The Basin Tregagle, Penallt, Monmouthshire
The Basin Tregagle, Penallt, Monmouthshire Nestled in Tregagle near Penallt, this totally unique chocolate box cottage has been lovingly restored and extended with a respect rarely seen these days. The cottage enjoys excellent levels of privacy with outstanding views across the Wye Valley and is set in approximately two and a half acres of grounds, including an area of ancient woodland. It is surrounded by mature landscaped gardens, lawned terraces set behind natural stone walls, has a natural pond and a gravelled and brick paved driveway leading to an integral treble garage. A detached stone outbuilding provides space for two further vehicles. The original cottage is constructed in natural stone with the extended portions mainly stone faced to match. The inset wooden windows some in a gothic style with stone sills are specially made copies of the originals. The doors are either original or specially made copies. The roof is of pitched original and reclaimed red clay tiles. An oil boiler provides domestic hot water and central heating with radiators. All beams, joists and other joinery throughout the house are oak, largely sourced from one ancient local tree. Price 635,000 The approach to the cottage from parking area is through a wide archway set into a stone wall, up stone steps to a stone and brick terrace, under a lean-to porch with oak supports and through a vertically boarded door into: ENTRANCE HALLWAY: 2.78m x 2.67m (9'1" x 8'9") Window to front, bespoke stained glass panel to side with deep stone sills. Stone paved floor. Gothic arched passage and stairwell to the South Wing. Through arched opening and vertically boarded door into: KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM: 6.73m x 3.53m (22'1" x 11'7") One east and two west facing windows. Oak worktop with an inset double Belfast sink. Ceramic hob with oven under set into bespoke oak painted panelled kitchen cupboards. Chinese slate floor. Exposed stone wall with fireplace and inset wood burner set on raised flagstone hearth with timber lintel over. Panelled door with stained glass into understairs cupboard with consumer units. Through shallow stone archway into: SITTING ROOM: 5.74m x 3.46m (18'10" x 11'4") Two south facing windows, bespoke bi-fold front door. Original fireplace with inset former bread oven and salt shelf and wood burner set on raised flagstone hearth with stone lintel over and. Original flagstone floor. From kitchen up stairs with oak treads and feature window to stairwell, leading up to: GALLERIED LANDING: With heavy turned oak newels and handrail. Door into linen cupboard. Part raked ceilings. Pine panelled door into: BATHROOM: West facing window with views out to the garden. White suite comprising bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Ceramic tiling around the bath and behind the wash hand basin. Check patterned ceramic tiled floor. Extractor fan. From landing through doors into:
BEDROOM ONE: 5.98m x 3.44m (19'7" x 11'3") Two south facing windows, exposed trusses and purlins. Small fireplace with stone lintel. BEDROOM TWO: 4m x 3.54m (13'1" x 11'7") East and south facing windows. Part raked ceilings. Loft access hatch. From entrance hallway up stone paved steps into: WEST WING: Gothic arched opening into stepped corridor to stairwell with feature Gothic stained glass windows with stone sills. High raked ceilings with exposed beams. Through door at first level into: UTLITY ROOM: 2.48m x 2.5m average (8'2" x 8'2" average) Small west facing window at high level. Reclaimed quarry tiled floor. Plumbing for washing machine. Through Gothic arched opening into: CLOAK ROOM: Small feature west facing window. Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin. Chequered reclaimed quarry tiled floor, high level Gothic niche. High raked ceilings Door into: BOILER ROOM: With oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Control panel. From stairwell up to: SECOND LANDING: Door into: BEDROOM THREE: 5.8m x 2m opening to 2.7m at low level (19'0" x 6'7" opening to 8'10" at low level) With low walls and raked ceilings, part exposed beams. East facing dormer window with views across the Wye Valley. West facing gothic stained glass window. South facing window. Part glazed door leading out to rear terrace and garden. Feature stone low level buttress with timber top. From stairwell up to: GARDEN/DINING ROOM: 4m by 2.42m average (13'1" by 7'11" average) Windows to two aspects, part glazed door leading out to gravelled terrace and the rear garden. Archway into feature storage recess with a small stained glass window (stairs under floor leading to garage). High ceilings with painted stonework, part exposed beams, stained glass window at high level. Original door leading out to front. Steps leading up to: SMALL LANDING: With stained glass panel, small east facing window. Wood floor with Priests Hole below (With 13th century Gothic stone window) Through part glazed door into: STUDIO(BEDROOM FOUR) ABOVE GARAGE: 7.72m x 3.67m (25'4" x 12'0") Two east facing windows. South facing picture window. North facing window. Raked ceilings. Eaves storage and inset downlighters. OUTSIDE: INTEGRAL TREBLE GARAGE (under studio): 7.68m x 6m (25'2" x 19'8") Accessed via the gravel and brick paved driveway. Two pairs purpose made doors with a picture window to the rear and one on each side. Window that looks into the stairwell. Power, light and provision for radiators. THE GARDENS: Are set on four sides of the property with a grassed and triangular in shape to the rear with wild bluebells and wild orchids. To the side there is a mature vegetable garden with established varieties of apple trees, blackcurrant, raspberry and blackberries. To the front there a combination of paved and lawned terraces set around and behind stone boundary retaining walls and beyond the driveway is a lawn with inset natural pond with plum and young apple trees and shrubs. Behind the original cottage a terrace has been partially excavated where there was once a cider press, for the provision of another terrace which would lead from the kitchen. Above is a timber potting shed and store. The terrace to the front of the house can be reached by passing through a stone Gothic arch set into the inner court curtain wall. Down from the garage the private driveway passes under an impressive feature stone arched opening set into the curtain wall, and leads to a turning and parking area for approximately eight cars. Beyond this, along the driveway, is an: L-SHAPED OUTBUILDING: 7.6m x 3.56m + 3.13m x 2.44m (24'11" x 11'8" +10'3" x 8'0") The site of the original garage, newly reconstructed using natural stone from the original building with pitched reclaimed pan tiled roofs. Two pairs of vertically boarded doors, (one at each end of the L-shape). Three open windows and three closed. Exposed roof trusses, concrete floor and useful timber framed storage racking along two sides. The driveway leads down between the two stone gate posts and to an access point to the woodland. Thereafter it becomes a shared access being used by two other properties up to the public highway. THE WOODLAND is classified as Ancient Woodland, it is deciduous with Oak, Ash and Chestnut with a stream running through. There is a stone footprint of an ancient building and well. It is surrounded by ancient stone walls and has fine views over the River Wye. There is an abundant supply of seasoned firewood on the ground. SERVICES: Private drainage, mains water, mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. EPC F Council Tax Band E. DIRECTIONS: Take the B4233 towards Trellech. Take the next left fork, signposted Penallt. Follow the road into Penallt and turn right at the crossroads, signposted The Narth. Proceed along the straight stretch and take the first left (on a right hand bend and by the bus shelter) signposted Tregagle. Follow the lane down and take the second right hand fork and after 30 metres, you will come to an off-set crossroads, proceed straight over and down the green lane where there is a cottage on your left and Spring Cottage on your right keep straight on right until the end of the track where you will find The Basin. Roscoe Rogers & Knight would like to draw your attention to the following notes: These Particulars have been prepared for you in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. They are, however, for guidance purposes only. In no way whatsoever do they constitute part of an offer or a contract. Prospective purchasers should not rely on any information given as a statement or representation of fact of warranty that the property or services are in good condition. We would recommend that prospective purchasers verify for themselves that necessary planning permissions, building regulations or other consent regarding alterations have been obtained. None of the above services or appliances mentioned in these particulars has been tested by us. We recommend that prospective purchasers satisfy themselves as to their condition, efficiency or suitability. Telephone: 01600 772929 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk
Telephone: 01600 772929 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk
Telephone: 01600 772929 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk