House For Sale £840,000
A period stone barn, believed to originally have been a working mill, which has been beautifully renovated into a unique property offering flexible accommodation. The main reception rooms are situated on the first floor taking advantage of the views across the surrounding countryside towards the village of St Arvans, but on the ground floor is a lovely large sitting room with doors opening to a terrace and courtyard area extending to the garage/outbuilding, ideal for entertaining.
Description
A period stone barn, believed to originally have been a working mill, which has been beautifully renovated into a unique property offering flexible accommodation. The main reception rooms are situated on the first floor taking advantage of the views across the surrounding countryside towards the village of St Arvans, but on the ground floor is a lovely large sitting room with doors opening to a terrace and courtyard area extending to the garage/outbuilding, ideal for entertaining. Internally the property is full of character with slate and wooden floors, exposed trusses and wood burning stoves. Across from the courtyard is a large, detached stone and timber outbuilding providing garaging and a workshop area, with power and a vehicle inspection pit. Beyond this is a large hard standing garden area and orchard and on the far side of the house is a balcony and garden with a pond and mature chestnut tree.
Situation
The Old Mill Barn is one of a small group of properties situated at the end of a long lane, just beyond the popular village of St Arvans and surrounded by beautiful countryside. St Arvans offers a range of amenities including a pub/restaurant, private nursery and saddlery shop, with Chepstow racecourse on the outskirts. The historic town of Chepstow is about a little over a mile away providing a comprehensive range of amenities including primary and secondary schools, medical centre, restaurants and a wide range of shops. The local road network gives easy access to the Severn Bridge, M4 and M5.
Accommodation
A ground floor front door opens to a Reception Hall with a wooden staircase which leads up to the mezzanine study area on the top floor. The bedrooms are accessed from the hallway but are equally suitable as studies/reception rooms. The bedroom at the rear has a pedestrian door opening to the terrace, looking out over the garden and surrounding fields with railings and steps down to the garden. It also has the benefit of an En Suite shower room with lavatory and pedestal wash hand basin and chrome towel rail with part tiled walls. The main bathroom is off the hallway and has an ensuite shower room. Beyond this is a large Reception Room with a wood burning stove and wood floor. Windows look out to the view and French doors open to the veranda and garden.
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A staircase from the Ground Floor Sitting Room leads up to a Galleried Study/Reading area with steps up to the Open Plan Sitting/Dining Kitchen. French doors look out acros the fields and further windows on the other side. There is a wood burner and wooden floor creating a cosy ambience with an impressive high ceiling with exposed beams and trusses. This large room creates ample space for a dining area going into the kitchen, fully fitted with a range of fitted units incorporating a sink and drainer and dish washer and a range cooker with surround. There is a central matching island unit.
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Beyond the kitchen is the rear lobby and a door opening to the steps down to the driveway. Off the lobby is the Utility Room with a range of matching units and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Outside
A set of french doors from the downstairs reception room lead out onto a paved seating area under a wooden-framed veranda enjoying views of the surrounding countryside. Beyond this courtyard garden is a substantial garage/workshop with many potenitial uses. The property has an extensive hardstanding area with plenty of space for parking. The mainly level garden has a lawned area with a duck pond leading to some mature chestnut trees. The property also has an orchard area with a further useful outbuilding.
General
Oil Central HeatingBiomass Secondary HeatingSolar PanelsPrivate Drainage Mains electricity and water
EPC
Band C
Local Authority
Monmouthshire County Council
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James, [use Contact Agent Button].
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
