Parkhouse, Trelleck, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25

Situation

Located in the Wye Valley and within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this country cottage is within the small hamlet of Parkhouse close to the thriving communities of Trellech, Llanishen and Catbrook. It lies just 1.5 miles from the B 4293 providing access to both Monmouth and Chepstow which are both within 8 miles. Although in a rural setting, the property is within easy commuting distance of the regional centres of Bristol (23 miles), Cardiff (34 miles) and Newport (22 miles). The M4/M5 interchange is only 14 miles away and the M50 just half an hour away giving access to the south-west and the Midlands.

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Trellech offers a primary school, renowned local pub The Lion Inn and a village hall which are the hub of the local community. In the opposite direction lies Tintern with its world famous beautiful Abbey close to the banks of the River Wye. Llanishen is also close by with its village stores, public house and Village Hall. Also within a 30-minute walk is the locally renowned Fountain Inn at Trellech Grange. The nearby river Wye offers opportunities for fishing, canoeing and walking along its banks. Monmouth and Chepstow are both historic market towns each providing shopping, including Waitrose in Monmouth, and professional services, leisure facilities and excellent secondary schools for both state and private schooling.

Accommodation

Hill Cottage has been extended over the years. A covered porch leads into a whitewashed beamed living room which sits in the heart of the house with exposed stone fireplace with woodburning stove. The old stone steps are now a decorative feature with a modern staircase leading up from the rear of the living room. The sitting room leads into a further reception room used as a snug/hobby room. This in turn leads to a lobby serving on one side a utility/shower room, with plumbing for washing machine and cubicle shower, and on the other a separate WC and wash hand basin. A lean-to side extension leads from this lobby into the garden. Across the rear of the house overlooking the garden is a large country style kitchen/diner with a range of white shaker style floor units fitted units with solid wood worktops. Space for range cooker and fridge freezer. A half glazed barn door leads to the rear garden.

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Upstairs the principal bedroom overlooks the rear garden with two further double bedrooms, and a large single bedroom all overlooking the front garden and enjoying countryside views. A linen cupboard is located on the landing.

Outside

Approached from the single track lane through the village with a paved driveway up to the house. A detached garage currently provides office accommodation and storage area. At the front of the house is an elevated paved terrace with pergola facing south surrounded by a pretty lawned area. At the rear a large lawn runs alongside a woodland. In the garden is an impressive timber garden room offering 466sq ft of flexible serviced space for all kinds of work and play. The elevated garden enjoys countryside views and offers everything a keen gardener could ask for with sheds, greenhouse, fruit cage and polytunnels with a rear access.

Services

Mains water and electricity, oil-fired central heating (Greenslave Worcester external boiler) and private drainage to septic tank. Solar panels and Tesla battery supplying the house. EPC Rating: D

Local Authority

Monmouthshire County Council Council tax band: F

Tenure

We are informed the property is freehold. Intended purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Chepstow