Pen Moel. Woodcroft Nr Chepstow Gloucestershire

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1 Pen Moel Woodcroft Nr Chepstow Gloucestershire

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3 Pen Moel Woodcroft Nr Chepstow Gloucestershire An extremely rare Arts & Crafts country house in a glorious position Reception Halls Drawing room Dining room Morning room Study Conservatory Billiard room Kitchen Cellars Five principal bedrooms Dressing room Four secondary bedrooms Three bathrooms Garage Gardens Woodland Paddock In all about 25 acres (10.1 hectares) Former Stable Yard with seven cottages available by separate negotiation These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text.

4 Situation Pen Moel is situated high above the River Wye on the West Gloucestershire bank of the river, close to Chepstow and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The historic town has a good range of local shops and services as well as popular state and private schools. The M48/M4 provides excellent road communications to Bristol, Cardiff and Newport, whilst Cheltenham and Gloucester have extensive shopping opportunities and are within an hour s drive. The main InterCity rail connection is at Bristol Parkway though Chepstow has a regional station. There are renowned golf courses at Celtic Manor and St Pierre; racecourses at Chepstow, Bath and Cheltenham; leisure centres in Chepstow, Newport and Bristol; the River Wye has salmon fishing upstream; and there are glorious walks and rides through its own woods and the neighbouring countryside. The Property There has been an important house on the site of Pen Moel for hundreds of years with the current house dating back to 1890 when it was built by Margaret Phillips Price, whose family had moved down from Manchester in the middle of the 19th Century. Pen Moel has been in the same family for three generations. The grounds run down to the river with some high paths offering stunning views. The lower path is part of the Offa s Dyke Walk. Built of snecked sandstone with ashlar dressings, the house is reminiscent of the work of Norman Shaw and is highly picturesque, blending into the hillside behind. Listed Grade II and as per the Arts & Crafts movement, there are classic features such as an octagonal turret with conical roof, raised glazed conservatory over the entrance porch, and a rich variety of fenestration, mullioned windows and dripstones.

5 Internally there are gracious reception rooms with fine panelling, handsome fireplaces and ornate plasterwork, being described as a good example of the fertile imagination and sensitivity of the late Victorian designers. The accommodation is on various levels with the key reception rooms having lovely views out to the south. The principal bedrooms are also south-facing, whilst the Billiard room is up to the rear with access to the walks. Gardens and Grounds The gardens at Pen Moel are generally south facing with lawns, low hedging and gravel pathways running to a stone ha-ha with the large paddock beyond. To the west a long covered walkway links the house to the potting sheds with an ornamental pond beneath and palm trees alongside which tell of a micro climate in the immediate area. Some of the most charming aspects are the pathways and hidden corners amidst the rocks and woods behind the house which are a delight to explore. The extensive bluebell woods run for a considerable distance away from the house. There are numerous other paths and footbridges amidst the trees, and a particularly stunning vista of the river from the far south western boundary. Offa s Dyke The Offa s Dyke path runs through the paddock in front of the house. Stable block and coach house The stable block and coach house (hatched blue on the site plan) are some distance to the east of the house and comprises seven letting properties with an entrance from the road. These are not included in the sale of Pen Moel but are available by separate negotiation and can be discussed further with the agents. Services Mains water. Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.

6 Fixtures and fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. Wayleaves easements and rights of way The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Tenure Freehold. Local authority Forest of Dean County Council. Council tax band H. Viewings Strictly by prior appointment with the agents. Directions (NP16 7QL) From the centre of Chepstow cross the bridge beneath the castle and drive up Castleford Hill to the roundabout. Turn left onto the B4228 Coleford Road and proceed for just over half a mile to where the green cast iron gates beneath a stone arch is on the left hand side.

7 4.93 x '2" x 11'7" 3.08 x '1" x 9'2" Wine cellar 3.04 x '0" x 9'10" 3.19 x '6" x 9'9" Pen Moel House, Woodcroft, Chepstow APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA Main House = 934sq.m (10,046sq.ft) Garage = 28sq.m (300sq.ft) Total = 962sq.m (10,346sq.ft) 3.63 x '11" x 9'7" 4.82 x '10" x 8'11" W N E CELLAR 4.31 x '2" x 6'2" Cold store 3.60 x '10" x 5'11" 3.59 x '9" x 9'11" Kitchen/ Breakfast room 4.65 x '3" x 14'9" S Laundry Garage 6.50 x '4" x 14'9" Sky 7.40 x '3" x 17'5" 5.84 x '2" x 16'8" 7.06 x '2" x 16'1" Study 5.08 x '8" x 12'4" Reception hall 9.68 x '9" x 19'0" Dining room 7.42 x '4" x 24'1" 5.25 x '3" x 16'4" Dressing Room 3.35 x '0" x 6'10" 5.55 x '3" x 15'7" Drawing room 7.52 x '8" x 15'8" Morning room 5.54 x '2" x 17'2" FIRST FLOOR Veranda Conservatory 5.34 x '6" x 10'3" GROUND FLOOR Billiard room 8.70 x '7" x 18'2" Attic room x '1" x 7'9" 3.28 x '9" x 9'5" Water tank 4.63 x '2" x 11'1" Seat Seat Covered porch Attic room x '0" x 10'11" 3.69 x '1" x 8'8" ENTRANCE FLOOR THIRD FLOOR To loft Denotes restricted head height ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/ /cjn 3.84 x '7" x 12'0" SECOND FLOOR This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice Broad Street, Hereford HR 4 9AP hereford@knightfrank.com KnightFrank.co.uk Regent House, 27a Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HR bristol@knightfrank.com KnightFrank.co.uk Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated April Photographs dated April Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names.

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