6 bedroom detached house

Located approximately four miles from Chepstow and the Severn Bridge, this magnificent, imposing listed period property sits in approximately 7.3 acres which includes formal gardens, pastureland and a unique walled Victorian garden. The rear aspect has far reaching views over the Severn Estuary and Cotswolds beyond. Refurbished over recent years with further updating by the current owners, Stroat House now offers the perfect blend of modern day living alongside period features.

Stroat House has to be viewed to fully appreciate the scale of the accommodation which briefly comprises reception hall, cloakroom, drawing room, formal dining room, extensive L-shaped open plan kitchen/dining/family room, boot room, ancillary kitchen. The bedrooms, set over two further floors comprise; master bedroom suite with luxury en-suite wet room, two further bedrooms and shower room to the first floor and three bedrooms, shower room and family bathroom to the second floor. Stairs then access the attic. The property also benefits from a sizeable cellar which includes a wine cellar and store room. There is an upgraded ADT security system and CCTV installed.

Alongside the main residence is a detached Garage/Coach House which currently comprises a tandem length garage with workbench area to the ground floor with a staircase to the first floor attic/art room/hobbies room. There is potential for conversion to self-contained accommodation (subject to planning).

HISTORICAL NOTE
Stroat House is believed to date from around 1680 and in 1750 the house and estate was owned by the Vicar of Tidenham who resided here. The most notable historical resident was Captain Thomas Fenton who survived both the Peninsula War and the Battle of Waterloo apparently without a scratch! He served with the 4th Dragoons and the Scots Greys and commanded a troop at Waterloo. It is believed that he used part of his prize money' to gentrify the house and he added the stone quoins, the classical pediment and the archway in the high stone wall to the front of the property.

Elegant, beautifully presented listed property
Private gated entrance with detached Coach House
7.3 acres of land overlooking the Severn Estuary

Canopy Porch -

Reception Hall - An impressive hall with a wide, original oak staircase leading to the first floor. Part glazed door to the rear garden. Decorative ceiling coving. Door and staircase leading to the cellar.

Drawing Room - 10m x 5.29m (32'10" x 17'4") - A triple aspect room with double glazed windows including a rear bay with far reaching views over the gardens and paddock towards the Severn Estuary. Feature fireplace with inset wood-burner and new surround. Dado rail and decorative coving. Wide oak planked flooring.

Study - 4.08m x 3.51m (13'5" x 11'6") - Flagstone floor. Window to front. Door to inner hall.

Cloakroom - (Off the inner hall) Circular stone wash hand basin with vanity unit and wc. Double glazed window.

Formal Dining Room - 5.67m x 4.55m (18'7" x 14'11") - Wide oak planked floor. Ceiling coving. Dado rail. Wide double-glazed window with views towards the Severn Estuary.

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room - Outstanding open plan 'L' shaped kitchen/dining/family room. An open plan area with flagstone flooring throughout and comprising:-

Kitchen - 4.99m x 3.90m (16'4" x 12'10") - An extensive range of base and wall units with granite worktops incorporating a new farmhouse sink. Central island unit. Aubergine coloured four-oven AGA. Integrated dishwasher and microwave. Integrated American style fridge freezer. Recessed downlighters. Ceiling coving. Glazed door to the laundry room and opening to:-

Dining Room - 4.83m x 4.27m (15'10" x 14'0") - Ceiling coving. Recessed downlighters. Corner sited wood burner. 2.4m opening to:-

Family Room - 5.78m x 4.33m (19'0" x 14'2") - A single storey extension with two walls almost entirely glazed with wonderful views over the gardens and paddock towards the Severn and Cotswolds beyond. Ceiling coving. Recessed downlighters. Loft access point. Double doors leading out to the newly laid sandstone patio.

Domestic Offices / Playroom / Tv Room / Office - Comprising:-

Large Laundry / Bootroom - 3.67m x 2.48m (12'0" x 8'2") - Flagstone flooring. 'L' shaped worktop incorporating a white enamel single drainer sink with mixer tap. Cupboards and recess for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Recessed downlighters. Exposed ceiling beams. Custom made hardwood external door. Opening off to:-

Ancillary Kitchen - 4.99m x 1.98m (16'4" x 6'6") - Flagstone flooring. Formica worktops with cupboards and drawers. Space for an upright fridge/freezer. Built under glass fronted oven with four ring ceramic hob over. Recessed downlighters. Stairs leading to:-

Office / Playroom / Tv Room - 6.62m x 5.05m (21'9" x 16'7") - Part galleried with recessed downlighters, side facing window, doorway to inner landing with stairs down and door to front entrance.

Stairs To First Floor And Landing - Approached via the original oak staircase from the reception hall to the landing with the stairs continuing off to the second floor. Deep walk-in airing cupboard with shelving and lagged cylinder.

Master Bedroom Suite - A superb master suite, comprising:-

Bedroom One - 5.80m x 4.81m (19'0" x 15'9") - Range of fitted wardrobes with hanging rail, shelving and drawers. Decorative ceiling coving. Dado rail. Wall light points. Rear facing double glazed window with panoramic views and door leading out to the balcony.

Luxury En-Suite Wet Room - Large walk-in shower area with mixer and rain shower heads, long vanity unit with granite top, his and hers' wash hand basins, low level wc. Window with seat and shutters. Door to walk-in airing cupboards.

Bedroom Two - 5.83m x 4.30m (19'2" x 14'1") - A large double bedroom with exposed stained floor. Rear facing double glazed window. Range of built-in wardrobes. Wonderful far reaching views. Door to balcony.

Bedroom Three - 4.30m x 3.99m (14'1" x 13'1") - Double room with front facing window incorporating shutters and seat with views towards the Royal Forest of Dean. Range of fitted wardrobes with central book shelving. Polished floor.

Shower Room - Large shower cubicle with glazed screen and pivot door, vanity unit with wash hand basin, wc. Mainly tiled. Front facing window with shutters and seat. Ceiling coving.

Stairs To Second Floor And Landing -

Bedroom Four - 4.33m x 4.03m (14'2" x 13'3") - A double room with double glazed windows with arguably the best views from the house over the river towards the Cotswolds. Wardrobes. Ceiling coving.

Bedroom Five - 4.80m x 4.00m (15'9" x 13'1") - A double room with wonderful views. Ceiling coving.

Bedroom Six - 4.25m x 3.98m (13'11" x 13'1") - Front facing window with shutters and seat and views towards the Royal Forest of Dean. A range of fitted wardrobes across one wall with both hanging rails and shelving. Ceiling coving.

Shower Room - Shower cubicle with glazed screens and pivot door, vanity unit with circular stone wash hand basin, wc. Mainly tiled. Feature arched double glazed window with shutters. Ceramic tiled floor.

Luxurious Family Bathroom - Free standing roll edge claw footed bath with mixer tap, adjacent long vanity unit with a pair of circular stone wash hand basins and large mirror over, wc. Wide front facing window with shutters and seat. Ceramic tiled floor. Door to:-

Attic Rooms - Accessed via a narrow staircase from the family bathroom, providing extensive storage and, apparently, historically providing further bedroom accommodation.

Cellars - Comprising wine cellar and store room.

OUTSIDE

Approached past a high stone wall allowing privacy with a gated entrance leading to a long, re-gravelled driveway with turning point and ample parking fronting the main residence and Coach House. An evergreen laurel hedge planted approximately three years ago has now matured to offer further privacy at the front.

The rear and side gardens have mature lawns, a newly constructed sun dial and rockery with an abundance of mature shrubs and trees. Beautiful, newly laid sandstone patio areas compliment the exterior and are ideal for taking in the magnificent far reaching views. There is also gated access leading to pastureland overlooking the Severn Estuary.

To one side of the property stands a detached Garage/Coach House which currently comprises a tandem length garage with workbench area to the ground floor (overall measurements are 12.58m x 5.36m) with a staircase to the first floor attic/art room/hobbies room which is boarded with exposed A-framing. There is potential for conversion to self-contained accommodation (subject to planning).

Adjacent to the Coach House is a stunning Victorian walled garden with unique brick walling surrounding mature level lawns with shrubs and trees, fruit trees, ornamental working hand pump, vegetable boxes, berry cage and a 12'x10' Rhino greenhouse. There are further compost and cutting bays. Outside the walled garden is also a lawn mower shed.

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