Llanvair Kilgeddin, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7

A substantial and beautifully appointed country house with far-reaching rural views, extensive grounds and exceptional equestrian facilities.

Description

St Mary’s Hill is an elegant and substantial Georgian country house enjoying a delightful rural setting within the Monmouthshire countryside, with far-reaching views across its surrounding land and gardens of over 18 acres. The property extends to over 8,000 sq ft and offers beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, complemented by a two-storey annex, extensive outbuildings and impressive equestrian facilities. The house has been comprehensively renovated over the past five years, combining period character with modern comfort. Importantly, the house is not Grade II listed, offering greater flexibility for future alterations.
The house is approached via a secure automated gate and opens on to a private and sheltered setting, with the principal elevation overlooking a gently sloping lawn framed by mature trees and established planting. A glazed veranda runs along the rear of the house, providing an attractive and practical space for outdoor seating and entertaining.
The accommodation provides a well-balanced arrangement of reception rooms, ideally suited to both formal entertaining and day-to-day family life. The principal reception rooms are of generous proportions and filled with natural light, with the living room centred around a Clearview wood burner and the dining room featuring a Chesney wood burner, each creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The layout offers a natural flow between rooms, with a strong sense of connectivity throughout.
The kitchen forms a particular highlight of the house and has been individually designed by Hunt Bespoke Kitchens of Bloxham. It is thoughtfully appointed with an electric Aga, integrated Miele dishwasher, Liebherr fridge and Quooker boiling water tap, together with a walk-in pantry providing excellent additional storage and preparation space. The scale and layout allow the kitchen to function as a central hub of the home, well suited to modern living.
Bedroom accommodation is arranged over the upper floors and provides a high degree of flexibility, including a well-appointed principal bedroom suite alongside numerous additional bedrooms and bath and shower rooms. The house benefits from zoned central heating across three floors served by a Worcester Bosch oil-fired boiler and traditional cast iron radiators, with underfloor heating to selected bathrooms.
An area of the house provides two-storey annex accommodation, ideal for guests or multi-generational living, and is served by its own Worcester Bosch oil-fired central heating system. The property also benefits from useful cellar storage.
Externally, the gardens and grounds are a particular feature, combining formal lawned areas with more functional land arranged into a number of paddocks. The grounds have been carefully managed and enhanced to support equestrian use, including a 40 metre by 20 metre menage by Pegasus Equestrian, multiple grazing and dry paddocks with automated water feeders, a washroom with hot water and heat lamp, and five mobile field shelters. A large stable block in the main yard comprises six standard stables, together with a larger mare and foal stable and a feed room, while a second stable block of three standard stables is positioned in an adjacent paddock. In addition, a substantial fully renovated stone barn provides excellent secure storage for vehicles and agricultural equipment. An orchard planted with apple, plum and damson trees further enhances the setting and amenity.
A recently constructed three-bay oak framed garage by Oakwrights of Hereford, finished with a Welsh slate roof, provides excellent garaging and storage. The property is further supported by two septic tanks and benefits from a comprehensive security system, including CCTV and alarm coverage, together with a sliding gate offering controlled access.
Modern connectivity has been carefully considered, with full fibre broadband now available at the property, offering download speeds of up to 1,600 Mbps and distributed throughout the house and annexe via Cat 6 cabling.
Overall, St Mary’s Hill offers a rare combination of scale, character and versatility, with recently refurbished accommodation, beautifully maintained grounds and outstanding equestrian provision, all set within an attractive and unspoilt rural location.

Location

Llanvair Kilgeddin is a charming rural village set within the rolling Monmouthshire countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic setting while remaining well connected. The nearby market town of Abergavenny (approximately 6 miles) provides an excellent range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants, together with supermarkets, schooling and leisure facilities, and is widely regarded as one of the culinary centres of Wales. The area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, with the Brecon Beacons National Park easily accessible, providing exceptional walking, riding and outdoor pursuits. Communications are convenient, with road links via the A40 and A449 connecting to the M4 and M50, while Abergavenny railway station offers services to Cardiff, Newport and London.

Square Footage: 8,758 sq ft


Acreage: 18.03 Acres

Additional Info

Mains electricity and water.

Drainage via 2 septic tanks.

Oil fired central heating via 2 boilers (main house and annex).