The Hendre, Monmouth, NP25

Believed to date back to the 1800s, this characterful home blends period charm with modern family living. Original features such as exposed beams, fireplaces and generous room proportions hint at the property's heritage, while thoughtful extensions and updates have created a wonderfully versatile space filled with natural light and practical comforts.

A welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the property, with generous proportions, a light and airy feel throughout much of the home, and practical features such as a cloakroom and a cloaks cupboard. The entrance hall sits at the heart of the home and flows beautifully into the rest of the reception rooms.

The living room is wonderfully light, with triple aspect windows and French doors opening out to the garden. A stone fireplace takes centre stage, creating a cosy atmosphere during the winter months. An archway leads to what is currently used as a library and study area, with ample space for a book collection. For families, it could serve as a play area perfect for keeping toys neatly tucked away from the main living space.

A door within the living room reveals an unexpected surprise: a staircase leading down to the substantial lower ground floor, where you'll find a spacious room, currently used as a games room. There's room for a snooker table, table tennis, and even a model railway. It would also make a superb cinema room the possibilities here are endless.

The jewel in the crown of the ground floor is the modern kitchen diner, a later extension that blends the old and new parts of the house seamlessly. The Shaker-style kitchen is well-equipped with space for a Falcon range cooker, dishwasher, and American-style fridge freezer. The dining and family area enjoys a vaulted ceiling and is flooded with light from four large Velux-style windows, while two sets of French doors open onto an alfresco dining area at the rear. Just off the kitchen lies a generous utility / boot room, providing ample space for white goods as well as a practical area for shedding muddy shoes and boots.

The formal dining room, just steps from the kitchen, is a darker, cosier space where the age and character of the home can truly be appreciated. A central fireplace with stove is flanked by a library nook and a drinks cupboard, while original wall beams create a charming feature.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms in total. Two could easily be considered principal suites: one to the front enjoys a triple aspect outlook, a dressing room, and an en-suite; the other is a light-filled room with stunning views across neighbouring fields, fitted wardrobes, and its own en-suite. Another bedroom features a characterful fireplace and enjoys dual aspect views across both the fields to the rear and the garden to the front, while the fourth bedroom sits adjacent to a modern family bathroom.

The house enjoys a beautifully secluded position, set well back from the road at the end of a long private driveway that winds through stunning parkland-style grounds. A wide variety of trees, including horse chestnut, beech, willow, tulip trees, and acres, are thoughtfully scattered throughout the land, creating a wonderfully natural and informal landscape. This setting offers excellent privacy, with no immediately close neighbours.

The driveway culminates in a generous turning circle in front of the house, providing ample off-road parking. At the far edge of the land lies a gently wild woodland, with meandering paths cut through to encourage exploration while supporting insects and local wildlife.

In all, the grounds extend to approximately 4 acres and are naturally zoned into areas for everyone to enjoy. A large, level lawn is ideal for children's games, from football and croquet to lawn tennis, while an expansive patio at the rear of the house provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining and summer entertaining. For keen gardeners, there's a greenhouse and space to grow vegetables.

A range of outbuildings adds further appeal. A two-and-a-half garage with three sets of doors includes a bright, airy room above, currently used as a home office but equally well suited as a craft or hobby room. Attached to the rear of the main house is a stone outbuilding presently used for storage, with potential for conversion into a gym, office, or studio space (subject to the necessary consents).

A particularly charming feature is the rustic stone barn with cobbled flooring, currently a characterful log store, but with a distinct atmosphere that would lend itself beautifully to use as a party barn or entertaining space, or perhaps conversion into a guest or granny annexe, subject to planning.