House For Sale £250,000
Lower Woodland Street, Pontypool

This detached, double fronted three bedroomed period family home occupies an unusually generous plot in a private drive setting and enjoys views across its large south facing front garden towards Varteg Fawr. Of part stone construction with a modest rear extension, this home has two reception rooms off a central hallway with a kitchen and a large hobbies/utility room to the rear. There are three good size bedrooms served by a first floor family bathroom suite and with space to either side of the property, there is scope for extension, subject to the necessary consent.

INTRODUCTION
This family home has been the subject of recent improvement works including a re-wire of the property, a new slate roof, the installation of a new boiler and the connection of a positive input ventilation unit in 2021. Other benefits include a detached garage and off road parking for several vehicles. The property is being sold with no onward chain and the potential to add value by commissioning further upgrades to the property to suit.

SITUATION
This family home is situated in the World Heritage town of Blaenavon. Meaning "river source", Blaenavon sits in an elevated position overlooking the Varteg Fawr and originally grew up around the ironworks, which is now a thriving museum. In 2000, UNESCO inscribed the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape as a World Heritage Site. This World Heritage town is home to the National Coal Museum at Big Pit, Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and the Pontypool and Blaenavon Steam Railway. The town boasts many independent shops including a convenience store, grocers and post office. It also has several public houses as well as a successful 'state of the art' primary school. In addition, there are many fabulous walking trails and cycle routes which make the most of this unique post-industrial landscape.Blaenavon is situated 5 miles from Pontypool and 7 miles from Abergavenny, both offering a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. Abergavenny boasts a wide selection of boutique style shops, restaurants, public houses and individual cafes whilst Pontypool offers a further range of high street stores, eateries and leisure activities. Both Abergavenny and Pontypool railway stations have regular services into central London via Newport, whilst road links give easy access to the motorway for Bristol, Birmingham, the South-West, and London.

ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE PORCH
Double glazed window to the front aspect, entrance door, tiled floor. A panelled door with attractive stained glass leaded light insert opens into:

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Staircase to the first floor, understairs recess, radiator, laminate floor covering.

LIVING ROOM
Double glazed window to the front aspect with hillside views towards Varteg Fawr, fireplace (not in use), radiator.

DINING ROOM
Double glazed window to the front aspect with hillside views towards Varteg Fawr, coved ceiling, fireplace with electric fire point, cupboard housing gas meter, radiator, door to:

KITCHEN
The galley kitchen is fitted with a range of cupboards in a beech effect flush door finish to include drawers and storage cabinets, laminate worktops with inbuilt sink unit and tiled splashback surrounds, inset four ring gas hob with single oven beneath, double glazed window to the rear aspect, radiator, tiled floor.

UTILITY / HOBBIES ROOM
Sloping roof covering with skylight window, frosted double glazed windows to both side aspects, double glazed door opening into the rear garden, Belfast sink with hot and cold-water supply, painted stone walling, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
A butterfly landing with a split staircase. Walk-in airing cupboard housing gas central heating boiler, radiator to landing.

BEDROOM ONE
Double glazed window to the front aspect with views towards Varteg Fawr, radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
Double glazed window to the front aspect with views towards Varteg Fawr, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE
Double glazed window to the front aspect with views towards Varteg Fawr, radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Panelled bath with overhead electric shower, lavatory, wash hand basin, frosted double glazed window, two radiators.

OUTSIDE
This family home occupies a generous plot size and lends itself to an extension to the side, subject to the necessary consents.

FRONT
The property is approached via a private drive set off from the public highway which provides access to a number of other houses. This drive provides leads to an area providing off road parking for several vehicles with access to a detached garage (17' 6 x 8' 6).

FRONT GARDEN
This south facing garden provides rooftop views to the Varteg Fawr beyond and is substantial in size, measuring 70' x 70' approximately overall, and is predominantly lawned with a mixture of hedgerow and fenced borders. There is space for a sizeable vegetable garden with greenhouse and cold store as well as herbaceous shrubbery which is dotted around the garden. There is access to both sides of the property, to the eastern side lies a planted wildflower garden leading to rear access of the property, and on the western side, a part stone walled area gives room, if required, for an extension. A sloping path leads to:

REAR GARDEN
A raised garden at the rear of the property which is lawned provides an elevated view over the roof of the house beyond.

GENERAL
TenureWe are informed the property is Freehold. Intending purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors.ServicesAll mains services are connected.Council Tax Band D (Torfaen County Council)EPC RatingBand DViewing Strictly by appointment with the AgentsTaylor & Co : 01873 [use Contact Agent Button] AB257Buyer NoteThe property is approached via a private drive which gives access to a number of other properties; buyers are advised that this drive is not adopted highway.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold