St. Thomas Square, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25

Situation

Overmonnow House stands in St Thomas Square adjacent to ‘The Cross’ a Grade II listed structure believed to date back as far as 1039. The location is very accessible, with Monnow Street a short walk away. Monmouth offers a comprehensive range of amenities with both local and nationwide shops and restaurants to include Marks & Spencer and Waitrose. Monmouth town boasts exceptionally impressive schooling, both junior and senior, including the renowned Haberdashers Schools and Monmouth Comprehensive, both within walking distance. The town of Monmouth is situated on the River Wye amidst the rolling Monmouthshire countryside, whilst offering exceptional major road network links along the A449, towards the M50 in the north and M4 to the south.

Accommodation

An impressive entrance doorway leads into an inviting Reception Hall, the ‘heart’ of Overmonnow House with high ceilings throughout and wood panelling to walls. Above the doorway is an attractive arched window which forms the Grade II ‘Listed’ element to Overmonnow House. The space is multi-functional but forms an impressive entrance to the house or a splendid Dining Hall. A central turned wooden staircase leads to the upstairs bedroom accommodation. Off the Hall and to the front of the house is a Reception Room come Snug or Study space, which was formerly combined as one into the adjacent Sitting Room. There is a large sash window to the front and panelling to walls. The Sitting Room comprises of a dual aspect view of the rear garden with double doors leading out to the garden and terrace.

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To the opposite side of the entrance hallway there is a large Dining Room adjacent and easily accessible to the Kitchen. The space is light filled with two large sash windows to the front and a chimney breast to one wall. A doorway leads into the Family Kitchen which is a welcoming and spacious room with fitted storage units and a double sink. There is a central seated breakfast area with a skylight above and dual aspect windows to the front and side. Appliances include a Rangemaster oven with an extractor fan over and space for a dishwasher under countertop. The Utility Room is a useful space off the Kitchen, with fitted storage units and plentiful space for appliances and provisions, space for a washing machine and there is a skylight to ceiling.

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A doorway leads out to a small walled courtyard area. A rear Lobby with a serving hatch into the dining room provides access back into the central Reception Hall. Located here is a second Utility Room/Boot Room which is accessible to the garden with a skylight to the ceiling and a sink with drainer. The Boiler Room benefits from a recently installed new gas boiler, with a Ground Floor Lavatory off the Boot Room. Beyond the Reception Hallway / Dining Hall is access to the sizeable Cellar, the Conservatory, garden and a ground floor Shower Room with a modern walk-in shower, lavatory and a rear facing window. The Conservatory enjoys a view of the rear garden with windows to either side and a door out to the garden. The Cellar provides fantastic storage space with electricity, a coal chute and a vaulted ceiling to one section.

First Floor

The central wooden staircase leads to the First Floor Landing with a beautiful full height arched window, rear facing window overlooking the garden, flooding the space with light. All the bedrooms in the house are generous in size and doubles. Bedroom One has a double storage cupboard, double windows to the front and ‘Jack ‘n’ Jill’ doorway into a Dressing Room / Study space or equally a smaller bedroom for a child. Bedroom Three is again a large double room with fitted wardrobes and wood panelling to walls. Bedroom Four is adjacent to Bedroom Three and was originally one room with fitted storage to one side. The Family Bathroom has a bath, wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low flush w.c. and doorway to a walk in deep storage cupboard with access into the eaves. The separate Shower Room has a shower cubicle and wash hand basin.

Second Floor

On the Second Floor Landing is an incredibly impressive wooden decorative archway adding further character to the house. There is a deep storage cupboard at the top of the staircase. Bedroom Five is a large double room with double windows, an alcove and doorway into Bedroom Six which is a ‘middle room’ both enjoying a front facing view over Monmouth and of The Kymin. Bedroom Seven is a vast double room with a view of The Kymin to the front and a view over the garden to the rear. It is currently housing a large snooker table which will remain in situ. A Second Floor Room is adjacent to bedroom five which has a wash hand basin and window and could potentially be turned into a Bathroom / Ensuite if required.

Outside

The attractive frontage of the house is lined with wrought iron railings to the perimeter with a few short trees providing privacy. There is a double gated Driveway to the side suitable for a large car and a deep Garage which would fit two cars in tandem, measuring 31’1” x 9’8” in total. It provides electricity and an up and over door with access to the rear garden. The Rear Garden is vast in size and is particularly private with a south facing aspect. Mostly laid to lawn there are established shrubs to the borders and trees provide further privacy, there is a wooden shed and an attractive ‘checkerboard’ quarry tiled terrace area off the sitting room.

General

All mains services / Gas central heating

EPC

Band D

Local Authority

Monmouthshire County Council

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, Monmouth.