Llansoar, Caerleon, Newport, Monmouthshire, NP18

A Rare Countryside Retreat Full of Character

Description

Set in rolling Monmouthshire countryside is a truly unique gem of property, which hasn’t been on the market for three decades.

A much loved family home it offers scale balanced with a true warmth of character that envelops all who visit and live there.

Built in 1911 from iconic blue Staffordshire brick it sits surrounded by gardens designed to truly enhance the setting of this jewel of a family home.

Situated with easy access to both the thriving cities of Bristol and Cardiff it offers that “escape to the country” step that many seek to balance their busy working lives.

The house itself has been lovingly curated over the last 30 years to offer a comfortable family environment that provides a growing family the space and peace in which to thrive.

The outdoor space offers the opportunity to roam and explore, indoors there are children’s playroom spaces as well as open plan “teenager” lounge/home working space in the converted coach house linked to the main house through a gorgeous garden room, one of the many, sympathetic projects undertaken by the current owners.

Many traditional features are here to add character, wooden floors, open fireplaces with arts & crafts tiling, working bell pushes, butlers pantry, a Shelia’s maid, walk-in kitchen pantry and at the heart of the home an oil- fired Aga.

Yet this house has moved with the times - 28 solar panels have been discretely added in the adjoining field with an EV charging point, double glazing throughout, fully insulated loft space and efficient underfloor heating across through the garden room link into the renovated coach house.

The indoor swimming pool offers relaxation and exercise and is complemented by an outdoor barrel sauna and an indoor gym room. Outside the separate garage and stable block provide the potential to expand living space with a self contained annex with the upstairs space already offering a large playroom and separate room, toilet and kitchenette.

Sitting in the garden room there are expansive views across the valley to the Mynydd Twyn Glas ridge beyond.

The gardens offer discrete and diverse areas to dwell in from the “secret” wild garden with its summerhouse and jetty over the fish pond through to a formal rose garden with its stunning wisteria backdrop and walkway and not forgetting the walled garden, designed for enquiring minds to explore - will you find the round house room?

For those with a desire for a kitchen garden you’ll find a potting shed, small greenhouse, a fruit cage and space for vegetables as well an orchard beyond where happy hens have roamed.

The heart of the house provides well portioned and flexible space both down and upstairs for a growing or multi generational family. Rooms with open aspects and an upstairs Juliet balcony on the landing, bring the outside into the home, giving a light and airy feel throughput. Jack and Jill bathrooms combine to offer accommodation that meets the needs of family and visitors - it’s a house made for entertaining.

Square Footage: 3,252 sq ft


Acreage: 3.99 Acres