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Chepstow - Usk (Pen-y-Cae Mawr)
DescriptionIdeally located some 4 miles from the charming market town of Usk, 6 miles form the Roman Fortress Town of Caerleon, and only 8 miles from the ancient Port of Chepstow, "Laburnum" benefits from convenient access to J24 of the M4 at the Coldra roundabout (6 miles) or via J2 M48 at the Old Severn Bridge (9 miles), and M50 via the A449 giving excellent connections to the Midlands and North, Bristol, London and the South West (M5), and to Newport, Cardiff, and West Wales (M4). There are express rail services to London Paddington from Severn Tunnel Junction (Rogiet) and Bristol Parkway. --------------------------------------------------------------- An impressive, spacious, well proportioned Country House in a unique, commanding, hilltop location ENJOYING POSSIBLY THE FINEST VIEWS IN SOUTH EAST WALES --------------------------------------------------------------- Canopied corner porch, impressive entrance hall, breakfast kitchen with bar and walk in larder, utility room, generous dining room, 'L' shaped lounge, double glazed conservatory, cloaks & WC, 'T' shaped landing, 5 double bedrooms (2 en-suite), family bath and shower-room, French doors to sun-deck balcony, 2 spacious boarded & well lit loft areas, attached double garage and workshop, store and potting shed, hexagonal swimming pool with large decked surround and Swedish 'log-cabin' summer and pool house. ------------------------------------------------------------- Perched high on the ridge overlooking the Usk Valley, this charming, well presented, five bedroom property affords long, unrestricted views southwards across Newport, the Bristol Channel and North Somerset/Devon Coasts. To the northwest the views span the towns of Usk and Abergavenny to the Sugar Loaf, Brecon Beacons, Black mountains and beyond into central Wales. Snuggling behind a rhododendron topped bank and sloping lawns Laburnum is approached via a sweeping gravelled driveway. Set in landscaped grounds of approximately 0.75 acres, this fine Country House boasts a hexagonal swimming pool with fully decked surround and adjacent picture book Swedish Summerhouse. A wide flagged stairway leads from the lower lawn to a brick paved terrace and lawn area, with pear, fig and rose trees espaliered to the side walls, while a wide sundeck balcony spans the rear on to which French doors open from the landing and principal bedroom. Property DetailsAn impressive, spacious, well proportioned Country House in a unique, commanding, hilltop location ENJOYING POSSIBLY THE FINEST VIEWS IN SOUTH EAST WALES --------------------------------------------------------------- Canopied corner porch, impressive entrance hall, breakfast kitchen with bar and walk in larder, utility room, generous dining room, 'L' shaped lounge, double glazed conservatory, cloaks & WC, 'T' shaped landing, 5 double bedrooms (2 en-suite), family bath and shower-room, French doors to sun-deck balcony, 2 spacious boarded & well lit loft areas, attached double garage and workshop, store and potting shed, hexagonal swimming pool with large decked surround and Swedish 'log-cabin' summer and pool house. ------------------------------------------------------------- Perched high on the ridge overlooking the Usk Valley, this charming, well presented, five bedroom property affords long, unrestricted views southwards across Newport, the Bristol Channel and North Somerset/Devon Coasts. To the northwest the views span the towns of Usk and Abergavenny to the Sugar Loaf, Brecon Beacons, Black mountains and beyond into central Wales. Ideally located some 4 miles from the charming market town of Usk, 6 miles form the Roman Fortress Town of Caerleon, and only 8 miles from the ancient Port of Chepstow, "Laburnum" benefits from convenient access to J24 of the M4 at the Coldra roundabout (6 miles) or via J2 M48 at the Old Severn Bridge (9 miles), and M50 via the A449 giving excellent connections to the Midlands and North, Bristol, London and the South West (M5), and to Newport, Cardiff, and West Wales (M4). There are express rail services to London Paddington from Severn Tunnel Junction (Rogiet) and Bristol Parkway. Snuggling behind a rhododendron topped bank and sloping lawns Laburnum is approached via a sweeping gravelled driveway. Set in landscaped grounds of approximately 0.75 acres, this fine Country House boasts a hexagonal swimming pool with fully decked surround and adjacent picture book Swedish Summerhouse. A wide flagged stairway leads from the lower lawn to a brick paved terrace and lawn area, with pear, fig and rose trees espaliered to the side walls, while a wide sundeck balcony spans the rear on to which French doors open from the landing and principal bedroom. With most rooms orientated to take advantage of the unspoilt panoramic views, the accommodation comprises: CANOPY PORCH With flagstone flooring and 'carriage' style lighting to flanking wall. Half glazed feature door. ENTRANCE HALL A spacious 'T' shaped reception area, 22'11" x 19'7" max (6.98m x 5.96m max). A beautiful feature arched window with small seating area overlooks the terrace and panoramic views across the Usk valley. 3 radiators. CLOAKROOM 6'4"x 3'9" (1.93m x 1.14m) Adjacent to kitchen. White Edwardian style pedestal washbasin. Close coupled low level wc, radiator. Double half glazed doors lead from the hall to:- LOUNGE L-Shaped. 20'0" x 15'7" max (6.09m x 4.74m max). Period style cornicing, shelving and alcoves, dressed bath stone Tudor style fireplace and hearth with inset coal effect living gas fire. Windows to side and rear with opening to conservatory. 2 radiators. DOUBLE GLAZED CONSERVATORY 11'0" x 9'0" (3.35m x 2.74m) A light and airy sun room. Extensive views and double French windows to brick paved terrace and barbeque / seating area. DINING ROOM Half glazed door to generous dining area 15'9" x 9'6" (4.80m x 2.90m). Feature brick fireplace with stone flag hearth and timber over-mantle, half glazed door to built in shelved book case. Corniced ceiling, 2 windows to side garden, radiator. STUDY 8'8" x 8'0" (2.64m x 2.44m) Looking onto covered porch area. Radiator and telephone point. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 'L' Shaped, 19'6" x 14'9" (5.94m x 4.50m) (max) Fitted with a range of base and wall cupboards with worktops and small breakfast bar, all with ornamental plate shelf over, inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, 5-ring LP gas hob and cooker hood/extractor, built in electric double oven. Plumbing for dishwasher, spotlighting, double sided glass display cupboards, corniced ceilings, radiator. WALK IN PANTRY 6'3" x 4'3" (1.90m x 1.29m) Walk in pantry with copious shelving fitted from 1m height to 3 walls, power point and centre light. LAUNDRY & BOOT ROOM Leading from breakfast kitchen, 9'7" x 6'3" (2.92m x 1.91m), double width shelved storage cupboard. Inset stainless steel sink, plumbing for automatic washing machine, radiator, window and half glazed door to rear terrace. STAIRS TO 'T' SHAPED LANDING An impressive, well-lit 'T' shape landing 19'10" x 19'6" max (6.04m x 5.94m max), providing seating or study/studio areas. Window to front and double French windows to the rear sundeck balcony. Two fold down timber Lex 'Mid Maid' stairways provide easy access to the spacious lofts and there are 3 radiators. PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 1 11'8" x 11'5" (3.56m x 3.48m) With side window and fully glazed double French doors giving access to sundeck balcony. Two wall lights. Radiator. DRESSING AREA 15'8" x 6'3" max (4.77m x 1.90m max) With 2 windows to front of property and providing a range of built in wardrobes with sliding mirror doors, corner display shelving/and dressing table area. Spotlighting, radiator. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 6'8" x 7'6" (2.03m x 2.28m) With white 'Heritage' Edwardian style pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, and step in glass sided corner shower unit with power shower. Window to sidewall. Walls fully tiled. Extractor fan, Radiator. BEDROOM 2 12'10" x 11'0" (3.91m x 3.35m) Presently used as a study, this room overlooks the balcony and benefits from the panoramic views. Radiator. BEDROOM 3 15'10" x 8'9" (4.82m x 2.66m) This ideal guest room has an en-suite bathroom and windows to the side and rear to benefit from the panoramic views. Radiator. EN-SUITE BATHROOM White suite of pedestal wash hand basin, low level close coupled wc, panelled bath with shower attachment over, heated ladder style towel rail/radiator, fully tiled walls, vanity light above washbasin, beech laminate floor. BEDROOM 4 12'8" x 10'9" (3.86m x 3.28m) Also benefiting from the panoramic views to the rear. Radiator BEDROOM 5 11'0" x 9'6" (3.35m x 2.90m) Overlooking the side garden with mature trees and the forest beyond. Radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM 10'8" x 5'9" min (3.25m x 1,75m) Spacious, all white tiled room with step up to bathing area and inset double width step-in shower, 'Chatsworth' Edwardian style pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc, inset double width and deep airing cupboard with open fronted towel shelves to side, radiator. SUNDECK BALCONY Approx. 31'0" x 6'3" (9.44m x 1.90m) Spreading the width of the hall and breakfast kitchen, this exceptional balcony has anti-slip decking and 3 wall lights. ATTIC 1 Approx. 25'10" x 7'6" (7.84m x 2.28m), Fully insulated between ceiling joists, and with a floored area, this has half height fitted book / file / storage units along both sides, 2 fluorescent lights and water tank. ATTIC 2 Approx. 31'3" x 19' (9.52m x 5.79m) Also fully insulated between ceiling joists, this spacious area is fully floored and has two fluorescent lights making it an ideal space for lightweight children's hobbies and games. (NB: the attic floors have been laid direct to the ceiling joists without extra strengthening.) OUTBUILDINGS:- LARGE DOUBLE GARAGE With twin up and over doors, 3 fluorescent lights and 2 double power points this affords ample space for a WORKSHOP AREA to the rear. Also housing the water pressure vessel and the boiler supplying central heating and hot water IMPLEMENT STORE & POTTING SHED This detached building 14'6" x 9'7" (4.42m x 2.92m) has double doors and is well shelved for storage and tools. It also has a high level bench for easy working and potting. SWEDISH STYLE SUMMER HOUSE 13'2" x 10'6" max (3.01m x 3.20m) This picture book octagonal LOG chalet has a vaulted ceiling and is fitted with electric light, 2 double power points, and the point for the pool pump and filter. With balustrade and decking all round, this sits behind a large sun deck seating area adjacent to the hexagonal SWIMMING POOL. Currently housing deck chairs, garden tables, games, etc. it is an ideal studio, playroom, study, gym and exercise room. 'GRANNY FLAT' Plans have been prepared for a spacious 'Granny Flat' above the garage. With one double bedroom, full bathroom, kitchenette, and spacious lounge with Juliet balconies to the side garden, this can link with a door through the Fifth Bedroom to the main house. This would give the option for a one or two bedroom holiday apartment, or an extension to the main house. (Subject to consents) THE GROUNDS The landscaped gardens and grounds extend to APPROXIMATELY 0.75 ACRES and include a most attractive HEXAGONAL SHAPE SWIMMING POOL with decking surround and adjacent summerhouse. The sweeping gravel driveway has lawns on either side, each backed by mature hedgerows entwined with honeysuckle and several trees. The half paved side garden, where a trampoline is set, boasts mature Yew, Cypress and Holly. Set in the lawns are various apple and ornamental trees, including, of course, a Laburnum . The walls above the lower lawn have pear, rose, fig and creepers espaliered to them with a wilderness area to the steep bank below the lower lawn, although this would make an ideal location for chickens and terraced vegetable cultivation for those so minded. DIRECTIONS From the A48 Chepstow to Newport Road, take the turning close to Caerwent for Llanvair Discoed & Wentwood. Pass through the village of Llanvair Discoed and climb the borders of Grey Hill passing by the lake on the left hand side and continuing upwards through the mature Beech woodlands of Wentwood Forest itself toward Usk. As you emerge from the forest pass the cross roads signed for Shirenewton (right) and Penhow (left). Proceed for 200 yards or so until just beyond a narrow lane to the right, where the road dips steeply down toward Usk, you will find the entrance drive to Laburnum on the right hand side. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with ARCHER & CO. You are advised to obtain a survey & establish that all appliances and services etc. are to your satisfaction before submitting your offer. These property details are subject to change without notice. The property will be sold subject to any Wayleaves, Public or Private Rights of Way, Easements, Covenants & outgoings whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Approx. room dimensions are usually taken as the maximum distance between the walls. Definition of boundaries will need to be clarified by the vendors' solicitors. In respect of any new properties, the developers reserve the right to alter the specification at any build point, without any notice whatsoever. Mileages are approx. E. & O. E.Further Information
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