The Old Post Office Abergavenny NP7 8PL
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The Old Post Office Abergavenny NP7 8PL £550,000 .0 A SYMPATHETICALLY RESTORED 5/6 BEDROOMED STONE BUILT HOUSE OCCUPYING A CENTRE OF VILLAGE SETTING WITHIN EASY COMMUTING OF ABERGAVENNY, MONMOUTH AND HEREFORD, YET ONLY MINUTES AWAY FROM A WELL REGARDED PRIMARY SCHOOL. Particulars. The village of Cross Ash is located about midway between the two market towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth, both having good shopping facilities, the latter perhaps better known for its public schools. The former has a well used rail link with connection to Newport, Cardiff and Hereford and stations North. While the village retains its historic layout, it does pride itself in a modern primary school which lies a few minutes walk away, which draws its pupils in from quite a wide area. The community is also served by an Inn. The Old Post Office ceased to trade early in this century having commenced about 100 years earlier when it supplied the main essentials to this community and anyone visiting the wheel wrights opposite! Our Client/Vendors purchased the property in 2005/2006 and in about a year later installed uPVC double glazing virtually throughout. Since then they have capped off all the chimneys, have redecorated the house, tidied the outbuildings which according to information passed to our Clients, had at an earlier date Planning Consent to be used as an annex, but which has subsequently expired! The accommodation which is in our opinion well presented is ideal as a multi generation house, or even as a Bed and Breakfast establishment (subject to Planning Consent), it affords the following:- 'THE BREAD OVEN' 15' 8'' x 11' 4'' (4.77m x 3.45m) overall, now used as an Entrance Hall, providing for the storage of coats, footwear etc. with a concrete floor and remnants of the original bread oven. Rear door giving access to a gravelled 'perimeter of house pathway', uPVC door to driveway with a further uPVC door with access to: KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 16' 3'' x 13' 8'' (4.95m x 4.16m) and 19' 6 x 10' 9, with a ceramic tiled floor through its entire length, the former area incorporating a pine range of units incorporating one and a half bowl stainless steel sink, set into a rounded edged work surface, to the side of which there is provision for a dishwasher, with storage cupboards and drawers to the left and right. Within the centre of the kitchen there is an island base cupboard, while against the most back wall there is an Ideal Mexico central heating boiler, a professional 6 ringed oven range with a pine worktop with cutlery drawer unit to its left. There is also a butcher's block, while the dining area has at its far end a pair of uPVC double glazed patio doors. Lighting is provided by a mixture of halogen spotlight fittings and within the dining area a more ornate ceiling rose with matching wall light fittings. L SHAPED INNER HALLWAY, with a slate floor with a a straight flight of stairs up to the next level, beneath which there is a storage cupboard and radiator. A uPVC entrance door which gives access onto the paved patio. STOREROOM 8' 1'' x 9' 7'' (2.46m x 2.92m), used as a boot room with a rattan covering to the roof and an attractive part glazed pine entrance door. PLAYROOM 11' 2'' x 11' 0'' (3.40m x 3.35m), could be used as a study, snug, a sixth bedroom, etc. and is equipped with a radiator. GUEST BEDROOM 15' 4'' x 13' 2'' (4.67m x 4.01m), plus entrance recess, several exposed beams to the ceiling complete with hooks, two useful storage recesses, radiator, uPVC door giving access to the external perimeter pathway. BATHROOM ONE 10' 10'' x 7' 5'' (3.30m x 2.26m), close enough to the guest bedroom to act as an en-suite and equipped with a wash hand basin, close coupled low flush wc and attractive roll top bath, complete with shower attachment. There is also provision for the vendor's laundry equipment. Deep recess to end wall. Radiator. FIRST FLOOR SMALL LANDING, radiator and phone. Worthy of a special note is the view extending from the window over the patio, adjacent garden to the wooded hills in the vicinity of Beacon Hill, Trelleck and Chepstow Park Woods. MAIN RECEPTION ROOM/DRAWING ROOM (L SHAPED) 21' 10'' x 12' 4'' (6.65m x 3.76m) and 22' 1 (max) x 21' 6, vast by most standards, the first section having an exposed board floor with radiator and attractive period style and tiled marble fireplace. The first of two uPVC doors lead to front and Village road. The second section also includes a further external door, two additional radiators and an ornate range of bookshevles. Access also to a most useful understairs storage cupboard. Door off to:- STUDY 15' 11'' x 13' 11'' (4.85m x 4.24m), with a sloping ceiling with several exposed beams, radiator and a similar view to the inner hallway. SECOND FLOOR LANDING, with doors off to:- BATHROOM 12' 8'' x 8' 9'' (3.86m x 2.66m), again with an exposed board floor and equipped with a four piece bathroom suite, comprising of a close coupled low flush wc, roll topped bath, shower cubicle with sliding doors and wash basin sitting in a granite surround. Built-in airing cupboard, a sizeable built-in wardrobe, radiator and superb view. FRONT BEDROOM TWO 12' 10'' x 12' 5'' (3.91m x 3.78m), with radiator. FRONT BEDROOM THREE 9' 5'' x 9' 2'' (2.87m x 2.79m), exposed board floor and radiator. FRONT BEDROOM FOUR 9' 8'' x 9' 5'' (2.94m x 2.87m), again with exposed board floor and radiator. REAR BEDROOM FIVE 11' 9'' x 9' 1'' (3.58m x 2.77m), again with exposed board floor and radiator. This room has a superb view. OUTBUILDINGS: The home incorporates a useful range of outbuildings which are conveniently clustered near to the main residence and are generally accessed off the rear patio. These include:- STOREROOM 21' 8'' x 9' 2'' (6.60m x 2.79m), with external door to front gravelled walkway and access through to:- WORKSHOP 15' 6'' x 13' 7'' (4.72m x 4.14m), with lighting and power, external access point and a recess to an:- IMPLEMENT STORE 15' 6'' x 6' 3'' (4.72m x 1.90m), again complete with electric lighting and external door. Located within the side drive is the SECOND STORE (a former deepfreeze room) 14' 10 x 12' 1, with a stepped floor and lighting. GROUNDS: Overall the grounds extend to about 3/4 of an acre. These are easily maintained and are located chiefly South of the main house and can be accessed from various points. From the patio there is a short flight of steps down to the main lawn, which is interspersed with various mature shrubberies and evergreen trees, below which there is a naturalised area of garden which is bounded on the South side by a meandering stream. Beneath the mature Willow is an arbour, while to the lea of the workshop block there is a semi raised rose and herb garden. To the side of the property is a gravelled parking area capable to taking several vehicles and provides sufficient turning space. SERVICES AND REMARKS: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Gas central heating where stated. Telephone subject to BT regulations. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to commission the appropriate investigation before proceeding with the purchase. References to the tenure of this property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor at an early date. The floor plan is guidance only and should not be scaled off. TENURE: Freehold. COUNCIL TAX BAND: H POSTAL CODE: NP7 8PL. LOCAL AUTHORITY: Monmouthshire County Council. Tel: 01633 644644. DIRECTIONS: From Monmouth direction, pass down Monnow Street and after crossing the new Monnow Bridge, turn right at the traffic lights and follow the B4233 road to Rockfield Village. Fork right at village taking the Skenfrith road and pass through the hamlet of Newcastle. In approximately half a mile, at T junction turn left sign posted to Cross Ash and follow the road signs for approximately 2 and a half miles. Upon entering Cross Ash village pass the speed limit sign and property entrance will be seen next on left hand side. From Abergavenny direction, initially take the A465 from Abergavenny to Hereford and in a short distance, approx. 2 miles from the “Hardwick roundabout” turn off right signposted Skenfrith via the B4521. The road initially climbs passing the famous “Walnut Tree Inn” just over the brow and meanders on through various villages including Llanvetherine. In a further approx. 3/4 miles, one passes the “1821 Inn” and then one enters the village of Cross Ash . Keep right and after the triangular green, the entrance driveway to the Property will be seen on the right hand side, after the House. VIEWING: Highly recommended in order to appreciate this property but please by prior appointment via the Agents. THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose.