4 bedroom house

Located in the stunning Wye Valley, an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', and within just a five minute drive of the historic Tintern Abbey, this beautiful extended detached cottage sits in a slightly elevated position overlooking the Angiddy River, which feeds the River Wye, and the pond used by Tintern Angling Club which is a haven for wildlife including dippers and herons. The original cottage is believed to date back to the 17th Century and in more modern times has been sympathetically modernised and extended at both ends to now offer a unique layout of accommodation comprising, on the ground floor, dining room, bathroom, snug, farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room, utility, second staircase from the kitchen to two double guest bedrooms both with en-suites, and, on the first floor, living room, office/study, master bedroom with en-suite and a further double bedroom. The property has double glazing and the original cottage retains many original features.

Approached via a gravel driveway leading to a five bar gate with further parking space and a single garage beyond, the grounds include mature lawned gardens and paddocks which extend to just over 2 acres and include an original detached milking parlour that has planning permission for conversion into a one bedroom holiday let.

The popular local village of Tintern is designated as a Conservation Area and is on the west bank of the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales, close to the border with England, and about 5 miles north of Chepstow. The village was formed through the coalescence of two historic villages Tintern Parva on the north side of the village and Chapel Hill which forms the southern end. Tintern is probably best known for its Abbey, the remains of which dominate the skyline. The Cistercian Abbey was founded by Walter De Clare in 1131 during the reign of King Henry I. The area is home to an extensive network of local footpaths that link with two long-distance paths the Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke Path, crossing the former wireworks railway bridge onto the English side of the river you will find several clearly marked paths, the most notable of with is the one to the 'Devils' Pulpit.

Extended & detached four bedroomed cottage
Set on a plot of just over 2 acres
Idyllic sought after location

Porch - Enter via a covered porch with double glazed door and side panel to:-

Entrance Hall - An 'L' shaped hallway with slate floor tiling. Open plan solid elm staircase to the first floor. Storage cupboard. Storage heater. Under stairs store area. Access off the hallway to:-

Ground Floor Bathroom - Slate floor tiling. Suite comprising slipper bath with electric shower over and tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin, wc. Extractor fan. Electric wall heater. Ceiling spotlighting. Towel radiator.

Formal Dining Room - 7.14m x 3.37m (23'5" x 11'1") - Originally the front cottage entrance with covered porch with two front facing double glazed windows and half glazed door. There's an alcove at one end which originally housed a staircase, a feature recess with stone hearth which originally housed a stove and at the other end of the room there is a feature fireplace with open fire and working chimney with alcoves to either side. Ceiling beams. Storage heater.

Snug - 3.01m x 2.45m (9'11" x 8'0") - A cosy room with riven slate tiled floor. Feature fireplace with stone hearth, ceramic tiled recess and wood burner. Storage heater. Open plan access to:-

Farmhouse Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 6.54m x 5.42m (21'5" x 17'9") - The kitchen has handmade 'Smallbone' wall and base units with marble tiled work surfaces and splashbacks. Glass fronted display cabinets. Larder units. Twin bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap. Tiled recess housing a Rayburn which also provides heating to both floors of this extension via radiators. There is a central island unit with granite work surface and built in cupboards. Integrated Neff five burner gas hob with illuminated extractor over. Neff oven and Neff oven/microwave combination unit. Integrated fridge and dishwasher. Riven slate floor tiling. Stairs to the first floor guest bedrooms. Ceiling beams and inset spotlighting. There are two front facing double glazed windows with lovely views. A radiator. Storage heater and understairs store cupboard. Access off to:-

Side Porch / Utility / Boot Room - 3.23m x 1.71m (10'7" x 5'7") - Riven slate tiled floor. Storage heater. Side facing half glazed door and double glazed window. Twin bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap over, marble tiled worktop with space below for automatic washing machine/tumble dryer, space for fridge freezer.

Staircase Off Kitchen To First Floor - Landing with fitted carpet. Airing cupboard. Rear facing double glazed window.

Guest Bedroom One - 3.57m x 3.25m (11'9" x 10'8") - A double room with front facing double glazed window enjoying beautiful views. Radiator. Carpet.

En-Suite Shower Room - Ceramic tiling to floor and splashbacks. Shelving. Extractor fan. Chrome towel radiator. Wash hand basin with vanity unit, wc, shower enclosure with electric shower over.

Guest Bedroom Two - 3.56m x 3.00m (11'8" x 9'10") - A dual aspect room with front and side facing double glazed windows. Louvred doored airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Radiator.

En-Suite Bathroom - White bath with mixer shower over, wash hand basin with vanity unit, wc. Ceramic tiling to floor and splashbacks. Radiator. Side facing double glazed window.

Stairs From The Entrance Hall To First Floor And Landing - Handmade elm staircase leading to the first floor with galleried landing and rear facing Velux window.

First Floor Sitting Room - 6.45m x 5.47m (21'2" x 17'11") - A lovely triple aspect room with front and side facing double glazed windows and rear facing bi-fold doors. Vaulted ceiling. Elm flooring. Central log burner with stone hearth. Wall mounted storage heater. Fitted elm book shelving. Open plan access to:-

Office / Study - 3.90m x 3.17m (12'10" x 10'5") - Elm flooring. Rear facing double glazed window. Storage heater. Loft access point to boarded loft.

Master Bedroom - 5.00m x 3.46m (16'5" x 11'4") - Two front facing double glazed windows having lovely views. Fitted carpet. Storage heater. Archway to:-

En-Suite Shower Room - Mosaic tiling to floor and splashbacks. Shower enclosure with electric shower over, extractor fan, ceiling spotlighting, built-in shelving, towel radiator, wc, wash hand basin with vanity unit. Wall mounted mirrored unit with lighting and toiletry cupboards.

Bedroom Two - 2.76m x 2.42m (9'1" x 7'11") - A double bedroom with rear facing double glazed window. Carpet. Storage heater. Full width fitted wardrobes.

OUTSIDE

Set in a slightly elevated position surrounded by forests and with front views over Angiddy River which feeds the River Wye, Furnace Farm is approached via a gravel driveway leading to a five bar gate with further parking space and a single garage beyond.

There are mature lawned gardens to the front and side with sections of box hedging and a flagstone patio with dwarf stone walling. The front garden is particularly well stocked with an abundance of shrubs and trees including Cider Apple, Walnut, Medlar, Quince and Handkerchief Trees. There are three raised beds and assorted fruit bushes including raspberry, black currant and gooseberry. To the immediate right side of the cottage you will find original pig cots retained as a feature with stone water troughs, an aluminium greenhouse and gated entrance to the orchard which is enclosed with stock fencing and features a mature Copper Beech tree.

To the rear there is a lawn, with two further defined paddocks with stock fencing, one of which has a donkey shelter. There is a mixed hedge which attracts birds and wildlife and more mature trees including Oak, Willow Oak, Sweet and Horse Chestnut and Wild Cherry. Bluebells and other wildflowers grow through the year.

At the bottom of the furthest paddock you will find an original detached milking parlour that has planning permission for conversion into a one bedroom holiday let. The plans are available and the permission is valid until February 2025.

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