Skenfrith, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7

Situation

The Brink is situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Skenfrith which enjoys a thriving community surrounded by beautiful hills and countryside, steeped in history with Skenfrith castle in the centre, large church and The Bell restaurant. There is a nearby primary school at Cross Ash and the towns of Monmouth and Abergavenny, both within easy distance. Abergavenny to the West has a broad range of independent shops as well as Waitrose etc and a leisure centre and schools. Monmouth, to the East enjoys a comprehensive range of amenities with schools which enjoy excellent reputations including Haberdashers’ Monmouth school for Boys and Girls. Whilst being set amidst a quiet rural location Skenfrith gives easy access to the major road networks.

Accommodation

An oak front door opens to the Porch with a flagstone floor and window seat. The front door opens to the Reception Hall with a tiled floor and staircase off to the first and understairs cupboard and Cloakroom with lavatory and wash hand basin. The hall leads to the Family Room which enjoys an Inglenook fireplace with wood mantel piece and large wood burner and shelves in the recess to one side. There is a pine floor and two windows with wide sills and exposed ceiling beam. Beyond this is the Drawing Room, a spacious room with a light ambience and French doors opening to the garden and two windows. On the other side of the hall is the Dining Room with a fireplace with oak lintel and flagstone hearth and exposed ceiling beams. A window to the front looking out to the garden and to the countryside has a window seat under.

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A door opens into the Farmhouse Kitchen. At one end is the fitted kitchen with a range of cupboards and drawers and extensive work surface incorporating a 11/2 bowl sink and drainer and dishwasher, fitted fridge and freezer. An oil-fired Alpha range cooker provides cooking, hot water and central heating set in a stone surround with tiled farm scene behind. The kitchen extends to a peninsular unit with rounded breakfast bar and beyond this is the Dining/sitting area with pine floor, exposed ceiling beams and French doors opening to the garden. From the Kitchen is the Boot Room with a fitted unit incorporating a stainless-steel sink and drainer with cupboard and shelves under and tiled floor and oak bench.

First Floor

On the First Floor the staircase leads up to the landing with exposed beams along the corridor. At one end is a double bedroom with views to the front and an en suite bathroom with a corner shower, pedestal wash hand basin and lavatory. Tiled limestone floor. Adjacent to this is another double bedroom with views over the countryside to the rear. Along the corridor is another bedroom looking out to the front with a pine door opening to the wardrobe. The family bathroom has a raised bath with shower, wash hand basin and lavatory. Beyond this is another bedroom having a cupboard with shelves and exposed roof trusses. At the far end is another double bedroom with a large wardrobe and wash hand basin and triple aspect views.

Outside

Double gates open to a tarmac driveway which sweeps round to the house. The steps and pedestrian gate are still at the front of the house leading down to the lane. The garden enjoys large areas of lawn with mature trees and well stocked borders. Above the house the drive continues up to the stable block of wood construction comprising four loose boxes and a tack room, with a generous overhang and concrete yard area. Next to this is a small, fenced paddock. The hard standing area continues up to the fenced purpose built manage. Whilst previously used for equestrian purposes, both the stable block and arena could have various uses from gyms/studios/tennis court etc.

Services

Mains water, Mains electricity, Septic tank drainage, Oil fired central heating

Local Authority

Monmouthshire County Council

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents David James, Monmouth

Directions

From Monmouth take the B4347 going through Newcastle. Turn right at the ‘T’ junction and follow the road down to the B4521. Turn right and on entering the village turn left in front of the castle and continue along the lane with the church on the right and The Brink is on the outskirts of the village on the right.