Old Foundry Cottage, Monmouth

GUIDE PRICE: £895,000

Introduction

Converted from a row of old cottages, carefully extended and improved over the years, this is a most appealing property in an idyllic setting with a half acre lake, stream and 4 acres.

Location

Old Foundry Cottage is situated close to Monmouth in the village of Redbrook

Directions

Best approached from Monmouth taking the A466 Wye Valley Road towards Chepstow.  In Redbrook turn left adjacent to Bush House towards Newland and Clearwell.  Proceed up the hill for approximately ½ a mile and just after a red slow sign, painted in the road, turn right through the electric gates into the drive of the property.

Accommodation

The character residence, where oak has been used in abundance, has three main reception rooms, including an impressive 32ft dining hall, a fine oak framed and glazed garden room and four bedrooms.  Tucked away through an entrance controlled by electric gates is a drive leading to an oak framed garden/utility building with an excellent self contained duplex office/studio which could provide granny annexe.  There are beautiful level mature gardens, including a large terrace, all overlooking the lake, which is well stocked with trout, yet never fished.  Beyond the lake is an attractive area of paddock which rises into a bluebell wood.

Entrance Porch:Glazed screen and door to the front, part brick, part tiled floor, exposed stone wall, heavily studded door to:

Beamed Dining Hall: 32'8 x 14'7 [9.96m x 4.27m] A most attractive and impressive room with beamed ceiling and open plan open tread oak staircase off to the first floor.  Feature stone fireplace with high hardwood mantel, raised hearth with fitted glass fronted woodburner.  Opening to Inner Hall and a 5'2 (1.57m) wide opening to:

Beamed Sitting Room: 17'2 x 13' [5.23m x 3.96m] Beamed ceiling, double glazed double casement leaded light doors out to the terrace, underfloor heating.

Drawing Room: 22'7 x 15' [6.88m x 4.57m ] A lovely room with three aspects including a double glazed leaded light front bay window, a single casement French door to the entrance terrace and two windows overlooking the lakeside patio and gardens. Feature full height stone fireplace with fitted log effect gas fire (propane).

Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 14'3 x 13'6 [4.34m x 3.96m] Range of solid timber fronted units with contrasting light formica roll edge worktops incorporating a brown resin twin bowl single drainer sink with mixer taps.  Range of floor cupboards and tiling behind the worktops and beneath the extensive range of wall mounted food cupboards with lighting beneath. Integrated appliances comprising larder fridge, separate freezer, Aeg built under glass fronted oven and grill with matching hob over together with an electric Bosch griddle and matching two ring propane gas burner, all with an illuminated stainless steel extractor fan over. Two aspects including a fine view over the lake.  Part glazed door to Rear Lobby leading to a Small garden room/laundry with glazed roof and single casement door out to the gardens.

Utility Room: 10'10 x 6' [3.3m x 1.83m] Range of roll edge formica work tops with cupboard and drawer space beneath together with a Belfast sink with mixer taps and wall mounted 'Valiant' propane gas fired boiler for heating and domestic hot water.

Gound Floor Bedroom: 14'9 x 14'5 [4.5m x 4.27m] Double glazed windows to front and rear, exposed ceiling beams, built in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf.  Wall light points.

Fully Tiled Ground Floor Shower Room: With coloured suite comprising long vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, low level WC, oversize shower cubicle with glazed door and thermostatic shower.  Ceramic tiled floor, extractor.

First Floor/Mezzanine

Superb Oak Framed Garden Room: Entirely double glazed oak framed walls, pitched roof and a single casement door out to a high level terrace overlooking the lake.  Wide oak planked floor.

On The First Floor

Long Landing with deep walk in store cupboard.

Bedroom One: 14'7 x 13'9 [4.44m x 3.96m] Beamed ceiling, two aspects, range of fitted bedroom units comprising full height double wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors, adjacent long vanity/dressing unit with inset wash hand basin.  Electric shaver point, wall light points.

Fully Tiled Bathroom: Coloured suite comprising enclosed oval bath, long marble vanity unit with a pair of wash hand basins each with arched mirror and light, low level, bidet, multi-jet shower with several adjustable shower heads, range of built in linen/store cupboards.

Bedroom Two 11' x 11' [3.35m x 3.35m] Beamed ceiling, wall light points, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, book shelving, full height double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf.

Bedroom Three: 14'8 x 13'6 [4.47m x 3.96m] Beamed ceiling, two aspects, long vanity unit with inset wash hand basin,, double and single full height wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving.

The Gated Drive, Garage and Superb Office/Annex:
The property is approached via electrically operated wrought iron gates onto a drive with ample parking and turning leading to the Open Fronted Double Garage 23'5 x 20' with concrete floor and light sockets.  Adjacent to the garage is a Garden Store/Workshop about 18' x 10' with double doors. 
Approached via a separate entrance to the side of the garage is the Superb Two Storey Contained Studio/Annex with electric heating and wired for solar panels. it comprises Office 19'3 x 13'2 overall With a central open tread staircase off to the first floor and several windows including a high level gable window. Radiator. Inner Lobby with small Belfast sink, door to garage and door to: Fitted Cloakroom/Lobby with low flush WC and shower cubicle with electric shower.
At first floor is a Superb Studio/Boardroom - one gable wall completely glazed in double glazed units with oak framing affording a fine view over the drive, gardens and lake. 

The Gardens & Trout Lake

There is no doubt that the Half Acre Trout Lake is a wonderful feature but it would be wrong to avoid the beautiful mature gardens which overlook it.  There are large areas of level lawn, interspersed with mature trees and borders and, close to the house is a large lakeside terrace.  The lake, purely private, is currently stocked with brown trout.  There is a substantial flow of water through the lake and the potential for a mini hydro electricity scheme.  Within the lake is a small island with duck house and beyond the water the gardens give way to a paddock which rises into a bluebell wood.

Adjacent to the main building is a small workshop which could easily be incorporated into the main house.  Throughout the garden there are several fuel stores, small and large outbuildings and greenhouses etc.

Services

The property has the benefit of mains electricity, mains water and septic tank drainage to the toilet block.

Rates

Council Tax band F

Viewing strictly by appointment through:

Safety Note to Fishery Buyers

Please ensure care is taken when viewing and walking near to lakes and areas of water,do not walk close to the edge of waterways, and ensure children are supervised at ALL times.

Lakes and Ponds can be very dangerous so THINK SAFETY FIRST

Terms & Conditions/Agents Notes