House For Sale £595,000
Situated in the village of Llanbadoc on the edge of Usk town, this unique semi detached home sits just across from the church and the river Usk.
Dating back to 1880 this home was once an old bakery, now beyond the pretty cottage façade is a superb blend of period features and contemporary design. Modernised throughout this delightful home juxtaposes vaulted beamed ceilings and exposed stone with an open plan layout incorporating smart lighting, smart heating, zoned speaker system and network data points.
An entrance porch with solid wooden door and vaulted beamed ceiling has windows to both sides. A Victorian style mosaic floor leads through a latch door into the open plan entrance/lounge/diner.
A central staircase divides this full width open plan space, above which is a vaulted beamed ceiling. The same porch Victorian style mosaic tiles cover a raised central platform upon which the staircase sits. The stairs lead to a galleried glazed balustrade landing.
The lounge area is to the left of the stairs, where a floor to ceiling stone fireplace with log burner is the main focal point. Low level windows with deep ledges are either side of the fireplace, with a further low level front facing window. The same flagstone floor runs into the dining end and kitchen.
Open to the lounge the kitchen features a vaulted beamed ceiling. Beneath a large side picture window is a pine unit with Belfast sink, drawers to either side and cupboards below. A good size, the kitchen offers space for a range style oven, American fridge/freezer and island unit. French doors with side glazed panes lead out onto the garden.
The dining area features ample space for a family dining table and chairs. A window faces front and French doors lead through to the indoor swimming pool area.
Bifold doors span the rear of the indoor poolroom opening onto the garden. The heated pool measures circa 20ft in length and 9.9ft width. A limestone-tiled floor surrounds the pool with a gym area to one side by a large side window.
Open landing features a storage cupboard housing the gas boiler and provides access to all bedrooms and bathroom.
A full glazed wall in the master bedroom offers lovely views of the garden and countryside beyond. French doors lead onto an open sun terrace. The ceiling is vaulted and there is a built in wardrobe. The part tiled ensuite shower room features a sloped ceiling, double shower, pedestal sink and low level w.c.
Both bedrooms two and three are good sized doubles with low level windows.
Cinema room has the potential to be a fourth bedroom if a Velux window was installed.
The part tiled family bathroom features a curved bath with shower over, pedestal sink and low level w.c.
Mainly laid to lawn the level garden is enclosed by mature trees and hedging to one side. A stone building has been converted into a room with both light, power and data points. Behind this is a floating pontoon, over the brook, which runs along the other side and across part of the rear garden. Decking provides seating and dining areas. A gravel parking space is set behind gates.
Purchasers should note in 17 years, this property has flooded three times. Twice by the neighbouring brook and once by the river. The vendor has advised the following, Monmouthshire County Council has ordered all properties along the brook to clear any debris. Widening of the brook is taking place over the coming weeks. MCC and National Resources Wales continue to collaborate on flood prevention schemes and have applied for a grant from the Welsh Government to extend the floodwall along the river into Llanbadoc and beyond. Vendors are currently insured with axa excess £100.
Dating back to 1880 this home was once an old bakery, now beyond the pretty cottage façade is a superb blend of period features and contemporary design. Modernised throughout this delightful home juxtaposes vaulted beamed ceilings and exposed stone with an open plan layout incorporating smart lighting, smart heating, zoned speaker system and network data points.
An entrance porch with solid wooden door and vaulted beamed ceiling has windows to both sides. A Victorian style mosaic floor leads through a latch door into the open plan entrance/lounge/diner.
A central staircase divides this full width open plan space, above which is a vaulted beamed ceiling. The same porch Victorian style mosaic tiles cover a raised central platform upon which the staircase sits. The stairs lead to a galleried glazed balustrade landing.
The lounge area is to the left of the stairs, where a floor to ceiling stone fireplace with log burner is the main focal point. Low level windows with deep ledges are either side of the fireplace, with a further low level front facing window. The same flagstone floor runs into the dining end and kitchen.
Open to the lounge the kitchen features a vaulted beamed ceiling. Beneath a large side picture window is a pine unit with Belfast sink, drawers to either side and cupboards below. A good size, the kitchen offers space for a range style oven, American fridge/freezer and island unit. French doors with side glazed panes lead out onto the garden.
The dining area features ample space for a family dining table and chairs. A window faces front and French doors lead through to the indoor swimming pool area.
Bifold doors span the rear of the indoor poolroom opening onto the garden. The heated pool measures circa 20ft in length and 9.9ft width. A limestone-tiled floor surrounds the pool with a gym area to one side by a large side window.
Open landing features a storage cupboard housing the gas boiler and provides access to all bedrooms and bathroom.
A full glazed wall in the master bedroom offers lovely views of the garden and countryside beyond. French doors lead onto an open sun terrace. The ceiling is vaulted and there is a built in wardrobe. The part tiled ensuite shower room features a sloped ceiling, double shower, pedestal sink and low level w.c.
Both bedrooms two and three are good sized doubles with low level windows.
Cinema room has the potential to be a fourth bedroom if a Velux window was installed.
The part tiled family bathroom features a curved bath with shower over, pedestal sink and low level w.c.
Mainly laid to lawn the level garden is enclosed by mature trees and hedging to one side. A stone building has been converted into a room with both light, power and data points. Behind this is a floating pontoon, over the brook, which runs along the other side and across part of the rear garden. Decking provides seating and dining areas. A gravel parking space is set behind gates.
Purchasers should note in 17 years, this property has flooded three times. Twice by the neighbouring brook and once by the river. The vendor has advised the following, Monmouthshire County Council has ordered all properties along the brook to clear any debris. Widening of the brook is taking place over the coming weeks. MCC and National Resources Wales continue to collaborate on flood prevention schemes and have applied for a grant from the Welsh Government to extend the floodwall along the river into Llanbadoc and beyond. Vendors are currently insured with axa excess £100.
