The Gate House Newland Gloucestershire GL16 8NR

The Gate House Newland Gloucestershire GL16 8NR

Step inside A carefully restored listed home in an unspoilt rural setting, with modern conveniences and huge character. 30ft beamed lounge diner Family room/garden room Farmhouse kitchen with Aga Superb master bedroom suite 3 Further large bedrooms Underfloor heating, parking A beautifully restored Grade II* Listed three storey, stone built, family house with open plan reception areas and four generous bedrooms. Throughout the property are many period features, such as exposed beams and old fireplaces, retaining the integrity of the original building and carefully combined with modern convenience, including underfloor heating and luxury bathrooms. It is situated within good size and very attractive gardens, above the Wye Valley, off an old shared courtyard, in a tiny hamlet between the sought after villages of Newland & Clearwell. Monmouth circa 5 miles, Chepstow and the Severn Bridge circa 13 miles. It is believed that the house may date from at least the late 15th Century, possible earlier, but with 17th Century additions. It forms part of what was once the grand manorial residence of nobility who managed and owned the north west corner of the Forest of Dean. Among the many period features are the remains of an old balcony on the front elevation.

Ground Floor Through the wide and impressive, part glazed, oak entrance door there is a hall with stairs off. The majority of the ground floor has beamed 9ft high ceilings, including the superb light and airy, open plan lounge/dining room, with woodburner, stone flagged floor, windows in three elevations, including a feature arched window with single casement and French door out to the rear terrace. The family room consists of a stone flagged floor, a pair of double casement doors out to the rear terrace, recessed downlighters, built in cupboards and tall cupboard. This room could also be used as a dining room. Through to the kitchen there is an original Forest stone flagged floor, a comprehensive range of handmade, bespoke Plain English fitted kitchen units with hardwood worktops, incorporating a twin Belfast sink with mixer taps. Slate worktops around a black oil fired Aga, set into an old stone inglenook. There are also exposed ceiling beams, giving the room a very traditional feel.

First Floor On the first floor is an attractive landing with feature stairs which then continue to the second floor. A superb master bedroom of considerable character, open to the full height of the roof, exposing the old A frame and massive purlin members together with a period stone fireplace, with raised hearth and glass fronted woodburner, exposed wall beams and oak planked flooring. Adjoining is the luxury ensuite bathroom, which boasts grey slate floor and wall tiles and a contrasting white suite, comprising a freestanding double end bath with central mixer taps, his and her wash hand basins, low level WC, a large walk in shower with deluge head and glazed screen. Bedroom two consists of a front facing window with window seat, along with an additional rear window and recessed downlighters. There are exposed ceiling beams, wattle and daub to one wall, a period fireplace (not used) which is a character feature of the room. Also on this floor is a luxury, family bathroom of considerable character, with large inglenook fireplace (sealed) and exposed beams. A freestanding, double ended bath with mixer taps, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, a large, curved, glazed, fitted corner shower unit with deluge shower. Second Floor Leading from the staircase on the first floor up towards the second floor, there is a smaller landing with built in airing cupboard with cylinder and shelving units. Bedroom three has been built into the A frame of the old roof, with exposed timbers and two double glazed conversion Velux rooflights and under eaves storage space. Three steps down from the second floor landing is the fourth bedroom, currently also incorporating a study/office area. A perfect guest room with exposed A frame ceiling timbers, together with old oak purlins and a front double window with shutters and stone sill. A door leading to the en-suite shower room with white suite, comprising a pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, quadrant shower cubicle with a sliding screen.

Step outside The Gate House The property is approached off the lane leading to a private driveway alongside the house where there is parking for several vehicles. Immediately to the rear of the house is an extensive stone flagged terrace with stone retaining walls and steps up to the lawns which are on three increasing levels enclosed by stone walls and fencing, with fine countryside views towards the Sugar Loaf and the Brecon Beacons. There is also a second patio half way up the garden. DIRECTIONS The best approach from Monmouth is on the A466 Wye Valley road. About 2 miles south of Monmouth, in Redbrook, turn at the sign for Newland. After a further two miles, at the top of the hill on approaching Newland, bear left at a sharp right hand bend onto a unmarked road opposite some farm buildings, passing The Old Station on the right. Follow this lane round a Z bend for about half a mile and then bear right off a second left hand bend, at a green triangle, onto a road marked unsuitable for heavy goods vehicles. The drive to Gage Farm is then a short distance along on the right hand side. The Gate House is on the left. SERVICES We are advised that there are mains electricity, and water. Drainage via a multi house, communal balmoral treatment tank. This is a shared facility with neighbours and collectively maintained. TENURE Freehold FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale though may be available by separate negotiation. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, easements and proposed wayleaves. Please check with the Highways Department at the local County Council for the exact location of public footpaths/bridleways. NB: there is a shared access leading to the house with the neighbouring property as it is a semi-detached dwelling.

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and are for general guidance only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure to accuracy, these sales particulars must not be relied upon. Please note the Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and, therefore, no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Copyright Fine & Country Ltd. Parrys Property (Abergavenny) LLP Registered Office : 21 Nevill Street, Abergavenny NP7 5AA Registration Number: OC314727

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