In the heart of the sought after village of St Briavels, this commanding residence offers the next custodian a wonderful home exuding immense character with South-West facing gardens capturing the stunning scenery and far reaching views across the Wye Valley. The property boasts five bedrooms and bathrooms and has a separate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage, which is currently let on a shorthold agreement providing additional income stream. It would be attractive for those looking for multi-generation living, an office or staff accommodation
CINDER HILL HOUSE, ST BRIAVELS, GL15 6RH
£825,000
Steeped in history this commanding residence has medieval origins dating back to 1398 and offers the next custodian a wonderful home exuding immense character and quality with fabulous vista"s. Cinderhill House is set over 3 floors and boasts five bedrooms and bathrooms, along with a separate 2 bedroom cottage. The South-West facing gardens capture the stunning scenery and far reaching views across the Wye Valley. The property affords itself to those seeking a business venture or multi-generation living.
Location
The historic village of St Briavels, benefits from many local amenities including public house, village shop, Church and Doctors' surgery, along with a well reputed Primary School with a good Ofsted report.St Briavels Castle which is a dry moated Norman Castle noted for its magnificent Edwardian gatehouse guarding the entrance to the medieval church of St Mary immediately opposite.
The towns of Chepstow, Lydney, Monmouth and Coleford are all within an easy drive all offering a range of further facilities to include senior schools, leisure facilities, pubs, wine bars, restaurants and shops. The M48 motorway network is within 10 miles offering onward commuting for Bristol, London, Newport and Cardiff.
Freehold
Entering through the enclosed porch into the main reception hall, one is met with the full impact of this impressive and interesting property. The reception hall has stone flooring, exposed wall and ceiling beams, internal leaded light window, and leads to the Jacobean staircase to the first floor, with doors to:
The elegant drawing room has a striking inglenook fireplace with open fire and original bread oven. There are a wealth of exposed timbers along with stripped and polished oak floorboards.The dual aspect windows are complemented with the original shutters and window seats and there is a cupboard with display shelving.
The dining room is filled with light from the dual aspect windows and french doors which lead out onto the sun terrace, a great spot to relax with family and friends whilst enjoying the beautiful views. There is a feature internal leaded light window into the conservatory.
The sitting room has a feature rustic brick fireplace housing the wood burning stove and then opens into the conservatory, with ' Mandarin' quarry tiled floor, which takes full advantage of the views and gardens, with door leading onto a further sun terrace.
The kitchen is well appointed with cream shaker style units and incorporates a double sink, 5 ring LPG gas job with extractor over, double oven, fridge, freezer and plumbing for a dishwasher. Off the kitchen is a useful walk in larder. Just off the kitchen, from the main hall, is a walk in pantry providing further space for a fridge and freezer along with shelving.
The inner vestibule leads to the rear back lobby giving access to the side of the property and has cupboard and shelving, with further doors to;
The study affords stunning views and has a door out onto the patio and is complemented with a lovely hardwood block floor.
The utility room has a stainless steel sink and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
The cloak room/ boiler room is fitted with two piece suite and houses the oil fired boiler.
Ascending the Jacobean staircase opens onto the galleried split levelled landings which has a built-in airing cupboard with doors to;
The master bedroom, a lovely room with dual aspect windows, with bay overlooking the views. From here door opens into the en-suite which is fitted with a three piece suite to include bidet, with vanity wash hand basin and cupboards under with mirror and light over. There is a walk in shower with 'Mira" electric shower.
Bedroom two has fitted wardrobes and views across the Wye Valley with steps leading up to the en-suite bathroom which has modern three piece white suite with mixer tap shower attachment.
Bedroom three has en-suite bathroom which is fitted with three piece white suite of bath with Victorian style mixer tap, open wash basin stand with mirror over.
There is a separate corner quadrant shower with power shower and electric towel rail.
Bedroom four has walk in wardrobe and recessed vanity unit with basin and cupboard under.
The en-suite bathroom has two piece suite with the bath having mixer tap and shower attachment.
From the landing, stairs lead up into the attic bedroom with original oak cruck frame with apex ceiling line and two roof lights. There is a fitted vanity unit with hand basin. To the other side of the room off the stairs is a high level door giving access into a further roof space.
The family bathroom is fitted with a three piece white suite with Victorian style shower attachment on the bath with handmade 'Mandarin' wall tiles. The oak vanity unit is complemented with Oak panelling and mirror over.
The Cottage;
The cottage is attached to the main house and is fully self contained with sun terrace, which also enjoys the fabulous views and is currently Let on a short hold tenancy agreement.
The property comprises;
Reception hall with cloakroom off which has two piece white suite.
The kitchen/ dining room has a range of cream units incorporating a breakfast bar and has a built-in oven and microwave with space for fridge, freezer and plumbing for a washing machine.
The sitting room has windows taking in the views across the Wye Valley and has a feature cast iron fireplace with alcove to side and original bread oven and there are exposed ceiling beams, from here the oak staircase leads to the first floor split level landing
Bedroom one has window taking in the views with window seat.
The en-suite has two piece white suite with walk in shower cubicle and 'Mira' electric shower and a storage cupboard with shelving.
Bedroom two again enjoys the views and has door to;
En-suite bathroom with three piece white suite with ''Mira' electric shower over and vanity basin unit with cupboard under and mirror over.
Note: The cottage offers potential to continue to let on a longer term basis, or perhaps Airbnb, but also could be incorporated into the main residence.
Outside
The South-West facing gardens are delightful and enjoy the stunning back drop across the breathtaking views of the Wye Valley.
A crazy paved patio encompasses the property and stone steps meander down to the lower terraces where there is a beautiful rose garden and a fabulous spring fed wildlife pond with an ornamental weeping birch. The pond further cascades into a further ornamental duck pond. The lower terrace is flanked by stone walling and mature hedging with well stocked borders providing vibrancy and fragrance with a large level lawn. From here a gate and picket fence open into the vegetable/ fruit garden.
The cellar is accessed from the top patio and provides a useful wine/ storage space.
The detached triple 'Tandem'43ft' Garage is accessed off the second drive and has wooden double doors, power and light and inspection pit. There is also a courtesy door to the rear giving aces from the rear gardens.
The first driveway provides further parking to the main house and the cottage and is set behind Cinder Hill House and the Cottage. This is owned by the local authority but has been used exclusively by the owner for more than 40 years for themselves and the Cottage.
Services
Mains water
Oil fired Central Heating
Council tax band- Main House G
Council tax band - cottage A
Directions
From Monmouth take the Wye Valley road to Bigsweir, passing through the village of Redbrook. Continue along this road and just before the traffic lights on the bridge take the sharp left turn and proceed up the hill passing London's on your right and take the next right signposted St Briavels. Continue up the hill to the sharp left hand bend, taking the second right-hand fork and Cinder Hill House is the first property on the left just before the brow of the hill. The castle and parking area is set behind the properties.
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