House For Sale £500,000
What an opportunity to purchase a property type rarely seen on the open market which oozes character, history and charm, whilst being modernised to suit the 21st Century!
Originally built as a Cottage Orné in the late 18th century, this property was generally utilised as an estate cottage in the surroundings of a principal residence. Although the exact origins of Brynglas Gardens are unknown, it is thought that it was originally a hunting lodge within the grounds of no-longer extant Pill House on the banks of the River Usk. Since then, it was latterly used as the head gardener's cottage for the adjacent Brynglas House.
Whilst the Grade II listing status of this home has ensured the external character has been maintained, the interior accommodation has been tastefully renovated, and offers accommodation comprising entrance hall, study/bedroom three, sitting room, snug/dining room, kitchen, conservatory, two double bedrooms (one being en-suite), a large airing/storage room and a family shower/wet room. Set on a plot of approximately 0.44 acres of landscaped grounds with outstanding panoramic views.
Brynglas on the outskirts of Newport is, due to its elevation, well known for its fantastic views overlooking the Usk Valley and the rolling hills towards Abergavenny. The area's name comes from the Welsh for Blue Hill, and this is thought to be due to the thousands of common bluebells that appear each spring in the adjacent Brynglas Bluebell Woods. There are a good selection of local shops nearby and all of the facilities that you would expect to find in a bustling city such as good schools, health care facilities, local and national shops, public houses and restaurants. The city also boasts numerous sports facilities including tennis, squash, cricket, football and rugby clubs, a leisure centre and several golf clubs including the Celtic Manor Resort. The area is perfectly located for easy access to the Newport main line railway station and the M4 providing access to Cardiff and Swansea to the west and Bristol and the West Country to the east.
A Gothic-arched front entrance with dressed stone quoins and a solid timber door allows access to:-
entrance hall - With modern white vertical wall radiator and fitted carpet. Access off to:-
study / bedroom three - 2.57m max x 2.44m max - Whilst currently utilised as a study, this room has previously been used as a single bedroom and could be reinstated if required. The room has a radiator, electric meter cupboard, wall mounted internal power switch to operate the external 7kw car charging point. There is a front facing iron lattice casement window with Gothic glazing and internal shutters, wooden flooring and a full range of fitted mirrored wardrobes and white-panelled cupboards.
A half-glazed door off Entrance Hall leads to:-
sitting room - 5.17m max x 3.97m max - Wooden flooring. Feature ornate fireplace with period mahogany surround, marble hearth and back plate with inset Jotul log burner. Decorative ceiling rose and coving. Two radiators. Two south facing iron lattice casement windows with Gothic glazing overlooking the side garden. Central feature Gothic-arched alcove, and two stone feature walls. Half glazed door allows access off to:-
inner hall - Wooden flooring. Staircase to the first floor. Rear facing iron lattice casement window with Gothic glazing. Understairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Access off to:-
snug / dining room - 7.05m max x 2.71m max - A lovely cosy room with wooden flooring. Two radiators. Two iron lattice casement windows with Gothic glazing, one adjoining the kitchen. Open plan access to:-
kitchen / breakfast room - 3.54m max x 3.37m max - Fully fitted with bespoke white/oak wall and base units with solid oak work surfaces. Wall cupboard housing the central heating combination boiler. Composite granite sink with mixer/pull-out spray tap over. Side and rear facing lattice-leaded double-glazed windows. Integrated gas oven and four burner hob with Smeg stainless steel chimney extractor over, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer. Space for an integrated washing machine and tumble dryer. Ceiling downlighters. One double radiator. Wood-effect ceramic tile flooring.
Returning to the Dining Room/Snug, access to:-
conservatory - 3.75m max x 3.14m max - Re-constructed in 2018, this powder coated aluminium structure is ideal for use all year round due to smart underfloor heating and double radiator for warmth in the winter and the clever reflective film on the roof repelling uva/uvb in the summer. There are French doors allowing access to the gardens via a stone patio, and an opening window, bespoke fitted window blinds, inset wall spotlighting, and the benefit of sweeping views over the mature gardens and panoramic views towards the Usk Valley and beyond.
Stairs to first floor - A carpeted staircase leads to the first landing area with access off to:-
airing / storage room - 2.56m max x 1.90m max - Restricted height door opens to large storage area (part height-restricted into eaves) with single radiator and light. Potential to convert to den/study/child's bedroom.
Family shower / wet room - Walk in shower enclosure with bespoke glass screen and door, inset seat, extractor fan and lighting, ceiling-mounted rain shower and wall-mounted dual-mode shower handset, illuminated recesses in the grey slate-effect tiles, mosaic wall tiling, ceramic wood-effect tiled floor with smart underfloor heating, Laufen wc, Laufen wash hand basin with plinth to one side and mixer tap over, Laufen floating vanity unit beneath, illuminated and anti-mist mirror over. Chrome dual-fuel towel radiator. Two mirrored cabinets, one with inset electric shaving point. Ceiling downlighters and Velux window.
Three steps off first landing area up to:-
main landing - Fitted carpet. Ceiling access to loft storage area which extends to eaves.
Master bedroom suite - 5.00m max x 4.52m max - An excellent sized and well-designed double room with fitted carpet, south facing iron lattice casement window with Gothic glazing, two fitted double wardrobes, matching drawers, dressing table and bedside cabinets. At the head of the bed is a feature walnut effect panel wall with fitted headboard and shelves. Integrated into this wall is a single wardrobe with full height hanging and shelving. Matching double wardrobe doors to one wall open into:-
walk-in wardrobe - 3.75m max x 2.52m max - Having part-restricted height into eaves with radiator and fitted carpet. Fitted hanging rails and drawer units. Ceiling downlighters.
Bedroom two - 3.93m max x 2.70m max - A second double bedroom with laminate flooring. Side facing iron lattice casement window with Gothic glazing, and a double radiator.
En-suite shower room - Concealed from the bedroom by a clever partition wall, the en-suite has a double shower enclosure having body massage jets, mixer head, and rain shower over, integrated radio and lighting. Wc, wash hand basin with mixer tap and floating vanity unit (all amenities here operate off a concealed Saniflow system).
Outside - Enter via remote-control electric double gates with a pedestrian gate alongside to a brick pavior hardstand with multi-vehicle parking, electric vehicle charging point, outdoor electric sockets and lighting. Surrounding the hardstand there are mature shrubs, trees, well stocked raised beds, dwarf stone walling and hedging. Concealed storage area for recycling. Separate double gates allow access to a further driveway, again with multi-vehicle parking leading to a detached garage with power and light. Surrounding the house there is stone paving leading to various patio areas, an enclosed outdoor sink/storage unit, outside tap, and a range of sheds and storage buildings. Whilst the gardens completely surround the house, offering a selection of various areas to relax, the main garden is terraced with the upper main lawn to the rear and side of the Cottage. There are two ornate ponds linked with a waterfall. Gravel/log steps from the top level winding down through the garden lead to a large, decked area which affords stunning views of the lower gardens, the Usk Valley and beyond. Built on the deck is a whitewashed summer house/guest suite with power and light, Inset toilet cubicle, double- glazed French doors and side windows to enjoy the stunning views. Covered veranda area. Further patio and lawned areas below. Extensive planting and trees (including a mini orchard) cover the grounds, and there are several outside power points, and lighting.
Agent's note: We are advised that the property is of a stone/slate construction, that it is located in a conservation area and on an unadopted lane.
Viewings
Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker.
In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. Whilst they know as much as possible about each property, in-depth questions may be better directed towards the Sales Team in the office.
If you would rather a ‘virtual viewing’ where one of the team shows you the property via a live streaming service, please just let us know.
Selling?
We offer free Market Appraisals or Sales Advice Meetings without obligation. Find out how our award winning service can help you achieve the best possible result in the sale of your property.
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Originally built as a Cottage Orné in the late 18th century, this property was generally utilised as an estate cottage in the surroundings of a principal residence. Although the exact origins of Brynglas Gardens are unknown, it is thought that it was originally a hunting lodge within the grounds of no-longer extant Pill House on the banks of the River Usk. Since then, it was latterly used as the head gardener's cottage for the adjacent Brynglas House.
Whilst the Grade II listing status of this home has ensured the external character has been maintained, the interior accommodation has been tastefully renovated, and offers accommodation comprising entrance hall, study/bedroom three, sitting room, snug/dining room, kitchen, conservatory, two double bedrooms (one being en-suite), a large airing/storage room and a family shower/wet room. Set on a plot of approximately 0.44 acres of landscaped grounds with outstanding panoramic views.
Brynglas on the outskirts of Newport is, due to its elevation, well known for its fantastic views overlooking the Usk Valley and the rolling hills towards Abergavenny. The area's name comes from the Welsh for Blue Hill, and this is thought to be due to the thousands of common bluebells that appear each spring in the adjacent Brynglas Bluebell Woods. There are a good selection of local shops nearby and all of the facilities that you would expect to find in a bustling city such as good schools, health care facilities, local and national shops, public houses and restaurants. The city also boasts numerous sports facilities including tennis, squash, cricket, football and rugby clubs, a leisure centre and several golf clubs including the Celtic Manor Resort. The area is perfectly located for easy access to the Newport main line railway station and the M4 providing access to Cardiff and Swansea to the west and Bristol and the West Country to the east.
A Gothic-arched front entrance with dressed stone quoins and a solid timber door allows access to:-
entrance hall - With modern white vertical wall radiator and fitted carpet. Access off to:-
study / bedroom three - 2.57m max x 2.44m max - Whilst currently utilised as a study, this room has previously been used as a single bedroom and could be reinstated if required. The room has a radiator, electric meter cupboard, wall mounted internal power switch to operate the external 7kw car charging point. There is a front facing iron lattice casement window with Gothic glazing and internal shutters, wooden flooring and a full range of fitted mirrored wardrobes and white-panelled cupboards.
A half-glazed door off Entrance Hall leads to:-
sitting room - 5.17m max x 3.97m max - Wooden flooring. Feature ornate fireplace with period mahogany surround, marble hearth and back plate with inset Jotul log burner. Decorative ceiling rose and coving. Two radiators. Two south facing iron lattice casement windows with Gothic glazing overlooking the side garden. Central feature Gothic-arched alcove, and two stone feature walls. Half glazed door allows access off to:-
inner hall - Wooden flooring. Staircase to the first floor. Rear facing iron lattice casement window with Gothic glazing. Understairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Access off to:-
snug / dining room - 7.05m max x 2.71m max - A lovely cosy room with wooden flooring. Two radiators. Two iron lattice casement windows with Gothic glazing, one adjoining the kitchen. Open plan access to:-
kitchen / breakfast room - 3.54m max x 3.37m max - Fully fitted with bespoke white/oak wall and base units with solid oak work surfaces. Wall cupboard housing the central heating combination boiler. Composite granite sink with mixer/pull-out spray tap over. Side and rear facing lattice-leaded double-glazed windows. Integrated gas oven and four burner hob with Smeg stainless steel chimney extractor over, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer. Space for an integrated washing machine and tumble dryer. Ceiling downlighters. One double radiator. Wood-effect ceramic tile flooring.
Returning to the Dining Room/Snug, access to:-
conservatory - 3.75m max x 3.14m max - Re-constructed in 2018, this powder coated aluminium structure is ideal for use all year round due to smart underfloor heating and double radiator for warmth in the winter and the clever reflective film on the roof repelling uva/uvb in the summer. There are French doors allowing access to the gardens via a stone patio, and an opening window, bespoke fitted window blinds, inset wall spotlighting, and the benefit of sweeping views over the mature gardens and panoramic views towards the Usk Valley and beyond.
Stairs to first floor - A carpeted staircase leads to the first landing area with access off to:-
airing / storage room - 2.56m max x 1.90m max - Restricted height door opens to large storage area (part height-restricted into eaves) with single radiator and light. Potential to convert to den/study/child's bedroom.
Family shower / wet room - Walk in shower enclosure with bespoke glass screen and door, inset seat, extractor fan and lighting, ceiling-mounted rain shower and wall-mounted dual-mode shower handset, illuminated recesses in the grey slate-effect tiles, mosaic wall tiling, ceramic wood-effect tiled floor with smart underfloor heating, Laufen wc, Laufen wash hand basin with plinth to one side and mixer tap over, Laufen floating vanity unit beneath, illuminated and anti-mist mirror over. Chrome dual-fuel towel radiator. Two mirrored cabinets, one with inset electric shaving point. Ceiling downlighters and Velux window.
Three steps off first landing area up to:-
main landing - Fitted carpet. Ceiling access to loft storage area which extends to eaves.
Master bedroom suite - 5.00m max x 4.52m max - An excellent sized and well-designed double room with fitted carpet, south facing iron lattice casement window with Gothic glazing, two fitted double wardrobes, matching drawers, dressing table and bedside cabinets. At the head of the bed is a feature walnut effect panel wall with fitted headboard and shelves. Integrated into this wall is a single wardrobe with full height hanging and shelving. Matching double wardrobe doors to one wall open into:-
walk-in wardrobe - 3.75m max x 2.52m max - Having part-restricted height into eaves with radiator and fitted carpet. Fitted hanging rails and drawer units. Ceiling downlighters.
Bedroom two - 3.93m max x 2.70m max - A second double bedroom with laminate flooring. Side facing iron lattice casement window with Gothic glazing, and a double radiator.
En-suite shower room - Concealed from the bedroom by a clever partition wall, the en-suite has a double shower enclosure having body massage jets, mixer head, and rain shower over, integrated radio and lighting. Wc, wash hand basin with mixer tap and floating vanity unit (all amenities here operate off a concealed Saniflow system).
Outside - Enter via remote-control electric double gates with a pedestrian gate alongside to a brick pavior hardstand with multi-vehicle parking, electric vehicle charging point, outdoor electric sockets and lighting. Surrounding the hardstand there are mature shrubs, trees, well stocked raised beds, dwarf stone walling and hedging. Concealed storage area for recycling. Separate double gates allow access to a further driveway, again with multi-vehicle parking leading to a detached garage with power and light. Surrounding the house there is stone paving leading to various patio areas, an enclosed outdoor sink/storage unit, outside tap, and a range of sheds and storage buildings. Whilst the gardens completely surround the house, offering a selection of various areas to relax, the main garden is terraced with the upper main lawn to the rear and side of the Cottage. There are two ornate ponds linked with a waterfall. Gravel/log steps from the top level winding down through the garden lead to a large, decked area which affords stunning views of the lower gardens, the Usk Valley and beyond. Built on the deck is a whitewashed summer house/guest suite with power and light, Inset toilet cubicle, double- glazed French doors and side windows to enjoy the stunning views. Covered veranda area. Further patio and lawned areas below. Extensive planting and trees (including a mini orchard) cover the grounds, and there are several outside power points, and lighting.
Agent's note: We are advised that the property is of a stone/slate construction, that it is located in a conservation area and on an unadopted lane.
Viewings
Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker.
In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. Whilst they know as much as possible about each property, in-depth questions may be better directed towards the Sales Team in the office.
If you would rather a ‘virtual viewing’ where one of the team shows you the property via a live streaming service, please just let us know.
Selling?
We offer free Market Appraisals or Sales Advice Meetings without obligation. Find out how our award winning service can help you achieve the best possible result in the sale of your property.
Legal
You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.
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