Lansor, Llansoar, Caerleon, Newport, Monmouthshire, NP18 1LR

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Description
On the instructions of the Joint Trustee in Bankruptcy.

This spectacular, Grade II listed mansion, in need of renovation and reconfiguration, sits in the midst of rolling, wooded countryside in the beautiful Usk Valley, with good access to nearby towns and cities for work and leisure.

Lansor is an attractive period property, with Elizabethan origins and on completion of a comprehensive programme of works (subject to obtaining the requisite consents), has the potential to be a magnificent 5/6 bedroom and 5/6 reception room family home, set in wonderful mature gardens of approximately 4.57 acres. There is a substantial stable block to the rear of the property, which benefits from approved planning for residential use (ref: DM/2022/01222).

The property is curated of local sandstone rubble with stone slate roofs and arranged around a central, gravelled courtyard. Stand-out historic features include stone mullioned windows with diamond leaded lights, gabled dormers, tall chimneys, two projecting stone turrets at the rear and a dovecote in the side elevation. The impressive main entrance to the house is through a two-storey gabled entrance porch, featuring an eight panelled door in a curved moulded frame incorporating a crest, with decorative wrought ironwork set above.

The property is approached through a pair of decorative, electrically operated wrought iron gates set between stone pillars. These open to a driveway that sweeps around to the large gravelled forecourt, providing ample parking spaces. The drive also leads to the side of the house, providing access to the stable block and a several outbuildings, including a double garage, large store and separate wine store.

The Elizabethan entrance hall has a diamond pattern stone and slate floor, beamed ceiling, ornate wood panelling and an original stone fireplace with an carved oak overmantel, thought to have been added in the mid nineteenth century. It was at this time that significant alterations were made to the mansion, adding grandeur which includes the two square towers at the rear. Many of the interior period features date from this era. Reception rooms lead off from either side. To one side is a sitting room overlooking the front of the property and a large drawing room offering a triple aspect over the gardens. Steps lead up from the other side of the entrance hall to a dining room, which features a stone fireplace with a carved oak surround. From here, a door gives access to another wing of the property, set at a right angle to the main reception rooms. This wing provides a study, kitchen and morning room. There are also a series of service and storage rooms, including a large butler's pantry, walk-in larder, utility room and a cloakroom. From here, there is a service staircase to the first floor. The main staircase rises from a rear hallway located at the back of the reception hall. The timber staircase is dated 1778, with the initials M J, for Meyrick (the original owners) and James (their successors) and it leads up in a turret shape to the landing above.

The first floor has the potential to provide up to six bedrooms, although one is currently designated as a dressing room for the principal bedroom. There is the opportunity for the bedrooms to be open to the eaves, exposing the age-old timberwork. One of the bedrooms features a period fireplace with an ornate carved surround. The bedrooms enjoy the use of a bathroom and the principal bedroom has an ensuite wet room.

The landscaped gardens were designed to provide a beautiful setting appropriate to a house of this stature and include areas of lawn and mature trees, shrubs and hedging.

Some photographs used for marketing we taken in 2024

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Location
The house enjoys a private and peaceful location, surrounded by fields and woodland in the depths of the Monmouthshire countryside. It is situated off a quiet lane near the village of Llandegveth, almost equidistant (6 miles or so) from the charming market town of Usk, the Roman town of Caerleon and the shops and facilities in Cwmbran. The city of Newport is about 9 miles away and there is good access to the M4, for Cardiff and Bristol and to the A449 for travel to the Midlands.
It's in an ideal location for country lovers, with wonderful walks and beautiful scenery and there are also a host of recreation opportunities nearby among them Llandegfedd Lake, offering water sports, fishing and birdwatching; the Celtic Manor resort with its championship golf courses and Cwrt Bleddyn with its spa and leisure facilities.
The property is also well-located for families, with a choice of state and independent schools nearby.

Occupancy
Vacant

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