Wentwood Lodge, ,

Local Independent Professional

Wentwood Lodge, Llanvaches, Monmouthshire NP26 3BA

Smallholding/Equestrian Centre with commercial potential extending in total to 6.55 acres. Modern and well equipped 4/5 double bedroom house with separate yard and outbuildings (former equestrian and dog breeding facilities). Planning permission for Retail, Rural Workers dwelling and short stay accommodation and paddock. Commuting distance of , Newport and Bristol – Severn Bridge 3.5 miles. Equestrian / Commercial Smallholding Modern well presented dwelling with 4 double bedroom, 2 en suites and 3 reception rooms Swimming Pool and extensive gardens 5.5 acre Paddock Former Equestrian / Dog breeding premises PP for retail sales (10 sqm), Rural Workers dwelling and Short Stay Accommodation Rural setting Equidistant between Chepstow and Newport Convenient Access to A48 & M4 at Magor and Coldra

GUIDE PRICE: £795,000

24 Newport Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire NP26 4BQ Tel: 01291 430331 www.newlandrennie.com Email: [email protected]

The accommodation comprises:- Outside

Entrance Hallway The gardens and grounds of Wentwood Lodge extend to approximately 6.5 acres in total and include: Living Room - fireplace with brick surround housing a Douvre multi fuel fire Garden Cabin/Studio - log cabin with decking to the front, side room with Garden Room plumbing for WC, shower and sink in place and is also wired for a water heater (sanitaryware is not fitted). Dining Room Swimming Pool - 21' x 12' [6.40m x 3.66m] - south facing private terrace. The Kitchen – with double ceramic sink and built in appliances pool depth ranges from 3’ to approximately 7’. A timber shed houses the pumps and a Calorex heat pump heats the water. This is powered via 9.8kw solar panels (FIT Rear Porch not included in sale) with no charge for electricity used on site.

Inner Hall Rear Garden – includes a vegetable garden with established soft fruit trees and herbs. Office/Study - Double glazed French doors to rear Outbuilding - 31' 10" x 10' 5" (9.70m x 3.18m) - Currently configured as 10 Home Gym – French doors to sun terrace and pool dog kennels each having access to individual outside runs with washing facilities. Adjoining concrete yard with secure fencing and brick storage shed. Second Inner Hall Paddock - gently sloping and 2 water troughs. Access from Gilvach Lane and a gate Boot Room/Utility Worcester floor standing oil-fired boiler. to the side of the house.

Bedroom Four/Guest Room - independent access to the rear with En-suite Front Garden - Wentwood Lodge is approached via electric gates with ample Shower Room parking and lawns and enclosed behind mature hedges.

Workshop COMMERCIAL / EQUESTRIAN

Garage - sub-divided Previously, Wentwood Lodge has been used as an equestrian centre with ample opportunity to utilise the riding out in Wentwood Forest without crossing a main First Floor road. More recently the kennels were used for 30 breeding bitches and was fully licenced. An application for a change of use to a cattery has been submitted and a Landing decision awaited. Due to the historic uses the potential to utilise the property for a range of commercial activities exists, subject to the appropriate planning consent. Master Bedroom Suite - Fitted wardrobes, Dressing area and En-Suite Bathroom. Currently the buildings comprise:

Bedroom 2 – with useful study/hobby area. Reception – Situated beside the entrance this building offers retail area with kitchen, disabled toilet, study and four additional offices. Heating via electric wall Bedroom 3 heaters .

Family Bathroom

Ménage - Professionally built 40m x 20m, with a sand and rubber surface sand post and rail perimeter fencing. RIGHTS, EASEMENTS & BOUNDARIES ~ The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all existing rights whether public or private, including rights of way, light, support, drainage, water and

electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and restrictive Kennel Block - Six large purpose built insulated kennels with adjoining runs with covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves or masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, double fenced gated access to licence standards. gas or other pipes, whether referred to in the general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not, and to the provisions of any planning scheme of County or Local Authorities. Steel Building – Containing 10 x whelping kennels with runs.

Barn - Large open-fronted steel barn.

Workshop

Two former breeding buildings containing further kennels with external runs are well equipped for housing dogs or cats.

Hard standing/Parking - There is a large central area of hardstanding with extensive parking and separate entrance off highway.

Planning – Permission was granted at Appeal in 2012 for expansion of dog breeding and training facilities including retail and permanent managers/staff dwelling, visitor accommodation, reception, administration and dog viewing facilities, ref APP/G6935/A/13/2205180 subject to conditions including the occupancy of the permanent accommodation being restricted to a rural worker and the self-contained short stay overnight accommodation for visitors and staff. Subsequently Newport CC approved the retention of reception building subject to conditions, ref 16/1081 subject to conditions including commencement of works within 5 years and the retail area shall be restricted to 10m2 with no restriction on hours of operation.

Tenure – We are informed the property is Freehold. Intending purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors.

Services - The yard is connected to the water and electricity supplies via the dwelling with a high pressure water system to the outbuildings. In addition a separate water supply is connected to the Reception. A separate electricity supply exists for the yard and can be connected. Oil-Fired Central heating.

Energy Performance Rating Band - C

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the Agents, Newland Rennie, 01291 430331

Directions – Wentwood Lodge is situated just off the A48 being equidistant between Chepstow and Newport. Immediately prior to the Rock and Fountain take the turning right and after 300m take the left fork towards Llanvaches and after 50m again take the left fork at the Scout Hut. The property will be on your left after 350m.

Floor Plan s shown for illustration only

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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 hi s agent Newland Rennie. Reference to North is magnetic and approximate only. N015