5 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Beautiful Grade II listed property in a lovely setting
- Spacious accommodation finished to an high standard
- Period features throughout
- Offered freehold, with no onward chain
- Conveniently located, within easy reach of both Bristol and Cardiff
- Set in 4 acres of grounds with development potential, STP
- EPC Rating = D
Description
Mount Ballan House, located in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, is an elegant Grade II listed family home with a rich history dating back to 1837. This large, early Victorian rendered house embodies the architectural elegance of its era. In the 1880's the property became the principal residence of the famous engineer Thomas Walker during his time building the Severn Tunnel, one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world.
The house itself boasts a striking entrance and intricately carved royal head stops. The elevation is adorned with gabled bays, canted bay windows with Tudor tracery, and a castellated parapet, all contributing to its historic charm. Inside, the house retains many period features, including mullioned windows, elaborately carved architraves and panelled doors.
As you enter the house, you step into a welcoming reception hall, with beautiful stained-glass windows and window seats. To your left, you’ll find a study, offering a peaceful space for working from home, or reading next to a Tudor arched stone fireplace. Ahead is the elegant drawing room, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening. Adjacent to the drawing room is the formal dining room, ideal for hosting dinner parties and family gatherings. Next is the family sitting room, offering wonderful views over the private gardens and fields beyond.
The heart of the home is the spacious kitchen/breakfast room, equipped with modern appliances and ample counter space. This area is designed for both casual family meals and culinary adventures. Next to the kitchen is a large utility room, providing additional functionality. The kitchen and utilities could be combined (subject to relevant permissions) to create a larger family kitchen with extensive south-westerly views. There is also a convenient cloakroom for guests. From the entrance hall, stairs lead down to the substantial cellar, which offers yet more space and potential for multiple uses.
Ascending to the first floor via the magnificent carved wood staircase, you arrive at an impressively large landing and are greeted by a series of well-appointed and generously sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a luxurious retreat, complete with an en suite bathroom and dressing room. The additional bedrooms have beautiful proportions with high ceilings and large windows with glorious views, each with its own en suite or easy access to the family bathroom.
Mount Ballan House occupies a charming position, set amongst the beautiful Welsh countryside, over which it enjoys fine views. The grounds have a wonderfully private array of areas, including a large south-westerly facing terrace overlooking a lawned area, surrounded by mature planting. The property and gardens amount to approximately 4 acres bounded by wrought iron railings and fencing, with some stone walls, offering plenty of scope for the creation of paddocks and stabling. There is extensive parking to the front of the house, with a large multiple bay garage, an in-out drive, and a large turning area. To interested parties, the gardens or parts thereof would offer excellent development potential, subject to planning.
Location
Mount Ballan House is situated in the hamlet of Caldicot, a very accessible location between Bristol and Cardiff. Nearby, Caldicot has a good range of everyday shops with a wider choice at Chepstow. There is National Horse Racing at Chepstow and golf about 1 mile away at the nearby St Pierre Championship Golf Course, with the Celtic Manor 5-star luxury resort, home of the 2010 Ryder Cup, less than 9 miles away.
The Mall shopping complex at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol is 15 miles away, Bath is 30 miles and to the North of Chepstow the A466 follows the course of the Welsh borders and the River Wye through some of the most beautiful countryside in Herefordshire.
Transport links for Mount Ballan House are excellent. The house is situated about 3 miles from both the Severn Bridge and the second Severn crossing. Junction 15 of the M5 is 12 miles drive. British Rail at Newport or Bristol Parkway station is 16 miles away, from which direct rail services to London Paddington take c.90 minutes. Bristol International Airport is 30 miles away.
Square Footage: 6,646 sq ft
Acreage: 4 Acres
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