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Clifden Cottage Hewelsfield, Lydney Clifden Cottage Hewelsfield, Lydney Clifden Cottage Hewelsfield, Lydney Set on a quiet lane above the renowned Wye Valley between Monmouth and Chepstow this very picturesque and beautifully presented 2/3 bed cottage has a self-contained light and airy 1 bed annexe over a detached double garage. The extensive, beautifully landscaped grounds are set to the front with far reaching views. The excellent village shop and Brockweir Inn are close by. Stone built with inset wooden windows and doors under slate tiled roofs the property has been remodelled to a very high standard. Features include solid oak floors, contemporary bathrooms, bespoke Cymru kitchen as well as ledged and braced internal doors, original beams, woodburner and down lighters. Price £465,000 Access through solid wood front door with glazed viewing panel and matching KITCHEN: 3.19m x 2.05m (10'6" x 6'9") glazed side panel into: Window to front. Bespoke Cymru kitchen comprising of handmade units with soft close cupboards and drawers. Laminate worktops to two sides with Franke composite drainer ENTRANCE HALL: 1.57m x 1.56m (5'2" x 5'1") sink, mixer tap and glass splash back. Integrated wine rack, Bosch appliances including: Mat- well, doors to the following: fridge/freezer, dishwasher and four ring ceramic hob with glass splash back and a Neff CLOAKROOM: extractor hood, oven and combi oven. Part glazed door into: Window to front. Tongue and groove panelling up to dado rail, low level WC, corner SITTING/MUSIC ROOM: 3.87m x 2.82m (12'8" x 9'3") pedestal wash basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back, coat hooks. Windows to back and side. Stairs to first floor. Under stairs cupboard. Large opening DINING ROOM: 4.54m x 2.88m (14'11" x 9'5") into: Windows to back and side, part glazed French door to patio area. Roof space access LOUNGE: 3.18m x 3.99m (10'5" x 13'1") hatch. Large opening into: Windows to front and side, corner window seat. Protruding chimney breast with raised slate hearth and Stovax wood burner with oak mantle over. Alcove with fitted cupboard and shelving. Door into: STUDY/BEDROOM 3: SLEEPING AREA/LOUNGE/KITCHEN DINNER: 3.14m x 5.68m (10'4" x 18'8") Windows to front and side. Protruding chimney breast with raised stone hearth with Open plan, windows to side and front with views across the Wye Valley. Fitted open grate gas fire with oak mantle over. Shelving to one entire wall. Alcove with cupboard with shelf, hanging rail and drawers. shelving. Roof space access hatch. KITCHEN AREA: From Inner Hallway/Music room stairs with square newels and round balustrades Laminate worktops with tiled splash backs to two sides with drawers and cupboards to: under and over, matching wine rack. Integrated circular stainless steel sink with mixer tap and separate circular drainer. FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Airing cupboard with slatted shelves housing hot water tank. Doors to the following: From lounge area door into: MASTER SUITE: Comprising of: BATHROOM: Window to back. Tiling to all walls. Panelled bath with bi-folding glazed side panel, DRESSING AREA: 2.04m x 2.74m (6'8" x 9'0") mixer tap and shower valve with showerhead on rail over. Pedestal wash basin with Window to back and side. Fitted wardrobes with shelves and hanging rails. Corner mixer tap, low level WC, glass shelf and mirror over and extractor fan. vanity unit with drawers under and mirror with light over. OUTSIDE: MASTER BEDROOM: 3.3m x 3.65m (10'10" x 12'0") The gardens, extending to just over an acre, were designed by renowned local garden Window to front with views across the Wye Valley. Fitted wardrobes with shelves, designer Julian Dowle (Chelsea Best in show and 11 times gold medal winner) are drawers and hanging rails. Roof space access hatch. mainly to the front across the lane, with sloping lawns interspersed with a range of BEDROOM 2: 3.27m x 1.98m (10'9" x 6'6") mature specimen trees and shrubs and a sun terrace. Stone steps lead down to a Window to front and side with views across the Wye Valley. Protruding fitted wardrobe gravelled sun terrace and octagonal summer house 2.42m x 1.78m. There is a fenced with hanging rail and shelf. vegetable plot with raised beds and outside tap. The cottage and annex are linked by a stone paved path. A gravelled path leads to a FAMILY BATHROOM: utility area at the back with wood store and outside tap. Window to back. Wood panelled bath with Victorian style taps and shower valve with fixed rain style showerhead over. Pedestal washbasin with taps. Tiling to three walls, SERVICES: chrome ladder style towel rail and extractor fan. Mains water and electric, oil fired central heating and private drainage. Council Tax Band C, EPC Rating E. GARAGE: 5.76m x 5.1m narrowing to 3.75m (18'11" x 16'9" narrowing to 12'4") Electric up and over door. Separate service door. Floor standing oil fired boiler. Space DIRECTIONS: and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, power and light. Outside tap. From Monmouth take the A466 Wye Valley road towards Chepstow. Continue for 6 miles, through Redbrook over Bigswier Bridge, through Llandogo and along the Wye STUDIO FLAT/ANNEX: Valley. Take left turn at Brockweir over the bridge passing the Brockweir Inn up the Through wooden door to stairwell with Velux roof light and consumer unit at high hill past the Village shop to where the road narrows and just after Pear tree Cottage (set level. Stairs and door into: on the road on the right)take the first right at a small crossroads, down the hill keeping left and the property will be on your left. From Chepstow take the B4228 towards St Briavels, after approx. 7 miles turn left at the crossroads signposted Brockweir, Tintern and Hewelsfield, turn left at the fork down Bailey Lane and take the first right up the hill and the property will be on your right. Roscoe Rogers & Knight would like to draw your attention to the following notes: • These Particulars have been prepared for you in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. They are, however, for guidance purposes only. In no way whatsoever do they constitute part of an offer or a contract. • Prospective purchasers should not rely on any information given as a statement or representation of fact of warranty that the property or services are in good condition. • We would recommend that prospective purchasers verify for themselves that necessary planning permissions, building regulations or other consent regarding alterations have been obtained. • None of the above services or appliances mentioned in these particulars has been tested by us. We recommend that prospective purchasers satisfy themselves as to their condition, efficiency or suitability. Telephone: 01600 772929 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk � � Telephone: 01600 772929 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk Telephone: 01600 772929 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk Telephone: 01600 772929 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk.
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