Llanellen, Abergavenny
Property Features
- Traditional painted stone cottage in enviable rural setting
- Secluded location but within 10 minutes’ drive of the A4042
- Extensive outbuildings around central courtyard
- Great character and interesting features
- All set in circa 4.5 acres of gardens and grounds
- EPC Rating - E
Property Summary
The cottage is located along a quiet country lane which meanders up the lower slopes of the Blorenge Mountain, ending at a No Through Road circa a mile beyond the property. Bridleways and footpaths continue up the mountain and through open fields through the beautiful rugged countryside of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The cottage is approached through an entrance door leading to a useful boot room/entrance porch. The kitchen, with triple aspect windows, attractive quarry tiled floor and walk-in pantry, is fitted with a range of modern cream cupboards and has plenty of room for a dining table and chairs. At almost 23’ long the sitting room features dual aspect windows overlooking the front and rear garden, a woodburning stove with wooden mantel over and built-in shelving. A family bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation. To the first floor are 3 bedrooms with exposed painted timbers and a WC. Cwm Uchaf is a rural idyll offering the potential to create a beautiful home in a spectacular location.Full Details
Outside
The property is approached from the country lane via an entrance gate opening into a courtyard with the cottage and attached stone agricultural barn to one side and an extensive range of outbuildings to the other. The barn in particular provides enormous potential for extension of the accommodation (subject to the necessary planning consents) and the remaining outbuildings, comprising an old cow byre and stables, may also have potential for conversion to ancillary accommodation or holiday use (again subject to the necessary planning consents). There is an enclosed courtyard to the front of the house, generous lawns to the rear and an adjoining paddock extending in all to approximately 4.5 acres.
Location
Enviably situated, surrounded by unspoilt open countryside circa 240m above sea level with no close neighbours, Cwm Uchaf enjoys a secluded and peaceful location has direct access to bridleways and footpaths and is a short distance from the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. The pleasant village of Llanellen has a café/delicatessen, village hall and church and the property is well placed for access to the thriving town of Abergavenny which offers a wide range of amenities, including several supermarkets, general hospital and main line railway station. The A4042 offers excellent links to the M4/M5 and M50 motorway networks and the cities of Bristol, Cardiff and Hereford are within an hours’ drive.
Services
Private water supply (bore hole installed June 2020) and private drainage (septic tank). Mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating system.
Tenure
Freehold.
Fixtures & Fitttings
Unless specifically described in these particulars, all fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale though may be available by separate negotiation.
Agent's Notes
A public footpath runs along the lane, over a stile, behind the range of outbuildings then across the adjoining field. The vendors will retain a right of access across the paddock to adjoining forestry - the access gateway is indicated on the plan. The access may be used occasionally subject to prior notification – full details to be provided at viewing. The boundary to the south is Ochram Brook, beyond the recent stock fencing.
Wayleaves, Easements & 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.
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