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10 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
10 bed
9 bath
7,727 sq ft / 718 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Substantial Georgian home
  • Grade II listed
  • Original features in abundance
  • Set within about 18 acres
  • Close to the town of Crickhowell
Georgian Country House set in about 18 acres

Description

Description

Ground Floor

Enclosed reception porch. Large central reception hall with impressive vaulted ceiling. Leading from the hall are the principal reception rooms. Drawing room, sitting room and music room/library - all with bay windows facing the front of the house. Adjoining the music room/library there is a small lobby which offers an additional boot room and access to the gardens at the front. Dining room with windows facing west to view the round garden with lily pond. Bay window and patio door opening to the rear gardens. Rear enclosed porch with access to the walled garden. Ground floor cloakroom with shower enclosure, W.C. and wash hand basin and small storage room. Kitchen with four oven Aga, walk-in pantry. Utility/laundry room with butler's sink, spiral staircase and stairs to the cellar. From the utility room there is an enclosed side porch with access to the side of the property.

First Floor

Of significant architectural interest is a beautiful, listed cantilevered staircase leading from the reception hall to 10 spacious bedrooms over two floors. A large curved window on the staircase offers magnificent views over the walled gardens and the Black Mountains beyond. Six bedrooms are located on the first floor. Bedroom 1 is a spacious room with windows facing south and east and views over the mountains and gardens, fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and basin. Bedroom 2 is facing south with views to the Blorenge Mountain. Bedroom 3. Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and again south facing with views to the Blorenge mountain. En-suite bathroom with shower enclosure. Bedroom 4. Largest bedroom with south facing views towards the Blorenge Mountain and also a bay window to the west overlooking the round garden and lily pond. Fitted wardrobes and original fireplace. En-suite bathroom overlooking round garden with large shower, WC and basin. Bedroom 5. With windows facing west and north affording views over the walled gardens and to the Black Mountains beyond. En-suite bathroom with shower, WC and basin. Bedroom 6. With windows facing east with views towards Sugarloaf Mountain. En-suite bathroom with shower, WC and basin.
Second Floor
The second floor has a central hall, atrium ceiling and built in linen cupboards with wonderful views all around. Adjoining the hall is a living room with stunning views over the parkland and towards the River Usk and Blorenge Mountain. An office at the rear of the property has views over the walled garden and black Mountains beyond. In addition, there are a further 4 bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms: Bedroom 7. Facing south with views over the gardens to the front of the house and an en-suite bathroom with views to the east side, freestanding roll top bath with WC and basin. Bedroom 8. Facing south again with views over the gardens to the front of the house and en-suite shower, WC and basin. Bedroom 9. With views to the east side of the house over the gardens and wooded hills towards Sugar Loaf Mountain. En-suite bathroom again with views to the east and a bath, separate shower, WC and basin. Bedroom 10. Facing north with views over the walled gardens and Black Mountains. Fitted wardrobes, dressing room with fitted wardrobes. En-suite bathroom views to the west over the round garden with bath, WC and basin.

Gardens and Outbuildings

The formal gardens have a number of established plants and trees, notably ancient magnolias, acers, rhododendrons and azaleas including specimens such as the Davidia (handkerchief tree) and Catalpa (Indian bean) tree as well as a multitude of clematis, climbing roses including two Kiftgates, and extensive well stocked herbaceous borders within the walled garden. Croquet lawn and all weather tennis court. Useful outbuildings include garages, wood store, tractor shed, summerhouse on the lower lawn in the walled garden and a timber log cabin/office with central heating and insulation.

Location

The Regency House is located within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The property sits at the foot of the Sugarloaf Mountain with the rolling Black Mountains to the rear. The Regency House is an impressive Grade II listed, elegant country House (c.1800). It is approached via a tree lined avenue, which sweeps to the front south façade. There is ample parking and turning with formal gardens adorned with an impressive fountain and traditional ha-ha wall. There is the added advantage of a large enclosed car park and tennis court to the west of the property.

The original architectural features have been retained including; Georgian floor to ceiling bay windows, cornicing, plasterwork, original exposed floor boards, staircase and fire places.

The total land equates to about 18 acres. This includes landscaped walled gardens and 3 paddocks, ideal for keeping livestock or horses. Currently the fields are used for sheep. The east paddock has a stream, lake and pedestrian access onto Sugarloaf Mountain.

Square Footage: 7,727 sq ft


Acreage: 18 Acres

Additional Info

Fixtures and Fittings - Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale though may be available by separate negotiation. Further information is available from the selling agents.
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way - Right of access granted over entrance and driveway to converted farm building. Both entrance and driveway are owned by The Regency House.
We have been informed by the sellers that there are no public footpaths on the property. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referred to in the Conditions of the Sale or not. Please check with the Highways Department at the local County Council for the exact location of public footpaths/bridleways.
Services - Mains water and electricity. Oil central heating. Sewage treatment plant.
Nearby
Crickhowell (2mi)
A compact and well preserved Georgian town with a 13th century castle and 17th century bridge. Voted UK’s best high street 2018 and The Sunday Times best place to live award 2019.
Abergavenny(4mi)
An historical market town that nestles between 7 hills on the English/Welsh border. Voted The Sunday Times 2nd best place to live award 2019. Abergavenny is famous for its 2 day food festival.
Local Activities - Walking, fishing, golf, riding, shooting, canoeing/kayaking, rock climbing, caving, cycling, mountain biking.
Nearest Schools
Gilwern CP School(0.9mi), Llangattock CIW Primary school(2.2mi), Crickhowell High School(2.2mi), Independent Haberdasher Monmouth School- day and boarding(21mi), Christ College Brecon-day and boarding(17mi) St Johns School Chepstow (28 mi).

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