Usk Road, Shirenewton, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16

Situation

Situated approximately 2 miles from Shirenewton and equidistant between the market towns of Usk and Chepstow, approximately 6 miles away. Located 8 miles from Junction 2 of the M48 and only 12 miles from the M4 /M5 Interchange there is good access to the national road network with Bristol (23 miles), Newport (20 miles) and Cardiff (33 miles) within commuting distance. Secondary schooling, leisure and shopping facilities can be found in Chepstow and Monmouth with the primary school in Shirenewton. Its location in the heart of Monmouthshire on the edge of the Wye Valley also means a plethora of available outdoor activities.

Existing accommodation

The detached dormer bungalow that stands on the site is part spar rendered under a pitched concrete tiled roof. The property has been vacant for some years and requires renovation.

Proposed accommodation

Planning permission (ref DM/2024/01098) was granted in October 2024 for a first-floor extension and internal alterations that will almost double the living space and is configured to provide on the ground floor an entrance hall, large kitchen/dining room, living room, utility and downstairs WC. Whilst upstairs a principle bedroom with en-suite shower room and two further double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a family bathroom with study space on the landing is proposed.

Outside

The garden was overgrown but has recently been cut back. The planning permission proposes the reinstatement of the lawn areas and hedgerows. A gravel parking area to the front is proposed to be reinstated. The property is approached from the highway over the track serving nearby agricultural buildings. The boundary of the site has been extended since planning permission was granted and now includes a raised additional parcel of agricultural land between the house and the lane. There is an agricultural field to the rear which is available in part or whole by separate negotiation.

Agents Note

An agricultural tie on the property has been addressed through a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development which was granted on appeal and states ... "The occupation of the building by a non-agricultural /forestry worker is not prohibited by Condition 1 of planning permission reference 2333 granted 20 September 1966." When determining the planning application to extend this bungalow the planning officer confirmed that "the usual restriction regarding extensions to agricultural workers dwellings does not apply to this site. Therefore, any planning application at the site is judged on the basis that the bungalow is a residential dwelling located within the open countryside."

Services

Mains electricity, currently no water supply and purchasers will need to install their own borehole. Private drainage was previously served by a septic tank and purchasers need to make their own investigations for any replacement provision required, Ultra-fast broadband.

Tenure

We are informed the property is freehold, intending purchasers should verify this with their solicitors

Local Authority

Monmouthshire County Council Tax band G EPC rating G

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the agents David James, Chepstow