Gethley Road, Parkhouse, Trelleck, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25

Situation

Located in the Wye Valley and within the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this country cottage is on the edge of the small hamlet of Parkhouse close to the thriving communities of Trellech, Llanishen and Catbrook. It lies just 1.5 miles from the B 4293 providing access to both Monmouth and Chepstow which are both within 8 miles. Although in a rural setting, the property is within easy commuting distance of the regional centres of Bristol (23 miles), Cardiff (34 miles) and Newport (22 miles). The M4/M5 interchange is only 14 miles away and the M50 just half an hour away giving access to the South West and the Midlands.

Trellech village & surrounding areas

Trellech offers a primary school, renowned local pub The Lion Inn and a village hall, which are the hub of the local community. In the opposite direction lies Tintern with its world famous beautiful Abbey close to the banks of the River Wye. Llanishen is also close by with its village stores, public house and Village Hall. Also within walking distance is the locally renowned Fountain Inn at Trellech Grange. The nearby river Wye offers opportunities for fishing, canoeing and walking along its banks. Monmouth and Chepstow are both historic market towns each providing shopping, including Waitrose in Monmouth, and professional services, leisure facilities and excellent secondary schools for both state and private schooling.

Accommodation

Ground Floor

Enter into reception hall with tiled floor, oak staircase leading to first floor and under stairs storage. Directly off the hall is the spacious kitchen/ breakfast room comprising a range of units with laminate worktop and tile splash back, inset Belfast sink with drainer, integrated dishwasher, electric hob and oven/ grill with over head extractor hood. Space for a freestanding fridge freezer. Tiled floor, two windows to front aspect enjoying countryside views and a door leading into a useful utility/ boot room which has a stable door leading to outside and feature quarry tiled floor. The dining room has open access from the hall and enjoys double aspect to front and rear, feature exposed stone fireplace and a wooden floor; a door leads into the lounge. The lounge enjoys triple aspect and views over countryside, there is a feature exposed stone fireplace with free standing wood burner, feature beam and wooden flooring. Also off the hall, you will find a study and WC/ cloakroom.

First Floor

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, including the Master bedroom boasting built-in wardrobes and En-suite shower room. The fourth bedroom is currently utilised as a home office but would also make a comfortable bedroom. The family bathroom is spacious and comprises a bath with shower over.

Outside

Grounds and paddock

Old Park Cottage has its own private gated access off the lane which leads to an extensive parking area; a gated pedestrian pathway leads to the front and side entrances. The gardens are mainly to the front of the cottage and are laid to lawn whilst there is a patio terrace to the side which offers a spectacular setting to enjoy dining and entertaining. A gate leads into the fenced off paddock which benefits a vehicular gate leading directly onto the lane as well as a range of trees and bushes and natural water supply via the brook at the far boundary. There is a further garden area to the North-West of the garage.

Double garage, workshop and store

The detached double garage (25’1 x 20’5), adjoining workshop (14’7 x 11’6) and storeroom (14’7 x 8’0) afford fantastic potential for conversion into a gym, studio, business premises or indeed self-contained annexe or holiday accommodation, subject to the necessary consent.

Tenure

We are informed the property is freehold. Intended purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors.

Services

Mains water and electricity, oil-fired central heating and private drainage to septic tank. EPC RATING - E

Local Authority

Monmouthshire County Council Council Tax Band: H

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James.