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As the River Wye flows through the pretty village of Redbook, it passes one of the valley's landmark buildings, Barque House.

The gorgeous Gloucestershire home is the everything and more that you would want in a property. With a modern twist,
Full of character and charm complemented with bespoke and elegant additions,. From the stunning kitchen to the skylight balcony on the top floor. Watching day turn to night from the riverbank garden. Watching the water-based wildlife and birds go about their busy day. It is the perfect way to pass the time with the natural beauty of the Wye Valley. It is the most amazing of backdrops. The house nestles within the popular village of Redbrook, home to a very active community with an excellent school and church, Also offering regular events that range from music festivals to tournaments. There's a local post office and shop combined, village hall and two pubs within walking distance .
Once two separate cottages, the historic house has been a boat house, inn and even a shop during past chapters of this property's life but now, after a thoughtful renovation, it is now a stunning dream home. With some of the UK's most stunning landscapes and walks, on your doorstep within this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ,plus exhilarating outdoor activities on the water to try. The location is the perfect balance of village, countryside and easy access to larger urban centres. The busy market town of Monmouth is only about four miles away and schooling opportunities, and the M4, Chepstow, Newport, Bristol and Cardiff are easily accessible via the A40 south or north to The Midlands.

Stone steps lead down to a Upvc double glazed front door giving access to:

LIVING ROOM - 5.16m x 3.90m - With Yellow Indian Limestone flooring. Feature stone fireplace with stone/tiled hearth and inset log burner and alcoves to either side. Front facing Upvc double glazed window with internal shutters. Doorway adjoining rear internal lobby. Relaxing in the delightful lounge means being overwhelmed by character, with the brick and stone fireplace and roaring fire the heart of the cosy space.

DINING ROOM - 3.41m x 3.38m - With Yellow Indian Limestone flooring. Feature stone fireplace with stone hearth and inset Peanut log burner. Front facing double glazed bay window with internal shutters. Radiator. Doorway to Inner Lobby. French doors off the Dining Room lead to:

KITCHEN - 5.07m x 3.10m - Newly fitted with a beautiful luxury dark blue kitchen with chrome hardware and topped with quartz work surfaces. Wall and base units with concealed lighting. Integrated appliances including American style fridge/freezer, induction hob with extractor over, oven, steam oven and dishwasher. There is a free standing matching unit with quartz worktop and ceramic tiled uplift. Two kickboard heaters. Ceramic tiling to splashbacks. Yellow Indian Limestone flooring. Front facing double glazed window with internal shutters and glass fronted display cabinets to either side. 1.5 bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Front facing double glazed door. tilt and turn

PANTRY - 1.50m x 1.48m - Storage comprising wall and base units with partial exposed stone wall.

SNUG - 5.07m x 3.10m - Access from the Kitchen this lovely cosy room has Yellow Indian Limestone flooring, Front facing double glazed window with internal shutter. Fireplace with inset log burner on stone hearth with solid wood mantel over. Two radiators and book shelving to one wall.

REAR INTERNAL LOBBY - Accessed from the living room and dining room this area houses the staircase to first floor and provides a coat hanging area. Steps lead up to:

UTILITY ROOM - 5.18m x 1.94m - Rear facing double glazed window and door to external courtyard. Fitted with base units with wooden work surface. 1.5 bowl composite sink with mixer tap over. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. Wall mounted boiler. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor. Skylight. Access to:

Stairs to FIRST FLOOR and LANDING - Recently fitted carpet to the stairs and landing area with two rear facing double glazed windows. Radiator. Loft stairs to Attic Room.

MASTER BEDROOM - 5.33m x 4.25m - An excellent size double room with carpets . Front facing double glazed window. Radiator and wardrobes to one side.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM - Ceramic tiled walls and floor. Double shower cubicle with mixer shower over, wc, wash hand basin with vanity unit, two toiletry cupboards, radiator, extractor fan, underfloor heating and rear facing double glazed window.

BEDROOM TWO - 4.45m x 3.41m - A double bedroom with front facing double glazed window radiator. Airing cupboard with pressurised tank and shelving.

BEDROOM THREE - 3.61m x 3.51m - A third bedroom with front facing double glazed window radiator. Feature working 'Minster' fireplace.
connecting them.

BEDROOM FOUR / STUDY - 2.57m x 2.32m - A single room currently used as a home office . Double glazed window overlooking the river Wye and radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM - White suite comprising freestanding claw foot bath with mixer tap, wc, wash hand basin with vanity unit and tiled worksurface, corner shower cubicle with mixer shower, extractor fan, inset ceiling spotlights, ceramic tiled walls and floor, towel radiator, rear and side facing windows.

Stairs to ATTIC ROOM / GUEST SUITE - A lovely conversion with stairs leading up from the first floor landing with new carpet to:
Up a set of stairs leads to a bonus space that is possibly the highlight of the upper floors. The loft space has been utilised fully to create a lounge area with log burner, sleeping area and even an en-suite, all enveloped in the mesmerising myriad of exposed roof rafters and ceiling beams. A brilliant extra area of accommodation, it is ideal to accommodate multi-generational living needs. Also plumbing and electric currently being used as walk in storage

But to ensure this space is maximised to its full potential, more clever design steals the show with the addition of a Velux Cabrio skylight balcony.

Place a comfortable armchair within the balcony area, and from this top spot the panoramic view of the river, valley and village is your simply breath taking entertainment.

LIVING AREA - 5.44m x 3.50m - Fitted carpet and partial laminate flooring. Freestanding log burner with tiled hearth. Two front facing Velux cabrio balcony windows overlooking the river Wye. Original exposed ceiling beams and door adjoining large walk-in storage area.
From the top of the house is arguably the best spot for some peaceful connection to the stunning location - a bonus skylight balcony nestled into the roof that, when opened, offers a private spot to sit and admire the vista the rolls down the valley in both directions and sweeps over the wooded hillsides opposite.

When night falls and the village offers lovely walks or the balcony on the top floor lounge is a gorgeous place to chill out or work or just watch the stars shine and listening to the sound of the water as it gently glides through the valley. also views over Redbook

BEDROOM FIVE - 3.48m x 3.22m - A double room with exposed ceiling beams. Partial exposed stone walling. Inset ceiling spotlights. Built in single wardrobe. Front facing Velux window overlooking the river Wye. Doorway to:

EN SUITE BATHROOM - Fitted with 'P' shaped bath with shower over and side screen. Pedestal hand basin, wc, tiled to splashbacks, towel radiator, under eaves storage area, radiator, rear facing Velux window, extractor fan and inset ceiling spotlighting.

Outside - Step outside to enjoy a day by the river as the unique charm and character of this delightful house flows from the inside and even over the road to the bonus riverbank garden.

Rear Garden with good size patio garden, there's a low maintenance, pretty courtyard garden at the rear, cocooned by walls for privacy but drenched in sunlight at various parts of the day for a peaceful day spent outside nestled in the gorgeous surroundings.

There's space at the front of the property for the cars that includes a car port, as well as additional space on the other side of the road, with a Wye Valley view to fill the windscreen.

A pathway with wrought iron fencing leads to the front access and to the side there is a carport with double doors that offers excellent storage space and leads around to the rear paved courtyard with garden shed, log store, stone walling and gas storage container. Opposite the property there is a large hardstanding with space for 6/7 cars with steps down to a lower lawn alongside the river Wye .The property benefits with its own waterfront and private garden to take a picnic besides the river
Council tax band: D