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4 bedroom character property for sale

Usk NP15
Study
Character property
4 beds
2 baths
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand E

Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 2 detached freehold dwellings
  • A 2 bedroom converted mill (The Mill) with 1 reception, 1 bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 large store rooms
  • A 2 bedroom converted lime kiln (The Boathouse) with 1 reception, 1 large office/bedroom, 1 bathroom, large workshop
  • Circa 1.9 acres

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A rare find and a unique investment opportunity, offering two superb, well maintained properties on the same stunning tucked away plot, parallel to the river Usk.

Early records date the Mill to well before the 1630’s. Originally a corn mill it later became a forge for industrial use, then in 1996, it was converted into a residence. The lime kiln (now named The Boat House) was converted to a residence in 2008.

The long tree-lined private drive leads to both properties, for which there is extensive parking, inclusing a 2 car park area for the Boat House and undercover parking for 2 cars at The Mill.

The Mill:

There are two entrances; one via the ground floor original mill storerooms. The other is via stone steps opening onto an extensive sun deck, leading to a porch with sliding doors, and through to the first floor kitchen.

Flooring throughout this level is engineered wood, and all the double glazed Mill windows have wooden shutters.

The kitchen is extensively fitted with cupboards. To one wall are tall larder units providing comprehensive storage . Bosch and AEG appliances are all integrated beneath wooden counter tops, which also house a hob and dual Belfast sink. A wood-burning Esse stove with hotplate, grill and oven, is used half the year for cooking and to heat the whole house. A back-up is the Worcester-Bosch LPG boiler.

An inner hall leads to both upper and lower staircases, and to the living room

The triple aspect living room features a door leading to a balcony. There are exposed ceiling beams and a lintel over a Jotul log burner. An intercom phone connects to the Boat House library/study.

A turning staircase leads up to the first-floor landing.

The two bedrooms each have dual aspect windows; one room having a built-in wardrobe and airing cupboard.

The white fitted bathroom, updated in 2015, includes a heated towel rail and rainfall-type power shower head.

The basement level features two large storage rooms either side of entrance hall accessible from the parking area. Both storage rooms are fully fitted out, including power and light. A stairwell from the hall rises to the first floor.

Running parallel to the river Usk the grounds feature lawned areas, vegetable gardens, mature beds and many specimen trees including a superb weeping willow.

The Boathouse:

The ground floor houses a Library/Study, which is fully insulated and heated by a Jotul stove. It doubles as a guest bedroom. There is a large workshop with a w/c, and an undercover area for the air-source pump and log store.

The upper floor has entrances either side. One via a small hallway to the living area; the other via a utility room.

The flooring is tiled throughout, and the air-source pump provides underfloor heating.

The living room has exposed ceiling beams and leads into the bedroom with its walk in wardrobe and ensuite w/c.

The kitchen has extensive cupboards, including under the steps leading to the living room. Apart from a new Beko hob, all appliances are Bosch or AEG. Light comes from a large window and two skylights. An oil-fired AGA is used for cooking and usually is sufficient to heat the whole house throughout winter.

The shower room includes a low-level w/c, pedestal sink and large walk-in shower with rainfall type power shower head, under floor heating, heated towel rail

A door from the shower room leads to a utility room with Velux window, plumbed space for washing machine and space for a tall freezer.

At the rear of the Boathouse is an undercover area with pull-out wall mounted washing lines.

Further information:

Council tax bands: E & C

Services:

The Mill: Mains electric & water supply, private drainage, LPG gas.

The Boat House: Mains electric & water supply, private drainage, air source heat pump.

About this agent

M2 Estate Agents - Usk
M2 Estate Agents - Usk
17 Bridge Street Usk NP15 1BQ
01291 326455
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When it comes to selling houses, M2 is a new South Wales estate agent that's setting out to stay a step ahead. A step ahead of the competition - and a step ahead of its customers' needs and expectations. Specialising solely in residential sales, M2 may be a fresh new brand, but its sales staff have extensive local knowledge and many years' experience. M2's owner, Mark Roberts, who set up Roberts Estate Agents in Newport 15 years ago, now aims to establish the company's former branches in Usk and Abergavenny at the core of a completely new and separate enterprise. "Estate agency is a people business, so I am delighted that the wonderful staff from both premises will be helping me to develop my new brand," he said. "Sales know-how and familiarity with the local area are really important - so are a friendly face, an understanding approach and excellent customer service. At M2, our staff are welcoming, professional and skilled in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals." M2, launched on Thursday August 23, specialises in residential sales across the market, promoting higher end properties (£500,000 plus) under the Town and Country banner. The offer is simple and straightforward - sales fees are competitive and there are no upfront charges and no add-ons. "Our priority is finding people their perfect home," says M2's Nicola Foxton, who has spent 19 years in estate agency and is manager of the Usk branch, joining four years ago, just two years after it was set up. Among other "familiar faces" is Jo Francis, branch manager at Abergavenny who has 26 years' estate agency experience and opened the Abergavenny branch nine years ago. Shortly afterwards she just happened to sell a property to the parents of her one-day-to-be assistant branch manager, Alex Buchanan! Jo has also successfully developed the branch to the point where she can claim: "To date, this year this branch has sold by far the most houses we ever have." Both Jo and Nicola put much of their success down to their sales progression skills. "I take responsibility for the whole process," says Nicola. "I am with my customers every step of the way to make sure the sale goes through." Both branches have also benefitted from an increase in demand from Bristol buyers prompted to look this side of the Severn Bridge. Usk is only nine miles from junction 24 on the M4, making the city easily accessible by car whilst Jo says commuters are tempted to buy in Abergavenny because of the train station. "The removal of the Severn Bridge tolls at the end of this year has acted as a catalyst," says Mark. "But once they start looking here, buyers realise they can get so much more for their money and a completely different lifestyle. They can get a three-bed semi for £200,000 here when in Bristol they would be paying £400,000." Whilst Mark's future plans for M2 include development of online property sales across a wider region, he and his staff recognise that in towns like Usk and Abergavenny customers appreciate a face-to-face approach - and an agent they can visit at weekends. Both branches stay open to facilitate this - Abergavenny opens 7 days a week (on Sunday from 11am to 3pm) and in Usk, whilst the branch shuts for the weekend at 1pm on Saturday, viewings continue into the afternoon. Staff always accompany viewings and make a point of having seen a property and met the owner first.
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