Old Mill House is a commanding country residence and is one of the most prestigious recording studios in the world. Artists frequenting its doors over the last 45 years include Tom Jones, Oasis and Black Sabbath. Formerly a fishing and country club in the 1950s, currently a recording studio, the property offers several exciting opportunities, holiday let, wedding venue, restaurant (subject to consents)
The Old Mill House is a commanding country residence which is steeped in history and was originally a Fishing and Country Club. Since the 1980's it has become one of the most prestigious recording studios with a wealth of acclaimed artists, to include; Tom Jones, Oasis and Black Sabbath, to name but a few, frequenting its doors.
The property offers a tremendously exciting opportunity to continue to run as a recording studio or a new venture as a hotel, wedding venue, restaurant, subject to the necessary consents, or simply a most stunning family home.
A Private Country Retreat in Riverside Setting
A Mile of Single Bank Fishing on the River Monnow
Garage and Storage
Fabulous Office/ Art Studio
Annexe
Set in Grounds of Approximately 2.5 Acres
Monmouth and the A40 3 miles
Ross-on-Wye and M50/M5 links 15 miles
Chepstow 14 miles and nearby M4/M48 links 15 miles
Abergavenny 18.4
Hereford 20.6 miles
Bristol 35 miles
(All distances are approximate)
Location
•The historic town of Monmouth is 3 miles away and offers an array of individual and interesting shops, along with the more familiar high street names including Waitrose. Monmouth is famous for its excellent schools including the Haberdashers for both boys and girls.
Monmouthshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is near the Royal Forest of Dean which offers a hive of activity and outdoor pursuits throughout the year.
•The property is just outside what was once the perimeter of the ancestral home of Charles Rolls, founder of Rolls Royce, which now houses The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club, a 5 minute drive away.
•Monmouthshire is home to many top restaurants (including The Crown at Whitebrook, The Walnut Tree and The Hardwick) and is considered a foodie's paradise with the UK's biggest food festival, Abergavenny Food Festival, taking place in September every year.
For sale freehold - Mixed business and residential use
Link to monnowvalleyfishery.co.uk for aerial shots and video tour - https://youtu.be/pByrP1J8PPI
•The Old Mill House offers huge potential and is currently configured with 10 bedrooms, 5 shower rooms and two bathrooms. The eras of the property work seamlessly together with the property originally dating back to the 1500s with later additions in the 1800s. There are many period features throughout this commanding property.
•There is a well appointed kitchen along with breakfast room, sitting room, dining room and games room.
•The recording studio is a fabulous soundproofed room with approximately 13 ft high ceilings. There are most striking and unique hand crafted full height doors that lead into the beautifully designed glass room with stone pillars. There is also a further room with vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers to the rear of the studio.
•It is worth noting there is an integral ground floor annexe, which can be accessed from the property but with its own separate entrance which comprises of sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and en-suite.
Please note: recording studio equipment available by separate negotiation
Outside
•The property is in a most peaceful and tranquil position overlooking undulating open countryside and the River Monnow and is set 300 metres from the main road accessed off a private no through road.
•The grounds are flanked with mature hedging and lead onto the large driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles. The gardens are approximately 2.5 acres and have mature lawns with a small copse with a variety of trees.
•The property is abutted by the River Monnow which has a mile of single bank fishing and is a haven to numerous wildlife.
•There is a garage, store room and gym.
•The home office/ studio offers a great space of 2 separate rooms with small kitchenette and toilet. Worth noting subject to the necessary consents this could make further accommodation for those looking for an annexe or holiday potential.
•In the grounds set on a separate driveway there is planning to have sited a double Lodge, there is currently a single lodge on site.
Services
Mains electricity, mains metered water, private drainage system, oil fired central heating. Fibre broadband.
Studio equipment available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority
Monmouthshire County Council
Directions
From Monmouth proceed on the Rockfield Road on the B4223. Continue straight along this road for approximately a mile and on reaching the village of Rockfield bear right onto the B4347. Continue along this road passing Bridge Cottage (with protruding porch) on the right hand side and a short way after turn right on to the track signposted Monnow Valley. Continue down the track and The Old Mill House is the first driveway on the right hand side.
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