Brynderwen Lodge Bettws Newydd, Usk, Monmouthshire NP15 1JT

Local Independent Professional

Simply Exceptional ! This represents a rare opportunity to acquire an historic and stunningly handsome three double bedroomed period Lodge House affording magnificent breath-taking views across park-like westerly gardens towards the Sugar Loaf, The Blorenge and the Skirrid Fawr, boasting a superb conservatory and two bath/shower rooms, this family home is nestled in a prime position, enjoying a total plot size of just over ½ an acre and bordering National Trust farmland in the highly favoured Monmouthshire village of Bettws Newydd.

HALLWAY GROUND CLOAKROOM DOUBLE ASPECT SITTING ROOM WITH FEATURE FIREPLACE DINING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND VIEW OVER SURROUNDING HILLSIDE TRIPLE ASPECT L-SHAPED KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM UTILITY ROOM SUPERB ALL-YEAR ROUND CONSERVATORY THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS AFFORDING FINE VIEWS (ONE ENSUITE WITH DRESSING AREA) FAMILY BATHROOM SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZING WITH LEADED LIGHTS OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING SPLENDID WESTERLY GARDEN WITH DELIGHTFUL SPECIMEN PLANTS VEGETABLE GARDEN WOOD STORE AREA TWO LARGE GARDEN WORKSHOPS OFF-STREET PARKING FOR SEVERAL VEHICLES

£425,000

24 Lion Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5NT Tel: 01873 859331 www.newlandrennie.com Email: [email protected]

Agent’s Introduction Internal Hallway With the original v-shaped timber panelled rear entrance door opening into the conservatory, Brynderwen Lodge is a truly superb example of a period Lodge House which has been original window to the rear aspect with diamond leaded lights and secondary glazing, radiator, transformed into a wonderful and appealing family home. Believed to date from the 1860’s, the tiled floor, ceiling light, staircase to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard with light Lodge holds the eye with an exceptionally handsome appearance with cream painted brickwork and shelving within and a timber latched door. adorned with complementary scalloped wooden bargeboards, decorative finials and lattice work porticos to the front elevation. Ground Floor Cloakroom Low level WC, corner wash hand basin with tiled splashback, ceiling light, radiator, sealed unit The outward aesthetics are matched by a home full of much charm and character with an double glazed window to the rear aspect with diamond leaded lights, tiled floor covering, timber interesting and unusual internal configuration. Retaining a number of original features, including latched door. ‘V’ shaped front and rear doors, two diamond leaded light windows, lintels, exposed timbers and attractive timber latched doors, the old belies the contemporary fusion of modern benefits, such Double Aspect Sitting Room as a splendid “all year round” conservatory, two reception rooms, a modern kitchen/breakfast 10' 8" (3.25m) x 10' 4" (3.15m) room with utility, and three double bedrooms served by two bathrooms. Bay window to the side aspect with sealed unit double glazed leaded lights and an exposed timber lintel above, an original glazed window to the rear overlooking the conservatory with A particular feature of Brynderwen Lodge is undoubtedly the magnificent and extensive diamond leaded lights, secondary glazing and an exposed timber lintel above, coved ceiling, fire mountain views enjoyed across a wide westerly rear garden on a total plot size of approximately place recess with brick surrounding a stone hearth with stone lintel above and space for wood ½ acre. The garden wraps around the Lodge, giving wonderful views to every aspect over the burner within, television aerial point, ceiling light with central rose, radiator with thermostatic surrounding fields and hillside. The plot size does afford buyers the opportunity to investigate radiator valve, timber latch door to the internal hallway. the potential to extend the property further, subject to the necessary consent. An archway with exposed timber lintel above opens into: Situation and Local Amenities Dining Room Brynderwen Lodge is nestled in the heart of the small yet historic Monmouthshire village of 11' 7" (3.53m) x 10' 10" (3.3m) Bettws Newydd. The village is situated in a prime geographical position and enjoys spectacular Sealed unit double glazed window to the front aspect with diamond leaded lights overlooking views towards the Blorenge, the Sugar Loaf and the Skirrid Fawr. The area is renowned for its the front garden and affording a view to the hillside beyond, coved ceiling, ceiling light, fireplace outstanding beauty and rural setting within the Vale of Usk, sitting alongside the bank of the with decorative slips, matching hearth, painted mantle and surround and an open fire within, river and overlooked by prehistoric tumuli on the surrounding hillside. Bettws Newydd is home recess book shelving to one wall, radiator, timber latch door to internal hallway. to some of the most ancient yew trees in Wales which can be found in the medieval 15th Century churchyard of St Aeddon’s. Local facilities in the village include the highly regarded Black Bear Triple Aspect Kitchen Breakfast Room Inn, the Alice Springs Golf Club, and the village hall. The area is well known for a wide range An L-shaped room with maximum measurements of 18' 5" (5.61m) x 14' 10" (4.52m) of outdoor activities and pursuits. Sealed unit double glazed windows with diamond leaded lights to the front and side aspects and a set of sealed unit double glazed matching French doors opening onto the patio and rear garden For more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, the market towns of Usk, Raglan and providing a light and airy feel to this family kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall Abergavenny are close-by, offering a wide selection of boutique style shops, grocery and and base level units in a solid oak finish with complementary door furniture to include various newsagent stores, supermarkets, doctor’s and dentist’s surgeries and many well-known high drawers and storage cupboards incorporating a deep pan drawer and a tall larder cupboard, street shops. Abergavenny also hosts a market several times a week and the town enjoys its contrasting laminate worktops with tiled splash back surrounds and an inset one and a half bowl own cinema and leisure centre as well as a number of restaurants for evening entertainment. ceramic sink unit with mixer tap, range cooker with double oven and grill and four ring gas hob The area is well served by schools for all ages. Abergavenny railway station has regular services with griddle and extractor hood above, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for full-height into central London and Cardiff via Newport, whilst the M4 (10-15 minutes via Usk) gives easy American-style fridge/freezer, ceiling light, radiator with thermostatic radiator valve, ample room access to the motorway for Bristol, Birmingham, the South West and London and “A” routes for for table and chairs, central heating time control unit, tiled floor, timber latch door to internal Monmouth, Hereford, Cwmbran and Cardiff. hallway. A door opens into:

The accommodation in more detail comprises: Utility Room Sealed unit double glazed door partially glazed with diamond leaded lights opening onto the Ground Floor patio and rear garden, fitted cupboards to one wall, laminate worktop, space and plumbing for washing machine, ceiling light, electrical fuse board, tiled floor, cloaks hanging space.

From the internal hallway, the original v-shaped rear entrance door opens into: Family bathroom One of the best views of the house! Fitted with a white suite to include a panelled bath with All Year Round Conservatory mixer tap and overhead shower attachment, plus a Triton thermostatic shower mixer over, fitted 14' 8" (4.47m) x 14' 8" (4.47m) white gloss bathroom cabinets housing wash hand basin with mixer tap and with cupboards With fabulous far reaching views across country side towards the Sugar Load, the Skirrid and beneath, low level WC with concealed cistern, matching mirrored unit above with cupboard and the Blorenge, the conservatory is a superb addition to this family home with sealed unit double lighting, ladder towel radiator, sealed unit double glazed window with diamond leaded lights glazed windows to three sides with fan openers and a set of French doors opening onto the enjoying extensive mountain views, exposed timber to the ceiling, partly tiled walls, shaver point, patio and rear garden, pitched polycarbonate roof covering with fitted blinds, ceiling fan, two wood effect floor covering, timber latched door. radiators (one with thermostatic radiator valve), tiled floor. Outside First Floor Front Split Level Landing The front garden enjoys an easterly aspect across fields towards the surrounding hillside for the Exposed timbers to the ceiling, pendant light to the ceiling, loft hatch access, display book morning sunshine. The house is set well back from the lane and enjoys a broad frontage and shelving, cupboard with timber latched door with hanging rail and shelving within. off-street parking for several vehicles. The delightful front garden is enclosed by an attractive brick wall with railings above and is mainly laid to shingle with inset flower bed borders hosting Double Aspect Master Bedroom a wide variety of plants. The house is approached by a shingle pathway which leads to the rear 14' 0" (4.27m) narrowing to 6' 0" (1.83m) x 10' 3" (3.12m) of the property, as the original attractive front door is no longer in use. Enclosed gated access Sealed unit double glazed window to the rear aspect affording prime views across countryside to external boiler. towards the Blorenge, the Sugar Loaf and the Skirrid, further window to the side aspect, exposed timbers to the ceiling, pendant light, inbuilt wardrobe with drawers beneath, radiator with Westerly Rear Garden thermostatic radiator valve, timber latched door. The garden is extensive and boasts fine views to all sides across National Trust land and neighbouring fields towards the Sugar Loaf, the Blorenge and the Skirrid. A paved patio Bedroom Two immediately adjoins the back of the house accessed from both the kitchen/breakfast room and 10' 9" (3.28m) x 9' 5" (2.87m) the conservatory and is a perfect place for dining alfresco whilst watching the evening sun set Sealed unit double glazed window to the front aspect with diamond leaded lights overlooking over the mountains. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and is a true delight having been fields and the hillside beyond, exposed timbers to the ceiling, pendant light to the ceiling, in- thoughtfully planted throughout with many interesting flower beds interspersed throughout the built wardrobe with timber latched door, radiator with thermostatic radiator valve, timber latched garden hosting an attractive and extensive variety of plants and trees. A pathway leads from door to the landing. the patio to a further smaller patio area providing another seating area and access to two large workshops with power and light. The garden also enjoys an enclosed vegetable garden with Bedroom Three (Guest Bedroom) With Ensuite and Dressing Area greenhouse to the side. 10' 5" (3.18m) x 8' 3" (2.51m) maximum measurements, with some restricted head height Sealed unit double glazed window to the side aspect with diamond leaded lights overlooking The garden is enclosed to the boundaries by a mixture of low hedging and fencing to make the adjoining National Trust fields, pendant light to the ceiling, loft hatch access, radiator with most of the breathtaking views which surround the house. Access to both sides leading to the thermostatic radiator valve. front of the house. Outside water tap, enclosed oil cylinder on the drive and external lighting.

Dressing Area General Exposed timber to the ceiling, pendant light, fitted wardrobes to one wall, airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water cylinder, timber latched door. Tenure: We are informed the property is Freehold. Intending purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors. A timber latched door from the bedroom opens into: Services: Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage and oil fired central heating. Ensuite Shower Room Telephone subject to service provider regulations. Corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower mixer within, tiled walls, folding glass shower screen and inset extractor fan with light, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled Council Tax: Band G splashback surround and light above with shaver point, ladder towel radiator, vinyl floor covering. EPC Rating: Band tbc

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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 his agent Newland Rennie. Reference to North is magnetic and approximate only. N019