ground floor wet room
• Set within 9¼ acres of old pasture with wildflowers, woodland, Sky pond & stream providing a haven for wildlife and birds, including Bedroom 4 4.66 x 3.82 Redstarts and Goldcrests Utility 15'3" x 12'6" 2.94 x 2.74 • Useful outbuildings, triple garage and ample parking 9'8" x 9'0"
In all 9¼ Acres
SITUATION Sky First Floor Above Snug Allt-y-Bela, meaning ‘wooded hillside of the wolf’, is a small rural idyll, situated in the Vale of Usk, which neighbours the beautiful Kitchen/ Wye Valley; an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Both areas are Breakfast Room renowned for their dramatic and scenic landscape and wildlife, 7.82 x 4.84 25'8" x 15'11" with archaeological and historical heritage dating back to Roman Bedroom 2 Sky Lower Master Bedroom Dining Room Sitting Room 5.14 x 3.65 Level times. Fernwood is located in a beautiful rural setting, bordered by 16'10" x 12'0" 5.13 x 3.60 5.35 x 5.08 8.27 x 5.07 F/P 16'10" x 11'10" wooded hills with fabulous countryside vistas. The property enjoys 17'7" x 16'8" 27'2" x 16'8" a high degree of peace and tranquillity and offers a much sought after rural quality of life, with excellent access to the main towns of Sky Sky 3.94 x 2.96 Sky Sky Monmouth and Abergavenny, with good road and rail links to the 12'11" x 9'9" rest of the country. Ground Floor First Floor Above Sitting Room FERNWOOD Balcony • This striking barn conversion has been built to an exceptional IN FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE standard by the current owners. The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height • The Aga kitchen is a wonderfully light space and features beautiful © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8218827/OHI limestone flagstone flooring and stone windowsills. • The spacious open-plan living/dining room is an elegant space, with reclaimed beech parquet flooring, French doors leading out to the garden and a feature fireplace inset with a beautiful, Jøtul wood-burning stove. • The snug is a cosy and welcoming room with its oak parquet flooring and wood-burning stove and features a spiral staircase leading up to a spacious guest bedroom. • Bedroom 2 features a ‘crog loft’ bed, sitting room area and pine floorboards, reclaimed from old French wine vats. • Traditional lime plaster has been used throughout in this well-designed property. THE OUTSIDE • The property is situated within its own grounds - mature gardens, backing onto old pastureland with an abundance of wildflowers and orchids and private woodland of mixed native species, including ancient beech and oak trees, which is carpeted with bluebells in the Spring. • The gardens are well-stocked with specimen shrubs and trees, including a Stone Pine, Handkerchief Tree and Black Walnut. • Productive espalier apple and pear trees create a natural boundary between the garden and pastureland, enabling full appreciation of the surroundings. • There is a kitchen garden and substantial timber wood-store with additional storage. • The property is approached via wrought-iron gates and a driveway leads to a large gravelled parking area and 3-bay garage with adjoining covered storage. Services: Mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating & Aga. Private water supply (via borehole). Private drainage (modern Bio-disc). Wood burning stoves. Broadband available. Local Authority: Monmouthshire County Council: 01633 644644 Council Tax: Band “I” Listing: The property is not Listed GENERAL INFORMATIONN Primary: Usk. Secondary: Monmouth. Further information available at: www.monmouthshire.gov.uk Independent schools: Monmouth & Chepstow. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk Local: The attractive local town of Usk provides a good variety of amenities to meet most day-to-day requirements, including a selection of shops, restaurants, pubs, a museum, church, garden centre and primary school. There is also a twice-monthly farmer’s market and the annual Usk Show, an agricultural show which has taken place every year since 1844. More comprehensive retail and cultural amenities are available in Monmouth & Cardiff. Recreational: The area is renowned for its wealth of sporting and recreational activities, including fine walks and scenic cycle rides, fishing, golf and water sports. Usk itself is home to an historic Norman castle, believed to date back to c.1120, which is open to the public and hosts a number of events throughout the year. Equestrian: The region has a strong equestrian industry. Equestrian college at Coleg Gwent, Usk Campus offers a range of career training and also runs public equine events. Usk Show hosts a variety of events for a range of classes. In addition, there are a number of equestrian centres in the area, including Triley Fields EC near Abergavenny, who offer schooling, events & use of facilities. Racing is at Chepstow. Bronze “I” icon: The property is a Registered Smallholding – Holding Number: 60/144/0136. AGENTS NOTE 0m 25m 50m 75m Grant&Co and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:1750 in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded.NB: Some external images were taken Summer 2014.
DIRECTIONS - NP15 1EZ From Ross-on-Wye take the A40 towards Monmouth (about 13 miles). Stay on the A40 through Monmouth, continuing towards Raglan. After about 8 miles take the A449 at the road intersection, passing Raglan Parc Golf Club and after about 5 miles take the A472 exit from the A449. After a short distance, turn right onto the B4235 and then right again onto an un-named road. Continue along this road for about a mile, taking the first left-hand lane at the fork in the road. Continue along this lane and after a short distance, the property will be found on your right-hand-side. Please note there is no turning available after Fernwood, please turn in the drive.
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