5 bedroom detached house for sale, Forest House, Pontypool, NP4

<p><strong>● Spacious Three-Bedroom Country Residence</strong></p><p><strong>● Separate Two-Bedroom Cottage Providing Rental Income</strong></p><p><strong>● Approx. 20.7 Acres of Land Including Paddocks, Woodland, Gardens and Orchard </strong></p><p><strong>● Double Garage, Outbuildings and Extensive Parking </strong></p><p><strong>● Outstanding Panoramic Countryside Views</strong></p><p><strong>● Highly Desirable Rural Location Within Easy Reach of Usk, Monmouth, Cardiff and Bristol</strong></p><p>A versatile rural property set in approx. 20.7 acres comprising a spacious three-bedroom family home, a separate two-bedroom cottage generating rental income, a double garage, useful outbuildings and an attractive mix of paddocks, woodland and gardens, with panoramic countryside views, in a highly desirable location close to Usk and Monmouth. </p><p>The property has been home to the current owners since 2013 and the main house is believed to date back to the 1850’s, with a large extension added more recently. The separate former forester's cottage is now run as a holiday let, providing a useful rental income. </p><p>The property occupies a particularly attractive rural setting which is exceptionally private and secluded, enveloped by its own grounds. In addition to the wonderful gardens there is approx. five acres of mature woodland and a ten acre pasture paddock which is suitable for grazing horses or other livestock.</p><p>Despite its tranquil setting the property remains conveniently located just three miles from the historic market town of Usk, which offers a charming selection of independent shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and local services, together with a primary school, doctors' surgery, agricultural showground and picturesque riverside walks along the River Usk. The larger market town of Monmouth provides a comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and health care services. The town is particularly well-regarded for its excellent schools including Monmouthshire Comprehensive School and Haberdashers Independent School. </p><p><strong>THE MAIN RESIDENCE</strong></p><p>The main residence accommodation is both spacious and adaptable, featuring bright, naturally lit rooms and a flexible layout suited to modern family living. The central heating is oil-fired, and the windows are double glazed. The accommodation in brief is as follows, please refer to the floor plan for approximate room sizes.</p><p>A flight of steps leads up to the front door which opens into a welcoming Hallway.</p><p>The Kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units, complemented by ample work surfaces, incorporating a double bowl sink with mixer tap, electric oven, hob with extractor hood 2½ bowl sink and a breakfast bar. A wide opening leads into a Dining Area, and adjoining the kitchen is a practical Utility Room offering additional storage, fitted units, space and plumbing for a washing machine, oil-fired boiler and external doors leading out to the Garden.</p><p>The Principal Bedroom is on the Ground Floor together with a Family Bathroom which is on two levels with a freestanding bath, WC and wash hand basin. </p><p>There are Two Further Bedrooms on the First Floor.</p><p>At Lower Ground Floor Level, a large Living Room opens into a substantial Conservatory creating an excellent entertaining space, whilst making the most of the spectacular outlook. </p><p><strong>FOREST COTTAGE</strong></p><p>The separate cottage has been sympathetically renovated to create comfortable self-catering accommodation and currently serves as a successful holiday let. In brief the cottage comprises a Double Bedroom, Twin Bedroom, well-equipped Kitchen and an Open-Plan Sitting and Dining Room complete with a woodburning stove.</p>