Tintern View comprises a two bed cottage with stone outbuildings, tractor shed and hay barns set in 2 acres of grounds comprising garden, orchard and paddocks. The property has been in the same family for decades and now requires either renovation/extension or alternatively planning permission has recently been granted for a replacement five bedroom house of 250sq m/2,690 sq ft and garage of 85 sq m/914 sq ft offering an opportunity to provide a bespoke family home with magnificent views over the Wye Valley.
Situation
Situated in a unique peaceful setting in the Wye Valley; an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There is an abundance of outdoor activities on the doorstep including canoeing or fishing on the River Wye, exploring the ruins of Tintern Abbey and running or cycling around the stunning countryside of Monmouthshire and the Forest of Dean with Offa’s Dyke a short walk away.
Local Facilities
Brockweir has a thriving Village shop which is the hub of the local community and nearby the village of St Briavels provides many local amenities, including a pub, deli, community shop, castle and church. St Briavels CoE Primary School serves the local community. There are a number of very good secondary schools both state and independent available nearby including, Monmouth Haberdashers Schools and Dean Close St John’s on the Hill prep school.
Regional Context
The market towns of Chepstow and Monmouth are each within 8 and 11 miles respectively offering a full range of shopping and leisure facilities. Within commuting distance lie the regional centres of Bristol approximately 25 miles and Cardiff 39 miles, via the M48 & M4 Motorways. Rail services are available from Lydney and Chepstow.
Accommodation
The Cottage And Existing Buildings
The cottage which is in need of renovation has three downstairs rooms, kitchen, bathroom and lean to conservatory with two upstairs linked bedrooms, Lean-to boiler room accessed from outside. Stone outbuildings have been used as workshop/storage areas. Further sheds and barn have been used for storing hay and tractors/implements.
Proposed Replacement Dwelling And Garage
Planning permission has been granted to replace the cottage and some outbuildings with a replacement five-bedroom house and garage with a gross internal area of 250m² (2,690 sq. Ft) over two floors whilst the garage provides an additional 85 m² (914 sq. Ft) floor area which includes a first-floor store room.
Proposed Layout
The architect has sought to provide a traditional family house layout with garden room to enjoy the surrounding views. Open plan kitchen, dining / living room. Glazing at ground floor level seeks to maximise views over the surrounding countryside. At first floor level five bedrooms include a principal bedroom with en-suite and dressing space, a second en-suite bedroom and three further bedrooms with a family bathroom
Link To Planning Documents
The planning permission and supporting documents can be found at
Outside
A formal lawn area lies to the west of the cottage with orchard to the north beyond which is a large field bordered by hedgerows with access to the side lane. The driveway offers ample parking.
Tenure
We are informed the property is Freehold. Intended purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Local Authority
Forest of Dean Council Tax Band: D
EPC rating: E
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with the Agents: Dj&P Newland Rennie. Tel:
Directions
The best approach is off the A466 Wye Valley road. After about a mile on the Monmouth side of Tintern, take the Brockweir turning over the bridge. Pass through the village and continue uphill for about 0.25 miles, taking the left turn signposted Coldharbour. Take the first left at a staggered crossroads and after a mile the property is on your right
Fixtures & Fittings
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all other, fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale though may be available by separate negotiation. Further information is available from the Vendor’s agents