Folly Lane, Trevethin, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4

An impressive, historic home set in grounds of over an acre, bursting with original features

Description

Entering through the extra wide, solid oak door you find yourself in the spacious and inviting country kitchen with its semi-vaulted ceiling, original exposed roof beams, bespoke, solid wood wall and base units, solid wood butcher block work surfaces, natural stone Travertine splashback from Mandarin Stone and decorative, authentic, floor tiles imported from Spain. A solid fuel Rayburn range cooker is situated at the far end of the kitchen with a traditional, period bread oven and oak beamed corner seat inset into the stone wall. There is also a Rangemaster double oven gas cooker with 5 gas hobs and a warmer plate. A traditional Belfast sink with swan necked, antique brass mixer tap is situated below a large, leaded light window which looks over the beautiful courtyard and beyond to the immaculate, manicured side garden. In the centre of the ceiling there is a feature antique brass hurricane lamp with extra lighting in the form of ceiling downlights and four wall uplighters. There are two Velux windows.

From the kitchen, an inner hallway leads to a modern, tastefully refurbished downstairs bathroom featuring a walk-in shower with large rainfall shower head and frameless glass shower wall. White subway tiles are beautifully paired with matt porcelain marble effect tiles from Mandarin Stone, the floor tiles having been chosen specifically for their safety anti-slip rating. A large contemporary wash basin with polished chrome, waterfall mixer tap sits atop a solid quartz countertop with tiled towel recess underneath, a square pedestal WC completes the bathroom suite. There is a heated, ladder towel radiator in polished chrome and the bathroom is bathed in natural light due to a large window with patterned frosted glass. Lights are brushed nickel downlights.

Also accessed from the hallway is a large double bedroom with a leaded light window, both the bedroom and the inner hallway benefit from Harlequin natural slate floor tiles from Mandarin Stone. Walls are of a smooth plaster finish painted in a contemporary light grey with painted wooden skirting boards. The hallway also features a solid hardwood external door with patterned, frosted glass panel, thus creating the opportunity for an independently accessed annex area, perfect for multi-generational living.
At the far end of the kitchen is the solid oak panelled original farmhouse door, this leads through a small inner hallway and into the spacious dining room which is partly carpeted with a real wool Axminster carpet, the remainder being of solid oak parquet flooring, this room again boasting impressive, original exposed roof beams. There is a large alcove backing onto the Rayburn which serves as a winter log store and on the same wall is a recess with a glass panelled door which previously served as a miniature wine cellar. On the adjacent wall is another alcove fitted with solid wood display shelves and brass spotlights. There are four wall lights with authentic Italian glass shades made and imported from Italy and a solid oak balustrade at the far end of the room which overlooks the sunroom.
The dining room flows seamlessly into the expansive sunroom, with its light, airy feel. Featuring solid oak flooring, triple aspect with leaded light windows and leaded light, bifold French doors which open right out onto the large stone terrace and the exceptional garden at the rear of the farmhouse. This room lends itself perfectly to entertaining. Lighting consists of four decorative wall lights. Both the dining room and sunroom walls are of a smooth plaster finish painted in a contemporary light grey with solid oak skirting boards.
Also accessed from the small inner hallway is the Great Room, a second, very large formal reception room with natural stone Travertine floor tiles from Mandarin Stone, exposed original roof beams, natural Bath stone fireplace with inset Bodart & Gonay wood-burner, dual aspect with leaded light windows and a set of leaded light French doors leading out to the stone terrace and garden. Ceiling and wall lights are decorative brass filigree with authentic Italian glass shades made and imported from Italy. At the far end of the Great Room is a solid Beech staircase leading to the first floor.
Beyond the Great Room is the Christmas Room, another very spacious reception room featuring a traditional flagstone floor, tremendous original exposed roof beams and an extra wide solid oak external door leading to the courtyard porch. Another triple aspect room with leaded light windows to both sides and one on the gable end. Ceiling and wall lights are of wrought iron filigree with authentic Italian glass shades made and imported from Italy. The centrepiece of the room is a spectacular stone fireplace recessed into the gable end of the farmhouse, housing a very large, cast-iron Villager Stove with magnificent original Bressummer beam, bread oven to the side and the original stone staircase to the first floor running behind it which is now blocked up. This room is overflowing with historical character and charm.
Stairs from the Great Room lead up to the first-floor landing with access to the phenomenal and expansive principal bedroom. With its fully vaulted ceiling, exposed original roof beams, dressed stone fireplace, solid oak flooring and dual aspect with leaded light windows all overlooking the immaculately manicured gardens and countryside views beyond, this is arguably the most impressive room in the house.
Also accessed off the landing is the main bathroom with solid oak flooring, natural stone Travertine wall tiles from Mandarin Stone, Villeroy and Boch bathroom suite consisting of large curved wash basin with swan neck, chrome and gold mixer tap, pedestal WC and bidet, very large bath with serpentine edge, ball and claw feet and chrome and gold mixer tap, all taps also have large Swarovski Crystal end decorations. Grohe power shower with Matki glass shower screen. There is a tiled towel recess and a Victorian style radiator with heated towel rail. Lighting is polished Chrome downlights.
Further along the landing is access to the third double bedroom with solid oak flooring, original exposed roof and wall beams and leaded light window overlooking the courtyard.
At the end of the landing is the fourth large double bedroom with solid oak flooring, original exposed roof beams, dual aspect with leaded light window and leaded light French doors. To the right is the door to the ensuite bathroom featuring porcelain and natural stone Travertine wall and floor tiles from Mandarin Stone, Villeroy and Boch bathroom suite consisting of bath with polished chrome, wall mounted mixer taps, wash basin with polished chrome mixer tap and pedestal WC. Shower with frameless glass screen. Lighting is ceiling downlights. There is also a door leading to a handy storage cupboard that also houses the boiler.

Location

Approached via a quiet country lane, Pant-y-Gollen farm is entered along a tree lined, sweeping private driveway of approximately 100 metres, terminating on a large parking area comprised of decorative stone, there is parking room for several vehicles. Here is where you’ll discover the first of many historical and unique features in the form of a 15thcentury, stone-built Pilgrim’s Well. To the right of the parking area is the Home Paddock which boasts a large chicken coop with run and a small, meandering mountain stream along the eastern boundary. Also situated on the drive is a stone built double garage with remote control up and over doors. The garage has the benefit of extra depth and has a partially boarded loft area which serves as ample, excellent storage space. Due to its size, there is potential to convert all or part of this building to an office or to provide extra accommodation, subject to gaining the required permissions.

The farmhouse is entered through a lychgate with a gabled roof, tiled in the original old stone roofing tiles. Another unique historical feature of the property, lychgates are usually only situated at the entrance to a churchyard, Pant-y-Gollen Farm being the only private residence in Wales to boast such a feature. The gate opens onto a stunning, private courtyard planted with mature shrubs and climbing roses. Three external doors from the farmhouse open out into the courtyard, with one boasting an extraordinarily picturesque, stone built, gabled roof porch with fragrant Old English climbing roses framing the entrance way.

Pant-y-Gollen dates from the 16th Century and has a fascinating history. Originally built as a traditional farmhouse, it was later extended by a local Lord and turned into a hunting lodge, the wealth of character within the property being a testament to its unique and captivating past.

Square Footage: 2,432 sq ft


Acreage: 1.19 Acres

Additional Info

The utility/laundry building is located in the courtyard, stone built with a pitched roof tiled in the original old stone roofing tiles, it is entered through a stable door. Floor tiles are Victorian patterned hexagonal ceramic tiles from Mandarin Stone. Bespoke solid wood base units with traditional Belfast sink and a bank of wall hung units. Window to side.
The grounds and gardens of Pant-Y-Gollen Farm are truly outstanding comprising formal walled gardens with beautifully manicured lawns and borders planted with rare specimen trees and mature shrubs, there are also a couple of apple trees situated at the far end of these gardens which run to the south-east and north east of the property. A large decked area with pergola over which is covered in the most beautiful mature “Purple Rain” wisteria runs along the gable end of the house.

The large terraced area runs the entire length of the property and is an excellent outdoor entertaining space with plenty of room for outdoor cooking, dining and socialising. Running from the terrace to the south -west is another large area of beautifully manicured lawn, a focal point is the central island planted with mature specimen trees and bushes including Magnolias, Acers and Rhododendrons. There are borders crammed with mature trees and shrubs and a cherry tree in the far corner. There is a stone walled boundary.

The large paddock is accessed over a railway sleeper bridge, through the canopy created by the branches of a mature Weeping Willow tree. This paddock is approximately an acre in size and houses the three stables. The block has a concrete foundation and stables are of timber framed construction with a pitched roof. They have the added benefit of being placed on metal runners which greatly reduces the likelihood of rot and prolongs the lifespan of the stables. Planted at the top of the paddock are a number of plum and cherry trees as well as a number of bramble bushes which produce buckets of blackberries every year. Other mature trees include Hazelnut, Copper Beech, Weeping Willow and a stunning Oak Tree. The lower boundary of the paddock enjoys direct access onto the quiet country lane via a wooden five bar gate and as such there is potential for development on the site of the paddock subject to gaining the required permissions.

The property as a whole is approximately 1.75 acres.

Mains electricity, gas, water and private drainage via a septic tank.