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SOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACT
GUIDE PRICE £590K
NB THIS HOUSE HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR FILMING ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY THE OLD SCHOOL PENRHOS
• FOUR BEDROOMS THREE ENSUITE
• FAMILY BATHROOM PLUS GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM (5 bathrooms total) • PERIOD SITTING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND GALLERY • LARGE DINING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE • SUN ROOM /CONSERVATORY • SNUG SITTING ROOM • LARGE FARMHOUSE KITCHEN • STUDY • UTILITY ROOM • DETACHED CRAFT ROOM/ OFFICE (COULD BE SMALL ANNEXE) • PERIOD WINDOWS, DOORS AND RADIATORS • HEATED SWIMMING POOL • PRETTY GARDENS PLUS ORCHARD. • PADDOCK (APPROX 2 ACRES OF GARDEN AND GROUNDS TOTAL). • PLENTY OF PARKING INCLUDING GRAVEL FRONTAGE. • OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING • DETACHED GARAGE • RATES BAND H (TO BE CONFIRMED) The hamlet of Penrhos is set in the rolling countryside between Monmouth Abergavenny and Raglan on the Welsh English Border. Just opposite the pretty church was the old school building . Now converted into two really large & very attractive homes both of which have large tracts of land and space. The Old School House is probably the largest of the two and the current owners have made it into a fabulous family home, managing to marry modern and period design together in a way that made me positively drool. This couple could make a living as stylists I am sure. .The reception space is incredible with a wonderful Sitting Room with the original large arched windows and cruck beams, original pine floorboards and a large open fireplace as well as a gallery. A short flight of steps lead down to another sitting area (Snug) lined with modern bookshelves, which again opens to a particularly large sun room/ conservatory with views down the gardens and to the swimming pool .You can imagine hosting great parties here. The Dining Room is light and bright accentuated by the large windows again overlooking the gardens and with a working fireplace which with space for a massive dining table really sets a lovely scene for anyone who likes entertaining in style Also leading off the sitting room is the old school cloakroom now utilized very practically as a Study again featuring an open fireplace. The big Farmhouse Kitchen is a really attractive room with modern country styling, with pale painted units. Currently fitted with both an oil fired range and a large stainless steel range (serious cooks will be in their element) There are spaces for two large fridge freezers as well as a central (large) dining table and a seating area. The Utility room just off the kitchen has a solid wood work top, butler sink and space for machines. Further to this utility is a ground floor Cloakroom itself a very spacious room with a complete bathroom suite plus shower cubicle. Upstairs leading off the gallery are the four individual light Bedrooms each painted in shades of white (Farrow and Ball) paint. Beautifully styled with three bedrooms having their own ensuite and a the fourth having use of the family bathroom. The Master Bedroom with a mezzanine floor and open to the eaves. Outside there is a large gravelled parking area with space for quite a few cars and caravan if required. The bulk of the gardens to the rear with views over the countryside. A pretty area with plenty of established trees and shrubs and a delightful sitting area leading down to the Swimming Pool . The owners assure me that they and their children have had great fun with the pool over the years and it is kept in excellent condition. Further to this is a small Orchard with a selection of fruit trees and of course the Paddock. There is another detached building currently used as a Studio extensively fitted with cupboards worktops, sink etc. This could fit the bill for so many uses from small granny annexe to office space or sewing room whatever your lifestyle demands. The Detached Garage with an up and over door and a storage area tucked away unobtrusively in a corner. IN SUMMARY This is an absolutely charming home, welcoming, incredibly light and brimming with period details as well as a great layout of rooms. The interior and come to that exterior space are amazing and make for a really practical family home, set in an idyllic location, who could resist?. All the extras ie the period details, the sympathetic styling, the pool the paddock, the separate studio all just adding that extra dimension. This home could work very well for a small hobby Bed & Breakfast business with the space, ensuites and location on the Welsh Borders very close to Raglan Castle etc and the Wye Valley. Just as a footnote this is one of the largest semi’s you are ever likely to find but don’t let the fact it is not detached deter you as both houses face out in opposite directions towards their own land. Do bear in mind that in such a rural location it can be very useful having a neighbour. Security is not normally an issue hereabouts but hey it can happen. We think for any serious buyers this is an absolute must to view. ACCOMMODATION PORCH Brick built porch with tiled roof & period solid wood door opens to quarry tiled interior with two corner windows on each side . This area in turn opening to small lobby.
SNUG SITTING ROOM 14FT 4INS X 11FT 2INS
Central lighting. Windows and double doors to Sun Room/Conservatory. Extensively fitted with modern shelving units. Fitted corner cupboard. Period style radiator. Quarry tiled floor. Stone steps to Kitchen door.
SUNROOM/CONSERVATORY 18FT 5INS X 11FT 3INS
Approx two thirds painted tongue and groove ceiling – one third glazed. Glazed windows to two sides incorporating double French doors (fitted with cat flap). Central lighting. Two decorative support struts. Quarry tiled flooring. Period style radiator.
DINING ROOM 27FT 8INS X 11FT 9INS
Central Lighting. Large French doors to garden. Slightly raised floor level with painted Adam style fireplace fitted with cast iron Victorian style insert and integral firebasket and deep side shelf .Lower section with space for large dining table (currently takes table for 14 persons) Fitted crockery and glass cupboard. Slate floor tiles.
STUDY 11FT6 INS X 9FT 5INS
Central lighting. Window to rear. Fireplace with cast iron Victorian style insert with fire basket and quarry tiled hearth. Apex ceiling. Original limed pine floorboards. Shelving. Period radiator.
KITCHEN 17FT X 16FT 6INS
Period style central lighting and spotlights. Two windows to front. Range of individual dressers and cupboards customized and painted to match, including drawers, spice cupboards and glazed glass storage etc. Solid wood worktops incorporating large butler sink with tiled splashbacks. Original fireplace with overhead shelf houses oil fired cooking range. Space for further stainless steel cooking range. Space for large upright fridge and freezer side by side. Space for dishwasher. Space for large table and chairs plus seating area. Door to Dining Room , Utility and Ground floor Bathroom/Cloakroom.
UTILITY 13FT X 5FT 6INS
Central lighting. Tongue and groove ceiling. Window to rear. Customised wooden cupboards with solid wooden worktops incorporating butler sink with chrome taps. Space for washing and drying machines. Shelving and Coat hanging. Quarry tiled floor. Oil fired central heating boiler.
MASTER BEDROOM 23FT X 11FT 3INS (into apex so some restricted height)
On two levels with raised dressing area with two integral wardrobes and door to ensuite -stepping down to sleeping area. Central lighting. Window to rear. Two velux windows. Integral wardrobes. Limed pine floorboards. Period radiator. Door to En Suite.
ENSUITE 9FT 9 INS X 6FT 8INS
Inset spotlights in painted tongue and groove ceiling. Extra large luxury shower cubicle fitted with electric shower unit. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Large storage cupboard. Limed pine floorboards. Chrome towel rail. Extractor fan. Period radiator.
SWIMMING POOL ( Heated with Cover) 24ft x 12ft
With steps, gradient and hopper. Roll out Cover.
DETACHEDGARAGE
Up and Over door . Side and rear door. Windows. Security lighting.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is the small lane which leads further into the hamlet of Penrhos. NB this lane is very rural and traffic absolutely minimal. The front garden is enclosed with neat hedging and trees . A neat brick pillared entrance with gravelled driveway is the vehicular entrance leading to the garage and storage area or in the opposite direction to the side & front of the house . The extreme front has been very prettily sectioned off with a decorative arch and large flower pots making a very attractive seating area with space for table and chairs. This surrounded by a hedge and a small wrought iron gate for visitors on foot. To the rear are several individual areas of garden with seating spots strategically placed, perhaps facing the pool the pond or the orchard etc. The gardens are well established with many varieties of shrubs and trees and include lawned areas as well as a small orchard. There is a green house, toolshed as well as some fruit cages .At the far end is the small paddock, ideal for a small pony etc.
DIRECTIONS
RAGLAN VILLAGE is almost not a village it has so many amenities . How many can you think of that have a busy supermarket with a bakery and butchery section, there is also a post office a fish and chippie. A garage selling petrol as well as car maintenance. There is another butcher shop as well as a clothing/gift shop, doctors surgery and a busy hotel with an excellent restaurant. The fabulous Raglan Castle is open to visitors and there is a golf course close by, just one of the many available in the vicinity You can understand why this village is so sought after and well regarded.
RAIL NETWORKS Available @ Abergavenny, Gloucester, Hereford or Newport.
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