gales cottage highmoor hill | caerwent | monmouthshire
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Gales CottageHighmoor Hill | Caerwent | Monmouthshire | NP26 5PF
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To be sold for the first time in 35 years, abeautifully presented family size cottage (theoldest part dating back to c1800s) ofconsiderable character, standing in grounds ofapproximately one acre of wonderful maturegardens dissected by meandering paths all ofwhich has been created by the vendors.
This is a property of considerable charm in aconvenient rural setting on the edge of thepopular village of Caerwent a village locatedapproximately 5 miles west of Chepstow and11 miles east of Newport. It was founded bythe Romans as the market town of VentaSilurum, an important settlement of theBrythonic Silures tribe. The modern village isbuilt around the ruins, which are some of thebest preserved in Europe. It remainedprominent through the Roman era and earlymiddle ages as the site of a road crossingbetween several important civic centres.
Primary and senior schools locally are situatedin Undy, Magor, Caldicot and Chepstow thelatter two providing shops, pubs, restaurants,leisure centres, bus, road and rail links. Thecastles of Caldicot and Chepstow add morehistorical interest as does the Cistercian Abbeyin Tintern all three of which hold a variety ofoutdoor entertainment during the summermonths and carol services at Christmas. Thesurrounding countryside offers a wealth ofopportunities for those who enjoy walking,hiking, cycling, riding and climbing.
The Vendor tell us it was the view of thecottage from the gated entrance which actuallyfirst attracted them to the property as theywere looking for a rural retreat and alsosomething of a project. They have in that timecreated an oasis of peace and tranquillitywithin the grounds planting most of the treesto make them seem as if they have alwaysbeen there. They have also sympatheticallyupdated the cottage to provide thecomfortable and versatile familyaccommodation it now affords.
Approached through a gated entrance thesweeping driveway leads onto a parking areaand path leading to glazed casement doorsleading into:-
SUN ROOM ENTRANCE 6.05m x 1.59m (19'10" x 5'3")Solid oak door to:-
RECEPTION HALL Exposed beams. Stairs off.
LIVING ROOM 5.81m x 5.15m (19'1" x 16'11")Feature inglenook fireplace with multi-fuelstove. Deep bay window. Exposed beams.Feature arch with glazed casement windowsleading to:-
SNUG 3.24m x 2.88m (10'8" x 9'5")Dual aspect. French doors to garden andglazed doors to:-
DINING ROOM 4.20m x 3.32m (13'9" x 10'11")Serving hatch to:-
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 5.38m x 3.21m (17'8" x 10'6")Bespoke hand built fitted base and wallcupboards with polished granite worktops.Twin stainless steel sink with mixer tap withspray function. HOTPOINT eye level doubleoven. Four-ring gas hob with extractor over.Recycling cupboard. Tall larder cupboards.Integral dishwasher and fridge/freezer.Microwave (designed to sit within a kitchenunit).
UTILITY ROOM 3.31m x 2.23m (10'10" x 7'4")Fitted with a similar range of base and wallcupboards. Pull out laundry drawer. Stainlesssteel sink with mixer tap with spray function.Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Tallutility cupboard. Space for upright freezer.Venting for tumble drier.
GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle, low level wc and wash handbasin. Terracotta tiled floor. Door to garage.
Stairs to FIRST FLOOR and LANDING Useful storage cupboard.
Step insideGales Cottage Guide price £700,000
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BEDROOM ONE6.16m x 3.25m (20'3" x 10'8")Built-in wardrobes. Two windows to front.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM Comprising bath with shower over, bidet, low level wc andpedestal wash hand basin. Heated towel rail. Access to loft.Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Wall heater.
BEDROOM TWO 4.41m x 3.38m (14'6" x 11'1")Dual aspect. Fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM THREE 4.12m x 2.33m (13'6" x 7'8")Fitted wardrobes. Views over the garden.
BEDROOM FOUR / STUDY 3.99m x 2.33m (13'1" x 7'8")Fitted cupboards. Views over the garden.
FAMILY ROOM / BEDROOM FIVE 5.49m x 3.71m (18'0" x 12'2")Dual aspect. Sliding glazed doors to:-
COVERED BALCONY Overlooking front garden and driveway.
FAMILY BATHROOM Comprising corner shower cubicle, low level wc, counter topwash hand basin with mixer tap. Ladder style radiator/towel rail.Vanity mirror with automatic lighting.
DIRECTIONSFrom Caerwent village centre, at the crossroads take thejunction sign posted for Caldicot. Then after around 0.5 milesthe road will bend around to the left but take the right handturn onto Dewstow Road. After almost a mile take the nextright and carry on up the lane for around 0.5 miles then takethe next sharp right turn next to the telephone kiosk and turnback on yourself into the lane and the property is the thirddriveway on the left.
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The delightful gardens and grounds extend to approximately oneacre of formal lawns, many mature trees (most of which have beengrown from seeds by the Vendors over the years) to include Maple,Copper Beech, Mountain Ash, Scotch Pine, Chestnut and many,many more. There are a number of reclaimed architectural stonefeatures scattered throughout the garden, natural stone terracesproviding idyllic seating areas from which to take in the serenesurroundings. The gardens offer all year-round interest including anabundance of Spring bulbs and carpets of Cyclamens. There is apurpose built entertaining/barbecue terrace with purpose-builtsummer house surrounded by brick archways/pillars which alsohouses a private covered 'reading' chamber. A further path leadsthrough a small area of woodland to a secret garden offering asuperb opportunity for children's' adventures.
There is a gated entrance to the front onto a sweeping drivewayculminating in a parking area and DOUBLE GARAGE, 9.18m x6.59m, with twin up and over doors, power and light. TRIPLEGARAGE, 9.18m x 6.59m, with remote controlled electricallyoperated doors, inspection pit, light and power (and storage space),loft space. We are advised by the vendor that the garage wasconstructed so that it could take another floor and was also providedwith a point where water could be plumbed in, giving potential to beconverted to an annexe, subject to the necessary consents.
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Step outsideGales Cottage
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Postcode: NP26 5PF | Tenure: Freehold | Tax Band: H | Authority: Monmouthshire | Heating: Oil | Drainage: Private.
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