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Beyond compare. This detached home, first recorded in existence as a mill in 1695, has been sympathetically restored to an exceptionally high standard. In a nod to the property's history as a mill, the current owner has left no stone unturned to create an outstanding and eye-catching home. Additionally, the property is perfectly situated to enjoy 360-degree views of the green space, predominantly agricultural fields and woodland.Entrance into the property is via a stable door, allowing access to the kitchen and dining space (18' 2'' x 17' 6'' (5.53m x 5.33m)). The kitchen area is fitted with a range of bespoke handcrafted base, wall and drawer units, manufactured from Victorian reclaimed pine, complemented by dark coloured work surfaces. Additionally incorporating a Belfast sink unit with mixer tap, a single draining board, integrated fridge freezer and automatic washing machine and an electric rangemaster oven with five ring electric hob. Three U.P.V.C double glazed box windows provide natural light into the room and you will additionally find a charmingly quaint, restored fireplace and ample space for a breakfast table over by the stable door. Flooring is laid to heritage Minster limestone tiles. Passing a bespoke oak staircase which leads you to the first floor, you will enter the dining room (18' 4'' x 9' 1'' (5.58m x 2.77m)). Affording three U.P.V.C. double glazed box windows, a further restored fireplace and a continuation of the heritage Minster limestone tiled flooring.From the dining room, you enter a double bedroom (10' 11'' x 9' 1'' (3.32m x 2.77m)). Presented with U.P.V.C. double glazed box windows and under floor heating. Additionally benefitting from an ensuite bathroom, fitted with a three-piece heritage Dorchester range suite, comprising of a bath, pedestal wash basin and low-level W.C. The elevations and floor are decorated with travertine tiles and as with the bedroom, the ensuite additionally benefits from under floor heating. Double glazed box window to the rear and of course a heated towel rail completes the picture.Ascending the oak staircase, you will arrive at a multifunction space (18' 6'' x 16' 10'' (5.63m x 5.13m)), offering idyllic, peaceful views to either side. Currently a sitting room, the space could with relative ease, be converted into an additional bedroom should you desire. From here, heading to the rear, you will find a door to the exterior and beyond to the rear garden. Presented with two U.P.V.C. double glazed box windows, in addition to a radiator to one side is a cloakroom which is fitted with a two-piece heritage Dorchester suite with travertine tiles to elevations and floor, a double-glazed box window to the rear and a further heated towel rail.The main lounge (19' 5'' x 18' 10'' (5.91m x 5.74m)) of the property is simply stunning and beyond impressive, the main feature being the elevated cathedral ceiling which is fully exposed. Additionally featuring an extremely impressive inglenook fireplace with stone surround, slate hearth and currently furnished with a sizeable multi fuel burning stove. To one side, a bespoke oak staircase leads you onto the second floor. Seven U.P.V.C double glazed box windows are presented here in addition to an oak stable door leading you out from one side, stepping down on to an incredibly pleasant private courtyard.Ascending the stairs to the second floor, you are greeted by a modest landing offering views into the lounge. You will additionally find the last of the bedrooms here, a master (18' 6'' x 17' 2'' (5.63m x 5.23m)). Affording U.P.V.C. double glazed box windows, a fitted wardrobe and of course an ensuite bathroom, fitted with a three-piece Heritage Dorchester suite which incorporates a sunken bath, a pedestal wash basin, and a low-level W.C. Heated towel rail.Externally the property stretches to 0.75 of an acre and boasts a mix of formal garden, neatly divided into distinct areas. At the furthest point, you will find a wildlife pond boasting a bridge crossing the stream that runs to the bottom boundary of the property. Double gates provide access into the grounds from the single-track road, opening to gravelled parking and one of the pedestrian accesses to the property. To one side of the property is a defined paddock area which continues to wrap around to the rear. The current owner has implemented some incredibly clever features including a walkway to the middle floor from the rear garden, yet at the same time, ensuring light is provided to all windows on the ground floor. You will additionally find a delightful courtyard area to the side of the property which can be accessed from the lounge via external steps, further shaded by the original mill building.The original mill building (18' 7 x 27' 7 (5.67m x 8.43m)) is a detached structure with pitch roof and is currently joined to the main property by a wall which has an open arch, an extremely pleasant feature. The mill building could relatively easily be converted, with the requisite planning to provide additional bedrooms or other types of accommodation. Ample scope too, for a covered walkway to join the two properties together.History The mill lies to the west of the farm Llwyn-y-Gwalch, on the other side of Lon Eifion, which is the old railway on the side of the road that runs from Penygroes to Bethesda Bach.There was a lake on the upper side of the mill to accumulate water from the river Llifow. The building is still standing and was converted into a home in the 20th Century after being in ruin for over 50 years.The first record of the mill perhaps is the daily workings in 1695 when the mill was owned by a gentleman from Bangor and a son of Rowland Morgan. Mentioned again in 1717, Grace heiress of Llwyn-y-Gwalch and her son and husband were the owners. By 1739, a Griffith Morris was working for them as the miller and it belonged to this family for years until Thomas Jones died in 1823. Morris Roberts lived there in 1827 and, as he was a miller by trade, he worked the mill that year. The mill was then owned by a nephew in law to Thomas Jones on the agreement that he adopted the name Jones. Between 1841 and 1861 a Robert Davies was named in the census as the tenant and miller of Llwyn-y-Gwalch. In 1871 William Hughes was the tenant.In 1889, it was bought by Frederick George Wynn, the Squire of Glynllifon for 2,700, the acreage being 5.5. Henry Hughes was the tenant at this time. He and his brother lived there for 60 years. Henry did the farming and his brother Daniel was the registrar. The mill still worked until 1927 and at that time the miller was Morris Griffiths, a man with only one eye.One of the millstones can be seen leaning on the wall at the front of the property. LocationThe property is situated in a countryside setting on a pleasant country lane. Predominantly accessed from Bethesda Bach, the area is particularly convenient for commuting with Caernarfon and Porthmadog, the towns either side, both within easy reach. Off the A487, you will find a primary school and public house available in nearby Groeslon. The main shopping town of Caernarfon is within easy reach too, approximately five minutes away and offers all the necessary amenities and leisure facilities to hand, including primary and secondary schools. Access into Snowdonia is a matter of minutes away, as is the nearby coastline and beautiful beaches, particularly at Dinas Dinlle. The property is particularly well positioned to take advantage of the area, the main town of Bangor with a hospital and mainline railway station, in addition to the university is approximately 15 minutes' drive away.FreeholdMain WaterSeptic TankOil and mains electricityCouncil Tax BandGwynedd County Council

Tucked away in a semi-rural location surrounded by approximately four acres of grounds and sweeping views across the landscape towards the Bristol Channel, this bespoke, architect-designed house is an impressive place to call home. Located between Cardiff and Newport with easy access to the M4 the house is well-placed for commuting to work, attendance at good schools, plus an array of socialising and shopping opportunities in either cities. Exploring further afield into the Welsh countryside and heritage coast or across the Prince of Wales bridge into England is on the doorstep from this ideal location. The nearest neighbours are in the hamlets of Castleton and Marshfield which can offer local primary schools, convenience shops, a village hall and a choice of pubs, as well as a nearby petrol station, and golf club. But back at the house it feels like the busy and bustling choice of close cities and nearby neighbours are all a world away. Only found by reaching the end of a private lane, Heathcliffe House welcomes you with electric gates opening into a parking area for at least 15 cars and a detached, double garage, but it's the house itself that is instantly mesmerising. Under the distinctive portico and through the double-height arched glass front door gets you into a stunning abode that can boast a heart of the home' central kitchen lounge diner, formal dining room, two home offices, a snug, utility room, cloakroom and separate lounge. The main reception rooms all have glass doors out to the landscaped garden that hugs the house, designed by a Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner, before the lawn meanders towards a tennis court and mature trees where the option to establish your own smallholding is clear. From the main house the accommodation sprawls into a leisure wing that can happily host parties by the indoor swimming pool that seamlessly opens onto a sun-drenched terrace via a wall of sliding doors. This impressive wing also includes a games room, gym, sauna and guest ensuite bedroom. Up the sweeping staircase leads you to discover six bedrooms, four of them ensuite, plus a Jack n Jill' family bathroom, all lavished in luxury design and boasting views of the immaculate garden. The principal suite is a stunner, offering a dressing room, generous ensuite bathroom, plus French doors out onto a private balcony where the views are magnificent and the ambience is of peaceful relaxation. STEP INSIDE:- - Step inside this magnificent home through the stunning arched glass front doors and the impressive space and cascades of light that define this bespoke, architect-designed home begin instantly. A home of this statue deserves a breathtaking entrance hall to set the luxury standard for the rest of this sprawling seven-bed home, and this double-height space with sweeping glass and curved wood staircase leading to a galleried landing above certainly delivers. The accommodation within Heathcliffe House has been designed to flow to perfection with spaces seamlessly connected, accompanied by beautifully crafted joinery and substantial windows and doors to the garden that ensure the stunning scenery that surrounds this spectacular home is always present. Wander through the hall and into the substantial kitchen diner that is the heart of this home, offering zones for cooking and dining next to a wall of glass doors leading out onto one of the generous garden terraces. From hectic mornings at breakfast time to relaxing evening meals together watching the sun set over the grounds, this family-focused space is where lifelong memories are made. The sizeable space also offers an inviting lounge area cleverly and subtly zoned from the well-equipped kitchen by a dual aspect fireplace nestled into a section of dividing wall in a broken-plan' layout. The kitchen can boast granite worktops and an abundance of appliances including three ovens, and is a showpiece for the design concept of gentle curves and soft angles that are at the core of the design of this amazing home, constantly creating visually stunning spaces. Off this wonderful kitchen lounge diner is a bonus reception room currently being used as a formal dining room. It's a substantial space that can welcome a huge dining table to host family gatherings and dinner parties, with doors to the garden terrace offering a seamless step outside to enjoy daytime sunshine or gazing up at a starry night sky once th.. Back to the hall to find an additional wing that's home to a quiet home office plus a separate double aspect lounge, a sizeable but cosier space with an open-fireplace easily tempting you to gather around it to relax and chat. When the weather warms up, there are glass doors to the garden to throw open and invite refreshing breezes to join you too. There's a door off the main entrance hall that leads to a wonderful surprise that takes this dream home to another level. Past an additional home office and a snug gets you to a whole extra section of this most desirable of luxury abodes. On the ground floor of this bonus wing there's a substantial games room currently hosting a full-size pool table and lounge area. The central feature of this generous space is a bespoke, handcrafted, dual staircase that is a work of art. It leads to a first floor guest suite that boasts an ensuite bedroom and a gym. But keep meandering through the games room and guest annexe and a door at the end opens to an amazing leisure suite that is pure joy to discover. The indoor heated swimming pool is huge and enticing and is flanked by a wall of wood and glass sliding doors that seamlessly open onto a sun-drenched terrace, so the pool party can effortlessly move from indoor to outdoor, and back again. The pool is joined by a sauna, changing area and cloakroom, inviting many happy hours of fun or some serious swimming to be enjoyed in this incredible space. At some point though it's time for bed and this house can offer seven slumber spaces to choose from - one in the guest wing and six in the main house. Floating up the sweeping staircase and arriving at the delightful galleried landing there are three bedrooms, one with an ensuite, and a 'Jack n Jill' family bathroom to discover in one direction and three ensuites and a handy laundry room waiting for you in the other direction. The principal bedroom suite is a truly stunning space with a curved wall at the entrance leading you into the substantial bedroom that effortlessly flows into a dedicated dressing room with built-in storage and then into a luxury ensuite bathroom. But this brilliantly designed home has one last surprise to impress - a set of French doors in the principal bedroom that open out onto a large balcony. It's a stunning space for enjoying a peaceful brunch, coffee break, or evening drink, looking out over the gorgeous grounds that surround this stunning home. VENDOR INSIGHT:- - Since 2003, Heathcliffe House has been our cherished home, a property that initially beckoned us with untapped potential and has since transformed into a labour of love through extensive refurbishments both inside and out. We converted barns into versatile spaces and they now offer a games room, gym, private suite, and a sheep barn into a cherished swimming pool and sauna, where special moments with grandchildren have filled our days with joy. One of the standout features is the bespoke staircase within the grand entrance halla space which brings me fond memories, especially during Christmas mornings adorned with a full-sized tree and the excitement of unwrapping presents around it. The open-plan kitchen, both practical and the heart of our home, has witnessed countless gatherings, parties, and family affairs. Its seamless connection to an outdoor terrace provides the perfect setting for entertaining. The house, despite its size, exudes a cosy and inviting ambiance, designed with practicality, great flow, and an abundance of natural light. The property's initial allure was the garden, a canvas for transformation that we envisioned - an oasis in the countryside. Meticulously landscaped by an award-winning Chelsea Flower Show designer, is a visual feast that changes with the seasons. Watching the transformation of trees, the blossoming of rose bushes, and the growth of grapes on vines brings continual joy. The uninterrupted views over fields, coupled with the diverse wildlife, including a returning woodpecker year after year, make the garden a sanctuary. Nestled in the countryside, Heathcliffe House offers privacy while remaining conveniently close to Cardiff and Newport. The proximity to country walks and a National Trust property adds to its charm it really offers the best of both worlds. What will be missed most are the wonderful parties and momentous occasions hosted here. From hosting a 50th-anniversary celebration to two children's weddings, this house has been a witness to a full and cherished life, I shall be leaving it as lovely as the day we designed ita place we've sympathetically nurtured and adored. Outside - Step outside and the high level of design and luxury befitting a dream home continues within approximately four acres of mature and landscaped garden, flanked by rural views that envelop the property. There are delightful walkways through mature trees, ample space for growing your own produce, keeping chickens, and welcoming beehives to the site. More leisurely moments can be spent relaxing cocooned by nature in the landscaped garden that hugs the house, with an array of patios and terraces on a variety of levels waiting to greet you. Designed by a Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist, each patio offers a unique view of the grounds, surrounded by plants, hedges and gazebos, and an inviting space for enjoying alfresco dining and hosting parties. Hidden behind a high hedge is a full-size tennis court perfectly placed to assist you in practising your serve or starting your journey into learning how to play this absorbing sport. The court is flood-lit so any close match can continue into the evening to eventually crown its winner. At the front of the property and tucked away from any neighbours at the end of a private lane, the electric gates slowly open to reveal this magnificent house via the large, sweeping driveway it deserves. There's a double garage to impress the cars, and ample parking space for at least 15 cars which is a bonus for guests as this abode has been designed for socialising and hosting the best parties. The distinctive portico over the entrance ensures that you never get wet as you pull up to the front door and enter, as well as providing the statement feature that this special property commands. AGENT'S NOTE: Photovoltaic panels located on the swimming pool roof, owned by vendor. Viewings Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker. In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. Whilst they know as much as possible about each property, in-depth questions may be better directed towards the Sales Team in the office. If you would rather a ‘virtual viewing’ where one of the team shows you the property via a live streaming service, please just let us know. Selling? We offer free Market Appraisals or Sales Advice Meetings without obligation. Find out how our award winning service can help you achieve the best possible result in the sale of your property. Legal You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.

Nestled in the Monmouthshire countryside in the highly desirable village of Bettws Newydd, overlooking its own grounds and the woodlands of the Usk Valley, sits this magnificent, high quality country property. A rare find, this large five-bedroom home has two spacious and characterful reception rooms, a lovely formal dining room and a farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room that's provided a hub for family life. The property has been lovingly maintained by the vendors for the past 20 years, during which time they have added a stunning Amdega conservatory to take full advantage of the peaceful, private location and the idyllic rural views. The property sits in gardens and grounds of approximately 1.4 acres. It enjoys truly special, neatly-tended, south-facing walled gardens, full of mature shrubs and planted for seasonal colour and there is a paddock of approximately half an acre nearest the house. We were looking for a rural lifestyle and we were attracted by the location, which is close to Usk and Abergavenny, two historic towns which we knew well. It is also commutable to Cardiff, Bristol, Hereford and Cheltenham. Bettws Newydd is a premium village with an ancient church, lovely old pub and one of the oldest yew trees in the country. The vendors were also drawn to the property's historic charm and the way its careful and stylish conversion, some 10 years previously, had seamlessly blended 200-year-old farm buildings with new additions, built using matching reclaimed stone under a welsh slate roof and featuring oak beams, and solid wood doors You are conscious both of a sense of history and of the exceptional build quality. The picturesque Monmouthshire village of Bettws Newydd is about 3.5 miles north of the pretty riverside market town of Usk, where there is a Church in Wales Primary School. It is about 7 miles from the shops, schools and facilities in the larger medieval market town of Abergavenny. The property is also ideally positioned for access to Monmouth (12.8 miles distant). The name of the village means new prayer house in Welsh, as it was founded by the 6th century Irish Saint Aedan of Ferns. The grounds of Lodge Farm adjoin those of the lovely, ancient church of St Aeddan's, which is Grade I listed and where the veteran yews include one of particular age and notoriety. It's the church where the vendors' son got married, with the reception being held in a marquee in the property's gorgeous gardens. The Usk Valley Walk runs through the area and near the village is a large Iron Age hillfort at Coed-y-bwnydd, in the care of the National Trust. The village pub and restaurant, The Black Bear Inn, is a short stroll from the property. The vendors also enjoy a lovely country walk from their door, up to the hillfort and over the hill to The Clytha Arms - frequently voted as the best real ale pub in Wales. Step Inside:- - The house has a charming ambience and a wonderful flow, with a spacious, airy feel. It is south-facing so the rooms have lots of light, which is quite unusual for an old property. We also have beautiful views from the house, looking down the Usk Valley and to the Black Mountains beyond The front door opens from a clay paviour courtyard to a large and attractive entrance/dining hall, with an oak beam and exposed stone pillars adding character. This room is used for formal dining and entertaining. Meanwhile, the large farmhouse kitchen, converted from a former single-storey cowshed, is the heart of the family home. With space for a large table for informal get-togethers, it has characterful exposed ceiling timbers and slate flooring. It is fitted with cottage-style wall and base units and features an Aga which runs on LPG. The worksurfaces are granite and limestone tiles have been used for the splashback behind the Aga. The kitchen sink is placed under a window overlooking the courtyard. Next door to the kitchen is a useful fitted utility room with a Belfast sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. The other side of the kitchen is a cosy snug/study with built-in cupboards and shelving and a fireplace, with a wooden surround, housing an LPG fire. There are two fabulous reception rooms leading off from the dining room, both full of character. They both overlook the gardens and have French doors to a sunny patio. The drawing room has feature beams and ceiling timbers. An imposing stone fireplace with a rustic oak mantel houses a large multi-fuel stove. The sitting room, part of a converted 200-year-old barn, has exposed beams and an exposed stone wall and there is a wood burning stove in an open fireplace. A door from the sitting room opens to the stunning cedar wood Amdega conservatory. This was added to the property 15 years ago, in a style that is in sympathy with the rest of the house. It has limestone flooring with electric underfloor heating and features the exposed stone exterior walls of the property. It makes a wonderful, atmospheric dining and entertaining space. It's a great addition for all seasons and it gives a sense of living in the garden. The conservatory also links the main property to a further utility area and a double garage with an ensuite bedroom over. The vendors currently use the garage space as a gym and for a sauna. With its own independent heating/hot water system, there is potential for this part of the property to be converted into an annexe , subject to planning permission. In the main house, there is also a downstairs WC, whilst from the dining hall, a staircase leads up to the first floor landing. The beautiful principal suite has a walk-through dressing room with bespoke oak wardrobes along one side. The wardrobes continue along two walls of the bedroom. This room has a vaulted ceiling featuring exposed timbers. French doors open to a balcony with lovely views over the walled garden and the pastureland and wooded Usk Valley beyond. There is a luxurious ensuite with a bath and a steam shower. There are three further, charming double bedrooms, one with a well-presented open plan walk in shower and the others served by a family bathroom with a slate floor, bath.. Outside - The house enjoys a secluded situation, off a quiet lane in the most historic part of the village. A private driveway leads to ample parking space for four cars in front of the double garage/annexe. The house sits in beautiful, mature, formal gardens bordered by walls constructed of reclaimed stone. The garden features some lovely established trees and is planted with spring bulbs and shrubs including a mature fig tree, rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, hydrangeas. There is a large patio for outdoor dining and a sun trap gravelled garden area is used for barbeques. There is a paddock of approximately half an acre nearest the house, with a modern barn which the vendor uses as a workshop, store and garage for four vehicles including a tractor. This has the potential to be a pony paddock and the vendors also considered siting a tennis court there. We love the tranquillity of Lodge Farm, as well as being surrounded by beautiful countryside and wildlife within the Bettws Newydd conservation area. When our children were growing up here, the garden and land made a real adventure playground for them and for our Cocker Spaniel. AGENT'S NOTE: There is additional land available, if required, by separate negotiation. Viewings Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker. In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. Whilst they know as much as possible about each property, in-depth questions may be better directed towards the Sales Team in the office. If you would rather a ‘virtual viewing’ where one of the team shows you the property via a live streaming service, please just let us know. Selling? We offer free Market Appraisals or Sales Advice Meetings without obligation. Find out how our award winning service can help you achieve the best possible result in the sale of your property. 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Welcome to Morven Lodge, a beautifully presented Edwardian home located in the sought-after area of Gower Road. This immaculate property features five spacious double bedrooms and generous living spaces. Elevated within its well-maintained grounds, Morven Lodge offers stunning sea views and picturesque vistas of Mumbles from the second floor. The home is set within beautifully landscaped grounds, adding to its charm and appeal. Ideally located just a short walk from the villages of Killay and Sketty, this property benefits from a variety of convenient shops, boutiques, salons, and popular pubs/restaurants. It is also within easy reach of the city centre and the Gower Peninsula, the first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its beautiful beaches, intriguing coves, and breath-taking coastal walks. Let us explore this beautiful home in more detail… Throughout the home, you will notice it is oozing with charm and character. With its substantial space and extensive grounds, it is perfect for a family. Additionally, the property is equipped with an alarm system, ensuring a safe environment. ApproachAs you approach Morven Lodge, you are greeted by grand double iron electric gates equipped with an intercom system, guiding you into the property's grounds. The driveway, lined with mature trees and shrubs, sets a serene tone from the moment you arrive. Ample parking space for multiple cars is available along with the additional bonus of a double garage. You will notice the tranquil location and the substantial property, enticing you further. Step Inside… EntranceAs you step into the entranceway of Morven Lodge, you'll be greeted with a wow factor that instantly feels so welcoming and homely. The huge space is incredibly versatile, featuring charming high ceilings with a plate rail and spotlighting. This area exudes so much character, enhanced by parquet flooring, an electric fire, an alarm system and a huge window to the rear of the home allowing natural light. This space acts as the heart of the home, providing access to all the main living areas, a stairway to the first floor, and a convenient cloakroom.CloakroomFurnished with a WC, wash basin featuring granite worktops, a heated towel rail, two frosted windows for privacy, tiled flooring, and walls that are partly tiled. LoungeAnother wow space in Morven Lodge is the lounge, where natural light floods in through the huge bay window at the front, offering stunning views of the mature gardens. This room boasts high ceilings with decorative details and a plate rail, adding to its charm. The huge space is laid with carpet and features a GAZCO electric fireplace with a stone surround, creating a cosy and inviting atmosphere. StudyThe study is a versatile space, beautifully bright thanks to the large windows at the front and patio doors that guide you out to the patio area. Laid with carpet, this room enjoys high ceilings with decorative details and a plate rail. Dining RoomThe dining room is a generous space, perfect for hosting a large dining set and ideal for wining and dining with friends and family. It features high decorative ceilings with a plate rail, a carpeted floor, and a striking open fireplace with a stone surround. A large bay window at the front offers views of the garden and allows natural light to flood the room. Family RoomThe family room is cosy and super bright, with a window to the side offering views of the immaculate patio area. This space offers carpet, features ceiling beams, and access to the kitchen/breakfast room. Kitchen/Breakfast RoomJourney through to the kitchen/breakfast room, which is beautifully bright thanks to the dual aspect windows. This space features a superb bespoke Redwood joinery kitchen equipped with an array of wall and base units topped with granite worktops. Integrated appliances include a double sunken sink with an adjustable tap, a Hotpoint microwave, and a fridge. The Range Master offers the pleasure of a double oven, grill, drawer, 5-ring gas hob, hot plate, and elevated extractor fan. The kitchen also boasts tiled flooring, ample space for a breakfast table, and access to the utility room. UtilitySituated off the kitchen, you have the pleasure of an essential utility room furnished with extra base units, a single stainless-steel sink with an adjustable tap, a wine cooler, an integrated freezer, and space to accommodate three under-counter appliances. The utility room also offers tiled flooring, dual aspect windows, and access to the rear. LandingAscend the wide, bright stairway, with a large window halfway and a carpet runner guiding you to the landing. This carpeted landing first offers access to bedroom five via one step, and two steps up to the main landing, which grants access to a further four bedrooms, the family bathroom, a separate WC, and a storage cupboard with fitted shelving. Master BedroomLet's first take a look at the master bedroom. What a spectacular space! Natural light floods in thanks to the large window at the front, framing views of Mumbles and the sea. This room has the pleasure of carpeting, a decorative ceiling, a plate rail, and an array of fitted wardrobes with hanging rails, drawers, and shelving. The private en-suite is hidden behind one of the wardrobe doors, revealing a lavish bathroom. It is fully furnished with a WC, twin wash basins with vanity units underneath, a large walk-in shower, a feature bath with a hand-held showerhead, a feature radiator, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, spotlighting, and a window to the side. Bedroom TwoBedroom two is a super bright and spacious room, featuring a large window at the front that offers beautiful views of the garden, the sea, and Mumbles in the distance. This room boasts high ceilings with coving, a plate rail, carpeting, and a shower cubicle with part tiled walls. Bedroom ThreeAnother beautiful double bedroom with superb views. This naturally bright room features carpeting, high ceilings with coving, a plate rail, and a wash basin. Bedroom FourSituated at the back of the home with a window to the side, bedroom four is a bright and airy double bedroom. This room features carpeting, high ceilings, a plate rail, a shower cubicle, a wash basin with a vanity unit underneath, part tiled walls and an array of fitted wardrobed with hanging rails and shelving. Bedroom FiveBedroom five is a comfortable double bedroom, featuring a carpeted floor, a window to the side, and a plate rail. Family Bathroom & Separate WCFully furnished with a wash basin with a vanity underneath, large walk-in shower, heated towel rail, spotlighting, extractor fan, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, a window to the rear, and an anti-mist mirror with lighting and a shaving point. In addition to the family bathroom, you have a separate WC for convenience. Step Outside… The beautifully presented, substantial garden that surrounds this impressive home is truly remarkable. Set out over three tiers, it features spacious level lawns and numerous patio areas perfect for outdoor gatherings. The entire space is lined with expansive mature trees and shrubs, creating privacy for relaxation. A pathway leads you to a useful shed and storage bins tucked out of sight. The garden also boasts a desirable sunroom with heating, lighting, electricity, and granite tops, as well as a barbecue area ideal for entertaining. With an array of seating spaces and a huge lawn area, this elevated home offers abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. GarageMorven Lodge also benefits from a double garage with electric roller doors, equipped with lighting, electricity, and water. This versatile space can suit a variety of needs. Local AreaThe area boasts a central location, conveniently situated about equal distance from the city centre, the village of Mumbles, and the Gower. The villages nearby feature a variety of shops, boutiques, salons, and pubs. Singleton Park, one of the city's largest parks, is nearby and includes botanical gardens, a boating lake, and expansive parkland. This park hosts numerous cultural events, including Proms in the Park. The area is also close to the hospital and university, and easily accessible to the city centre and the Gower Peninsula, the first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, known for its stunning beaches, intriguing coves, and breath-taking coastal walks. In addition to award-winning beaches, picturesque coastal paths, and a marina, the area offers excellent sporting facilities, including championship golf courses, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a wide range of water sports. Culturally, Swansea is enriched with museums, galleries, theatres, historic castles, and a unique centre dedicated to the works of Dylan Thomas. Swansea has a direct train line to London, and Cardiff International Airport is approximately a 45-minute drive away. Additional Property InformationFreeholdTax Band - I Gas/ElectricMains Water - MeterMains Drainage Neighbour has right of way over drivewayUltra fast broadband available Vodafone, 02 & EE mobile coverage

This luxurious country house, nestled in the Monmouthshire countryside, has seven spacious bedrooms, elegant Georgian-style reception rooms, a stunning kitchen/family room and breathtaking views of the beautiful Usk Valley from its balustraded terrace. Recently used as one of the locations for a TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper's bestseller, Rivals, the wonderful period-style property has been imaginatively extended and thoroughly refurbished and updated, to offer a comfortable, contemporary lifestyle. It enjoys a glorious, private and tranquil setting, positioned in gardens and grounds of just over 19 acres, which stretch down to the banks of the River Usk. Originally a 19th century cottage, Woodbank House may once have been used as a shooting lodge for a local estate. Today, the former four-bedroom home incorporates a range of previous outbuildings and offers generous accommodation totalling approximately 9,580 sq ft. The vendors, who bought the property more than fifteen years ago, were attracted by the style of the house, its setting and location. We have always loved period houses so that was part of the appeal and because it needed work doing to it, we had the opportunity to make it into the family home we wanted. But we fell in love with it because as soon as you enter the gates onto the long drive you feel totally safe and private. We also love Monmouthshire, as it is very rural yet close to big cities. Woodbank was perfect as it has Cardiff and Bristol close by and it is also near to charming villages and towns including Usk, Caerleon and Monmouth, if I want cafes and quaint shops. There is also Newport which is kind of in the middle if I want to go shopping for something in particular and still get back home within the hour. We both like to play golf and for that, the area is perfect. We even overlook the Celtic Manor Ryder Cup course. And the river is beautiful. It's been like living in a mini paradise. The vendors have completed an amazing transformation, in sympathy with the original cottage but on a much grander scale. We wanted a house that's cosy for a family but we love cooking and entertaining, so we created a kitchen and snug for day-to-day living and for entertaining there is lots of space, with a large dining room and drawing room. During the refurbishment, the vendors were careful to retain the cottage's features, including high ceilings, decorative plasterwork and handsome fireplaces and they have extended the period look and feel into the newer parts of the house, creating a seamless transition. One of their inspired additions was the terrace which wraps around three sides of the house, giving entrancing views over the parkland-style grounds to the valley and river beyond. With all modern day conveniences, including underfloor heating throughout and with the benefit of a surround sound system in parts of the house, this is a warm and welcoming family home that's built for entertaining on a grand scale. It has previously been used as a boutique wedding and events venue and has been let as Visit Wales five star self-catering accommodation, for up to 20 guests. The property is just two miles from the village of Llanhennock, where there is a thriving local pub. It is uniquely positioned, within 20 miles of the city of Cardiff and almost the same distance from the charming market towns of Usk, Monmouth, Abergavenny and Chepstow. Newport, with direct trains to London Paddington, is 6.5 miles away. Bristol is 30 miles distant. Step inside:- - A grand tone is immediately set by the elegant reception hall, which is in the oldest part of the property and has a high ceiling with original decorative cornicing. To one side of the room is a pair of Georgian style arched recesses. An impressive, bespoke, American oak staircase leads up to the first floor and French doors open to the rear terrace. Off the hallway, at the front of the house, is an office, which features an original fireplace with a marble mantelpiece. French doors open from this room to the side terrace, known as the Rose Terrace. Next door, with a bay window overlooking the same terrace, there is a reception room featuring an original fireplace and built-in bookshelves. This room is currently used as a library and fully operational commercial bar area, but could be turned into an eighth bedroom if desired. Off the rear of the reception hallway is an elegant drawing room, flooded with light from four pairs of French doors which can be thrown open to the views. A focal point in this room is a decorative fireplace with an Ionic style mahogany surround. Across the hallway, the dining room is an equally beautiful room, designed in period style, with high ceilings, decorative cornicing, a central ceiling rose and a fireplace with a feature surround matching one in the drawing room. This is a working, open fireplace, like those throughout the ground floor of the property. The room, which can easily accommodate 20 diners, has a pair of French doors to the terrace at the back of the house and another set of French doors opens to a barbeque area. It is a great house for entertaining we can have drinks on the terrace, then dinner in the large dining room or, on long summer evenings, a barbeque on the terrace, followed by dessert and coffee while playing snooker in the games room on the lower ground floor. The stunning, bespoke kitchen, created to be the heart of the family home, was also designed with large-scale entertaining in mind. It has wooden, floor-to- ceiling cabinets, hand crafted by a local joiner, two Belfast sinks, a four-oven oil-fired Aga and high spec integrated appliances, a Quooker hot water tap, Siemens electric oven and hob and two Liebherr fridge/freezers. There is ample space for a family dining table and for a free-standing central island. Downstairs, the flooring is either engineered oak or quality tiling from Mandarin Stone. In the kitchen, the vendors opted for practical tiling. Double doors open from the kitchen to a cosy sitting room, used as the family snug. On the ground floor there is also a useful utility room just across from the kitchen, with an adjacent cloakroom. There is another downstairs cloakroom off the reception hall. Stairs outside the kitchen lead down to the lower ground floor, which incorporates two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. A large games room provides ample space for use as a snooker room, gym, and cinema. On this floor there is also an integrated double garage with a service door providing access to the stairway. It makes it easy to bring the shopping straight up to the kitchen. The lower ground floor accommodation also includes a store room and a cellar, fitted out as commercial yet stylish bar. The spectacular staircase from the reception hall leads to a galleried first floor landing, with a large window looking out over the terrace and grounds. On this floor there are five spacious bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. Each delightful bedroom has its own character. One has an attractive, part octagonal window giving views straight down the valley. Another, in the oldest part of the house, has a period cast iron fireplace. The particularly impressive principal bedroom benefits from a stunning ensuite with a roll top bath, generous corner shower and twin pedestal washbasins. There is a walk-in dressing room, with a handy linen chute which leads straight to the utility room. French doors from the bedroom open to a Juliet balcony, with a lovely long distance outlook over the River Usk and Celtic Manor Ryder Cup Golf course and estate. Outside - From the roadway, a pair of electrically operated, decorative wrought iron gates open to a long, sweeping drive, lined with shrubs and mature trees. This leads past a level gravel parking area for up to 20 cars (on the site of the former tennis court) and on to the front of the house and to the integrated garage. There is further parking in front of the garage. The house enjoys a central position in its parkland-style grounds, which extend to just over 19 acres, stretching down to the banks of the River Usk, where the vendors enjoy riverside walks. We also love to walk into Caerleon for coffee or across the field to the Wheatsheaf Inn in Llanhennock. Nearest the house, there are formal and terraced gardens and areas of lawn, whilst the grounds also include meadowland, a paddock with a variety of established fruit trees, a man-made pond and an area of mature woodland. Wrapping around the two sides and the rear of the house is a grand terrace, with period-style balustrades, which the vendors designed as outdoor entertaining space and to show off the views and the river. At the back, the River Terrace looks out over formal gardens to the Usk Valley. To one side, the Rose Terrace looks over a rose garden and a feature water fountain and also towards the Handkerchief Garden, where there is a lovely specimen handkerchief tree. Clambering over this side and over to the front of the house there is also an established wisteria. Viewings Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. 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Nestled within beautiful, undulating countryside north of Cardiff this renovated dream home offers an idyllic pocket of peace, hidden away on a dead-end lane. The sprawling, stylish home occupies an enviable location, commutable to the capital yet surrounded by easily accessed, stunning countryside bursting with woodland walks, bike and horse trails, and a popular local pub for refreshments along the way. Through the gates reveals a collection of former farm buildings clustered around a private and characterful courtyard. Pushing open the front door of the main house reveals a stylish and contemporary country home offering impressive high-end, luxury design throughout that includes a designer kitchen by Loxleys London. The main house offers four substantial bedroom suites that ooze luxury, with opulent bathrooms and generous spaces that can accommodate lounge areas too. Outside, the grounds of approximately 0.85 acres are surrounded by stunning and sweeping rural views and multiple places to entertain family and friends, or find solitaire and silence in the shade under a tree. There's ample parking for multiple vehicles which is a big bonus as this rural retreat comes with surely the best party facilities in the area within one of the converted barns that is bound to attract regular visits from family and friends. The party barn includes a lounge bar that feels like you've just arrived at an exclusive country club, plus an impressive home cinema, spa that includes a sauna, steam room and a gym, a games room that can easily accommodate a full-size snooker table, plus a kitchen, so it's not too far to cook up a feast or find some snacks for guests. Step Inside:- - Step inside the former farmhouse within this cluster of incredible buildings and a glamorous and contemporary home awaits, having been lavished with a high-end renovation that has established luxury at its core. The first impression is a breathtaking one, with ground floor dividing walls and separate reception rooms a distant memory, as these former spaces have been combined and given a truly modern makeover. Stepping into this now open-plan space you can see through to the garden via picture windows and French doors and this, coupled with layers of thoughtfully designed lighting including hidden LEDs and shiny surfaces that bounce light around, makes the space feel very light, fresh and contemporary. The central staircase is a thing of beauty; a bespoke glass structure that sweeps its way to the first floor with a flourish. The flooring choice is contemporary too, high shine tiling that flows throughout the whole ground floor, unifying the space. To one side of the stunning staircase is a spacious dining zone that is the perfect place for a lively and enjoyable dinner party or family gathering, with ample space for a substantial dining table and the benefit of a set of French doors to throw open in the summer so the party can seamlessly spill out into the garden. The other side of the staircase is another zone focussed on socialising - a lounge area where two massive sofas effortlessly curve around the attractive feature fireplace, with visually pleasing symmetry achieved via a large floor-to-ceiling window either side of the flames. It's a space where winter months are warmed by the fire and summer time sees sunshine and garden views flood in through the picture windows, it's a space that will always be popular for gatherings, whatever the time of day or year. A more intimate reception space awaits off this impressive open-plan area, but it can still happily welcome a huge, squishy sofa for family and friends to sink into together, plus its own set of French doors so garden views and summer breezes can join the group gathering. There's a study at the rear of the house on the way to find the kitchen and it is a perfect place for work, with built-in carpentry promoting perfect organisation of work, and there's even space for yet another good sized sofa. Into the kitchen and the luxury fixtures and fittings continue with the discovery of a high-end, Edwin Loxley of London designer kitchen packed with integrated appliances and connected to the dining area via a set of steps. The cook can be joined for a chat and maybe a few taste tests either at the integrated island unit breakfast bar or in the dining area that includes a sizeable wine fridge. With the bifold doors open in the warmer weather, it's the perfect kitchen diner to cook up a feast connected directly and seamlessly to the garden. Additional accommodation on the ground floor includes a utility space and cloakroom, before the stunning glass staircase beckons so the journey of discovery can continue upstairs. The house used to have six bedrooms but with the remodelling of the home came the creative idea to sacrifice two in order to design four fabulous, spacious and distinct bedroom suites. In three of the bedroom suites the ceilings have been removed to create double-height, vaulted spaces full of charm, with the primary boasting exposed roof beams adding character to this substantial space. The ensuite to this largest of the bedrooms is, of course, glamorous and luxurious - and huge. It is an ensuite that is pure pleasure to visit either for a relaxing soak or refreshing shower, and this five-star hotel standard is repeated in the family bathroom where the bath commands most attention thanks to its size and position on an elevated pli.. It feels so luxurious to step up and then step down into the bath and, if accompanied by bubbles, candles and a glass of something refreshing, is a sumptuous experience that can be enjoyed every day at this property and not just when staying at a posh country hotel. Two of the suites have mezzanine bedroom areas with their own staircase which allows space below for lounge areas and even a semi open-plan ensuite as part of the floorplan. But the main house is not the only area of the property that has received a thoughtful and impressive renovation and conversion, one of the barns nestled around the courtyard has been given a new lease of life as surely the best party barn in the area. The barn is so well-equipped there is no need to ever leave the property for entertainment and fun. For the ultimate group fun the main section of the barn is currently dedicated to a games area that can easily accommodate a full-size snooker table and arcade games. Inside this amazing barn there's an impressive home cinema, complete with big, squishy chairs and dimmed lighting that conjures up a magical and intimate atmosphere as the perfect setting for the audience to be totally immersed in the movie. The barn has its own kitchen too, so it's not far to go to drum up some snacks in time for the film or the start of the match. Also found within the barn, that seems bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside, is a sizeable gym with a wall of mirrors to assist the workout, and after a hard session the spa area looks very welcoming, offering a sauna, steam room, walk-in shower and room for a massage table. The perfect end to the health and spa session is surely a cool drink waiting at the bar. As all good country clubs can boast, this private version has an inviting lounge bar area, nestled under the exposed roof beams on a mezzanine level, creating an intimate atmosphere to this most sociable of spaces. Outside - Step outside to explore the 0.85 acres of land that sweeps around the property before it seamlessly flows into panoramic rural views that expand to the horizon. Behind the gates, off the dead-end lane shared only with one other property that is also a bridleway, there's plenty of onsite parking for all the guests that are sure to turn up regularly to attend memorable events in the party barn. The lawns are extensive and expansive, lined by trees and hedgerows and offering the perfect place for outdoor games, football matches, and sun-drenched picnics, but the property can offer more intimate spaces too. There are house-hugging patios and courtyards that cluster around the house all boasting special and enticing places to admire the view, enjoy company with family and friends, and tuck into an alfresco feast. Within the grounds is a bonus that not many homes can offer - a characterful stone building called Long Barn that already has planning in place to be converted into a four-bed dream home, offering onsite multi-generational living if required. The vendors also advise that there is also the potential for 2 one bed, suites (with sitting room/kitchen bathroom and balcony) above the parking for five vehicles. This additional potential to create an extra dream home (with its own title deed) is being sold separately to the main property for Guide Price £375,000. With permission, the newly finessed barn could even be rented out as a holiday let to make the most of the property's perfect location, close to the capital of Wales and yet feeling like a world away, surrounded by a rolling rural landscape with onsite socialising and relaxation at the heart of this unique luxury home. Viewings Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker. In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. Whilst they know as much as possible about each property, in-depth questions may be better directed towards the Sales Team in the office. If you would rather a ‘virtual viewing’ where one of the team shows you the property via a live streaming service, please just let us know. Selling? 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A magnificent 10 bedroom, country home steeped in history and fully renovated to an exceptional standard, blending a wealth of character and charm with modern, designer living. This warm, inviting home is perfect for everyday living or lavish entertaining, enjoying spectacular views over the Dyfi estuary and the Snowdonia national park. In an article for the Telegraph in May 2007, James Delingpole described the views as “probably one of the best views in Wales “. Glandyfi Castle is secluded yet not isolated, giving a genuine feeling of being in ones own private world. The estate is actually wonderfully accessible with road and rail links conveniently nearby. The double Michelin starred Ynishir Hall restaurant, twice voted the best restaurant in Wales, is less than a mile away and the closest town is the cosmopolitan, cultural hub of Machynlleth, well known for its Comedy Festival, Classical Music Festival, Moma Gallery and the Centre of Alternative Technology. Included in the sale is a detached two bedroom cottage and a variety of interesting stone outbuildings, all sitting in approximately 41 acres of gardens, woodland and grounds. To the front of the Castle there is estuary frontage including the remains of an ancient jetty.

This charming four-bedroom cottage fuses cosy, historic character with stunning, contemporary living spaces and combines the convenience of an edge-of-town location with a private parkland-style setting and the enduring appeal of open views over the lovely south Monmouthshire countryside. I love sunsets and we have the most amazing sunsets here and wonderful skies, because it is flat and open. I have a table and chairs in the front garden, where I can sit in the afternoon and evening, looking over the farmers' fields to the west, just enjoying the skies. Fairfield sits in immaculately-kept, mature grounds of approximately 2 acres which include stables and a stable yard with independent access. There are also three substantial outbuildings, with current business use but with flexibility to be used for leisure purposes, separate home working space or, with planning permission, converted into further accommodation. Ideal for country-lovers who want the best of both worlds, the property is convenient to the motorway network and to nearby amenities. It is situated on the outskirts of Magor, a lively, welcoming and family-friendly community, roughly equidistant between the market town of Chepstow and the city of Newport (9 miles). Proximity to the M4 means for commuting, shopping, leisure and entertainment, there is easy access to other nearby towns and cities such as Cardiff, Bristol, Monmouth and Abergavenny. At the heart of Magor, an historic square is filled with a variety of independent shops, including a delicatessen which also sells fresh fruit and veg. The town boasts a local Post Office, a handy convenience store and a number of lovely cafes, pubs, restaurants and takeaways. The community is served by a Church in Wales Primary School, whilst Undy Primary School and Bryn Primary School are other nearby options and for secondary education, there is the well-regarded Caldicot School. In an area that has a wealth of interesting local history and easy access to beautiful countryside, Fairfield is close to the Severn Estuary, on the Gwent Levels. This landscape of international significance is home to a great diversity of wildlife and Magor Marsh, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, is a tranquil environment teeming with wildfowl and fauna. Step inside:- - Dating from the early 1900s, the cottage was extended some 70 years later and has recently been modernised and upgraded, to provide lovely, open-plan living space, carefully planned to create a seamless flow from traditional to modern. Exposed timbers, original stone walls and an open fireplace with a wood burning stove on a flagstone hearth give the characterful living room a wonderful, warm ambience, which contrasts with the feel of the beautifully presented, light and airy contemporary kitchen which it opens into. Once separated by a dividing wall, these two rooms now provide one wow space. Says the vendor: Where we once had small, dark rooms, we now have space suitable for 21st Century living. The vendors have recently installed the stunning, modern kitchen, with its comprehensive range of units and wood effect laminate flooring, chosen for practicality. I opted for country-style units to suit the property and planned lots of workspace as I like to cook. We have a big family and when we get together they always come to us. The kitchen has a large central island, incorporating a breakfast bar and the room also has ample space for a separate dining table. The kitchen incorporates integrated appliances and a Range cooker (with LPG gas hob and electric double oven). The kitchen is flooded with natural light, being open plan to a handy utility room which leads straight through to a sun room, with glazed doors to a charming rear courtyard, perfect for dining al fresco. The neatly-presented utility room, with units to match the kitchen, includes space and plumbing for a washing machine and built-in space for an upright fridge/freezer. From the kitchen, there is a doorway to a rear hallway which leads through to a comfortable lounge. Like the living room, this is situated in the oldest part of the house and it is full of character, with an exposed original stone wall featuring an inset fireplace on a raised hearth (not a working fireplace) and a stone-built corner seat. The lounge has a window to the side garden. It is a lovely, comfortable room. It gets the sun first thing in the morning and it very light and warm. Next to the lounge is one of the vendor's favourite rooms a spacious games room with an in-built bar and sliding doors to the rear garden. It's a great family party room and we have had some really fun times in it, including birthdays, Christmases, christenings and even a fancy dress event. Off the rear hallway, there is also a is a fully-tiled downstairs shower room, refitted during the property's recent refurbishment, when the vendors also installed stylish grey traditional column radiators throughout the ground floor. From the rear hallway a pair of glazed doors gives access to the rear courtyard and stairs lead up to the first floor, where there are four bedrooms, including one with an ensuite bathroom and built-in wardrobes and another which also benefits from fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom, which overlooks the front garden, has fitted wardrobes, built-in shelving and a spacious and luxurious en-suite bathroom with a whirlpool bath in one corner and a large walk-in shower in another. Off the landing there is a handy storage cupboard. Back on the ground floor, what was once a double garage has been converted into two further rooms, which could be used as a study and further reception room. The flexible space, accessed through the sun room but also with independent access from the front of the cottage, could alternatively be returned to a garage or converted to provide a ground floor bedroom or annexe accommodation. Outside - From the road, a pair of five bar gates open to an impressive gravelled driveway, which leads up to the front of the cottage and around to the side, where there is ample parking. Either side of the driveway, large level lawns planted with mature trees, including 50-year-old willows, give a parkland feel. Spring bulbs planted along the fence line at the front of the properly are a mass of seasonal colour. At the rear of the cottage, opening from the sun room, is a lovely, sheltered and secluded courtyard area, where pretty climbing plants clamber over a wooden pergola. The courtyard, laid with pavers in a circular pattern, makes a wonderful spot for outdoor entertaining. Past a garden shed in one corner of the courtyard, steps lead up to a vegetable garden, with two raised beds and a greenhouse. The gardens and grounds also include an orchard with a variety of fruit trees. Fairfield enjoys a beautiful level position, extending to approximately 2 acres and also including a stable yard, with wooden stables with three loose boxes, with independent access through a five bar gate directly from the road. Further, substantial buildings, all with business use granted, comprise a brick-built, L-shaped building (which could provide further stabling) and two further single-storey blocks. Viewings Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker. In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. Whilst they know as much as possible about each property, in-depth questions may be better directed towards the Sales Team in the office. If you would rather a ‘virtual viewing’ where one of the team shows you the property via a live streaming service, please just let us know. Selling? We offer free Market Appraisals or Sales Advice Meetings without obligation. Find out how our award winning service can help you achieve the best possible result in the sale of your property. Legal You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. 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This magnificent, Grade II listed family home sits in private, part-walled gardens in a Conservation Area at the historic heart of the desirable village of St Arvans, at the gateway to the beautiful Wye Valley. St Arvans Court is an attractive and exceptionally well-presented property, which benefits from three elegant reception rooms, a large, recently fitted family kitchen with a charming breakfast/dining area, seven bedrooms, a home office and a gym with a sauna. The historic house is thought to be Jacobean in origin, with an imposing Georgian addition at the front. It is remarkable for its lovely period features, which include a balcony along the full length of the back of the house and a unique circular sitting room at the front. Other classic detailing includes dado rails, cornicing, some original shutters, some pretty cast iron bedroom fireplaces and traditional cast iron radiators. Charming traditional features in the oldest part of the property include an open stone fireplace and exposed beams. The lovely property has been home to the vendors for the past 25 years and in that time they have lovingly refurbished, modernised and maintained it. It's a special house and has made an absolutely perfect family home. It is peaceful and has a real warmth about it. When we first viewed it, the children loved it, particularly the two attic bedrooms, which they claimed as theirs. The vendors were also attracted to the area, which is very popular with families. St. Arvans is a charming village, situated in the Lower Wye Valley, in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife, it's a good base for those who enjoy walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits. It's also a friendly place with a strong sense of community. The Memorial Hall hosts a busy calendar of events and village facilities include a pub, church, day nursery and two playing fields. Only two miles away, in Chepstow, there are schools, further leisure facilities, a range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, supermarkets and an M&S Foodhall. This lovely ancient market town is the site of Chepstow Castle, reputedly the earliest stone-built Norman stronghold. Chepstow racecourse is within walking distance of St Arvans and there are golf and leisure facilities at nearby St Pierre Golf & Country Club. From the village, it's only three and a half miles to the Severn Bridge and to the motorway network, bringing Bristol, Newport and Cardiff within easy reach. There are regular trains to London from Bristol Parkway and international flights from Bristol and Cardiff airports. Step Inside:- - The house is rendered and painted, with Welsh slate roofs. It has an attractive, symmetrical facade with sash windows with decorative dripmoulds over. There is a grand, central entrance porch with a front door with pretty leaded panes set below a leaded fanlight. The welcoming entrance hallway has tessellated tiled flooring and an attractive ceiling arch. Solid wood doors open from either side of the hallway to the two elegant, high ceilinged reception rooms which both have sash windows (with their original shutters) overlooking the front of the property. One of these rooms is the gorgeous, circular sitting room, which has two large alcoves either side of an attractive fireplace, housing a wood burning stove. The round room is my favourite place in the winter because it is so cosy and tranquil in there. It is a perfect place to cuddle up on the sofa in front of the log burner. Across the hallway, the second reception room, used as a formal dining room, is perfect for dinner parties and Christmas entertaining. In a similar style to the sitting room, at one end of the room there are two large alcoves with decorative plasterwork in a semi-circular wall, framing a feature fireplace. One alcove houses a purpose-built dresser. In the other there is an intriguing, revolving dumb waiter, which connects with the kitchen. I can't say we have ever used it but it is an unusual feature to have! The kitchen/breakfast room is in the original Jacobean part of the house, at the back of the property, where lower, beamed ceilings lend the rooms traditional character and charm. The stylish, recently refitted kitchen features a range of contemporary, pebble grey units, quartz worksurfaces, splashbacks and upstands, Mandarin Stone porcelain floor tiles and a traditional Belfast sink. The well-planned kitchen includes a large island, plenty of cupboard and drawer space, a comprehensive range of inbuilt appliances and a large larder cupboard. There is a two-oven, oil-fired Aga as well as a separate cooker and hob. A door from the kitchen opens to a side porch which leads to a patio at the side of the house, used for outdoor dining and entertaining. The kitchen leads through to a large breakfast/dining area with three exposed ceiling beams and an impressive stone fireplace, with an oak beam over, housing a huge wood burning stove on a flagstone hearth. With the Aga at one end and the big log burner at the other, this room is really warm and cosy. From the breakfast/dining area, there is a door to the back garden and to one side of the fireplace, five steps lead up to a fitted utility room, with a Belfast sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. This room is in a modern, single storey extension at the side of the house, which could be converted into an annexe if required. A door from the utility room leads through to a study/home office with a large window overlooking the garden as well as a door to the outside. I chose this as my home office because it is quiet and away from the main house and it was an ideal place to work from home, without being disturbed. Beyond the study is a home gym with a sauna, whilst in this extension there is also an integrated single garage, with a courtesy door into the utility room. The downstairs accommodation is completed by a WC situated off the porch to the side of the kitchen. From the entrance hallway a Georgian staircase with turned spindles and a mahogany handrail leads up to a first-floor family living room, which has two sets of French doors to the balcony running along the back of the house. On warm evenings, it is lovely to throw them open to the balcony it brings the outside in. The room has traditional oak flooring and a fireplace with a decorative wood surround housing a wood burning stove. There are also three bedrooms on this floor, including the principal suite, a light and airy space with two sash windows to the front of the property and an arched window to the side. There's a dressing area and a modern ensuite with a contemporary free-standing bath and a steam shower. Also overlooking the front of the house is a double guest bedroom which features a charming cast iron fireplace. At the back of the house, with French doors to the balcony, there is a further double bedroom which has a door to the Jack and Jill family bathroom, also accessible from the hallway. Stairs lead up to a second floor, where, on a half landing, there is a door to a two-bedroom, self-contained apartment, which has its own private access up a metal staircase from the outside. Ideal as separate space for grandparents or grown-up children, the vendors have mainly used it as part of their main accommodation. It was useful having two kitchens when the children were teenagers and entertaining their friends. The stairs lead on up to the two delightful double bedrooms in the attic, both with the A-frame exposed. These are the rooms the children fell in love with. One room has a charming curved window and a door to ample hanging and storage space in the eaves. The other has a porthole window. The rooms share a modern bathroom. Running underneath the front of the house, accessed from the garden or from steps down from the breakfast area, here is a barrel-roofed cellar with a flagstone floor, used for storage. Outside - The house stands in gardens of 0.80 acres, enclosed by an old stone wall on three sides and a tall hedge on the other, providing privacy. One of the beauties of the house is that it is in the village, with houses all around, but it is private and quite quiet. The property is accessed through a pair of wooden gates set in the stone wall. A driveway leads to ample parking in front of the property and then on round to the single garage at the side of the house. There is a mature Wellingtonia at the front of the house and a recently planted rare deciduous Sequoia. There is a large area of lawn at the back of the house and a sheltered patio to one side, perfect for summer barbeques and for a hot tub. An arbour half way up the garden is a lovely place to enjoy the last of the sun. A lavender bed borders a flagstone area under the balcony. An area of garden at the side of the property has been fenced off and contains a raised vegetable bed. It's a perfect-sized garden, completely safe for the dogs. When the children were growing up, the house was always full of their friends. It was fantastic for parties and the garden was a magnet for them all. Viewings Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. 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The Monastery at Capel y Ffin, is a unique and historic property built by Father Ignatius (Joseph Leycester Lyne) circa 1870. This magnificent property was designed by the architect Charles Buckeridge and is set amidst stunning countryside with the most magnificent views. A rare opportunity to acquire a property with character, style and a rich history which has been a much loved family home for many years. Overview Rarely do properties such as The Monastery become available on the open market, the size and flexibility of accommodation, the wealth of character, the rich history and abundance of features complemented by a spectacular setting with magnificent views. For this reason, we are going to keep the description to a minimum and allow potential buyers to enjoy watching the video, viewing the photographs and exploring the floorplan. The area around Llanthony is well known for its beauty and religious connections, The Monastery is located a few miles further along the valley in the hamlet of Capel y Ffin set within the Brecon Beacons National Park (Bannau Brycheiniog), an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Monastery is surrounded by picturesque gardens, woodland and fields and has a pretty stream running through the grounds, not to mention the most breathtaking mountain views.... Original features include beautiful arched leaded windows, decorative plaster work, wooden panelling and a stunning ruined church. The Monastery is currently used as a family home together with holiday lets. The size, space and flexibility of the property, with self-contained wings, offers ample opportunity, subject to any necessary planning consents to create a home for multi generational living, further holiday lets, a retreat or perhaps even a wedding or event venue. The Monastery has been a draw for artists with former residents including : Eric Gill, the sculptor and typographer, Edgar Holloway a painter and print maker and David Jones a Welsh poet, artist and illustrator all having spent time in this beautiful area.Outside The front of the house is located off a driveway with ample parking and a carport. To one side of the driveway is the religious statue and beyond that the ruin of the original church which is owned and maintained by the Father Ignatius Memorial Trust. The Monastery is arranged around a central, private courtyard or ‘garth’ and to the rear, a beautiful level lawned garden with mature plants and trees. Within the private grounds of The Monastery is an area of woodland with its own stream and direct access to the mountain and fields with stables, perfect for equine/livestock grazing.Location Located just outside the ancient and beautiful hamlet of Capel y Ffin. The areas of Llanthony and Capel y Ffin are popular with walkers, horse riders and cyclists. The priory at Llanthony is a well known local landmark. The village of Llanthony has a public house, The Half Moon, and a bar and restaurant at The Priory. The famous Offas Dyke path is accessible nearby and is a very popular area for hill walkers all year round. Hay-on-Wye is approximately 8 miles away, and is renowned for its selection of books shops and holds an annual Book Festival, that attracts many celebrities and visitors to the area. The historic market town of Abergavenny is approximately 14 miles, and has excellent amenities, including hospital, primary and secondary schools, vibrant shopping centre and has links to the the A449/A40 and A465. These A Roads lead to the motorway networks of M4/M5 and M50.... The cities of Bristol and Cardiff are approximately 50 miles and 40 miles respectively from Abergavenny. The railway station in Abergavenny connects to the larger stations of Newport, Bristol, Cardiff and Hereford.Agent's Notes Rights of access to the statue and the ruin. The ruin is not owned by The Monastery (area shaded red on the illustrative map). Several years ago, on the banks some distance from the house Japanese Knotweed was discovered, this has been managed over the years by the owners and there is very little growth now. Just before The Monastery is a pony trekking centre. The Monastery is beyond the trekking centre and the horses have no rights of access over the land. Occasionally, the riders will be mounting their horses at the bottom of the driveway which adjoins the lane. Aside from the access to the front of the house and the ruin, The Monastery grounds are very private and not overlooked, the courtyard is a beautiful, tranquil setting as are the woodlands.Tenure Freehold.Services We are advised that the property is connected to mains electricity. Private spring fed water and septic tank drainage. Broadband: Standard broadband available subject to providers terms and conditions. Please make your own enquiries via Openreach. Mobile: Please make your own enquiries via Ofcom.Energy Performance Certificate To view the full EPC please visit the GOV website.Local Authority Powys County Council.Council Tax East Wing Band F. The rest Band H. Please note that the Council Tax banding was correct as at date property listed. All buyers should make their own enquiries.Fixtures & Fittings Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale though may be available by separate negotiation.Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, easements and proposed wayleaves. Please check with the Highways Department at the local County Council for the exact location of public footpaths/bridleways.Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and are for general guidance only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure to accuracy, these sales particulars must not be relied upon. Please note Fine & Country have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and, therefore, no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Contact the numbers listed on the brochure.