Cwrt-Y-GaerWolvesnewton, Devauden, Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Telephone: 01600 772929 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk

Cwrt-Y-Gaer

This former medieval farmhouse and fort has holiday cottages and outbuildings and sits on top of a hill with spectacular 360 degree panoramic countryside views.This truly unique and secluded setting has the benefit of 21 acres of paddocked pastureland, woodland, mature grounds and gardens with part of the original moat.

Its many internal features have been retained and embellished and the remodelled layout provides four bedrooms and spacious reception rooms all taking fulladvantage of the aspect. An attached barn has huge potential for conversion to provide extra accommodation or a leisure suite. Easy access to The Old Severn

Bridge, Bristol and the major road networks.

This historic fort site, is featured in the Monmouthshire Lord Raglan Book Volume II... "A farmhouse name Cwrt -y-Gaer, a quarter of a mile to the west (ofWolvesnewton), is believed to be the site of their manor house or castle (a Norman family who were lords in the 13th century) and it possibly may have been builton the site of a more ancient dwelling situate as it is on a mound of about an acre and a half in size surrounded by a moat on the west and south supplied with water

from a spring. Part of the moat still remains and is a scheduled ancient monument but the property is not listed.

Wolvesnewton, Devauden, Chepstow, Monmouthshire

The property has a combination of painted render and natural stone exterior with inset woodenmainly double-glazed windows all under slate roofs with a corrugated roof over the mid-terracedbarn section. Many features include exposed stone walls, fireplaces, beams and lintels, an originalstone spiral staircase and exposed timber flooring. Oil-fired central heating with a pressurisedsystem and radiators throughout.

The entrance is through a hardwood door with wrought iron furniture anddecorative studwork into:

MAIN HOUSE:

RECEPTION HALL:5.81m x 3.09m reducing to 2.6m (19'1" x 10'2" reducing to 8'6")Window to side and door to rear walled courtyard. Stairs leading to first floor landings also viaspiral staircase. Stairs up to Dining Room. Door into:

UTILITY/CLOAKROOM:Window and door out to walled courtyard. Plumbing for washing machine, door into cloak roomwith low-level WC, pedestal washbasin. Exposed timber floor throughout.

Up short stairs to;

DINING ROOM:3.69m x 4.49m (12'1" x 14'9")Window to side. Panelled ceiling. Door into:

STUDY:3.7m x 3.58m (12'2" x 11'9")Window and external door to side to orangery and picture window to end with outstandingcountryside views.

From Reception Hall door into:

FARMHOUSE KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:approximately 7.78m x 3.74m (approximately 25'6" x 12'3")Windows to side and front with part glazed door and side panels out to front courtyard andgardens. A range of painted oak panelled cupboards and drawers set under solid oak tops and up-stands. Inset double Belfast sink with mixer tap over. Black electric Aga with ceramic tiledsplashbacks. Painted boarded panelling up to matching wall units with plate racking. Matchingisland unit with American walnut top. Door and stairs down to:

CELLAR:approximately 8'8 x 7'9 (2.54m x 2.26m) (approximately 2.64m x 2.36m (0.08m x0.05m)

SITTING ROOM:approximately 7.16m x 5.58m (approximately 23'6" x 18'4")Windows to front and rear with deep timber sills including one with original timber mullions. Pairof French doors out to front garden. Feature exposed stone walls. Deep stone fireplace with beamover and stone hearth and adjacent curved wall with original arched door with latch opening ontooriginal stone spiral staircase also leading to first floor.

Door into:

ATTACHED BARN:approximately 29'5 x 20'6 (8.96m x 6.24m) (approximately 8.97m x 6.25m (0.23m x0.15m)Window to front and double doors to rear into courtyard. Open on two floors with open trussesand corrugated roof. Stone walls with open fireplace. Planning was given but has lapsed for a pooland leisure suite or for reception rooms with beds/bathrooms above.

From reception hall up stairs to:

INTER-CONNECTED LANDING:Doors into:

BEDROOM TWO:approximately 4.1m x 4.08m (approximately 13'5" x 13'5")Window to side. Built-in recessed cupboards and wardrobe.

BEDROOM ONE:approximately 3.65m x 5.8m (approximately 12'0" x 19'0")Windows to front and side of property overlooking gardens and countryside beyond. Door intowalk-in wardrobe.

JACK & JILL BATHROOM:Windows to side and rear with countryside views. White suite comprising corner set flared bathwith shower taps, curved shower screen and mixer valve with fixed head over, low-level WC,bidet, vanity unit and fitted linen cupboard.

Link to spiral stairs and SECOND LANDING:Window to rear. Doorway to attached barn. Exposed stone walls. Doors leading into thefollowing:

BEDROOM FOUR:approximately 11'8 x 10' (3.56m x 3.04m) (approximately 3.56m x 3.05m (0.10m x0.08m)Window to front with countryside views. Part-raked beamed ceiling, exposed floorboards.

FAMILY BATHROOM:approximately 13'3 x 6'3 (4.03m x 1.90m) (approximately 4.04m x 1.91m (0.10m x0.05m)Two windows to rear. White suite comprising double ended slipper bath, corner shower cubiclewith curved sliding doors, mixer valve fixed and adjustable shower heads, low-level WC, pedestaland basin. Chrome towel radiator. Part-raked ceiling, exposed floorboards.

BEDROOM THREE:approximately 12'9 x 10'1 (3.88m x 3.07m) (approximately 3.89m x 3.07m (0.10m x0.08m)Window to front with countryside views. Painted stone walls. Part-raked beamed ceiling, exposedfloorboards.

CONVERTED HOLIDAY COTTAGESSet at the end of the main house with access from the rear driveway with adjacent gardens mainlylawned with interspaced mature shrubs and trees. Formerly let for holidays but now used as guestaccommodation with a wealth of exposed timbers and beams, electric storage heating and hotwater.

UPPER GRANARY:Accessed via stone steps and through a fully-glazed door into:

OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:approximately 17'10 x 13'4 (5.43m x 4.06m) (approximately 5.44m x 4.06m (0.13m x0.10m)Window to side and roof light. Exposed trusses and beams to vaulted ceiling.

KITCHEN:Range of base and wall units with oak-effect work surfaces. Stainless steel sink and drainer withmixer tap over. Space for fridge and cooker. Steps up to:

BEDROOM:approximately 13'6 x 10'7 (4.11m x 3.22m) (approximately 4.11m x 3.23m (0.10m x0.08m)Window to front with garden views.

EN-SUITE:approximately 10'7 x 5'2 (3.22m x 1.57m) (approximately 3.23m x 1.57m (0.08m x0.05m)Suite comprising corner shower cubicle with 'Triton' electric unit with head on adjustable rail,low-level WC, wall mounted basin. Heated towel rail.

LOWER GRANARY:Accessed via pathway and through a part-glazed door into:

OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:approximately 20'3 x 13'6 (6.17m x 4.11m) (approximately 6.17m x 4.11m (0.15m x0.10m)Two windows to side with garden views and one to rear.

KITCHEN:Range of base, wall and drawer units with beech-effect work surfaces over and ceramic tiledsplashbacks. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Steps up to:

BEDROOM:approximately 13'8 x 10'5 (4.16m x 3.17m) (approximately 4.17m x 3.18m (0.10m x0.08m)Window to side of property with glazed doors leading to side garden. Wardrobe recess area. Doorinto:

EN-SUITE:approximately 13'3 x 5'7 (4.03m x 1.70m) (approximately 4.04m x 1.70m (0.10m x0.05m)Suite comprising corner shower cubicle with electric unit and head on adjustable rail, low-levelWC, basin and pedestal. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan.

BYRE COTTAGE:Designed for wheelchair access with entrance via paved path and veranda as well as featuresinternally like raised power sockets. Through fully-glazed door into:

OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/KITCHEN/DINING AREA:approximately 20'2 x 15'7 (6.14m x 4.74m) (approximately 6.15m x 4.75m (0.15m x0.13m)Windows to front and two to side.

KITCHEN:Specially adapted range of base, wall and drawer freestanding low-level units with oak-effectwork surfaces. Door into:

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.

TOWN & COUNTRY PROPERTIES 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT

Telephone: 01600 772929

www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk

Francline Properties Ltd t/a Roscoe, Rogers & Knight

Company Reg. No 3124596

R461 Printed by Ravensworth Digital 0870 112 5306

Guide price £1,195,000

BEDROOM:approximately 15'9 x 13'4 (4.80m x 4.06m) (approximately 4.80m x 4.06m (0.13m x0.10m)Window to front.

EN-SUITE:approximately 6'10 x 6'9 (2.08m x 2.05m) (approximately 2.08m x 2.06m (0.05m x0.05m)Window to side. Suite comprising corner shower cubicle with electric 'Triton' unit with head onadjustable rail, low-level WC, basin and pedestal and shaver light.

OUTSIDE:The gardens are set to the front and each end of the property and laid mainly laid to lawn withmany established trees including beech, yew, ash, horse chestnut, oaks, rowan, purple birch, andwillows along with fig and apple trees and interspaced mature shrubs. Adjacent to the kitchen is anattractive sun terrace and rockery with well stocked planted boarders.

ORANGERY:approximately 41'8 x 12'5 (12.70m x 3.78m) (approximately 12.70m x 3.78m (0.33mx 0.10m)Timber framed with perspex roof.

INNER COURTYARD:Located at the back of the house. Gravelled and part-paved with central raised ornamentalfishpond. Gates lead out to rear driveway, parking and turning area and access to:

DOUBLE GARAGE:approximately 20'5 x 18' (6.22m x 5.48m) (approximately 6.22m x 5.49m (0.15m x0.13m)Open fronted with pitched roof and eaves storage.

Door into;

WORKSHOP:approximately 18' x 11'11 (5.48m x 3.63m) (approximately 5.49m x 3.63m (0.13m x0.10m)Window to rear. Fitted with power and light. Pitched roof.

UTILITY OUTBUILDING:approximately 15' x 5' (4.57m x 1.52m) (approximately 4.57m x 1.52m (0.13m x0.05m)Consumer units and meters for main house and cottages. Space for fridge, washing machine,tumble dryer. Stainless steel sink with cupboards under.Located under the Dining room/Study wing is a BOILER ROOM and STORAGE ROOM withpower and light.

The private driveway leads up to a turning circle to the side of the property with access to thefields and a steel portal BARN.

STONE OUTBUILDING:Located on the driveway near the moat used as a log store, storage and car port.

THE GROUNDS:Totalling approximately 21 acres are divided into paddocks together with 5 to 6 acres ofMATURE WOODLAND with a stream. The moat is a scheduled ancient monument and set to theNorth West corner with a small feature footbridge.

DIRECTIONS:From Monmouth proceed out of town on the B4293 towards Chepstow. Pass through the villagesof Trellech and Llanishen and before Devauden and the bottom of a steep hill is a small crossroadsturn right signposted 'Wolvesnewton and Llangwm' (red telephone box on right hand corner).Remain on this country lane for approximately 2½ miles as the road rises pass a small brickbuilding (telephone exchange) on your right and the driveway to the property is next on the rightwith the name plaque on the hedge.From the A449 duel carriageway take the Usk turning and after a short distance take the first rightsignposted Llangwm/Chepstow/Gwenesney, pass The Rat Trap restaurant go through Llangwmand take the left to Wolvesnewton/Coblers Plain and after approximately 2 miles the drivewaywill be on your left before the brick built telephone exchange.

SERVICES:Mains electricity, mains water and private drainage. Oil-fired central heating, BT/Broadbandsubject to regulation. Local Authority: Monmouthshire County Council tax band Main House Iand Cottage A. EPC Main House F and Cottage E. Estimated Broadband Speed 7MB.

Telephone: 01600 772929 3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth NP25 3BT www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk