Hereford Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25

Situation

Situated on the Hereford Road in Monmouth with outstanding access to views of the surrounding countryside, this property is within walking distance of Monmouth town, with its array of pubs, restaurants, shops and a thriving community. The town also offers excellent primary and secondary schools including the renowned Haberdashers’ School. Monmouth town offers a broad range of local businesses as well as established and convenient brands such as M&S Foodhall, and Waitrose. There is also a small cinema/theatre as well as sports facilities including football and rugby fields, tennis courts, as well as the local leisure and sports centres. Situated on the Wye the town also offers kayaking and rowing as well as wonderful walking and mountain biking etc. There are convenient road connections with the A40 within a five-minute drive providing connections to the M4 and M5 to the south and the M50/M5 to the North. Both Bristol and Cardiff are within easy reach of the property (truncated)

Accommodation

The property is entered through a solid front door into a RECEPTION HALL which leads to a staircase to the first floor. At the far end is an impressive, solid oak door with a large lock and smaller door situated within this door. Above the door sits a historic and unique stained-glass window depicting the Old Gaol as designed by William Blackburn. A door from the hall opens to a UTILITY ROOM with a wall mounted gas boiler. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A stainless-steel sink and drainer, wall mounted shelves and work surface. Adjacent to the hall with the old jail door is the CLOAKROOM with original cell door, wooden panelling a lavatory and a wash basin.

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Beyond this, the corridor leads to the KITCHEN, fitted with wall mounted and floor cupboards. A window above the composite 1½ bowl sink allows natural light to compliment the white tile flooring and countertop. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher. A large ‘Stoves’ cooker set in the chimney breast has a large gas range on top and two separate ovens and a grill. A door from the KITCHEN leads to the SITTING ROOM. A spacious room with carpeted floors and natural light. This room enjoys a lovely light ambience filling with natural light with two windows overlooking the rear garden and French doors opening to the terrace and garden.

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A door leads from the SITTING ROOM to the rear LOBBY and back door. French doors lead to the DINING ROOM with cupboard with stripped pine door. On the far side of the hall is another SITTING ROOM. This carpeted room has windows to two elevations and a staircase leading to the first floor. Adjoining this is a further FAMILY ROOM with a stone fireplace and windows to two elevations. On the opposite side of the SITTING ROOM a door leads to the REAR LOBBY with large windows and a solid wooden door opening to the front drive and a further door leading to the garden. A wide ledge and brace door opens to a BEDROOM/STUDY with a SHOWER ROOM having a shower, lavatory and wash hand basin.

First Floor

The first-floor landing houses a large arched window and portcullis with a central staircase and landing giving access to the rooms at each end with a linen cupboard. The SHOWER ROOM includes a large shower, wash basin and lavatory. A double BEDROOM has two sash windows with far reaching views and a fitted wardrobe. Another large BEDROOM has two sash windows looking over the garden. Along the landing is a further BEDROOM which includes a sash window and an exposed wooden ceiling beam. On the other side of the main staircase is the FAMILY BATHROOM with a bath, shower cubicle and shower, vanity wash hand basin and lavatory along with towel rail and a radiator.

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A BOX ROOM includes wall mounted shelving and a hanging rail and a sash window and houses the hot water cylinder. Another BEDROOM includes a sash window overlooking the rear garden and picture rail and opposite this the BEDROOM includes a period fireplace and sash windows to two elevations with picturesque views of the Kymin.

Outside

The property is approached through two double wooden gates with carved stone pillars opening to an extensive gravelled parking and turning area with a row of six garages with double wooden doors. A cobbled area at the side has the main entrance to the property. On the far side is a broad terrace opening to a large level lawn with mature fir tree, extending around to the rear of the property with a smaller flagstone terrace, well stocked flower beds and mature shrubs.

General

Grade II Listed, All mains services connected, Broadband connection available

Council Tax

Band G

EPC

Band D

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Monmouth