Located in the ever popular village of Gwehelog is this characterful 5 bedroomed home with far reaching countryside views.
This charming 5-bedroom semi-detached home, originally the local schoolmaster's house, is nestled in the peaceful village of Gwehelog. Surrounded by scenic countryside, Gwehelog offers a perfect blend of rural tranquility and convenience. Just a short drive away, the market towns of Usk and Raglan provide a range of independent shops, restaurants, and traditional pubs, offering a friendly, community-focused lifestyle. For more extensive leisure, shopping, and cultural amenities, the larger towns of Abergavenny, Newport, and Monmouth are within easy reach.
Commuters will appreciate the excellent road links to Cardiff, Bristol, and the Midlands, with easy access to rail services. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will find Bannau Brecheiniog (formerly the Brecon Beacons) nearby, offering hiking, cycling, and breathtaking scenery. This property combines the charm of a historic home with the convenience of modern living, all within a picturesque, well-connected setting.
As you step into the property from the driveway, you're greeted by a beautiful Westerly-facing conservatory, bathed in natural light. This room, adorned with terracotta tiling, exudes warmth and charm. Double doors open out onto the garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection, perfect for enjoying the evening sun.
From the conservatory, you enter the heart of the home a spacious dual-aspect lounge. A central fireplace with a wood burner serves as the room's focal point, ideal for cosy evenings. The room features practical built-in storage in the chimney breast recess, including a cupboard and shelving, adding character and functionality. Adjacent to the lounge is a versatile reception room, currently used as a study but easily adaptable as a formal dining room or playroom, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
New room - An interconnecting hallway leads to the kitchen/dining room, the true hub of the home. Once two separate rooms, it has been transformed by the current owners into an open-plan space perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. The characterful terracotta flooring flows throughout, while the defined kitchen and dining areas make this space functional and inviting. Windows overlook the front garden, filling the room with light. There is also a doorway giving access to the front of the home. From the kitchen, double doors lead into a fourth reception room a sitting room or potential 6th bedroom, complete with an en-suite and separate external access, ideal for guests or multi-generational living.
The ground floor also features a central hallway with a convenient cloakroom and stairs leading to the first-floor landing. Once you reach the first floor, four double bedrooms await, each offering space and comfort. The principal bedroom is dual aspect, with stunning countryside views and a dressing area with built-in wardrobes, as well as its own en-suite.
On the second floor, you'll find a fifth bedroom, an airy space with Velux windows, exposed timber beams, and a charming ambiance. This versatile room, which the current owner designed with light and space in mind, makes a fantastic additional bedroom or hobby room. The current owner was an interior designer and found this room not only a great space to work, but great views for inspiration.
Throughout, the home combines historic character with modern touches, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for family living.
Outside - Stepping outside, the front of the property is accessed via a charming wrought iron pedestrian gate, leading to a path that meanders to the front door and around the side of the house. The garden features raised vegetable and flower planters, perfect for gardening enthusiasts. A built-in storage shed houses the central heating boiler, offering practicality.
At the rear, the property truly shines. A sweeping driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to a detached double garage, complete with a staircase to a room above. This space, close to the house, holds potential to adjoin the main property, subject to planning permission. Just outside the conservatory, a well-manicured rockery creates an attractive focal point, leading down to an expansive lawn bordered by mature trees, shrubs, and hedging. The grounds also feature several outbuildings, including garden sheds and a greenhouse, as well as an orchard with mature fruit trees, adding to the rural charm.
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