5 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive detached country cottage occupying a pleasant position within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, beautifully presented throughout having been immaculately maintained and improved by the current owners. Dating back to 1850 the stone built cottage has been twice extended to the rear to offer over 2600 sq ft of accommodation with the added benefit of a spacious detached garage with office room over offering the potential to convert into further annexe accommodation opening up the option for multigenerational living

Elm tree Cottage retains many original period features whilst benefiting from double glazing throughout and oil central heating with a generous beautiful presented garden extending to approximately 1/3 of an acre with driveway parking for multiple vehicles. Located just five miles from Abergavenny, local amenities are only a short driving distance away together with road and rail links to main commercial centres in South Wales, Bristol and The Midlands.
The accommodation with approximate room sizes is as follows:-

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH with pitched slate roof, double glazed window to two aspects, wall mounted electric heater, feature beamed ceiling, UPVC double glazed door and side screens to:

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL ceramic tiled floor, radiator, built in double cloaks cupboard, UPVC stable style door to rear garden and patio area, seating recess.

LOUNGE (20’8” x 11’7”) (6.31m x 3.54m) a charming room with original stone chimney breast with flagstone hearth and fitted wood burner, exposed ceiling beams, double glazed windows to two aspects, radiator, stairs to first floor, two wall lights, exposed original stone wall to one side.

DINING ROOM (16’4” x 8’3”) (4.98m x 2.51m) wood flooring, double glazed windows to two aspects, radiator.
SNUG (17’5” x 11’8”) (5.32m x 3.55m) exposed original stone wall, fitted wood burner with flagstone hearth, double glazed windows to two aspects, radiator.

UTILITY ROOM (10’11” x 7’6”) (3.32m x 2.30m) wall and floor units with work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, inset Belfast sink with cupboard under, plumbing for washing machine, Worcester oil boiler unit (installed three years ago, last serviced in May 2025), extractor fan, double glazed window overlooking rear garden,

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM (12’10” x 9’10”) (3.90m x 2.99m) a good range of quality wall and floor units with work surfaces and splashbacks, double Zanussi oven and grill, Indesit four ring electric hob with tiled splashback and extractor cooker hood over, integrated fridge / freezer, integrated dishwasher, wine cooler, 1 ½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, double glazed window, laminate flooring, breakfast bar with seating for two people, open plan to:

DINING AREA (14’5” x 11’11”) (4.40m x 3.62m) with double glazed French doors to rear patio, double glazed bayed window overlooking rear garden, laminate flooring, radiator,

W/C with low level toilet, chrome wall mounted towel rail, corner sink unit with tiled splashbacks and storage under, double glazed window to rear, ceramic tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR

LANDING double glazed window overlooking rear garden, airing cupboard, two separate access hatches to attic.

MASTER BEDROOM (12’10” x 12’4”) (3.90m x 3.75m) built in fitted wardrobes to one wall, double glazed windows to two aspects, radiator, door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM fully tiled spacious corner shower enclosure with fitted electric shower unit, low level toilet, sink unit with mixer tap and tiled splashbacks with cupboards under, wall mounted chrome towel rail, double glazed window, four ceiling spotlights.

BEDROOM 2 (12’2” x 11’11”) (3.71m x 3.62m) double glazed window to two aspects overlooking rear garden, radiator, fitted sink unit with cupboards under.

SHOWER ROOM spacious fully tiled shower enclosure with fitted double head shower unit, wall mounted sink unit, half tiled walls, low level toilet, double glazed window, chrome wall mounted towel rail, two ceiling spotlights

BEDROOM 3 (12’4” x 8’11”) (3.75m x 2.72m) with double glazed window to front, radiator,

BEDROOM 4 (11’7” x 11’4”) (3.54m x 3.44m) laminate flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front, built in double wardrobe.

BEDROOM 5 (11’7” x 9’5”) (3.54m x 2.86m) laminate flooring, radiator, double glazed window to front, built in wardrobe, sink unit with cupboards under and tiled splashbacks.

FAMILY BATHROOM with half tiled walls, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wall mounted sink, wall mounted towel rail, high level traditional style toilet.

OUTSIDE

Elm Tree Cottage is accessed via double gates onto a driveway offering parking for multiple vehicles leading to:

DETACHED GARAGE (23’11” x 10’11”) (7.30m x 3.34m) attractive stone built with double wooden doors to front and personal door to side, separate wood store to rear, stone steps to first floor area which could be utilised as an office / workshop or storage area. There is potential to convert the garage into further annexe living accommodation (subject to the necessary planning permission) opening up the option for multigenerational living.

The property sits in a generous plot of approximately 1/3 of an acre comprising beautiful well planted gardens with large lawned areas surrounding the property with mature shrub and tree features. There is a large vegetable plot to the rear with a greenhouse and garden shed.

The rear of the property offers a south facing tranquil patio seating area together with a further seating area with a central water feature.

SERVICES:
Mains electricity and water
Private cesspit drainage
Oil fired central heating

COUNCIL TAX BAND: G

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING: D56