4 bedroom detached house for sale

Features and description

Rooms

Situation
Whitebrook is a sought-after area situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Wye Valley. The location is fringed by extensive woodland providing excellent countryside walks whilst allowing easy access by car to M4 and M5 motorways. It is one of the few villages in Monmouthshire which benefits from a renowned restaurant; The Whitebrook, accredited with Michelin Star status. The highly regarded town of Monmouth is only 6 miles away and provides an excellent range of amenities and recreational /cultural facilities along with first class schooling opportunities in the independent and state sectors. Excellent local amenities including primary schools can also be found in the neighbouring villages of Llandogo and Trellech just a short drive away.

Accommodation
The wooden front door opens into the Entrance Hallway with a double-glazed window to the side. A door leads into the Utility Room with space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer and modern chrome radiator. The Hallway has wooden panelling with shelf above, exposed timbers and shelving. There is a large glass light panel in the ceiling (forming part of the floor above) bringing light through from the Landing above which is filled with light from a large roof skylight and a window to the rear. A panelled door opens to a useful cupboard and there is a further cupboard under the stairs which house manifold valves for the underfloor heating.

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The Sitting Room is a cosy room full of original character features including beams to the ceiling, a door to the original stone curved staircase at the side of the large open fireplace with stone hearth on which sits a wood burning stove and houses the original baker’s oven. Two double glazed windows overlooking the view with window seats and door to terrace and wooden flooring.

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Leading into the Kitchen / Breakfast Room from the Hallway are reclaimed wooden and newly glazed gunstock French doors with brass handles opening to this light and spacious room with a unique working open fireplace set within a large stone surround. The stylish bespoke kitchen units are a mixture of repurposed and handmade units together with two large dressers with glazed display cabinets. Large double oven Aga with timer run on LPG gas with display shelf over and set within granite worktops with stainless steel double sink unit.

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The central island houses a double electric oven and induction hob with extractor fan over together with plumbing and space for a dishwasher all set within repurposed units. There is space for a large upright fridge/freezer and plenty of room for a dining table. Dual aspect windows allow light to flood into the room and there are two glazed doors giving access to the terrace at the front of the house for outside dining and enjoying the beautiful view across the valley.

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There is a downstairs Double Bedroom at the opposite end of the Hallway with dual aspect windows overlooking the view both with window seats, storage cupboard and beam to ceiling. On the opposite side of the Hallway is a large Downstairs Cloakroom leads off the Hallway with a large cupboard housing the gas condensing boiler fitted in 2022 and plenty hanging space for coats. A stone basin sits on a vintage oak dresser with cupboards under and decorative tiled splashback. Modern wooden panelling on one wall, wooden towel rail and lavatory.

First Floor
An oak staircase leads to the First Floor Landing with walk-on glass floor panel and large skylight together with a long horizontal window and two brass wall light fittings. The large Master Bedroom is to the front of the property with two windows, with window seats, overlooking the view. The stone staircase from the Sitting Room leads up to the bedroom. There is a double wardrobe and a further single cupboard. Recently fitted carpet, modern ceiling downlighters and access hatch to loft space. A Double Bedroom to the rear of the property has double glazed doors leading out to a raised terrace area, wooden flooring and re-purposed wooden floorboards used to construct a wardrobe, useful shelving and a panelled wall. There is also fitted shelving above, window and downlighters to the ceiling.

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The Ensuite Shower Room has a large, tiled walk-in shower area with glazed panel, waterfall shower head plus telescopic shower head. A stone wash hand basin sits on a reclaimed wooden unit, lavatory with enclosed cistern. The Family Bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower over, wash hand basin on vanity unit and lavatory. There is a cupboard with shelving, the floor and walls are fully tiled, a chrome radiator, window to the side and access hatch to the loft space above. A further Double Bedroom to the front of the property with downlighters to the ceiling. dual aspect windows, both with window seats. Recently fitted carpet and access hatch to the loft space above.

Outside
The property is approached via a no through lane in a peaceful location overlooking the field and valley of trees below. The property has a stone boundary wall to the front and the gardens have been thoughtfully terraced with steps leading to several seating areas to take advantage of the wonderful views. The flower beds are well stocked with shrubs and perennial planting. A terraced paved area has a wildlife pond and gate leading to the large paved terraced area to the front of the property. An ideal area to relax and enjoy the views and for outside dining. A wooden gate leads to a lawned area with steps leading up to a higher area behind the house which has a cosy ‘Cwtch’. enclosed wooden area with spectacular views. The plot is approximately 0.88 acres and has a natural feeling and flow with paths connecting to areas of interest in the garden.

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There is a stone fronted, block built Double Garage with electric roller door and concrete floor. The access lane leads past the garage and house up to a wooden and block-built Barn with windows overlooking the valley below and accessed via two large wooden doors. The barn has the potential to be converted into an annexe/workshop subject to the necessary planning approval.

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The Detached Studio is approached via a wooden decking area through a double-glazed door with side window panel. The stone-built studio has fitted kitchen units housing a mini hob, microwave and a stainless-steel sink unit. There is a small wood burner, high level window and skylight with spotlights to the ceiling. This could be a useful office space.

Services
Mains water and electricity, Private drainage - septic tank, New gas boiler in 2022, Under floor heating to ground floor and studio, Fibre Broadband Connection available

EPC
Band D

Local Authority
Monmouthshire County Council, Council Tax Band G

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Monmouth

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