5 bedroom house

AGENT'S INTRODUCTION

The main house, which was built in the 15th century and set in approximately 1.5 acres of attractive mature landscaped gardens, has recently been extensively refurbished to create an incredible balance of modern living facilities, whilst retaining all its original historical and architectural splendour, including hand-carved oak beams, imposing stone fireplaces, solid oak external doors and oak-framed leaded-light windows throughout. Internally, the double-entranced hall offers a welcoming introduction to the home, with substantial period oak doors, flagstone flooring and oak beams, leading to three spacious reception and other associated rooms on the Ground Floor.

The dwelling also includes a lucrative business opportunity of an attached and imposing Elizabethan 2-storey octagonal and stone-castellated tower, which has operated as a highly successful Romantic Retreat holiday let business by the present owners for over 10 years - and - most notably, it recently featured in The...

SITUATION

The village of Llanvihangel Crucorney is situated on a level and fertile plain at the foothills of the Black Mountains and is conveniently situated adjacent to the A465 major route, with excellent road links to the M4 and, M50/M5. The nearest rail station is only 5 minutes away with easy and hourly connections to Newport, Cardiff, London and beyond. The historically renowned Skirrid Mountain Inn, being the oldest and reputedly the most haunted Inn in Wales, is 200 yards from the house, as are the local Church, the local Shop and Garage. There are also several award-winning restaurants in the area. The extensive and splendid mountain ranges and Offas Dyke which are all situated close by serve to attract thousands of tourists, walkers and cyclists to the village and surrounding areas. The market town of Abergavenny is 5 miles away, Hay-on-Wye, 12 miles and Hereford City 18 miles. There are two superb golf courses within 5 miles and the Celtic Manor Resort (2010 Ryder Cup venue) is...

MAIN HOUSE

An attractive canopied gabled entrance porch sets the scene for this historic residence, opening through the original oak door into a most welcoming entrance hallway featuring ceiling beams, a stone flagged floor and an ornate carved staircase leading to the upper floor. To the rear of the hall there is an oak door opening into the delightful gardens which encircle this country residence.

The reception rooms can be found either side of the hallway. A superb DUAL ASPECT LOUNGE hosts an impressive inglenook fireplace with pudding stone above and bread oven within and housing a wood burner on a stone flagged hearth. The lounge displays character features to include ceiling beams, polished oak flooring, window shutters and carved wooden cupboards. A secured doorway provides access to the turret annexe.

The DINING ROOM could equally be used a STUDY to suit. Like many of the rooms, there is a fireplace which is carved with an ornate surround on a stone flagged hearth. The...

ANNEXE TURRET

A unique and truly magical annexe, the Turret is beautifully presented and displays a wealth of character features throughout. Arranged over two split level floors, the entrance door opens into a hand-crafted KITCHEN which compliments the period style of the main residence to include an base units with worktops over, electric hob and sink with plumbing for appliances and a boiler housed within the units.

Steps lead from the kitchen into a stunning triple aspect octagonal SITTING ROOM with stone mullion windows with leaded lights overlooking the landscaped gardens, period stone fireplace with open grate and stone hearth, oak flooring and door, exposed beam to the ceiling.

An ornate carved staircase to a HALF LANDING with leaded stained glass window to the stairwell area.

The superb triple aspect octagonal MASTER BEDROOM also has stone mullion windows with leaded lights and views towards the Skirrid Fawr and Black Mountains, ornate period fireplace with cast iron grate and...

GARDENS AND OUTBUILDINGS

Twr Mihangel enjoys delightful landscaped yet natural and free flowing gardens encircling the residence with stone flagged pathways interspersed with overflowing flowerbeds brimming with an abundance of seasonal flora and fauna, a covered walkway pagoda dripping with mature wisteria opens to a pond with water feature, a plethora of specimen trees including a monkey puzzle tree, an orchard with fruit trees and a handsome beech tree. There are a multitude of seating areas dotted throughout the attractive gardens plus an open fronted sun house with decked BBQ area and a substantial vegetable garden.

A wicket gate opens into a PADDOCK which extends along the rear of the property to the parking area. The paddock benefits from direct vehicular access to the road.

There is driveway with extensive PARKING and a turning area for approximately 20 vehicles plus two GARAGES.

GARAGES
24' 8" X 8' 6" Power and light, concrete floor, brick walls, pitched sheeted...

SERVICES

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil central heating

Local Authority: Monmouthshire

Tenure We are informed the property is Freehold. Intending purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors.