WESLEY COTTAGE, TINTERN, CHEPSTOW, MONMOUTHSHIRE
Cottage with 3 acres of pasture included.
An additional 30 acres of outstandingly beautiful(AONB) pasture and woodland plus ancient stone barn is being offered as optionally at an additional £250,000. All the pasture and woodland is in full view of the cottage but a 5 minute walk across the river.

Over 200 years old, this stone-built detached picture-book cottage has been fully modernized with oil fired central heating (new boiler), hardwood window double glazing, full-facility kitchen and professionally-fitted bathroom. There are four bedrooms- at present two of these double as home offices, each with internet connection and phone lines. Three of the bedrooms overlook the river. The beamed lounge is dominated by an inglenook fireplace in which a wood-burning stove converts to a nostalgic and welcoming open fire.



The village store is a couple of minutes� walk away, as is the excellent doctors� surgery. Several village pubs are close by. The bus route between Chepstow and Monmouth passes the front door.



Situated in the Lower Wye Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Wesley Cottage and its pretty raised garden and 3 acres of wooded hillside directly overlook the River Wye.



ACCOMMODATION:



ENTRANCE PORCH



LIVING ROOM WITH INGLENOOK FIREPLACE, BAY WINDOW, BEAMED CEILING, DINING AREA AND COAL/WOOD-BURNING STOVE THAT CONVERTS TO A LARGE OPEN FIRE



SIDE ENTRANCE INTO HALLWAY, CLOAKROOM, WINE STORE



KITCHEN/DINER WITH BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC TOUCH-CONTROL HOB, OVEN, FRIDGE, DOUBLE SINK PLUS PLUMBING FOR DISH WASHER. EXPOSED BEAMS, SLATE TILED FLOOR AND SOLID OAK WALL-SHELVES.



LARGE UTILITY/OPPORTUNITY ROOM/PLAYROOM, FULLY FITTED WITH PLUMBING FOR APPLIANCES AND OILFIRED CENTRAL HEATING BOILER,



THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS ( ONE LEADING ONTO RAISED GARDEN) AND ONE SINGLE BEDROOM



BATHROOM WITH OFF-SET CORNER BATH, HAND-SHOWER, SINK & WC.



OFF-ROAD PARKING FOR UP TO THREE CARS



SMALL WELL STOCKED TRADITIONAL COTTAGE FLOWER GARDEN TO FRONT



RAISED SIDE GARDEN WITH NATURAL STREAM AND SUPERB VIEWS



TWO GARDEN SHEDS, LEADING TO OVER 2 ACRES OF WOODED HILLSIDE



VILLAGE SHOPS, POST, BUS STOP, DOCTORS, PUBS, ETC. WITHIN 300 METRES.



10 MINUTES CAR JOURNEY FROM CHEPSTOW OR 15 MINUTES TO MONMOUTH





DETAILED DESCRIPTION





ENTRANCE PORCH: Quarry tiled floor, double glazed windows with hardwood frames, tiled roof and 5-lever lock front door. Leading through second entrance door to:



LIVING ROOM: (5.10m [into bay] x 6.57m) or (16�9� [into bay] x 21�6�) Double aspect lounge/diner, with bay window overlooking the river Wye. Original stone-built Inglenook fireplace with large coal/wood burning stove. 2 double radiators, 5 wall lights, 2 double mains sockets.



SIDE ENTRANCE: 5-lever lock hardwood side door leading into quarry tiled hallway. 1 double radiator, 2 ceiling lights, 2 double mains sockets.



CLOAKROOM: Inset wash basin with tiled splash back and pine trim. Matching low level W.C., pine cupboards and tiled floor. 1 ceiling light and combined radiant heater, 1 concealed strip light.



KITCHEN: (5.20m x 2.80m) or (17�0� x 9�2�) Kitchen/diner with built-in touch-control electronic hob and built-under fan-oven/grill. Extractor-fan, built-in fridge, double sink with mini-drainer, rounded-edge work surfaces with tiled backs and under-unit strip lighting. Microwave stand and space/plumbing for dishwasher. Solid oak display shelves, quarry tiled floor, 3 ceiling lights, 5 double and 1 single mains sockets, central heating 7-day controller and door (with 5-lever lock) to back yard.



OPPORTUNITY ROOM: (5.07m x 3.00m) or (16�8� x 9�9�) A cave room, built into the hillside rock has its own hardwood entrance door (glazed stable doors with 5-lever locks) leading to the back yard as well as an entrance directly from the kitchen. Low beamed ceiling, plumbing for washing machine, central heating boiler with balanced flu, 3 double and 1 single mains sockets, 3 ceiling strip lights.



STAIRS & LANDINGS: The staircase rises to a small landing from which it splits into two stairways each leading to 2 main landings. One direction leads to bedroom 3 over the cave room, the other stairs lead to the rest of the cottage. Access hatch to the roof�loft, 2 double glazed windows, single mains socket, 2 ceiling lights.



BEDROOM 1: (3.34m x 3.30) or (10�11� x 10�10�) Front aspect with double glazed window overlooking the River Wye. Single radiator, 1 ceiling light, 3 double mains sockets, 1 telephone socket.



BEDROOM 2: (4.30m x 3.30m) or (14�1� x 10�10�) Double aspect room, with double glazed windows also overlooking the River Wye. Antique open fire place, 2 double radiators, 2 ceiling lights, 3 double mains sockets and access hatch to the roof-loft.



BEDROOM 3: (5.20m x 3.10m) or (17�4� x 10�2�) Double aspect room, with double glazed windows overlooking the River Wye. Glazed door with 5-lever lock leading to outside patio adjoining raised side garden. Double radiator, 2 ceiling lights, 4 double mains sockets, 2 telephone line sockets, terrestrial aerial TV point.



BEDROOM 4: (2.58m x 2.32m) or (8�6� x 7�7�) Side aspect with double glazed window and roof light window. . Single radiator, ceiling light, 2 double mains sockets, 2 telephone line sockets, terrestrial aerial TV point.





BATHROOM: White corner offset paneled bath with antique gold mixer taps and hand shower, matching pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., fully tiled walls and floor. Single radiator and roof light window.





OUTSIDE:



FRONT GARDEN: Well stocked traditional cottage flower garden with stone path leading from own private parking area to front porch. Stone seat, ornamental tree and climbing roses, all surrounded by low open metal fence.



PARKING AREA: Asphalt/concrete parking area directly adjoining the Monmouth Road with space for 3 cars abreast. Small raised garden with shrubs and ornamental trees.



RAISED SIDE GARDEN: To the other side of Wesley Cottage is a delightfully situated raised garden with magnificent views over the Lower Wye Valley. With a small natural stream and partially cover patio area, the rest of this garden is planted with trees, hedges, shrubs and flowers. Steep stone steps lead to a second raised area with 2 garden sheds and an informal path to:



WOODED HILLSIDE: Approximately 3 acres of broad-leaved wooded hillside, containing oak, hazel, apple, yew and beach. The top of the property is bounded by a bridleway which leads into further wooded countryside.





SERVICES: Mains metered water, original river drainage, standard metered mains electricity, 1150-litre oil tank, 2 telephone lines, terrestrial aerial.



RATES: Band G

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Name: Jane Marshall
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