Llangovan, Monmouth, NP25

Unique, spacious and impressive conversion of a former cider mill, ironmongery/smithy and cottage, set within approximately 2.5 acres on the edge of Llangovan village, enjoying stunning countryside views and a rich variety of flora and fauna.

Records date back to pre-1780, when the property was originally a two-up, two-down cottage alongside a separate mill. Over time, the buildings have been thoughtfully combined, with a full rewire and two extensions, creating a bespoke family home full of character and impressive features throughout.

This idyllic rural setting, with far-reaching views bordering an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is situated just 7 miles from Monmouth and 5 miles from Raglan, providing excellent access to the A40, A449, M4 and M50. The area also benefits from a free return school bus service to both Raglan Primary School and Monmouth Comprehensive.

A private driveway, flanked by paddock land to one side and a stream with gardens to the other, leads to a gravel parking area.

A large stable door opens into a spacious entrance hall featuring exposed stone walls, timber lintels and a WC. A tiled floor continues through to the kitchen, while steps rise to an oak latch door leading into the lounge.

Overlooking the rear garden, the spacious lounge features an impressive inglenook fireplace with log burner set on a flagstone hearth, complemented by exposed ceiling beams. A window provides convenient access to an external woodstore.

The dual aspect kitchen is fitted with solid oak units and incorporates a central breakfast bar. A Belfast sink sits beneath a window overlooking the garden, while an externally vented extractor sits above a Belling electric range cooker. Stairs rise from the kitchen to the first floor.

Open plan to the kitchen, the impressive dining room-formerly the mill and smithy-features a slate floor, exposed beams and stone walls, with a fireplace housing a decorative burner that could be reconnected if desired.

Off the dining room is a generous utility room offering extensive storage, a stainless steel sink, space for appliances, a water filtration system, and an oil boiler (approximately 3 years old), with a door leading to the rear garden.

Beyond this is a triple aspect family room with oak flooring, beamed ceiling and sliding doors opening onto the garden. Stairs rise from here to a versatile office/bedroom five.

This triple aspect room enjoys views across the grounds, with part-sloped ceilings and oak flooring, offering flexible use as a home office or additional bedroom.

The main staircase from the kitchen leads to a landing with a front-facing window and exposed timber lintel, providing access to four bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The dual aspect principal bedroom boasts a vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame beams, painted stone walls, oak flooring, and French doors opening onto a balcony with views across the front paddock and surrounding countryside. The en-suite comprises a shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash basin and WC.

Bedroom two features part-sloped ceilings, exposed stone walls and a built-in cupboard.

Bedroom three also has part-sloped ceilings, exposed stonework and a feature fireplace.

Bedroom four is dual aspect, with a sloped, beamed ceiling and exposed stone wall.

The main bathroom includes a freestanding clawfoot bath, corner shower with power shower, pedestal wash basin and WC. An airing cupboard houses the hot water tank, heated by oil in the winter and electric in the summer.

Externally, the grounds include a separate paddock and mature gardens with a variety of fruit trees. A stream runs through the gardens and, most uniquely, beneath the mill via a historic stone tunnel, once part of the working mill and blacksmiths. The stream attracts a range of wildlife, including deer, and offers practical benefits for pets and smallholding use.

To the front of the property there is a greenhouse and two substantial outbuildings, offering excellent potential for conversion (subject to the necessary consents). The grounds are further enhanced by attractive historic stonework surrounding the stream and garden areas.

Mature hedgerows and fencing form the natural boundaries of this exceptional home.

Services: Mains electric, oil heating, private water and drainage (no water rates payable)

Council tax band G.