Situated within convenient reach of Usk town in the picturesque village of Gwehelog and boasting superb, far reaching Monmouthshire views, is this exceptional barn conversion. Converted by the current owners, the property has been lovingly restored and extended to the home we see today, providing a home that has ample character and charm associated with it's original usage, juxtaposed with a host of modern features one would expect in a property of this calibre. Set within grounds of approximately one acre and offering the opportunity for multi-generational living or accommodation to provide an income, this home is truly a unique gem within the Monmouthshire area.
Description - Situated within convenient reach of Usk town in the picturesque village of Gwehelog and boasting superb, far reaching Monmouthshire views is this exceptional barn conversion. Converted by the current owners, the property has been lovingly restored and extended to the home we see today, providing a home that has ample character and charm associated with it's original usage, juxtaposed with a host of modern features one would expect in a property of this calibre. Set within grounds of approximately one acre and offering the opportunity for multi-generational living or accommodation to provide an income, this home is truly a unique gem within the Monmouthshire area. The flexible accommodation over two floors briefly comprises 5 bedrooms, a vaulted dining room with galleried landing over, fitted kitchen, triple aspect lounge with balcony, utility room and pantry. There are three bathrooms/shower rooms plus a separate cloakroom/w.c. Benefits of additional note include solar panels alongside electric and oil central heating, plus underfloor heating to the main double height dining room. Douglas Fir wood double glazing. Ample gated off road parking alongside twin double garages accessed via central courtyard.
ENTRANCE HALL - Entered via a solid wood front door with double glazed sidescreen. Solid wood door and glazed windows to:
DINING ROOM - 6.98m x 5.82m - A dual aspect, double height reception room with vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams and exposed stone walls providing exceptional character and charm. Open tread staircase rising to first floor galleried landing. Original arrow slit windows to the front and rear. Additional double glazed window to the front. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Multi-paned doorway to inner hallway giving access to ground floor bedrooms. Multi-paned door to:
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM - 5.56m x 3.03m - Fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating laminated work surfaces with tiled splashbacks to the walls. Inset 1 ½ bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Two arrow slit windows to the side and one to the rear. Integral 'Zanussi' dishwasher and integrated fridge. Space for Rangemaster over with extractor hood over. Built-in AEG microwave. Two double glazed windows to the rear and one window to the hallway. Exposed beamed ceilings. Space for breakfast table and chairs. Tiled flooring. Multi-paned door to:
OUTER HALLWAY - Farmhouse stable door and full length double glazed windows to the central courtyard. Original, ornate exposed stone pillars. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Panelled doors to pantry, utility and cloakroom/w.c. Multi-paned door to boiler room.
PANTRY - Solid stone cold shelf along one wall with additional timber shelving over. Double glazed window to the side. Window to the utility room. Tiled flooring. Space for tall fridge/freezer.
UTILITY ROOM - Fitted with a range of wall and base units incorporating laminated work surfaces and an inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Tiled splashback to the walls. Plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer over. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.
CLOAKROOM - Fitted with a white two piece suite comprising close coupled w.c and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled splashback to the wall. Extractor fan. Radiator. Tiled flooring.
BOILER ROOM - Floor mounted 'Worcester' oil central heating boiler. Tiled flooring. Door to twin garages.
INNER HALLWAY - Double glazed windows to central courtyard. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Solid wood doors to two bedrooms and multi-paned door to second hallway.
BEDROOM TWO - 4.27m x 2.63m - Double glazed window to rear. Wall mounted radiator.
BEDROOM THREE - 4.27m x 3.16m - Double glazed windows to the side and rear. Wall mounted radiator.
SECOND HALLWAY - Double glazed door giving access to rear patio area. Timber door to central courtyard. Timber doors to bathroom and shower room. Timber door to
BEDROOM FOUR / OFFICE - 6.83m x 4.84m - A large dual aspect bedroom currently used as an large office by the current owners. Boasting a vaulted ceiling to the centre of the room with loft storage either side. Built in wardrobes. Two wall mounted radiators. Three double glazed windows to the central courtyard and double glazed window overlooking lawned garden.
BATHROOM - Fitted with a white suite comprising a panel enclosed bath, close coupled w.c and pedestal wash hand basin. Heated ladder style radiator. Tiling to floor and walls. Shaver point and light. Extractor fan. Double glazed windows to the side and rear.
SHOWER ROOM - Fitted with a white suite comprising a close coupled w.c and wash hand basin alongside a glazed shower cubicle with chrome shower within. Tiled splashbacks to the walls and tiled flooring. Heated ladder style radiator. Double glazed window to the rear.
Stairs to FIRST FLOOR and LANDING - A beautiful galleried landing boasting exposed stone walls with arrow slit windows and vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams. Two velux windows to the rear. Timber floorboards and wall mounted radiator. Doors to bedroom and bathroom. Multi-paned door to:
LOUNGE - 5.90m x 5.56m - Shallow steps lead down to the light and airy triple aspect room boasting French doors to the side and rear, one opening to a wrought iron railed balcony with space to step out and southerly aspect, and the second a Juliet balcony with a Westerly view over the rear garden. Double glazed window to the front and three velux windows to the rear. Vaulted ceiling with exposed timber beams. Three wall mounted radiators. Large stone fireplace with flagstone hearth and timber mantle, utilising original timber from the property.
BEDROOM FIVE - 4.64m x 3.89m - Double glazed window and three velux windows to the front. Two arrow slit windows to the side with ornamental shelf running along the same wall. Exposed timber beams to the ceiling. Wall mounted radiator.
BEDROOM SIX - 4.80m x 3.68m - Accessed via a staircase from garage and adaptable for varied usage, ideal as a home office. Double glazed window to the front with far reaching views. Eaves storage. Raised floor area to one end. The other part of the room has two velux windows to the central courtyard and additional eaves storage. Two wall mounted radiators. Laminate flooring.
Outside - The approach to the property is a pleasant experience in itself, you are greeted by timber gates which allow vehicles and pedestrians into the first section of the driveway. Mainly laid to stone chippings and lawned gardens with seating areas and countryside views. The driveway bears right into a wrought -iron gated central courtyard area that appears to be the main fulcrum of the home, laid to stone chippings and providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. This central courtyard gives door access to the 3 main areas of the home as well as access to the twin garages. Covered timber store area plus a covered storage area next to garages housing oil tank.
To the front, side and rear there are multiple paves patio areas providing seating areas with Easterly, Southerly and Westerly aspects as required, the Easterly aspect enjoying superb far reaching views extending far over Monmouthshire countryside. There are pleasant lawned gardens that are home to an abundance of mature shrubs and trees, including a variety of evergreens that provide the garden with year round colour and screening. Garden pond with stone surround. Timber summerhouse to the front. The property also benefits from solar panels.
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