Open plan modern barn with separate annex in hills above Monmouth

My home is high above the Wye valley, fantastic views, very peaceful but only 6 mins drive or 15 minutes cycle downhill to Monmouth town. Central heating underfloor with wood burner in living room (with high ceiling) make it a cosy home, thick stone walls, cool in summer heat / warm in winter, 3 french doors each leading to open terrace with garden sitting areas, oak floorboards reflect the modern feel in an old setting, the house is not cluttered. Books, good broadband, blue tooth music player - 2 TVs by internet Netflix . BBC - prime / Amazon etc . Bring your own laptop as I take mine with me. Annex a step away (next To double garage) double bed kitchenette with fridge electric separate heating - useful for Extra guests with auto single blow up bed with bed base headboard
Incorporated. First floor (home ) has Large double bedroom (new 2023 double bed), ground floor bedroom one double, both with good quality mattresses and toppers, good quality bedding and linen. Kitchen (new 2024 all built in Neff microwave ovens x2 washing machine dishwasher, Fridge freezer), electric AGA electric with independently operated ovens and hobs including fast ceramic hob. Well stocked with espresso machine, food processors. Home Well maintained, v. comfortable. White modern bathrooms, overhead rain shower, plus rod hung handheld shower high pressure in ground floor bathroom fitted 2022; bath on first floor with overhead powerful shower on wall rod with glass screen over bath, fitted 2023. Garden furniture gas BBQ and Fire pit plus There is a padded comfortable swing seat in upper area of garden by 5 bar gate looking southeast. Annex is adjacent to double garage for secure storage for bikes and sports equipment. The well stocked garden, gently sloping away from the house, with a second large unfenced natural garden pond gives privacy with views of the hills and Wye valley beyond Monmouth.

Accessibility: Three entrances to house allow for those with mobility problems. The ground floor has all facilities on one level (with only a small 7.5. Cm step onto shower tray with glass shower enclosure, non slip grip floor for elderly / or disabled ) , the access to the house itself is via the back door on west facing - stone terrace and 9 cm high, wide deep stone steps to it and ample car parking adjacent.

The sewage system is a reed-bed in adjacent property so only eco products to be used, no harsh chemicals. I have a cat and 5 chickens - would appreciate pet care whilst you stay and offer same in return but I can make other pet care arrangements with close neighbours if you prefer or if you go away whilst holidaying here.

About the location

Lots of local hill walks. Beautiful views from house. Peaceful. Sheep grazing nearby. 30 km from scenic National Park.
Nearby a good choice of restaurants.
Good road and rail links to London, Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Hay on Wye, Brecon, Birmingham, Manchester and Devon / Cornwall / Pembrokeshire / Gower coasts for beaches and exploring the southwest of UK. The house is 6 minutes drive to Monmouth town, with restaurants, pubs, Theatres x2 Including a cinema, the house is one of 3 barn conversions, very quiet area, with many public footpaths nearby, in a tourist area, food and music festivals, hillwalking, horse riding, rock climbing in Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons and the indoor rock climbing and underground potholing centre about 50 km away by road, within 30 km of World Heritage site Blaenavon, many ancient castles, 50 km from Newport’s world renowned golf course (and a smaller beautiful golf course within 2 km ). Car exchange may be available: manual, 1.9 litre, 2 seater z4 BMW-petrol, electric hard top roof.

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