High Trees offers the rare chance to own a slice of property history that has been beautifully and meticulously restored and renovated to create a gorgeous Georgian dream home, one of the most stunning abodes in Monmouthshire.

The sprawling, detached Grade II listed mansion is located at the end of a lane packed with period properties, occupying a commanding position overlooking the rooftops of the popular and historic town of Chepstow, to the Monmouthshire hills and the River Severn estuary in the distance.

The substantial modernisation project that has been lavished on this Georgian beauty has transformed it from former offices into a luxury abode with thoughtful design, attention to detail and interior design flair at the heart of the incredible transformation.

The owners have carefully cherished and restored period features while updating the house to become a home for the present and into the future, with sociable openplan spaces created, luxury extras such as underfloor heating and a designer kitchen, plus the addition of practical solar panels.

The multiple levels of accommodation include a basement that is the party zone, containing a games room, home cinema and wine cellar. Up to the ground floor to find a substantial kitchen breakfast room showcasing a designer kitchen by Tom Howley, vast drawing room with charming bay window and sizeable dining space, and numerous extra and versatile reception rooms.

This ground level also reveals a self-contained, one-bed apartment within the main house as an extra home offering the opportunity for multi-generational living on-site.

Across the first floor are currently four bedrooms, two family bathrooms with the primary suite containing an ensuite shower room, large dressing room and a handy home office.

The ample outside space that surrounds the beautiful and historic building, once owned by Isambard Owen who was the founder of several universities in Wales and England, includes a private, stone-walled courtyard made for large social gatherings, plus ample parking and a garage at the end of the impressive gated driveway.

From this island of Georgian splendour, Chepstow town centre is within a five minute walk, offering an array of shopping and socialising opportunities, from cafes to pubs to restaurants, with strolls around the majestic ancient castle or along the River Wye's bank are always a tempting and easy to reach proposition.

The popular town can offer a range of facilities and amenities, schools and leisure activities, and with the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean so close to the town, exploring further afield to dive into all the outdoor activities the area can offer is simple.

With easy access to the M48, M4 and railway station, the town is well-placed to access major towns and cities in any direction.

Step Inside:- - Step inside this historic house and immediately be impressed with the grandeur and elegance that a home of this stature offers. The entrance hall is large and light, originally designed to make a memorable first impression, which it easily achieves with a stunning tiled floor and sweeping Georgian staircase.

The substantial hall is a breathtaking first introduction to the wealth of period and character features that this dream home offers.

Two statement archways allow seamless flow from the grand hall into the first of a number of reception rooms and it is the first induction that the house has had a modern update with substantial and connected spaces as a key ethos in the transformation process.

But before getting comfortable next to the statement fireplace and admiring the decorative coving above in this cosy snug there's so much space to explore, beginning with maybe the coolest place - the basement.

The sub-ground level is the perfect place for a games room and home cinema and, just like all the spaces within this updated period home, it has been created with careful thought and distinctive design.

The cellar's vaulted ceiling has been clad with wood panelling making the space intimate and cosy, the perfect atmosphere for watching scary movies, and there's a wine cellar next door to maybe help calm the nerves.

Up to the ground floor and into the vast drawing room that is a truly breathtaking space. The vast room boasts an array of truly wonderful period features, from the honey-toned stripped wood flooring to the decorative ceiling and fancy cornicing.

This is a room for socialising with family and friends in large numbers, either within the dining zone at one end, with guests happy to enjoy a meal with views out of the substantial bay window, or within the comfortable lounge space.

The dining room, with it's own log-burner, flows into the lounge with the removal of most of a dividing wall but with care taken not to disrupt the stunn..

Relaxing in the lounge area will not be a chore, with ample space for multiple comfy sofas and armchairs to gather around the pretty fireplace, while the huge sash windows ensure the whole room is bathed in cascades of natural light.

It's a vast, connected space ideal for socialising but can also morph into cosier areas in the colder months when either, or both, of the fireplaces are home to roaring fires.

Adjacent to the drawing room is the luxury bespoke kitchen, designed by Tom Howley, and it is the dream space for any cook.
Running the depth of the house from front to back, the high-end space is packed with integrated appliances and high-quality materials with an additional kitchen island. The kitchen is a stunning, contemporary room that is as visually appealing as the feast that it will be a joy to create within this exquisite space.

Light floods in from a window at each end of the room and there's space for a breakfast table for more informal meals and chatting with the cook, creating a more intimate alternative to the substantial dining room next door.

The ground floor also boasts a gym, utility room, and cloakroom but also an additional door that is hiding a mystery - behind it is a surprise one-bed, self-contained annexe waiting to be discovered.

Created to offer onsite multi-generational living opportunities, this spacious, separate home can boast its own modern kitchen, shower room, sizeable lounge and spacious, triple aspect bedroom. No expense has been spared transforming this space in the house too, and either the older or younger generation will become over-excited to call this annexe their home.

If planning allows, there is the option to use the annexe for guests. Within walking distance to Chepstow town centre and the castle, coupled with the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean both on the doorstep, staying at High Trees would be a very attractive proposition.

The first-floor landing is a substantial space, continuing the character features with stripped floorboards and classic Georgian archways.

Each of the four bedrooms are substantial and each of the spacious three upstairs bathrooms offer luxury five-star hotel standards with careful consideration for the interiors, so the choice of traditional-style bathroom suites is combined with pretty pattern tiles and contemporary grey accents.

The free-standing bath in the family bathroom has been given centre stage to make the biggest statement possible. A two-ended, classic roll-top design, it is the perfect place to relax in scented bubbles at the end of a busy day with a choice of two windows to gaze out of.

The spacious primary bedroom can boast the first-floor section of the property's statement bay window, with a well-placed seat within the bay the forever popular spot to sit and soak up the views to the Wye Valley in the distance.

A light-soaked, tranquil space, the primary bedroom has a period fireplace and stripped wood flooring, coving and a picture rail to complete the perfect picture of character and charm, complemented by calm and neutral decor guaranteed to induce a peaceful night's sleep.

The primary bedroom suite, accessed via an archway off the central landing into its own vestibule area, can boast a sizeable dressing room that's as big as a bedroom, a spacious ensuite shower room and a home office.

Throughout the home the decor has been refreshed with a palette of whites and creams, allowing the period character features to sing against the neutral backdrop whilst creating a more modern feel.

The past might be evident in all its glory, but the present and future have been considered too, with underfloor heating, top brand kitchen appliances and solar panels just a selection of the contemporary additions lavished on this most special of homes.

Vendors Insight:- - "The property was derelict when we purchased it 7 years ago but we wanted to restore one of Chepstow's grandest buildings back to its original finery. It had spent many years as the old Registry Office and Magistrates Court and it had been divided up into a series of unusable offices. Everything had to be stripped back and we were excited to uncover the secrets of this old Georgian building, including doorways, fireplaces, and even an ice room that had been blocked off for 120 years. We didn't know it existed until we lifted up the floor and uncovered a huge hole that is now our amazing cinema room," says the owner.

"High Trees is full of history and character. We're pretty confident that Isambard Kingdom Brunel used one of the bedrooms upstairs as his office where he sat designing and managing the build of the South Wales Railway leg. His chief engineer, George Owen, owned this house, and it overlooks what was one of Brunel's tubular suspension bridges. His son, Isambard Owen, was a famous surgeon and his claim to fame is that he set up two universities and reinstated the Welsh language back into the Victorian curriculum. We've had a number of people asking to take photos of the house as they're writing books about the building of the GWR, so it all adds up."

"We're in the middle of the town centre and even though it's a large house, you wouldn't know it was here as we have our own wooded garden area with yew and lime trees, so it's very private and perfect for entertaining. The patio and BBQ areas are designed for large gatherings, so guests can relax in the sun at BBQs or under the pagoda for shade. The lounge is big enough to accommodate the whole family and it's not unusual for us to have 30 people at dinner. We all enjoy spending time in the cinema and games rooms where we have endless games of Space Invaders and watch films on the big screen."

"We can easily pop to the shops in Chepstow, Cribbs Causeway, and Cardiff. Located in the Wye Valley on the doorstep to the Forest of Dean, there are endless walking opportunities locally. Bristol is just 20 minutes away which is home to the wonderful Harbourside with its range of bars and restaurants, and Chepstow Castle, one of the oldest castles in Britain, built in 1068 by William the Conquerors chief engineer, is certainly worth a visit."

Outside - Step outside to view the classic Georgian architecture of the building, from the multi-paned sash windows to the visually engaging symmetry and feature double-bay windows, all first admired when arriving at the metal entrance gates to this handsome and historic home.

There's a private and charming courtyard garden hiding behind stone walls that is made for large social gatherings, easily hosting parties and BBQs day or night, or simply offering a tranquil and private sanctuary totally hidden away from the world.

The lawn that surrounds the rest of the house and flanks the sweeping driveway is perfect for playing games and enjoying picnics, and also includes a wooded area, with sweeping and incredible views of the town's rooftops to the River Severn estuary in the distance as the mesmerising backdrop.

The driveway sweeps up through the immaculate lawn to the impressive Georgian facade of this grand abode, and it's an entrance that is bound to make a lasting impression. There's plenty of parking for guests at the end of the drive, where the garage is also located, and they will all be mesmerised by this truly beautiful dream home that greets them with breathtaking design, inside and out.

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