luxury house with panoramic view for sale Usk, United Kingdom

The interior of Bryn Cwrt has been thoughtfully reimagined to create a bright and contemporary living environment. The layout is well balanced, offering spacious and versatile accommodation across three bedrooms. The existing garage offers excellent potential for a conversion into a fourth bedroom or additional accommodation, ideally suited to multi-generational living (subject to the necessary consents) The principal living areas are filled with natural light, enhanced by the property’s elevated position and open outlook. The design focuses on clean lines and modern finishes, creating a home that feels both stylish and comfortable. The kitchen and living spaces flow naturally, making them ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Bedrooms are well proportioned, offering privacy and flexibility for family or guest use. The overall impression is one of quality, light, and effortless single-level living.Externally, Bryn Cwrt truly excels, set within approximately 15 acres of land that provide space, privacy, and outstanding lifestyle potential. The elevated position ensures panoramic views across the surrounding countryside, creating a sense of openness and tranquillity. The grounds are well suited to a variety of uses, particularly for equestrian or rural pursuits. A substantial barn, ten stables, and a tack room offer excellent facilities for those with horses or land-based interests. The land itself provides both functionality and natural beauty, with scope for further use or enjoyment. The setting is peaceful and private, yet remains highly accessible. This is an outdoor environment that complements the home perfectly.Sellers Insight:When I bought Bryn Cwrt, I knew I had found something special, but over time it has become so much more than just a house to me – it has been a sanctuary. Tucked away in the countryside yet incredibly well connected, it offers that rare balance of complete peace with everyday convenience. The M4 makes commuting to Bristol, Cardiff or Newport easy, the train station offers free parking, and The Grange hospital is less than ten minutes away. I can be in Usk, Hereford or exploring the Wye Valley with ease, yet when I am home it feels wonderfully private, calm and secure, with no immediate neighbours and a real sense of seclusion.From the outset, I committed to doing everything properly. After commissioning a full survey, I systematically completed all recommended works: a new roof with added insulation, double-glazed windows throughout, full rewiring and replumbing, a new heating system with the oil tank relocated to a safer position, solar panels, and fully relevelled floors. The result is a warm, efficient bungalow that has been comprehensively modernised. In addition, the garage has been sympathetically rebuilt to match the house, with new windows, its own entrance, and plumbing already in place, making it ideal for conversion to an annex, Airbnb, or multi-generational living.Moving on from Bryn Cwrt, the views are what I will miss most. From the en-suite bedroom and the lounge, I look out across my own land, often with sheep grazing peacefully beyond. Bi-fold doors open from the lounge onto the patio, drawing the outside in and making summer living a joy. The kitchen diner is always a favourite with guests, filled with morning sunshine and perfect for family life or entertaining.The land is a huge advantage, with barns and stables and no agricultural tie, allowing complete flexibility of use. I have landscaped and securely fenced the garden, making it ideal for dogs, and improved the land with new fencing and additional trees. The large driveway offers plenty of parking, while the barn and stable offer great potential and flexibility for a multitude of uses. With so much land and set down a private drive at the top of the hill, Bryn Cwrt offers space, freedom and tranquillity – all while remaining effortlessly connected to real life.///diplomas.transmit.extensive

This lovely rural property offers an idyllic lifestyle opportunity, set in a tranquil valley, with panoramic views of the Monmouthshire countryside, a pleasant garden, equestrian facilities, nearby access to woodland and countryside for riding, walking and outdoor pursuits, with good commuter access, flexible work-from-home space and superfast fibre broadband.  Situated in a quiet country lane, within the Glyn Valley, the spacious, detached, four-bedroom, extended stone property combines a charming cottage with contemporary, light-and-airy reception rooms. Its grounds, which total approximately 2.06 acres, include gently sloping lawn, a vegetable plot, an established small orchard and two entertaining terraces overlooking the garden and uninterrupted open countryside. For horse owners, there are two stock-proof paddocks, one of them containing two field shelters, plus a stable yard with four loose boxes, a tack room and a hay store. In front of the stable yard there is a parking area with space for up to five vehicles.   Step inside –Wooden pedestrian gates set in a lovely old stone wall open from the little-used country lane into a pretty gravelled courtyard. The property is entered though a glazed wooden porch with Mandarin Stone slate floor tiles. An inner door opens to a reception hallway, an attractive room with engineered oak flooring. It is double height in part, with a small gallery landing above. To one side of this hallway is the oldest part of the house, the original stone cottage which is believed to be in excess of two hundred years old. Here is the spacious kitchen, a room with characterful ceiling beams, an exposed stone wall, an open stone fireplace (now housing a kitchen cupboard) and an abundance of charm. The Shaker-style kitchen units have oak work surfaces and the floor is tiled with Mandarin Stone multi-coloured slate. There is a double Butler sink with a plate rack over, a Rangemaster cooker, a built-in fridge and space for a dishwasher. Next to the main window there is a deep window seat with plenty of space for a breakfast table.The kitchen opens to a cosy snug, which has an exposed A-frame, a feature stone wall and a wood burning stove set on a stone hearth within an oak beamed fireplace. At the back of this room, a glazed door leads to the study, a pleasant and private place to work from home, with an apex ceiling and two windows, one overlooking the pretty front courtyard. The reception hallway connects the kitchen and snug to the newer part of the house, which has been extended twice, most recently in 2004. Here, there is a dining room with engineered oak flooring and French doors to a pretty raised terrace, which gives views down the valley and up to Chepstow Park Woods. Along the back of the house, there is a generous living room with a brick-built feature fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove set on a stone hearth. The light-filled room has windows facing south and east and French doors lead out to a sun-trap, south-facing terrace.To the side of the entrance porch is a useful utility room, with slate floor tiles, space for a tumble drier, plumbing for a washing machine, a utility sink and wall and base cupboards. Off the reception hallway there is a guest WC.Upstairs there are four double bedrooms off a split landing. The principal bedroom has a dual aspect, making the most of the views. It has a stylish, modern ensuite with a double walk-in shower.Next door is a light and airy guest bedroom with two windows enjoying views down the valley towards Shirenewton. This room benefits from an ensuite shower room.  The two further bedrooms share the use of a charming family bathroom. The bathroom, like the pretty bedroom next door, is located in the older part of the house. Both feature the exposed A-frame and both still have old ledge and brace doors with original ironwork. Elsewhere in the property, modern ledge and brace doors have been matched up.Step Outside –The peaceful gardens and uninterrupted rural views are a real feature of this property. So, too, are the equestrian facilities and excellent outriding.The gardens to the side and rear of the property are mainly laid to lawn, with flower borders and established shrubs. Nearest the house there are two terraces, from which to enjoy the lovely surroundings. For grow-your-own enthusiasts, there is a small fenced orchard with apple, cherry and plum trees, a vegetable plot with raised beds and, alongside the stables, a fruit garden with an assortment of fruit bushes and further raised growing beds. The garden also contains a greenhouse and a garden shed. Beyond the gardens is a large paddock with two field shelters.At the front of the property, across the lane, there is a generous parking area leading to a woodshed and a stable yard. Two stable blocks face each other across the yard, together providing four loose boxes, a tack/feed room and a hay store. The yard is equipped with power and water supply. Alongside the stables there is a further stock-proof paddock.Directions –From Chepstow, take the B4293 Devauden Road, passing Itton Village Hall on your right. Continue to the top of the hill past 2 left turns. Immediately after the right bend, take the lane on your left. Lilac Cottage is the second property on your left, with parking in front of the stable yard on the right-hand side. What3words: ///collect.surpassed.entitle

This captivating period country residence exudes timeless elegance and is nestled amidst the unspoiled countryside overlooking the Wye Valley. The exceptional Grade II listed Georgian property offers a wealth of original features and is perfectly positioned to provide an unparallelled lifestyle. The welcoming entrance hall has a tiled floor with access to the wine cellar and leads to a gracious reception hall with a north-facing window and ample storage. On this ground floor, there is also a stylish cloakroom featuring modern amenities. The elegant Drawing Room can be found off the inner hallway with stunning views towards Monmouth and French doors overlooking the beautifully mature and manicured south-facing garden to the rear. The room is filled with natural light from the two large windows and a beautiful ornate fireplace with open fire completes the charm. From the drawing room, double doors lead into the south-facing dining room with its two large sash windows with wooden shutters and a multi-fuel wood burner offering a wonderful place to enjoy family get-togethers.The Sitting Room is a comfortable, cosy room which has exceptional views over the Wye Valley with a large bay window with window seat, wooden shutters and a recessed wood burner. The charming kitchen/breakfast room, nestled in the oldest part of the house, boasts oak-faced kitchen units, a striking AGA, and French doors leading out to the rear terrace. There is also a convenient utility room and access to the second cellar. Birchfield House's first floor offers a world of refined comfort and breathtaking views. The Principal Suite enjoys views of the Lower Wye Valley and the south windows offer views across the gardens. There is a range of wardrobes that provides ample storage and the en-suite bathroom with a south-facing window features a contemporary bathroom suite with bath and walk-in shower. Bedroom Two has French windows leading to a balcony, offering a sweeping view of the picturesque surroundings. It's adorned with two exquisite slit stained glass windows to the north. Steps lead down to a bathroom with an east-facing window, bath and walk-in shower.A staircase leads up to a study/fifth bedroom that offers north and south aspects (with a slit window to the east) and commands some of the most breathtaking views in the house. Bedroom Three offers a south-facing window and radiator, while Bedroom Four boasts an early fireplace feature and hob grate, along with a south-facing window. The family bathroom, complete with a north-facing window, features a white bathroom suite. The self-contained annexe is perfect for accommodating relatives or generating additional income through holiday lets. It comprises a comfortable sitting room with west and north windows, and bookshelves. The bathroom includes a white bathroom suite, with plumbing for a washing machine. Bedroom One offers a north-facing window, radiator, and an open-plan hall/breakfast area with glazed doors leading to the garden, a quarry-tiled floor, and a Worcester oil-fired boiler. The Kitchenette includes fitted units, a cooker with an extractor, and a fridge freezer. A pine staircase leads up to the second bedroom featuring west and south leaded lights and a beamed ceiling.To the east of the main house, there are a range of traditional stone and slate-roofed outbuildings, including a two-storey Coach House including Stables. These buildings have planning consent for conversion into an attractive self-contained three bedroom cottage. Building regulations approval ref FP0589/04.Extensive gardens grace the south side of the house, extending beyond paved terraces to large lawned areas. Shrub and rose borders, intertwined with mature trees, create a picturesque landscape. Enjoy recreational activities on the floodlit hard Tennis Court. To the north, across the public lane, you'll find a pasture paddock. The entire property extends to approximately 2 ½ acres.AGENTS NOTE: ESTATE AGENTS ACT We are required under the Estate Agents Act 1979 and the Provision of Information Regulations 1991 to point out that one of the clients we are acting for in the sale of this property is a connected person as defined by the Act.To reach Birchfield House from Monmouth, follow the A466 Wye Valley road to Bigsweir bridge. Just prior to the bridge, take a left on a hairpin bend towards St. Briavels. Wind through the village until you reach a T junction with the B4228 Coleford to Chepstow road. Turn right, and after about 1 mile, take a right turn signposted for St. Briavels Common. Continue along this lane until you reach a telephone kiosk, beyond which is a sign for Hudnalls Loop Road. Bear right, and after approximately ¼ mile, you'll arrive at Birchfield House on the left-hand side of the road. What3words: ///astounded.covers.published

Beanhill Barn is a beautiful stone barn conversion, originally converted in 1996, offering a blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. Expect flagstone, Welsh slate, and oak floors, floor-to-ceiling glazing, bespoke oak doors, and an atmosphere that somehow marries both cosy and spacious.Step into the entrance hall, ideal for kicking off muddy wellingtons and parking the dog after a countryside walk. To the left is a handy cloakroom, while ahead, a bespoke set of oak doors open into the main living areas.At the heart of the home lies the kitchen, where a classic oil-fired Aga takes centre stage, set on reclaimed Welsh slate flooring. Cream gloss units are paired with granite work surfaces, a Belfast sink, integrated appliances including a dishwasher, twin under-counter fridges, and a wine cooler. Reclaimed Victorian radiators run throughout the property, adding character and warmth.The kitchen flows into the formal dining room, where reclaimed wall panelling adds texture and French doors bring in plenty of light.A central snug, currently used as a gym, leads down into a fabulous reception room. With its bright, airy feel, it would make a perfect craft or hobby space. Steps lead up to a mezzanine level, ideal as a home office.The main lounge exudes a darker, cosier atmosphere, complete with a stone open fireplace, perfect for winter evenings. From here, glazed bi-fold doors open into a stunning oak-framed garden room with a hand-painted arched window and glazing all around. A Jtul Scandinavian-style stove ensures this is a space to enjoy year-round.Upstairs, the layout mirrors the ground floor, with exposed beams and rustic features throughout all four bedrooms. Each room enjoys views of the surrounding gardens or neighbouring fields. The principal bedroom is especially impressive, with wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes, one of which conceals a luxurious en-suite. This private sanctuary features a slipper bath, separate shower, and Moroccan-style tiling, offering a true retreat from the rest of the home.The family bathroom doesn't miss out on character either, with a ball and claw bathtub, separate shower, wash hand basin, and WC, all continuing the home's blend of charm and style.The Independent Living WingThe independent living wing adjoins the main house but enjoys its own private entrance, opening into a cleverly designed kitchen area that mirrors the main kitchen and includes integrated appliances. Built-in cupboards provide space for a utility stack, along with handy storage for coats and shoes. A connecting door leads directly into the main house kitchen, making this an ideal utility or boot room for those not requiring a self-contained annexe. At the far end, a door opens into a ground floor bedroom thoughtfully designed with accessibility in mind. This room includes integrated mobility support systems such as ceiling hoists, which can be removed if not needed. An adjoining wet room features a hydro bath, WC, and wash hand basin.The Udder PlaceWow, wow, wow! The current owners spared no expense when converting this charming stone shed into a stunning holiday cottage in 2021. Currently rated 5* on Airbnb. Step into The Udder Place and be welcomed by a beautifully designed open-plan living space, ideal for socialising and relaxing. A quirky downstairs loo, affectionately known as the 'cow room', adds a playful touch. The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, complete with a central island, perfect for sociable cooking. Bifold doors open out onto a spacious patio, ideal for alfresco dining. The kitchen comes fully equipped with everything you need including a dishwasher, fridge, freezer and a wine fridge. There's a generous utility room. The living space features a cosy wood-burning stove, ideal for unwinding in the evenings. Tucked away just off the living area is a ground floor bedroom, with its own ensuite shower room. The bedroom itself boasts a statement bathtub and bifold doors that lead directly to the opposite end of the patio. Upstairs, the landing offers a peaceful snug, just the spot for curling up with a good book. To the right, you'll find a spacious king-size bedroom with an ensuite featuring a large walk-in shower. A standout feature here is the Juliet balcony, offering far-reaching countryside views. To the left, the twin bedroom also includes an ensuite shower room and its own Juliet balcony, blending indoor comfort with the beauty of the outdoors.Beanhill Barn and The Udder Place are beautifully arranged around a central courtyard, with an attractive fishpond at its heart, doubling as a generous turning circle with ample parking for multiple vehicles. Each property enjoys its own spacious garden, complete with a patio perfect for al fresco dining, fruiting trees including productive cherry, walnut, and a mature magnolia, and plenty of space to grow your own produce if desired.Beyond the gardens lies a horseshoe-shaped stable yard. One side retains four stables and a tack room, while the other has been adapted into a shower block to support the owners' campsite business, now wound down as they prepare for retirement. This could easily revert to stables, offering further flexibility for equestrian use.Three gently sloping paddocks and a stretch of woodland lead down to a well-stocked fishing lake, ideal for carp and coarse fishing.Beanhill Barn offers an ideal blend of lifestyle and opportunity, with ample scope for a rural enterprise. Whether you're dreaming of running a glamping or camping site, offering equine holidays, fishing experiences, launching a craft studio, or setting up alpaca trekking or dog agility experiences, the space and setting allow for a wide range of possibilities and more! All subject to gaining the necessary consents.AGENTS NOTES:The neighbouring property benefits from a right of access for unloading at the edge of Beanhill Barn's courtyard, but otherwise has its own separate driveway and ample parking next door.The Udder Place conditions of planning: The building shall only be used for holiday purposes and shall not be used as any individual's main or sole dwelling at any time. A register of all occupiers, detailing dates, names and usual addresses shall be maintained by the owner and shall be kept up-to-date and available for inspection at all reasonable hours by officers of the Council. The holiday let hereby permitted shall be permanently retained in the ownership and management

From the moment you arrive via the gated driveway, you are welcomed into a world of elegance and tranquillity. The spacious entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the home, leading effortlessly into the breathtaking open-plan living space-a true showcase of modern country living.At the heart of the home lies a state-of-the-art kitchen, crafted with high-quality materials and centred around a marble-topped island. Integrated appliances blend seamlessly into the design, while a curved breakfast nook and a large window frames sweeping views over your land and the surrounding countryside. Adjacent, a large pantry adds both practicality and style.The kitchen flows naturally into the living area, a sociable space ideal for entertaining guests, whether gathering around the seating areas or spilling out through doors onto the sun-soaked patio. Completing the open-plan area is a striking dining room, complete with a bespoke feature walla true design statement that perfectly balances contemporary flair with countryside charm.For moments of relaxation, the adjoining conservatory offers a light-filled sanctuary, ideal for cosy evenings or quiet mornings with a book, with its glass facade immersing you in nature from the comfort of indoors.The ground floor also provides excellent versatility and functionality, including a dedicated office, a gym, utility room, cloakroom, and a ground floor bedroom with en suite, currently styled as a second workspace.Upstairs, the first floor hosts four beautifully presented bedrooms, three of which enjoy en suite facilities. The principal suite is a true retreat, with exposed beams, an en suite wet room, and private balcony-the perfect spot for morning coffee with panoramic countryside views. The fourth bedroom presents an excellent opportunity to create a bespoke dressing room or nursery if desired.Beyond the main house, the two-bedroom annexe offers a wealth of potential-ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or income through holiday lets. Complete with kitchen, living space and bathrooms, it stands as a fully independent dwellingEquestrian enthusiasts will be drawn to the extensive stabling, paddocks, and outbuildings, including two generous workshops. The property's current owners frequently ride directly from the property into the scenic surrounding countryside, alongside their very own 5 acres of land, making this a dream setup for horse owners.The triple bay garage offers ample storage or could be transformed into further accommodation or leisure space (subject to planning). The expansive, low-maintenance garden includes thoughtfully designed patios, water features, and raised seating areas-ideal for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining.