House For Sale £345,000
Nestled within a stunning wooded valley on the Wales England border this pretty stone cottage is packed with character features mixed with stylish contemporary additions that make it a winning combination for a modern home with its history on display.
The generous, mature garden surrounds the cottage with waves of flowers and foliage against a backdrop of towering trees within sprawling woodland on the hillsides to the horizon.
The house offers ample parking and a storage shed too, but for thorough enjoyment of immersing yourself in the beautiful surroundings, there's a sun-drenched terrace that hugs the house. It's the prime place to be for sociable alfresco dining with family and friends through to a quiet late-night drink under the stars.
Inside, the owners of the cottage have expertly combined classic cottage features with contemporary additions and a floorplan that more suits a modern way of living centred around the open-plan reception room with lounge and dining zones.
There's a gorgeous exposed stone fireplace that's home to a robust log burner, a flagstone floor, exposed ceiling and wall beams, and a stunning exposed stone wall with a door that leads into a contemporary glossy white kitchen.
There's luxury in the bathroom too, which was fitted in 2020 with a modern white suite complemented by metro tiles and exposed beams, with the three bedrooms upstairs worth the climb with the reward of three breathtaking rural views from their windows.
The cottage is located on the border of Wales and England and the counties of Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, within the hamlet of Buckholt which is more a small collection of homes that are dotted along the secluded wooded valley than a central village.
For an extensive range of facilities and amenities, shopping and socialising opportunities, and a range of sport and leisure activities and groups to join, the popular market town of Monmouth is only about two miles away.
For commuting to work or more socialising and shopping choices and days out, take the main A40 road south to easily get to the M4, Bristol, Newport and Cardiff or head north on the same route to get to the M50 that trundles directly to the M5 and the Midlands.
The cottage is cocooned within its own very special countryside spot but for a change of scenery the location is so close to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that you'll be tempted to regularly visit and dive into the range of exciting and soul enhancing outdoor activities on offer, from a gentle walk through woodland to tackling the wild river in a canoe or kayak.
Step inside this enchanting cottage and maybe the pretty stone facade has convinced you that the traditional period property is going to offer small, dark rooms and tired decor in need of an update but the reality is a galaxy far, far away from this scenario.
The front door, under the cute porchway roof, opens directly into an open-plan living area that is a breathtaking mix of cottage character, timeless and tasteful furniture and accessories, and warm, earthy tones that directly complement the rural location.
This spacious and light open-plan lounge diner, that runs from the front of the cottage to the back, is zoned into an area for enjoying a meal together and an area for getting comfortable on a sofa and enjoying watching a movie or reading a book. The delightful cottage character cocoons the space and the furniture via exposed wall and ceiling beams above and flagstones under foot, and a generous exposed stone fireplace that's home to a robust log burner that warms the toes in winter.
It's easy to imagine using this welcoming and wonderful reception space every day for everything, from gathering around the dining room table at the end of a busy day to share a meal to relaxing in the lounge area chatting the night away, or spilling out into the magical garden via the door in the far corner.
The fireplace is visually balanced by an enticingly touchable exposed stone wall that celebrates the glorious multi-toned, tactile stone work of the original cottage by removing the plaster and letting them sing.
On the other side of this delightful wall is a contemporary kitchen that has minimal, simple and sophisticated design at its core. The sleek and glossy white units have integrated handles to enhance the sleek look and the appliances are either hidden or in view and shouting about their modern design. The kitchen includes, Candy integrated washer/dryer, Bosch oven and Bosch induction hob, integrated Beko fridge freezer.
But this is not a cold and sterile white kitchen that feels uninviting, rather it's a good design choice that makes the most of the space on offer by its unfussy design and maximises light as it bounces around off the high gloss units.
Visual warmth and an accent of cottage character has been added via the choice of wood worksurfaces, open shelving adorned with a mix of practical and pretty accessories, and the wooden flooring.
It's easy for a wannabe chef to thoroughly enjoy themselves cooking up a feast in this fabulous and well-equipped kitchen, surrounded by sleek design, cottage inspiration, and the pretty garden view above the kitchen sink framed to perfection by the large picture window.
The open doorway between the kitchen and the dining zone means the cook can join in with the chat next door.
Before ascending the inviting staircase there's a large panelled door next to it to notice and behind it is the family bathroom that is another truly gorgeous space, mixing a contemporary suite and timeless metro tiles first seen in the kitchen with exposed beams to create a room of old and new.
The sizeable bath beckons at the end of a busy day filled with bubbles and the opportunity to relax while the stylish black shower is the effective wake-up call in the morning. More clever design is found in this room with the choice of a wall-mounted basin that keeps the floor uncluttered, making the room look bigger, and the underside of the stair treads is being used for quirky storage.
Up to the first floor to find the three bedrooms this cottage offers, two singles and a double, with the principal bedroom boasting a duet of windows offering absorbing garden and wooded valley views directly from the pillow as the perfect first welcome to the new day.
All three bedrooms have stripped wood floors that remind an occupant of the period cottage at the core of this home, and each bedroom can boast its own unique picture-perfect countryside vista from its window, reminding an occupant that this home is a most wonderful rural retreat to call home.
It should be noted, that the present owner has drastically improved the property owning it. Not only is it beautifully decorated inside, it has a Worcester exterior boiler and triple bunded oil tank, both installed in early 2017. It was re wired in 2017 including a new consumer unit as well as the log burner being installed in 2017.
Outside - Step outside into the garden that cocoons the cottage in waves of foliage that create a cloak of multiple shades of green, and it's stepping out into your own idyllic island of peace that has a most enchanting atmosphere.
Flanked by soaring fir trees on the wooded hillside to the horizon, the garden offers practical places, such as the ample parking for multiple cars and the shed, but its primary function is to create an outside space that offers alfresco dining spots plus places to relax and enjoy being fully immersed in the surrounding natural landscape.
The garden and cottage are reached by descending into a hidden hollow in the river valley and it feels like you're entering a different world, one where nature is your closest neighbour and birdsong and insect noises are the soundtrack to your life here.
As you sit on the sunny, private garden terrace, with a coffee or evening drink, it's impossible not to become immersed in the stunning scenery. Invite the family or friends to enjoy you for an alfresco meal, and they will surely be constantly enthralled and regularly distracted by the surrounding landscape.
There are intriguing pathways that entice you to explore further into the garden. The journey includes wandering amongst flower beds and packed mature borders, across parcels of lawn and between mature trees, past trellises laden with sweet scented climbing plants, down steps to lower levels, and up walkways that meander up the gentle hillside.
The garden is as magical as the cottage is super stylish and charming - it's a winning combination to call home, with the glorious Monmouthshire landscape as the constantly astonishing backdrop.
The generous, mature garden surrounds the cottage with waves of flowers and foliage against a backdrop of towering trees within sprawling woodland on the hillsides to the horizon.
The house offers ample parking and a storage shed too, but for thorough enjoyment of immersing yourself in the beautiful surroundings, there's a sun-drenched terrace that hugs the house. It's the prime place to be for sociable alfresco dining with family and friends through to a quiet late-night drink under the stars.
Inside, the owners of the cottage have expertly combined classic cottage features with contemporary additions and a floorplan that more suits a modern way of living centred around the open-plan reception room with lounge and dining zones.
There's a gorgeous exposed stone fireplace that's home to a robust log burner, a flagstone floor, exposed ceiling and wall beams, and a stunning exposed stone wall with a door that leads into a contemporary glossy white kitchen.
There's luxury in the bathroom too, which was fitted in 2020 with a modern white suite complemented by metro tiles and exposed beams, with the three bedrooms upstairs worth the climb with the reward of three breathtaking rural views from their windows.
The cottage is located on the border of Wales and England and the counties of Monmouthshire and Herefordshire, within the hamlet of Buckholt which is more a small collection of homes that are dotted along the secluded wooded valley than a central village.
For an extensive range of facilities and amenities, shopping and socialising opportunities, and a range of sport and leisure activities and groups to join, the popular market town of Monmouth is only about two miles away.
For commuting to work or more socialising and shopping choices and days out, take the main A40 road south to easily get to the M4, Bristol, Newport and Cardiff or head north on the same route to get to the M50 that trundles directly to the M5 and the Midlands.
The cottage is cocooned within its own very special countryside spot but for a change of scenery the location is so close to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that you'll be tempted to regularly visit and dive into the range of exciting and soul enhancing outdoor activities on offer, from a gentle walk through woodland to tackling the wild river in a canoe or kayak.
Step inside this enchanting cottage and maybe the pretty stone facade has convinced you that the traditional period property is going to offer small, dark rooms and tired decor in need of an update but the reality is a galaxy far, far away from this scenario.
The front door, under the cute porchway roof, opens directly into an open-plan living area that is a breathtaking mix of cottage character, timeless and tasteful furniture and accessories, and warm, earthy tones that directly complement the rural location.
This spacious and light open-plan lounge diner, that runs from the front of the cottage to the back, is zoned into an area for enjoying a meal together and an area for getting comfortable on a sofa and enjoying watching a movie or reading a book. The delightful cottage character cocoons the space and the furniture via exposed wall and ceiling beams above and flagstones under foot, and a generous exposed stone fireplace that's home to a robust log burner that warms the toes in winter.
It's easy to imagine using this welcoming and wonderful reception space every day for everything, from gathering around the dining room table at the end of a busy day to share a meal to relaxing in the lounge area chatting the night away, or spilling out into the magical garden via the door in the far corner.
The fireplace is visually balanced by an enticingly touchable exposed stone wall that celebrates the glorious multi-toned, tactile stone work of the original cottage by removing the plaster and letting them sing.
On the other side of this delightful wall is a contemporary kitchen that has minimal, simple and sophisticated design at its core. The sleek and glossy white units have integrated handles to enhance the sleek look and the appliances are either hidden or in view and shouting about their modern design. The kitchen includes, Candy integrated washer/dryer, Bosch oven and Bosch induction hob, integrated Beko fridge freezer.
But this is not a cold and sterile white kitchen that feels uninviting, rather it's a good design choice that makes the most of the space on offer by its unfussy design and maximises light as it bounces around off the high gloss units.
Visual warmth and an accent of cottage character has been added via the choice of wood worksurfaces, open shelving adorned with a mix of practical and pretty accessories, and the wooden flooring.
It's easy for a wannabe chef to thoroughly enjoy themselves cooking up a feast in this fabulous and well-equipped kitchen, surrounded by sleek design, cottage inspiration, and the pretty garden view above the kitchen sink framed to perfection by the large picture window.
The open doorway between the kitchen and the dining zone means the cook can join in with the chat next door.
Before ascending the inviting staircase there's a large panelled door next to it to notice and behind it is the family bathroom that is another truly gorgeous space, mixing a contemporary suite and timeless metro tiles first seen in the kitchen with exposed beams to create a room of old and new.
The sizeable bath beckons at the end of a busy day filled with bubbles and the opportunity to relax while the stylish black shower is the effective wake-up call in the morning. More clever design is found in this room with the choice of a wall-mounted basin that keeps the floor uncluttered, making the room look bigger, and the underside of the stair treads is being used for quirky storage.
Up to the first floor to find the three bedrooms this cottage offers, two singles and a double, with the principal bedroom boasting a duet of windows offering absorbing garden and wooded valley views directly from the pillow as the perfect first welcome to the new day.
All three bedrooms have stripped wood floors that remind an occupant of the period cottage at the core of this home, and each bedroom can boast its own unique picture-perfect countryside vista from its window, reminding an occupant that this home is a most wonderful rural retreat to call home.
It should be noted, that the present owner has drastically improved the property owning it. Not only is it beautifully decorated inside, it has a Worcester exterior boiler and triple bunded oil tank, both installed in early 2017. It was re wired in 2017 including a new consumer unit as well as the log burner being installed in 2017.
Outside - Step outside into the garden that cocoons the cottage in waves of foliage that create a cloak of multiple shades of green, and it's stepping out into your own idyllic island of peace that has a most enchanting atmosphere.
Flanked by soaring fir trees on the wooded hillside to the horizon, the garden offers practical places, such as the ample parking for multiple cars and the shed, but its primary function is to create an outside space that offers alfresco dining spots plus places to relax and enjoy being fully immersed in the surrounding natural landscape.
The garden and cottage are reached by descending into a hidden hollow in the river valley and it feels like you're entering a different world, one where nature is your closest neighbour and birdsong and insect noises are the soundtrack to your life here.
As you sit on the sunny, private garden terrace, with a coffee or evening drink, it's impossible not to become immersed in the stunning scenery. Invite the family or friends to enjoy you for an alfresco meal, and they will surely be constantly enthralled and regularly distracted by the surrounding landscape.
There are intriguing pathways that entice you to explore further into the garden. The journey includes wandering amongst flower beds and packed mature borders, across parcels of lawn and between mature trees, past trellises laden with sweet scented climbing plants, down steps to lower levels, and up walkways that meander up the gentle hillside.
The garden is as magical as the cottage is super stylish and charming - it's a winning combination to call home, with the glorious Monmouthshire landscape as the constantly astonishing backdrop.
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