Manson, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25

Situation

Situated in a highly regarded, sought after hamlet on the north side of Monmouth off Manson Lane a short drive or bus journey into Monmouth. The property benefits from easy access to Hereford Road within a fair walking distance of Monmouth town which provides a comprehensive range of amenities, including shops, theatres and sporting opportunities including the famous Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club and Monmouth Rowing Club. It has excellent schools both junior and senior including The Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Boys and Girls and Monmouth Comprehensive School, as well as a broad range of shops. The property also allows easy access to the M4, M50 and M5 with both Bristol and Cardiff about 30 miles.

Accommodation

The porch, with folding wooden doors, opens to the Reception Hall with parquet floor and feature arch over, the hall leads round to a large store cupboard/pantry and back door to the rear garden. There is a Downstairs Cloakroom with wash hand basin and lavatory. Off the hall is the Sitting Room, a spacious room with a large window looking out to the garden and views of rolling countryside, creating a light ambience. A period fireplace houses a back boiler and enjoys a period stone surround with mantle over. The hall opens to the Inner Hall with the staircase up to the first floor with a full height window creating a feature and allowing light to flood in.

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The Kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and floor units incorporating a stainless-steel sink with double drainer and an electric double oven, with space and plumbing for a washing machine. An island unit has an electric hob, breakfast bar and extractor fan over. A solid fuel aga, with two ovens and a back boiler has been adapted to gas. Windows to two elevations take advantage of the far-reaching views. Beyond the kitchen is a further large Reception Room, part of the old cottage and formerly two rooms, now partly divided to create a study with an open fireplace and bay window leading round to a smaller sitting area with a window. At the far end of the house is a Workshop and door to a Storeroom which could make further accommodation.

First Floor

The staircase leads up to the first floor with a galleried balcony, benefiting from light from a full height window. The Principal Bedroom has a French door opening to a balcony with wood balustrading, enjoying wonderful views over the valley. The bedroom has the benefit of an ensuite with a bidet and basin. This room also benefits from built in storage cupboards. There are Four Further Bedrooms, each enjoying views of the countryside, three benefiting from inbuilt wardrobes, one bedroom includes a basin. The Family Bathroom comprises a bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin and lavatory.

Outside

The driveway leads up to the front of the house opening to a hardstanding parking area. The detached Garage / Outbuilding is situated above the house and has great potential for several uses – gym/home office etc. At the front of the house the sitting room opens to a terrace and lawn taking advantage of the south westerly views. The garden extends above the house, taking advantage of the wonderful views across the valley, interspersed with mature specimen trees and an orchard area of mature fruit trees with a summer house tucked amongst the trees.

General

Mains Gas, Mains Electricity, Mains Water, Broadband Connection Available, Private Drainage – Septic Tank, Three Rainwater Storage Tanks

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At present the gas aga has a back boiler providing hot water and heating the smaller sitting area. A further back boiler behind the main sitting room fireplace heats the sitting room, master bedroom and hallway.

EPC

Band E

Local Authority

Monmouthshire County Council

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James Monmouth