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Map6 bedroom detached house
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Detached house
6 beds
5 baths
4,760 sq ft / 442 sq m
EPC rating: B
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band I
Broadband: Basic 2Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Breathtaking views of the Severn Estuary and Brecon Beacons
- Award winning architect design and featured on Grand Designs
- Open plan living and formal rooms
- 24 acres of gardens, woodland and pasture
- Pool complex needing refurbishment
Kemeys Folly is a Grade II Listed former hunting lodge with origins dating back to circa 1712. Rebuilt in the early 20th Century and combines both historic and functional living.
Description
A remarkable transformation has taken place during the present owners occupancy and Kemeys Folly and its subsequent additions has been the subject of much fascination and media attention.
Featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs programme and considered an architectural success, the property combines both historic and functional contemporary living.
Designed by award winning architects Davis Sutton, the property incorporates a beautifully appointed and highly specified interior and is situated on an elevated and level ridge with breathtaking 360° views taking in nine counties. Enjoying an east-west orientation, the outlook includes the Severn Estuary and North Somerset to the front, with the Usk Valley and the Brecon Beacons to the rear.
There are 24 acres of historic woodland and pasture offered with the property, including the prerequisite equestrian facilities as well as formal gardens, terraces and a swimming pool complex.
Please note photography is dated May 2011.
Location
A magical setting with 360° views taking in many historic landmarks. Within the proximity there are a wide variety of amenities including excellent transport links for road, rail and air. These include M4 motorway access to London and South Wales, mainline train stations located in Newport and Bristol and two international airports in Cardiff and Bristol.
For sporting endeavours the nearby Celtic Manor, host of the recent Ryder Cup, offers world class golf and also includes health and leisure facilities. Equestrians will enjoy the immediate grounds as well as bridle paths that run close by with access to Wentwood Forest. Rougemont, a private independent school is located just 15 minutes away with nearby Monmouth also offering quality independent schooling for boys and girls. A further array of independent schools are also available in both Bristol and Cardiff.
Square Footage: 4,760 sq ft
Acreage: 24 Acres
Directions
Exit the M4 at junction 24 and take the A48 towards Langstone/Chepstow. After approximately 0.5 miles turn left into Catsash Road, continue over the mini roundabout and turn right at the T junction at the end of this road. Go up a steep hill and take the second left signposted to Coed Y Caerau and continue on this lane for approximately 1 mile where Kemeys Folly can be found on the left hand side.
Description
A remarkable transformation has taken place during the present owners occupancy and Kemeys Folly and its subsequent additions has been the subject of much fascination and media attention.
Featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs programme and considered an architectural success, the property combines both historic and functional contemporary living.
Designed by award winning architects Davis Sutton, the property incorporates a beautifully appointed and highly specified interior and is situated on an elevated and level ridge with breathtaking 360° views taking in nine counties. Enjoying an east-west orientation, the outlook includes the Severn Estuary and North Somerset to the front, with the Usk Valley and the Brecon Beacons to the rear.
There are 24 acres of historic woodland and pasture offered with the property, including the prerequisite equestrian facilities as well as formal gardens, terraces and a swimming pool complex.
Please note photography is dated May 2011.
Location
A magical setting with 360° views taking in many historic landmarks. Within the proximity there are a wide variety of amenities including excellent transport links for road, rail and air. These include M4 motorway access to London and South Wales, mainline train stations located in Newport and Bristol and two international airports in Cardiff and Bristol.
For sporting endeavours the nearby Celtic Manor, host of the recent Ryder Cup, offers world class golf and also includes health and leisure facilities. Equestrians will enjoy the immediate grounds as well as bridle paths that run close by with access to Wentwood Forest. Rougemont, a private independent school is located just 15 minutes away with nearby Monmouth also offering quality independent schooling for boys and girls. A further array of independent schools are also available in both Bristol and Cardiff.
Square Footage: 4,760 sq ft
Acreage: 24 Acres
Directions
Exit the M4 at junction 24 and take the A48 towards Langstone/Chepstow. After approximately 0.5 miles turn left into Catsash Road, continue over the mini roundabout and turn right at the T junction at the end of this road. Go up a steep hill and take the second left signposted to Coed Y Caerau and continue on this lane for approximately 1 mile where Kemeys Folly can be found on the left hand side.
About this agent
At Savills Clifton. we have been doing business in the region for nearly 20 years, and combine our local knowledge with brilliant resources across the entire
Savills network. This means our clients have access to expertise in and around Clifton, but also Bristol, south Gloucestershire and north Somerset. Our Clifton
office is Bristol's leading estate agents, known for helping clients to buy, sell, rent, let and finance property in the town and country. The team live in the area,
and have over 75 years of combined property knowledge between them. From valuations to marketing, offers to sales, we can guide you every ... Show more
Savills network. This means our clients have access to expertise in and around Clifton, but also Bristol, south Gloucestershire and north Somerset. Our Clifton
office is Bristol's leading estate agents, known for helping clients to buy, sell, rent, let and finance property in the town and country. The team live in the area,
and have over 75 years of combined property knowledge between them. From valuations to marketing, offers to sales, we can guide you every ... Show more
