Stunning four bedroomed 18th Century Grade II listed character cottage located in the sought-after rural hamlet of Skenfrith set in a 0.3-acre plot with beautifully landscaped, mature wrap-around gardens. Immaculately presented with spacious, bright and airy rooms throughout, it has been tastefully extended and upgraded to an extremely high standard, cleverly blending its great charm and character features with modern day fixtures and fittings throughout. No onward chain.

Originally dating back to the early 1700s this former village shop, which was a later addition during the early 1800s, is stone built inset with custom made painted wooden double-glazed sash and casement windows and hardwood panelled exterior doors under pitched slate tiled roofs. The cottage has a newly installed Worcester oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and a Nest thermostatic system with zonal controlled underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and radiators to the first floor. The high specification painted wooden kitchen from Cymru Kitchens was installed in June 2020 and is finished with granite worktops, upstands, and splashbacks and Mandarin Stone Nero Riven Slate floor tiles. All 'Heritage' bathrooms have beautifully crafted Victorian style chrome mixer taps and shower valves. There is high speed fibre optic internet access of maximum 900 mbs.

Character features include wide planked oak flooring, which were installed in July 2020, exposed stone feature walls, large open fireplace with wrought iron crate and oak lintel above, two open cast iron fireplaces in the bedrooms, oak panelled doors with wrought iron furniture, newly restored oil-fired Aga with handmade oak surround which boosts the central heating system, exposed beams, oak staircase, deep stone window sills.

N.B:: The ground floor of the property was flooded in October 2019 and February 2020 after water entered the property from the driveway, which was previously unprotected. The vendors have since installed state of the art flood defences including 'Flood Divert' driveway gates which are metal framed set-in concrete foundations, built a concrete boundary wall set in deep foundations with iron supports then cladded in stone to match the property (all relevant approvals have been obtained). As a precaution they have also fitted two automatic pumps within the driveway.

Positioned between the medieval St Bridget's Church and Skenfrith Castle, the property is approached via double gates onto a gravelled driveway through a large painted, wooden panelled front door into:

OPEN PLAN RECEPTION:: 4.49m x 3.56m (14'9" x 11'8"), Window to front. Oak turned staircase with oak balustrades and spindles to first floor, with high level window to back and understairs storage cupboard. Feature fireplace. Door into Lounge. Door into:


WC/WETROOM:: Obscured window to the front. Victorian style white suite comprising high level WC, Traditional chrome thermostatic mixer shower set with CP Hart shower head, wall mounted hand basin and chrome towel rail. Fully tiled.

SECONDARY HALLWAY:: 5.61m x 2.48m (18'5" x 8'2"), Part glazed French doors with external shutter doors opening out onto paved terrace with adjacent windows to either side. Opening into:


KITCHEN/DINING AREA:: 5.25m x 5.10m (17'3" x 16'9"), Two windows to back overlooking the garden. Farrow and Ball painted wooden kitchen comprising drawers and cupboards set under white granite worktops with matching upstands. Matching wall and tall units. Integrated Bosch appliances; induction hob, undercounter oven, microwave oven and inset Belfast one and a half bowl sink with drainage grooves. Double oven oil fired Aga with handmade oak surround and granite splashback. Under cupboard lighting. Door into:


UTILITY ROOM:: Window to front. Belfast single sink with taps above on a red brick stand. Space and plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Storage shelving above. Recently installed Worcester oil fired boiler supplying central heating and hot water.


From Reception, opening into:

SNUG:: 4.41m x 2.52m (14'6" x 8'3"), Two windows to back overlooking garden and terrace. Wooden panelled door to side garden. Door into Lounge.


From Reception, up steps into:

LOUNGE:: 8.09m x 4.68m (26'7" x 15'4"), Dual aspect windows to side and front with window seats. Open fireplace with oak ornate surround, cast iron fire grate on a stone hearth. Secondary door into Snug. Door into:


STUDY/LIBRARY:: 4.96m x 3.03m (16'3" x 9'11"), Double doors and two sash windows to front. Full height book shelving to two sides.


L- SHAPED FIRST FLOOR LANDING:: Four windows overlooking the front. Loft access. Airing cupboard with shelving. Doors into the following:


BEDROOM ONE:: 4.72m x 3.42m (15'6" x 11'3"), Dual aspect windows to front and side. Ornate cast iron Victorian feature fireplace and wooden mantel.


FAMILY BATHROOM:: 3.37m x 2.07m (11'1" x 6'9"), Window to side. Enclosed double shower with pivot shower screen and Victorian style chrome waterfall shower head and thermostatic valve. Traditional white suite comprising low level WC, bidet, pedestal basin with traditional style chrome taps with mirror above and lighting to each side with shaver point. Enclosed panelled bath with traditional Victorian style shower mixer taps and tiled surround. Chrome towel rail.


BEDROOM TWO:: 3.55m x 3.41m (11'8" x 11'2"), Dual aspect windows to front and back. Storage cupboard with hanging rail. Feature cast iron fireplace with tiled surround and ornate wooden mantel.


BEDROOM FOUR:: 3.64m x 2.57m (11'11" x 8'5") max, Window to back.


GUEST BATHROOM:: 2.59m x 1.92m (8'6" x 6'4"), Window to back. Traditional white suite comprising low level WC, bidet, pedestal basin with Victorian style chrome taps and mirror above with adjacent lighting and shaver point. Wood panelled bath with CP Hart shower thermostatic shower over and Victorian style chrome mixer taps. White tiled surround. Chrome towel rail.

BEDROOM THREE:: 3.61m x 3.02m (11'10" x 9'11"), Dual aspect windows to front and back. Wardrobe with hanging rail. Part raked ceilings.


OUTSIDE:: The front of the property has been recently landscaped with attractive stone clad concrete boundary wall with a pair of flood gates specifically designed as a precautionary flood defence. Fully gravelled driveway with two sunken automatic water pumps. Off road parking for several vehicles.

Beautifully presented wrap around gardens that are raised above the level of the house, immaculately landscaped and bordered by a mixture of cast iron fencing, stone walling and protective hedgerow. The gardens consist of a large lawned areas, well stocked flower beds and hedgerows, a large willow tree and numerous fruit trees (2 apple, 2 pear 1 plum). The outbuildings include an old brick pigsty (which could be suitable for renovation subject to any required planning permissions), garden shed and log store. There is a large patio and dining area to the back of the property with excellent levels of privacy.

SERVICES:: Mains water and electric. Private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating and hot water. Maximum speed of 900mbs High speed fibre optic internet available. Council tax band G.

DIRECTIONS:: From Monmouth or Ross on Wye, head to Skenfrith on the B4521. Upon entering the village turn right opposite The Bell Inn. Pass the Castle and the house is next on the right-hand side.