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Chepstow, Monmouthshire Chepstow, Monmouthshire Chepstow, Monmouthshire Description Bedroom Two – Double aspect windows, loft hatch with Nestled amidst a variety of period properties, 4 Myrtle Place is boarded loft space. an exceptionally presented two/three-bedroom property, Bathroom – Comprising bath with shower, WC, pedestal which has been sympathetically refurbished by its current wash hand basin, frosted window to rear aspect, wooden floor. owner, in-keeping within its character and charm. Arranged over two floors offering versatile living accommodation with Outside the potential to create a one-bedroom annexe. Features to A quaint Mediterranean style rear courtyard garden with patio, A beautifully presented, two/three include exposed stone walls, flagstone floor, cottage style fully enclosed and affording afternoon sun and views over bedroomed property offering much charm and kitchen and beautiful courtyard garden. Chepstow Church. There is side pedestrian access to the front character situated in the lower part of of the property. Situation Chepstow Town affording attractive views and Agents Note Myrtle Place is conveniently located at the Lower End of within short walking distance to the local 1. There is the potential to create an annexe with dining Chepstow Town which offers a range of amenities, and is a room/bedroom three and the shower room, the amenities. short walking distance to Chepstow High Street with its array shower room has an external door. of shops, bars and restaurants. A short drive will take you to 2. There is no allocated parking however an annual the Severn Bridge, providing access eastbound to Bristol, • Immaculate Character Property parking permit can be purchased through westbound to Newport and Cardiff. Chepstow railway station Monmouthshire County Council. Two/three Double Bedrooms provides regular rail links, whilst the bus station provides local • • Cottage Style Kitchen/ Breakfast Room services and links to Cardiff, Swansea and London Victoria. The Services renowned Wye Valley is a short distance away. All mains services are connected to the property. • Two Reception Rooms Both with Feature Fire Places Accommodation Tenure Ground Floor We are informed the property is Freehold. • Downstairs Shower Room Welcoming Entrance Hall/ Vestibule – Flagstone floor, • Dining Room/ Bedroom Three feature fire place with electric fire (potential for open fire). EPC Rating D Inner Hall – Stairs to first floor, door to rear garden, door • Family Bathroom to: - Local Authority • Fully Enclosed Mediterranean Style Courtyard Lounge – Feature fire place with electric fire, wood effect Monmouthshire County Council. Tel: 01633 644644. Garden laminate floor, under stairs cupboard, window to rear aspect overlooking courtyard garden. Viewing • Sought After Location within a Short Walk to Kitchen/ Breakfast Room – Light and airy kitchen Strictly by appointment with the Agents: DJ&P Newland Chepstow High Street with its range of comprising fitted wall and base wooden units with tiled splash Rennie. Tel: 01291 626775. back, integrated oven, microwave, induction hob, Belfast sink amenities and drainer, breakfast bar and stools, red quarry tiled floor, • Convenient Access to Neighbouring Towns window to side aspect overlooking courtyard garden, loft access with storage space, step up to: - and Cities via the M48 / M4 Motorway Dining Room/ Bedroom Three – Exposed wooden floor, PLANS AND PARTICULARS The sale plan has been prepared from the OS Map with the sanction of HMSO and has Velux window, door to: - GUIDE PRICE been amended as necessary for the purpose of this sale. Crown Copyright Reserved. Shower Room – Comprising WC, shower cubicle with unit, Licence No. LIG0822 Both plan and particulars are believed to be correct but they do not constitute any part of any offer or contract and any intending purchaser must satisfy £275,000 pedestal wash basin, tiled floor, window to side aspect, door himself by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of the statements to rear garden. contained in these particulars as all such statements are made without responsibility on the part of DJ&P Newland Rennie or the vendor or his solicitor. Portwall House, Bank Street, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL First Floor WAYLEAVES, RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, ETC The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way whether public or private, [email protected] Master Bedroom – Wooden floor, window to the rear light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, Tel 01291 626775 aspect with views over Chepstow church, storage cupboard agreements and all existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains www.newlandrennie.com and water, gas or other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not and to the housing combination boiler (two years old). provisions of any planning scheme of the County or Local Authorities. Portwall House, Bank Street, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL [email protected] Tel 01291 626775 www.newlandrennie.com FLOOR PLAN Abergavenny 01873 859331 Chepstow 01291 626775 Monmouth 01600 712916 North Bristol & Glos 03300 537200 Lettings 01633 221441 Cwmbran 01633 868341 Newport 01633 221441 Bristol & Somerset 01934 864300 .
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