Property Address

The Fost Earlswood, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6RF

The Fost Earlswood, Chepstow, Monmouthshire,

NP16 6RF

washing machine, space for a fridge freezer, walk in pantry

with shelving, window to the front and rear aspect and door

to the front that leads to the gardens. There is a second stair

case that provides access to the first floor landing, bathroom

and bedroom one.

Bedroom one is accessed off the first floor landing and boasts

a front aspect offering fabulous views, there is also another

door providing access through to the second bedroom.

The second bedroom is a good single size and also has a front

aspect, it has its own stair case leading back down to the

reception hall.

The spacious family bathroom has a vinyl floor and suite

comprising bath with tiled splash back, pedestal wash hand

basin and WC. There is a window to the front aspect and

airing cupboard housing the water tank.

Outside The property benefits from its own private driveway which in

turn, leads to an extensive parking area and there is a

detached stone built double garage (in tandem) adjacent with

lockable double doors. There is a lean to outbuilding attached

to the cottage and this houses the ‘Worcester’ oil fired boiler,

and has useful space for storage.

There is excellent potential to increase the footprint of the

existing property with options to extend to either the side or

the rear elevation, subject to the necessary consent.

The beautiful cottage style gardens are mainly laid to lawn and

comprise of a range of mature trees, plants and shrubs as well

as a useful shed.

There are two paddocks with a sloping gradient, gated access

and fully enclosed by post and rail fencing and hedging.

Agent’s Note

1) The property is offered to the market with no

onward chain.

2) There is a public right of way through the land.

Description Believed to date back to the early 1800’s and in the same

family ownership ever since, The Fost comprises a detached

stone built character cottage set in its own private grounds

affording a prominent position, whilst offering the most

spectacular far-reaching countryside views and towards the

River Severn.

Offered with no onward chain, this is a unique opportunity to

occupy a property in a truly stunning location, and would be

ideal for a second property/holiday home. The property has

had a new roof fitted in the 1990’s, as well as re-wiring

throughout and plastering in places, which was done in 2018.

Situation The property is situated just half a mile from Shirenewton, a

much sought-after village offering an attendant range of local

facilities including a highly regarded primary school, four

public houses and a Church.

The popular market town of Chepstow, which offers an

extensive range of amenities, is approximately four miles’

distance giving excellent access to the Severn Bridge,

providing access eastbound to Bristol (18 miles) and

westbound to Newport (19 miles) and Cardiff (32 miles).

Chepstow railway station provides regular rail links, whilst

the bus station provides local services and links to Cardiff,

Swansea and London Victoria. The renowned Wye Valley is a

short distance away.

Accommodation The accommodation is arranged over two floors and

comprises of an entrance porch with entrance door and red

quarry tiled floor, there is also a door leading into the

reception hall/ snug, which could also be used as a study.

There is useful under stairs storage, red quarry tiled floor, a

window to the front aspect overlooking the gardens, stairs to

bedroom two and access into the lounge/ dining room.

The lounge/ dining room boasts a feature marble fire place

allowing an open fire, carpet with red quarry tile floor

underneath, a window to the front aspect with pleasant views

over the gardens, and access to the kitchen breakfast room.

The kitchen breakfast room is of a good size and comprises

fitted base units, sink and drainer, space and plumbing for a

Occupying a truly delightful position set within

its own grounds extending to circa 4 acres and

affording magnificent elevated views across the

lower Wye Valley towards the River Severn, a

detached stone built cottage situated in a rural

location within close proximity to the popular

village of Shirenewton and market town of Chepstow.

Detached Stone Built Character Cottage

Kitchen/ Breakfast Room with Pantry

Lounge/ Dining Room with Feature Fire Place

Large Reception Hall/ Snug

Two Bedrooms & Bathroom

Set in Cottage Style Gardens & Grounds

Extending to circa 3.3 Acres

Private Driveway and Extensive Parking,

Detached Double Garage

Breathtaking Views across the Lower Wye

Valley towards the River Severn

Within Convenient Access of Chepstow and

the M48/M4 Motorway

Offered with No Onward Chain

Portwall House, Bank Street,

Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL

chepstow@newlandrennie.com

Tel 01291 626775

www.newlandrennie.com

PLANS AND PARTICULARS The sale plan has been prepared from the OS Map with the sanction of HMSO and has

been amended as necessary for the purpose of this sale. Crown Copyright Reserved.

Licence No. LIG0822. Both plan and particulars are believed to be correct but they do not constitute any part of any offer or contract and any intending purchaser must satisfy

himself by inspection or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of the statements

contained in these particulars as all such statements are made without responsibility on

the part of DJ&P Newland Rennie or the vendor or his solicitor.

WAYLEAVES, RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, ETC The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way whether public or

private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights,

covenants, agreements and all existing and proposed wayleaves, masts, pylons, stays,

cables, drains and water, gas or other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or

not and to the provisions of any planning scheme of the County or Local Authorities.

Services Mains electricity is connected, oil fired central heating. Private

septic tank drainage.

Tenure We are informed the property is Freehold. Intending

purchasers are advised to get this verified by their solicitor.

Local Authority Monmouthshire County Council. Tel: 01633 644644.

EPC Rating G (20)

Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Agents: DJ&P Newland

Rennie. Tel: 01291 626775.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION (UNLESS SOLD PREVIOUSLY BY PRIVATE TREATY)

At The Glen-yr-Afon House Hotel,

Usk, Monmouthshire

NP15 1SY

On Thursday 27th September 2018

(Commencing 7:00 pm)

Auction Guide Price

£275,000 to £295,000

Portwall House, Bank Street, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL chepstow@newlandrennie.com Tel 01291 626775 www.newlandrennie.com

Portwall House, Bank Street, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL chepstow@newlandrennie.com Tel 01291 626775 www.newlandrennie.com

Portwall House, Bank Street, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL chepstow@newlandrennie.com Tel 01291 626775 www.newlandrennie.com

Portwall House, Bank Street, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL chepstow@newlandrennie.com Tel 01291 626775 www.newlandrennie.com

Promap Plan – Circa 3.3 acres

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