Lower Wye Valley Road, St. Briavels, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15

Description

A detached stone barn, converted into an impressive residential property sitting in garden and grounds and field extending to approximately 9 acres. The property benefits from a wealth of character features including exposed beams and trusses, pitched ceilings, oak flooring and exposed stone walls, and has a light and airy ambiance, created by the stylish renovation. With slate, limestone and wood flooring, wooden beams and trusses, this stylish home combines a wealth of character throughout combined with contemporary features. A detached outbuilding is the perfect space to be used as a workshop, office or gym. This outstanding property benefits from an exceptional position and enjoys far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside. Combining the ultimate living and entertaining space alongside flexible multi-generational living, currently offering an annexe/Airbnb.

Situation

Gumbersland Barn is situated on gently rolling fields above the River Wy, surrounded by beautiful countryside yet only a short distance from the villages of St Briavels, Llandogo and Redbrook and the towns of Monmouth and Chepstow. Both towns provide a comprehensive range of amenities, including shops, theatres and sporting opportunities including the famous Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club and Monmouth Rowing Club, Chepstow enjoys a range of facilities with Chepstow racecourse and St Pierre Golf course. Both have excellent schools both junior and senior including The Haberdashers Monmouth Schools for Boys and Girls in Monmouth as well as a broad range of shops. The property also allows easy access to the M4, M50 and M5 with both Bristol and Cardiff about 30 miles.

Accommodation

Reception Hall

The property is entered through a hardwood and glazed front door, leading into a RECEPTION HALL providing a welcoming space with exposed beams and slate floor. A staircase leads up to the first floor and opens into:

Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Space

An outstanding open-plan KITCHEN/DINING/SITTING SPACE, separated into distinctive areas. The spacious KITCHEN area is fitted with a range of fitted units incorporating a large ceramic twin sink, and a rangemaster cooker with two ovens, a grill and drawer and 6 ring gas hob, fitted fridge and freezer and dish washer. There is extensive granite and hardwood work surfaces and a matching island unit with hardwood top. A light and airy ambience is created by a large window at the end of the kitchen. The kitchen has a dining area and beyond this is a large central chimney breast and a Villager wood burning stove standing on the original flagstones, opening to each side to create a cosy sitting area on the far side.

Garden Room

Steps lead down to a lower GARDEN ROOM with doors opening to the terrace and gardens.

Utility Room

A door leads into the UTILITY ROOM with a matching unit with ceramic sink and space and plumbing for two washing machines. Storage cupboard. A separate service cupboard has the controls for the ground source heat pump. Next to this is:

Cloakroom

CLOAKROOM with lavatory and wash hand basin. A back door opens to the terrace.

Summer Sitting Room

Steps lead down to the SUMMER SITTING ROOM with limestone tiled floor from Mandarin Stone and picture windows with doors opening to the terrace creating a light sunny ambience.

Study/Bedroom

An inner hall gives access to a STUDY/BEDROOM, again with large window.

Double Bedroom / Annexe

Next to this is a spacious DOUBLE BEDROOM/ANNEXE with windows to the garden and limestone floor. There is a fully tiled en suite WET ROOM with pedestal wash hand basin, lavatory and shower with flexi and rain head. Next to this is a small kitchen with stainless steel sink and drainer. Space for fridge. Glass paned door to the terrace.

Mezzanine Landing

The staircase in the reception hall leads to a MEZZANINE LANDING with the large window at the front enjoying views over the fields.

First Floor Landing

A short flight of stairs continues to the FIRST FLOOR LANDING with oak flooring and two cupboards.

Master Bedroom

The MASTER BEDROOM has a full height pitched ceiling and extensive character features including exposed stone wall and beams with a range of fitted wardrobes and a window looking over the garden to the field. This spacious room also benefits from an ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM.

Bedroom

Next to this is a further BEDROOM with sky lights and exposed beams.

Family Bathroom

The FAMILY BATHROOM is tiled with a white suite comprising a bath, lavatory and pedestal wash hand basin.

Bedroom

There is another large BEDROOM with a wealth of beams, a fitted wardrobe and a window at the end looking out towards the woodland and an EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM.

Outside

The drive to the property runs alongside the fields and opens to an extensive parking area at the front of the property. There is a large mown garden area with boundary hedges and a chicken run and orchard. To the rear of the barn is a terrace opening to a lovely walled garden with a level lawn and raised beds. A gate opens to a paved area ideal for entertaining with steps up to a hot tub giving stunning views over the countryside. Beyond this is a covered wood store and detached outbuilding currently used as a GYM but could easily be an OFFICE/GYM, etc. There is also a fitted WORKSHOP with racks and benches leading round to the greenhouse. The driveway to the barn runs alongside the pasture field, ideal for equestrian use or livestock etc.

General

Private drainage Ground source heat pump Mains water Mains electricity

EPC

Band F