St Peters Crescent | Peterstone Wentlooge Cardiff | CF3 2TR
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Old St Peters St Peters Crescent | Peterstone Wentlooge Cardiff | CF3 2TR . Old St Peters O.I.E.O £650,000 Grade I listed Church Perpendicular in style, and dating from the leads down to the bank of the Severn Estuary Set in an acre of gardens & grounds fifteenth century, the church underwent two where you can join the Wales Coastal path. Tower with magnificent views significant restorations, the first following the Peterstone Wentloog is situated within the Ample parking Great Flood in the early seventeenth century historic Gwent Levels, a SSI, and AOB and the Located within historic Gwent Levels and then in the late nineteenth century. only Green Belt in Wales. A beautiful coastal landscape in the beautiful coastal village of Described by the architectural historian John village which lies six miles to the west of Peterstone Wentloog Newman as "the noblest and most beautiful Newport city centre and 7½ miles east of Perpendicular church in the whole county", the Cardiff city centre with easy access to the M4 DESCRIPTION building was listed Grade I on 3 January 1963. motorway and major transport links. It lies in Old St Peter's is the former parish church of the (St Peter's Church, Wentlooge, n.d.) village of Peterstone. The church was founded in the community parish of Wentloog and the 1142 and is steeped in history. A beautiful The view from the tower is magnificent, looking electoral ward of Marshfield. Tredegar House building with a great deal of ornamental as it does into four, sometimes five counties, Country Park is close by with its botanical stonework both internally and externally and with a panorama on one side of the Welsh and gardens set in 90 acres of beautiful countryside with an exterior which is of grey limestone with Monmouthshire mountains, and on the south and a large lake makes it a beautiful place to visit limestone dressings. The building is large, side, a long stretch of the Bristol Channel with and enjoy a walk. comprising a nave with aisles and chancel, a the Mendip Hills beyond. LEASEHOLD three-stage West tower, a vestry and a porch. Standing in an acre of land this beautiful building The lease is for 999 years from 2nd May 2002 The tower is three storeyed with crocketted is secluded and surrounded by mature trees. with an annual peppercorn rent. finials and has carved figures of saints on its four The property is entered via double wrought iron faces. The nave, and its hammerbeam roof is ADDITIONAL INFORMATION gates and a sweeping drive leading into the fifteenth century, although restored, while the Room descriptions and measurements, along grounds. There is an abundance of parking and chancel and its roof are nineteenth century. The with further information and photographs are the gardens have many hidden secret areas to sit interior has been described as "beautifully calm out and enjoy. A footpath runs alongside and available at www.fineandcountry.com. and spacious". Postcode: CF3 2TR | Tax Band: A | Tenure: Leasehold Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on.The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Floorplans should be used for guidance only. Photographs are reproduced for general information and must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Fine & Country Te:l 02921 690690 [email protected] Sophia House, 28 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LJ.