5 bedroom detached house for sale

A beautifully presented detached period home, set within generous, mature gardens in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, and a short walk from Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal.Elm Tree Cottage is an attractive stone-built country residence dating from around 1850, offering spacious and versatile accommodation throughout. The property has been thoughtfully extended on two occasions and has been the much-loved family home of the current owners for over 40 years, during which time it has been sympathetically improved and meticulously maintained.Throughout the cottage there is a wealth of original character, including exposed stonework, ceiling beams and fireplaces with woodburning stoves. This is balanced with practical modern comforts such as double glazing and oil-fired central heating. The result is a home that feels both full of charm and well suited to everyday family life.The extensive ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to a characterful lounge with original stone chimney breast and wood-burning stove. There is a separate dining room and an additional snug, also featuring exposed stonework and a wood burner. The kitchen/breakfast room is well appointed with quality units and integrated appliances, opening into a bright dining area with French doors and a bay window overlooking the rear garden. A utility room and ground floor WC complete the accommodation on this level.To the first floor are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with modern en-suite shower room. Two further bath/shower rooms serve the remaining bedrooms, making the layout particularly well suited to larger families or visiting guests. Several of the bedrooms enjoy lovely views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.Outside, the property is approached through double gates onto a driveway providing ample parking and access to a detached stone-built garage. The garage includes a first-floor room accessed via steps to the rear which offers a range of possible uses from studio/work space to ancillary accommodation.The garden is a standout feature, being generous, mature and beautifully established. It includes expansive lawned areas which wrap around the house, well-stocked borders, mature trees and shrubs, along with a productive vegetable garden, greenhouse and garden shed. To the rear of the cottage is a west-facing patio accessed from the dining room, making a perfect entertaining area, complemented by a further seating space centred around a water feature.Elm Tree Cottage occupies a sought-after rural position within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, while remaining conveniently located around five miles from Abergavenny. The town offers a wide range of amenities, schooling, and excellent road and rail connections to the wider area. Offered with no onward chain.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold