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£999,000
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6 bedroom detached house for sale

Portskewett, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP26
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Detached house
6 bed
6 bath
EPC rating: C*
3.85 acre(s)

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Basic 14Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Magnificent country residence enjoying panoramic countryside views
  • Affording substantial and versatile living accommodation, suitable for multi generational living or business potential
  • Stone built annexed accommodation
  • Spacious reception hall, cloakroom
  • Lounge, dining room, kitchen / breakfast / family room, utility room
  • Six bedrooms, five en suites and family bathroom
  • Double garage, workshop / garage 3
  • Substantial parking area with security system & cameras covering the perimeter
  • Gardens to front, side & rear set in approx. 1.53 acres
  • Adjoining paddock with vehicular & pedestrian access total 2.3 acres with barn, water & power
Little Ballan has been the family home of the current owners for several years in which time they have extended & modernised the whole property creating a magnificent family home suitable for families as well as multi-generational. Sitting in grounds of 1.53 acres including double garage & workshop, a separate stone built one bedroomed annexe, adjoining the paddock of 2.3 acres with a wooden barn having both water & power creates several perfect business opportunities. A truly stunning country residence situated on the outskirts of the village of Crick, close to the market towns of both Caldicot and Chepstow, enjoying beautiful panoramic views over surrounding countryside and yet retaining excellent transport links to the M48/M4 Motorway Network.

SITUATION
Crick Village is located on the Monmouthshire border close to both historic market towns of Caldicot and Chepstow where you can find supermarkets, shopping facilities, leisure centre, bars and restaurants with the immediate environs offering wonderful paths which straddle the Wye Valley literally on the doorstep suiting both outdoor and equestrian enthusiasts.

The property is within excellent commuting distance of the regional centres of Bristol (20 miles), Cardiff (30 miles) and Newport (18 miles) being just 5 miles from Junction 2 of the M48 Motorway (Chepstow Severn Bridge) and just 10 miles from the M4/M5 Interchange. The M50 is 30 miles away providing access to The Midlands. The nearest train stations are at Chepstow and Severn Tunnel junction with Bristol Parkway Mainline station within a 30-minute drive giving access to London (1 hr 25 minutes).

Rooms

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
Enter the property into a welcoming reception hall with bespoke oak turned staircase to the first floor, ground floor cloakroom, cloaks cupboard, there are two sets of French doors which lead out onto the private paved patio area to the side of the property. Glazed French doors lead from the hallway to both the dining room and to the formal lounge. A spacious yet cosy room, with feature fireplace and display alcoves, having dual windows creates a light & airy space with countryside views, perfect for relaxing or entertaining friends and family. A central chimney divides the lounge from the dining room, with an inset remote controlled modern gas fire fitted, the front window incorporates a delightful window seat overlooking the front gardens and a further window overlooking the side aspect.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM
A doorway leads from the hallway into the magnificent family kitchen / breakfast room, fully fitted comprising of a range of wall and base units with providing plentiful storage, with spacious work surfaces. Fitted with an integrated dishwasher, double ovens, induction hob with designer extractor fan above, 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap & views over the gardens. The units are fitted with a pull-out larder unit, integral recycling bins also under counter & plinth mood lighting. The floating central island provides further storage & worksurface & has been designed to be portable creating a useful addition to the kitchen.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM CONTINUED
There is space for a dining table & chairs also an area for a sofa within the kitchen, having French doors that lead out onto the paved patio creates the perfect space for family entertaining. A door leads from the kitchen into the utility room with a range of storage cupboards incorporating a sink unit and drainer, Worcester central heating boiler, space and plumbing for freestanding fridge / freezer, plumbing for washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
Off the entrance hall a bespoke oak staircase leads you to the first floor where you are greeted by a very spacious balustrade landing with doors off to all rooms. There are three bedrooms, two with en-suites and a family bathroom fitted with a fantastic steam / shower enclosed bath. The principal suite has an ensuite shower room and dressing room accessed via a step up from the bedroom area, fitted with a range of wardrobes, a doorway leads out onto the landing, giving the option to the divide this room from the main bedroom to create a bedroom or nursery.

SECOND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
A further oak staircase leads to the second floor landing where you will find three additional bedrooms all having their own ensuite facilities.

OUTSIDE
Accessed off the main lane via double metal gates onto a private driveway which leads to an extensive parking area and in turn to the detached stone faced double garage and workshop / garage three which provides excellent storage space, benefits include workbench, shelving, power / lighting and a useful WC. There is the potential to utilise these buildings and create further living/ annexe accommodation, depending on requirements and subject to the necessary consent.

ANNEXE/OFFICE
Adjacent to the house is a detached stone built building previously used as an office this is suitable for annexed accommodation, with one reception room, kitchen, shower room on the ground floor and a bedroom upstairs fitted with gas central heating.

GARDENS
The extensive gardens are planted with a range of well-established trees, plants and shrubs, comprise of lawned gardens, a vegetable garden with two greenhouses and a private terraced seating area with a beautiful water fountain, providing a great space for dining and entertaining friends and family whilst taking in the breath-taking countryside views. Part of the formal gardens have previously been used as an additional pony paddock.

PADDOCK
To the rear of the property you will find the level paddock extending to 2.3 acres enclosed by fencing and hedging. The wooden framed barn faced in oak cladding benefits from both water and power. There is both vehicular and pedestrian access into the paddock from the adjoining lane.

AGENTS NOTE
There is a covenant on the 2.3 acre paddock that runs for 21 years from 2013 stating that any future development granted on the 2.3 acres the council would be entitled to a payment of 50% of the net development value of this area only. Monmouthshire County Council is currently seeking to allocate a travellers site in its emerging Development Plan. Land in Crick at Bradbury Farm, in the vicinity of this property, is being considered as the allocation for this site

SERVICES
The property benefits mains gas, electricity, water and private drainage.

TENURE
We are informed the property is Freehold. Intending purchasers should verify this with their solicitor.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Monmouthshire County Council. Council tax band G

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Chepstow office.

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