£425,000 - £450,000

There's something quietly special about finding a home that's been built properly from the ground up. Here on Abbey Woods in Llantarnam, this four-bedroom detached house sits on what might just be the best plot available – a private position with Twm Barlwm views behind and open green space ahead, on a no-through road that guarantees peace without isolation.

This isn't your standard new-build. Thicker walls, solar panels earning money back to the grid, an EV charger already installed, and energy bills that speak for themselves. Step inside, and the wraparound staircase immediately catches your eye, flooded with natural light as the sun tracks across the house throughout the day. Oak doors throughout add quality you don't always find in modern builds, while the tiled hallway sets a practical, stylish tone.

The kitchen-diner is where family life naturally gravitates. Shaker-style cabinetry in two-tone finish, chrome details, and a double oven for when cooking overlaps with life's other demands. The induction hob, integrated fridge-freezer, and dishwasher handle the practical side, while double patio doors frame those Twm Barlwm views. There's genuine space here – enough for a 10-seater dining table without anyone feeling squeezed. A utility cupboard houses the plumbed washing machine and tumble dryer. Two reception rooms give you options. The main living room catches the morning sun beautifully, decorated in warm duck egg blue tones. The second reception – currently a playroom but equally suited as a study – brings a fresh contrast with its Lick green walls.

Upstairs, four proper bedrooms spread generously across the first floor. The primary bedroom remains undecorated – a blank canvas – with that Juliet balcony to the front and an en-suite with modern grey tiles and a walk-in shower. The three additional bedrooms all bring something different: one fitted as a children's room with space for bunk beds, a wardrobe, and a desk; another serving as a home office but large enough for a king-size bed; and a fourth comfortable for a double. The main bathroom has a shower over the bath and a heated towel rail.

Storage deserves special mention. A half-boarded attic, considerable built-in storage throughout, and a partially insulated garage. This is a home designed by people who understand that life accumulates things.

Outside, the back garden has been landscaped with actual thought. A large patio leads to a level lawn with a fenced children's play area, mature eucalyptus trees providing year-round greenery, and climbing plants that flower beautifully come summer. The whole space is secure with a lockable gate and crucially, you're not overlooked. The front combines gravel and grass within black metal railings. The driveway comfortably fits two cars, the garage adds covered parking, and here's the bonus: you own an additional piece of land to the front that could become another parking space. That private drive position means no through-traffic.

The location does everything you'd want without shouting about it. You're five minutes from the M4, walking distance to the Greenhouse pub, moments from a new Tesco Express, and less than ten minutes to Cwmbran town. Schools include Croesyceiliog Comprehensive, the newly refurbished Llantarnam Primary, and Rougemont Independent School. The estate cultivates a genuine sense of community – young couples, growing families, retirees all mixing naturally. A new park is being built on-site, and the neighbouring farm adds an unexpectedly charming country feel.

This is thoughtful, sustainable modern living in a home that's been built better than most, positioned better than most, and genuinely ready to work for a growing family. Approximately 1,330 square feet of considered space, fibre broadband, and those energy bills that prove solar panels actually work.