Llangybi, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15

Description

An impressive, detached barn conversion, sitting in an idyllic location with stunning countryside views, with a private drive and an extensive garden. The stone and rendered barn, under a slate roof, has been recently restored to create a family home with a light ambience. Internally the property benefits from a wealth of character features, including exposed stonework, roof trusses and timbers. The barn enjoys wonderfully light and spacious rooms and a modern kitchen with flexible accommodation including the impressive main reception area with a handcrafted central staircase. The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, double glazed windows and wood flooring.

Situation

Porth Llong enjoys an elevated location amidst glorious countryside above the Usk Valley. Situated on the parish lane that leads up from the sought after village of Llangybi which has a popular pub and church. The historic town of Usk is approximately 6 miles away and provides a broad range of amenities including shops, primary school, restaurants, cricket and rugby club. The nearby road network gives easy access to the A49 and A40 and M4.

Accommodation

The property enters the main RECEPTION AREA through glazed double doors, with further windows to both sides, and large doors and windows on the opposite side opening to the terrace and entertaining area. This is a very spacious and light room with a wealth of character with beams to the ceiling and long original slit windows. At one end is the SITTING ROOM. stands a large multi-fuel woodburning stove with stone effect tiled background. A handcrafted wooden staircase semi divides the room and to the other side of this space is a DINING AREA with further original windows to two sides.

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Double wood and glazed doors open to the KITCHEN, an incredibly light and spacious room, benefiting from fully glazed doors running along one wall comprising of three bi-fold doors and a further single door, all overlooking the garden and large patio area. This space enjoys a wealth of character features including wooden beams to the ceiling and an exposed stone wall. The kitchen comprises of glossy grey wall and floor units with quartz worktops, with a fitted AEG double oven and an electric two oven AGA. There is an integrated wine cooling cabinet and a large freestanding fridge / freezer. An island unit with breakfast bar also houses an AEG four-ring induction hob, sink and integrated dishwasher.

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From the kitchen a corridor leads to a UTILITY ROOM with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, wall and floor cupboards and a worktop. There is also a door leading to outside.

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Beyond this, continuing along the corridor a door opens to a STUDY / BEDROOM, a double room, enjoying beams to the ceiling and a window to the side of the property. A further door opens to a DOWNSTAIRS SHOWEROOM comprising of a large shower with rain head fitting, wash hand basin with storage cupboard beneath, a lavatory, towel rail and full height storage cupboard and tiled floor and walls. Next to this is a storage area and then a further BEDROOM with a tiled floor.

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At the end of the corridor is a LOBBY with a door opening to outside and further door opening to a double BEDROOM, with a window overlooking the side of the property and characterful beams to the ceiling. This room also has space and plumbing for an ensuite shower room to be created, this is currently in progress and is partially completed. At the end of the corridor is a door opening to the outside patio.

First Floor

The wooden staircase leads up to a spacious landing area with beams to the ceiling and two Velux windows. A door opens to the MASTER BEDROOM, a wonderfully light and spacious room with vaulted ceiling and characterful beams. Across the landing is the FAMILY BATHROOM comprising a bath, separate shower cubicle, lavatory, double vanity wash hand basin with storage below, a towel rail and a Velux window. Part tiled white glazed tiled walls. There is a further door opening to a DRESSING ROOM/ BEDROOM, enjoying a Velux window.

Outside

The property is approached from the lane, through a gated entrance to a gravelled drive which opens to a parking area with steps to the terrace which enjoys wonderful views, at the front entrance. At the end of the lawn is an attractive pond and duck house. The gravelled drive continues to the rear of the property with a covered car port. To one side of the drive is a large lawned area, with a public footpath running along the edge. Doors from the kitchen and rear corridor open onto a wonderful courtyard garden which is fully paved offering an extensive entertaining area including a wood framed gazebo with undercover seating area below.

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There is a carport area with a concrete base situated in front of the workshop which adjoins the end of the property (this has the potential to be incorporated into the living space, if required, subject to the necessary planning permissions. In the garden there is a separate wooden cabin, enjoying wonderful countryside views with glazed sliding doors and a raised outdoor decked seating area. Entered through a side door, the interior also benefits from a wooden worktop area fitted with a stainless-steel sink. There is an adjoining fenced courtyard area, with a door to the separate shower room with a sink and lavatory. There is a wooden enclosure with run attached, currently used for housing chickens.

General

Oil Fired Central Heating, Underfloor Heating on Ground Floor, Private Drainage, Mains Water, Mains Electricity, Broadband Connection Available

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A public footpath runs along part of the property.

EPC

Band D

Local Authority

Monmouthshire County Council

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Monmouth