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A rare opportunity to purchase an impressive farmhouse situated in the beautiful, rolling Monmouthshire countryside, standing in its own land with views across the valley to the Black Mountains and Golden Valley.
Description
The substantial period farmhouse, parts dating back to the 18th century, stands at the end of the long sweeping private driveway. A little before the farmhouse is the former garage converted to an additional detached two-bedroom annexe. In front of the farmhouse is an extensive turning circle, parking area and to the side a large agricultural barn. Surrounding the house and buildings are landscaped gardens, grounds with potential ‘wild swimming’ pond and ornamental trees with pasture and woodland. This extensive property currently offers large rooms and high ceilings, period features, exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces. Recently re-decorated and new carpets fitted. Offering excellent multi-generational living or holiday let opportunities. It could also be adapted for various purposes, benefitting from the land and outbuildings, creating an excellent equestrian property or for other livestock purposes.
Situation
Cwmcarvan is situated some 6 miles from Monmouth with an attractive church and a thriving community of farms and rural properties, yet within easy access of Monmouth and the A449, M4 and M5. The village of Trellech, some 2 miles to the south offers an excellent primary school and pub. The historic town of Monmouth offers a broad range of facilities with excellent schools including the Haberdashers Monmouth Schools, shops both independent and national and leisure facilities.
Accommodation
The front door opens to a Reception Hall with the staircase and a Study and Snug. The Drawing Room has an inglenook fireplace and ceiling beams. Off this room is a Second Kitchen with an oil-fired Aga, fitted units and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. A door opens to a Lobby with an entrance door to the front, access to a Downstairs Shower Room and practical Boot/Utility Room. The large Farmhouse Kitchen includes an oil-fired Aga and an extensive range of floor standing and wall units with a 112 bowl sink. A central Island unit provides an electric hob and oven. This light and spacious room has ample space to incorporate a dining area with a large table. Off the Kitchen is the Laundry Room with fitted units, sink unit and plumbing for washing machine. Double doors open from the Kitchen into the Family Room with French doors to the garden.
First Floor
The staircase leads from the Entrance Hall up to the First Floor Landing with windows creating a light and airy ambience. The Master Bedroom benefits from two windows enjoying far-reaching views across the open countryside, with a built-in wardrobe also housing the hot water tank. This room also enjoys an En-Suite Bathroom. There is a further Double Bedroom with an En-Suite Shower Room with shower, wash hand basin and lavatory. Double Bedroom with a fireplace and large En Suite Bathroom with bath, shower, pedestal wash hand basin and lavatory and two further Bedrooms.
Services
Mains water
Mains electricity
Private drainage
Oil fired Aga providing domestic hot water and heating to the main bedroom.
Oil fired central heating the household radiators.
Alder Cottage
Built as a Granny Annex, this two-bedroom cottage enjoys a great degree of privacy with its own parking area, a simple fenced lawned garden, well stocked cottage flower bed and steps to the front stable door.
This single storey, two-bedroom property, built in 2005, is accessed off the main driveway and has a good-sized kitchen/living area with Rayburn and benefits from French doors to garden. There is a double bedroom, a further single bedroom and a bathroom.
Services
Mains water
Mains electricity
Private drainage.
There is underfloor heating fed from the metered oil tank at the main house.
Outside
A long driveway leads to the farmhouse with a turning area to the front of the property. The house has an enclosed rear garden, laid to lawn, bordered by flower beds and fruit trees.
There is a large lily pond with jetty for boating or fishing. Along the driveway is the drive leading off to Alder Cottage.
Near The Farmhouse is a large Pole Barn constructed in 1996 and accessed from the farmhouse driveway. The building has the potential for numerous agricultural/ equestrian possibilities or general storage/garaging or workshop space.
The Land
Sitting in approximately 10 acres of good pasture land, divided into fields and bounded by hedging. The fields are gently rolling, surrounding the house and pole barn, and would be ideal for horses and livestock or could just be enjoyed for the peace and tranquillity. More land is available by separate negotiation. Closer to the house is a lovely large pond with a jetty.
Epcs
Farmhouse – Band E
Alder Cottage – Band D
Local Authority
Monmouthshire County Council
Tax Bands:
Farmhouse – Band H
Alder Cottage – Band A
Planning
The land is being sold subject to any development plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Schedule, Resolution or Notice which may be, or come to be, in force, subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory provision or by-laws without obligation on the vendors to specify them.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, tel .

- Set in Beautiful Monmouthshire Countryside
- A Period Five Bedroom Farmhouse
- Stunning Views to the Black Mountains and Golden Valley
- Large Rooms and High Ceilings
- Many Period Features
- Detached Two Bedroom Bungalow
- Modern Agricultural Pole Barn
- Potential 'Wild Swimming' Pond
- Pasture Land up to Approximately 40 Acres
- Versatile Property for Multi-Generations