HUDNALLS HOUSE THE HUDNALLS • ST BRIAVELS • WEST

HUDNALLS HOUSE

THE HUDNALLS • ST BRIAVELS GLOUCESTERSHIRE • GL15 6RT

A stunningly situated country house in the Lower AONB with substantial grounds

Hall • Sitting room • Dining room • Snug • Kitchen/breakfast room • Playroom • Utility room • Cloaks

Six bedrooms • Five bathrooms (three en-suite)

Studio and office block

Garaging • Mature gardens • Paddocks

In all about 10.8 acres

St Briavels 1½ miles • Monmouth 9 miles • Chepstow 9 miles • Bristol 25 miles (All distances approximate)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Situation Hudnalls House is situated in a breath-taking position overlooking the Lower Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), on the borders of Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire. The local village of St Briavels has a village shop, an inn, a village hall, a highly regarded primary school and is famous for its ancient castle. Monmouth to the north has an excellent selection of shops and services, including a Waitrose and a Marks & Spencer’s, as well as the highly respected Haberdashers’ Schools for Girls and Boys. Chepstow also has a good range of facilities, as well as St John’s On-the-Hill Preparatory School. The area is sought after due to its excellent road communications via the M48/M4 to the major centres of Bristol and South Wales and the A40/M50 to the Midlands and the North. Chepstow and Lydney have rail stations whilst Bristol Parkway is a convenient drive. There is an abundance of recreational opportunities in the vicinity which include fishing and water activities on the nearby River Wye; racing at Chepstow; golf at St Pierre and Celtic Manor; and glorious walks and rides through the surrounding woods and countryside. Hudnalls House Approached down a quiet no-through road, Hudnalls House sits in an immensely private position surrounded by elegant gardens and mature grounds. The house dates back to the early Victorian era and was clearly positioned to make the most of the amazing views. It is full of character and though spacious is a highly manageable and lovely family house. Internally there are beautifully decorated reception rooms with large bay windows overlooking the gardens. A bespoke Mark Wareing solid kitchen has all the expected equipment including an ESSE stove. There are a number of utility and store rooms, some approached from outside. The main staircase leads up to a large light landing with doors off to the bedrooms, three of which have stunning views out over the valley and the remainder to the garden. These are all decorated to a high standard, as are the five bathrooms, three of which are en-suite. There is a second staircase from the rear of the kitchen and a further staircase to the second floor bedroom. Studio and Office Block The former period Coach House and Stables is a well converted generous studio/recreation room with a shower room, and a well-equipped modern office above. It has its own central heating system and a log burner. Gardens and Grounds Services The magnificent gardens have been beautifully maintained by the Mains water. Private drainage. Mains electricity. Oil fired central present owners and create a beautiful backdrop to the woods. heating from two boilers. Log-burners in the house and studio. The gardens are principally south-facing and have large formal Solar Energy System. lawns interspersed with an array of mature trees and shrubs including Copper , Scots Pine, Magnolia, Wisteria and Fixtures and Fittings Rhododendron designed to provide all year round colour and interest. Closer to the house are terraces and shaded sitting areas, Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in whilst to the east is the original walled kitchen garden with gravel the sale. All others, such as fitted curtains, light fittings, garden walkways, vegetable beds and fruit trees and shrubs. A splendid ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made Victorian greenhouse has been recently refurbished. available by separate negotiation. Further to the east are three interlinked paddocks with access from the lane, and woodland which joins the famous Hudnalls Woods which run down to the River Wye. Wayleaves Easements and Rights of Way Directions (GL15 6RT) The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all From Bristol take the M48 to Chepstow. Head through Chepstow wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned and after crossing the Wye Bridge turn left onto the B4228 towards in these particulars or not. Coleford. Follow the road for about 6.5 miles and take a left turn to St Briavels Common. After about 0.5 miles pass a telephone kiosk. Local authority After 50 yards fork right onto Hudnalls Loop Road. Continue for around 1 mile to a small T junction (by Sitting Green House). Bear Forest of Dean District Council. Telephone 01594 812388. right, past a no through road sign and the entrance to Hudnalls Council tax band H. House is seen on the right hand side after a left hand bend. Viewings Strictly by prior appointment with the agents. Approximate Gross Internal Area = 411.8 sq m / 4432 sq ft Outbuilding / Coach House = 155.1 sq m / 1669 sq ft Total = 566.9 sq m / 6102 sq ft

3.02 x 1.77 9'11 x 5'10 Bedroom Bedroom Up 4.13 x 3.76 5.42 x 3.78 13'7 x 12'4 17'9 x 12'5 3.09 x 2.39 10'2 x 7'10

Dn UpDn Dn Up Bedroom Dn 6.04 x 4.80 Bedroom Bedroom 6 19'10 x 15'9 Void Dressing Room / 3.67 x 2.87 3.67 x 3.31 Bedroom 12'0 x 9'5 12'0 x 10'10 Bedroom 5.16 x 3.44 3.65 x 3.32 16'11 x 11'3 12'0 x 10'11

Second Floor First Floor

Office 12.31 x 3.66 40'5 x 12'0

Up = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 3.54 x 1.82 11'7 x 6'0 Sitting Room 4.12 x 3.73 5.33 x 3.73 13'6 x 12'3 17'6 x 12'3 B 2.29 x 2.20 Utility Studio 7'6 x 7'3 3.93 x 2.71 12.26 x 3.51 Up 12'11 x 8'11 40'3 x 11'6 Garage Kitchen / Up 5.99 x 5.81 Breakfast Room 5.86 x 5.07 Wood Store Dining Room 19'3 x 16'8 2.86 x 2.04 19'8 x 19'1 Wood Store 6.17 x 3.18 5.10 x 3.65 Snug 9'5 x 6'8 2.56 x 2.21 20'3 x 10'5 Playroom 16'9 x 12'0 5.18 x 3.20 8'5 x 7'3 6.73 x 3.19 17'0 x 10'6 22'1 x 10'6 4.56 x 2.44 15'0 x 8'0 3.87 x 3.18 12'8 x 10'5 Up Sun Room 3.07 x 1.88 3.32 x 1.93 10'1 x 6'2 10'11 x 6'4 Outbuilding Ground Floor (Not Shown In Actual Coach House IN Location / Orientation)

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