Property Drop Issue 47

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15-31 MARCH 2019 

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2 NEWS 

Welsh house prices 

hit all-time peak 

According to released figures from Principality Building Society, house prices in Wales 

have reached an average all-time peak of £186,699. 

The society revealed that the new peak in Wales 

recorded in December is some £2,000 higher than the 

previous highest average in September 2018. Price 

growth in Q4 of 2018 slowed down to just 0.3% 

compared with the previous quarter at 3.6%, however 

the number of house sales in 2018 compared to 2017 

remain broadly the same at just over 48,000. 

Three areas achieved new record average prices in 

December 2018 - Monmouthshire (£290,437), Newport 

(£199,046) and Caerphilly (£155,672). 

Six local authority areas had annual price increases 

of 6% or higher. These were Torfaen (8.7%), Caerphilly 

(7.5%), Blaenau Gwent (7.2%), Newport (6.5%), 

Monmouthshire (6.1%) and the Vale of Glamorgan 

(6.0%). With the exception of the Vale, these areas are 

all located in the south-east corner of Wales, indicating 

that these local authorities are still reaping the benefits 

of the removal of the Severn Bridge tolls with an 

increase in commuting to Bristol, where the average 

house price is £325,000. 

Tom Denman, Chief Financial Officer at Principality 

Building Society said: “There are a number of possible 

reasons why Welsh house prices are at an all-time high 

- interest rates are currently close to their historic low, 

the number of people in work is near an all-time high 

while average weekly earnings have risen above the rate 

of inflation. Welsh Government housing schemes have 

also helped would-be property owners onto, and up, the 

housing ladder. 

We know from a recent survey we did that a quarter 

of people in Wales admit Brexit is affecting whether they 

buy or sell a home. Brexit has undoubtedly affected the 

market but so far hasn’t dampened the market in Wales 

as much as England, with the number of property sales 

estimated to be on a par with last year. Affordability of 

homes in the country compared to areas of south-west 

England is likely to have helped growth, along with 

supply and demand.” 

The three local authority areas that have seen 

average house prices fall over the last year are 

Pembrokeshire (-1.4%), Denbighshire (-1.9%) and 

Neath Port Talbot (-2.4%). 

As we go to print on Wednesday the 13th March we know Theresa May has lost her Brexit vote 

by a crushing margin of 149 - and is now expected to come out against no-deal. 

We await another vote later this afternoon on the next steps forward. 

Also later today the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, will announce the government Spring Statement. 

Little hope for property market 

mentions in Spring Statement 

With Brexit a mere two weeks after this year’s Spring Statement, 

will there be much in it for the property market? 

Given what is happening in the background with 

Brexit, many believe that housing will be at the 

top of Mr Hammond’s priorities. However, there 

is an argument from the industry for a number of issues 

to be addressed, particularly revisiting stamp duty. 

Guy Gittins, Managing Director at Chestertons, says: 

“The high rates of stamp duty are encouraging people 

to move less, which has resulted in a big reduction in 

the number of property transactions. The Treasury is 

now suffering as a result of this as revenue from stamp 

duty in 2018 was 10% down on the previous year 

while transaction numbers were only 5.5% lower. The 

Chancellor needs to reduce the stamp duty rates on the 

purchase of a main home to help to encourage more 

activity in the market. 

After Brexit, assuming we do leave the EU, the 

country will need to work even harder to encourage 

foreign investment. With this in mind, the Chancellor 

should also drop the proposed stamp duty surcharge 

on the purchase of residential property by nonresidents 

which is currently being consulted upon by 

the government. This would send a positive message to 

foreign investors at a critical time for the UK.” 

According to the National Housebuilding Council 

(NHBC), new home registrations in London fell by 10% to

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Monmouthshire County Council 

purchases Newport Leisure Park 

Monmouthshire County Council has purchased the freehold of the Newport Leisure Park 

on Spytty Road in Newport for £21m. 

The 141,000 sq ft property includes a dominant 13-screen Cineworld cinema, 

xercise4less gym, Home Bargains superstore, Energi Adventure park and a 

range of restaurants such as McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Harvester. 

The large 11-acre site includes 705 free car spaces and links through to the 

Newport Retail Park and the Tesco Extra on the Eastern side of the city. Large 

amounts of new housing are being developed in the surrounding area which is also 

close to the potential new route for the planned M4 link road. The Park is in a prime 

location in South Wales 

The park has seen significant new investment in the past three years as well as 

many new tenants so that it is now fully let. 

Alder King acted for Monmouthshire, and KLM and Cooke Arkwright acted for 

Otium on the transaction. 

Paul Matthews, CEO of Monmouthshire County Council, said: “ We are pleased to 

have secured a well-let, long income asset that will provide an excellent annual return 

for the Council and help us to sustain our wider service delivery portfolio in the years 

ahead. Newport Leisure Park serves a large catchment area in South Wales and taps 

into the long-term demand for experiential consumer spend and leisure activities. 

It is the latest addition to our commercial investment portfolio following our recent 

acquisition of Castle-gate Business and Science Park” 

Ashley Blake, CEO of Otium Real Estate, said: “We have invested heavily into 

Newport Leisure Park since acquiring it in 2015. Five new tenants have joined the 

offer, the park has been refurbished and existing tenants have enhanced their fitouts. 

We are delighted that Monmouthshire County Council has had the foresight 

to acquire this asset and that the South Wales area will continue to benefit from this 

long-term, secure investment following our work to regenerate the park. We have 

enjoyed the experience of working with Monmouthshire County Council and wish 

them well for the future.” 

just 16,069 in 2018, while completions were 14% lower. 

Guy says: “We think it is time for the public sector 

to become more involved as stakeholders in the 

development of new homes. One possible avenue could 

be to supply land (but retain ownership) in return for a 

profit share from the developer.” 

Guy says that there are also other areas of concern, 

including: 

• Empty properties – “In light of the acknowledged 

housing shortage, the government needs to do more 

with regard to the re-use of both empty commercial 

and residential properties.” 

• Council Tax – “The council tax system in England 

is in desperate need of reviewing as it still based 

on 1991 values which bear no resemblance to 

current market values.” 

• Right-to-Rent checks – “In light of the recent 

High Court decision which ruled that the UK was 

in breach of human rights legislation, we would 

like clarification from the Chancellor as to the 

government’s reaction to this ruling on what has 

become a hugely onerous imposition for landlords 

and their agents.” 

• Help-to-Buy – “Help-to-Buy has been extended to 

run until April 2023, however after April 2021 it 

will only be eligible to first time buyers (FTBs). 

The Chancellor should make eligibility only 

available to FTBs with immediate effect as the 

original primary aim was to help FTBs onto the 

housing ladder.” 

• Private rented sector – “The government has 

acknowledged that we need more housing supply for 

both owner occupation and for rent, but less action 

has been taken with regard to the rental market. 

The private rental sector expanded from 12% of 

UK households in 2006 to 18% in 2016 and will 

reach 27% by 2026 if the same rate of expansion 

continues. The phasing out of tax relief for landlords 

has already had a major impact as many landlords 

have sold off parts of their portfolio, thus reducing 

available properties and pushing up rents for those 

properties that do remain on the rental market. 

The Chancellor should re-instate the tax allowance on 

finance related costs – if not at 100%, then at least at 50% 

to encourage landlords to remain within the market.” 

Written by Warren Lewis, propertyreporter.co.uk 

www.thepropertydrop.co.uk 

01600 717255 

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PROPERTIES 

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Pencarreg House, Usk, Monmouthshire 

RRK 01600 772929 www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk 

Price 

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This impressive group of properties is set in the sought after Usk Valley just a short distance from the pretty 

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village of Llangibby and busy town of Usk with idyllic links to the major road networks. 

The very characteristic, five 

bedroomed, period, Farmhouse 

is Grade II listed and has been 

very sympathetically extended 

and tastefully restored. It has an 

attractive and practical layout that 

provides beautifully proportioned 

rooms throughout enjoying a wealth 

of original features including a 

beautiful inglenook fireplace, a 

secondary stone spiral staircase, 

exposed stone walls, timber beams, 

lintels, roof trusses as well as 

attractive boarded floors. It has oil 

fired central heating and doubleglazed 

wooden windows and is 

set in mature landscaped gardens 

with a paved sun terrace and its 

own driveway as well as a detached 

double garage with adjacent large 

carport. The farmhouse is currently 

being very successfully let out for 

group holidays. 

Set in 7.5 acres of mainly fenced 

pastureland accessed separately 

from the looped driveway with the 

benefit of a two bedroomed detached 

bungalow with an adjacent heated 

swimming pool. Set well back is 

a newly constructed steel framed 

portal barn (25m x 12m) which 

could have a variety of uses i.e. 

stabling, an indoor ménage, storage, 

garaging or workshops. 

Dedicated to letting properties since 1990 

We offer a professional service tailored to suit landlords individual needs. 

For a quality service at sensible prices speak to our letting team. 

27 DIXTON CLOSE, MONMOUTH £950pcm 

A spacious Four/Five Bedroom detached 

bungalow with far reaching views situated 

within easy walking distance of Monmouth 

town centre. Agency Fees Apply 

32 CLAYPATCH ROAD, 

MONMOUTH 

£625pcm 

A two bedroom bungalow situated in Wyesham. 

Available April. Agency Fees Apply 

17 CATHERINE’S CLOSE 

MONMOUTH 

Call: 01600 772929 • lettings@roscoerogersandknight.co.uk 

www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk 

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£750pcm 

A mid terrace three bedroom property situated 

on the Rockfield development. Available April. 

No Pets. Agency Fees Apply 

23 ST THOMAS SQUARE, 

MONMOUTH 

A retail unit available to let on St Thomas 

Square Monmouth. Agency Fees Apply 

£450 pcm 

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WOODSIDE HOUSE, MONMOUTH £1,350,000 

THE GABLES, USK VALLEY £940,000 

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Located in its own valley facing the Monnow Valley, these two properties 

enjoy very high levels of privacy yet are only 3½ miles west of Monmouth. 

The 5 bedroom country house is set on three floors with a lower ground floor 

annex together with a detached 2 bed contemporary bungalow. There is a 

garage complex and a stone barn with planning permission to convert to 

a 3 bedroomed holiday let. The grounds total approx. 23 acres of mainly 

pastureland with some woodland, an orchard and landscaped mature 

gardens set around the properties. 

Set in a sought after village location is this individually designed, 

6 bedroom, executive home of more than 4700 ft2 including a full sized 

snooker room. Taking advantage of its elevated aspect with outstanding 

views of the surrounding Usk Valley. Constructed and finished to a high 

standard and set in beautiful, professionally landscaped grounds. Self 

contained one bedroom annexe. 

HAWTHORNS, MONMOUTH £595,000 18 THE GARDENS, MONMOUTH £560,000 WILDFELL COTTAGE, SYMONDS YAT WEST £349,950 

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This very elegant and spacious 4 bed period town 

house is a flat walk into the centre. Built in 1880 and 

very tastefully extended and restored to retain its 

many original features. The beautifully landscaped 

gardens have sun terraces that enjoy excellent 

levels of privacy and attractive views across the 

Wye Valley. It is semi-detached with the huge 

benefit of off road parking, a garage and a carport 

set behind the house off Dixton Close. 

With 1900 sq ft, 4 bedrooms and an impressive 

multi level layout enjoying light bright spacious 

living spaces with an elevated aspect and rural 

views across the town which is just a walk away. 

It is a low maintenance house with high energy 

efficiency and has gardens to front and back, off 

street parking and an integral garage. 

Viewings are highly recommended. 

Set in wooded slopes high above the Wye Valley 

with breath-taking views across the river Wye 

towards Ross, this very pretty 3 bed stone 

cottage has been tastefully restored and 

remodelled with a wealth of character. Attractive 

terraced gardens with paved sun terraces, 

summerhouse, greenhouse, outbuilding 

and off road parking. 

3 Agincourt Square • Monmouth • NP25 3BT 

Call: 01600 772929 

enquiries@roscoerogersandknight.co.uk • roscoerogersandknight.co.uk

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The Gardens, Tutshill 

Moon & Co 01291 624881 www.thinkmoon.co.uk 

Price 

£699,950 

Constructed in 2015 to a very high standard with underfloor heating throughout the 

ground floor. The property briefly comprises of reception hall with full height ceiling to 

first floor giving access to ground floor wc, living room and kitchen/dining/family room 

offering a stunning social space with integral access to double garage. 

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2 The Gardens comprises of a well appointed detached family home situated within 

this particularly popular residential location. 

family bathroom. Outside the property is situated within a generous plot with large 

gravel off road parking area and lawned gardens offering a private sunny aspect. Being 

situated in Tutshill a number of facilities are close at hand to include local primary and 

secondary schools, shops and local butchers with a further range of amenities in nearby 

Chepstow. There are good bus, road and rail links with the A48, M48 and M4 motorway 

networks bringing Newport, Cardiff and Bristol all within easy commuting distance. 

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Sales & Lettings Agent 

Open 7 days per week 

No Sale - No Fee 

Free Valuations 

Chepstow Office Tel: 01291 629292 

UPPER COOMBE MILL, LLANVAIR DISCOED 

• IMMACULATELY PRESENTED CONVERTED MILL 

• 6 BEDROOM, MASTER WITH EN-SUITE & DRESSING ROOM 

• OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING/FAMILY ROOM 

• SPACIOUS KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 

• SITUATED IN AROUND 4 1/2 ACRES OF GARDENS AND WOODLAND 

• E.E.R - C 

£850,000 

MAPLE LODGE, CRICK 

• INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED DETACHED FAMILY HOME 

• FIVE GENEROUS BEDROOMS, THREE WITH EN-SUITE 

• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 

• SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM 

• STUDY AND FAMILY ROOM 

£725,000 

WOODCROFT CLOSE, WOODCROFT 

• INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED DETACHED FAMILY HOME 

• FOUR BEDROOMS MASTER WITH EN-SUITE 

• LIVING ROOM OPEN PLAN TO DINING ROOM 

• FAMILY ROOM AND STUDY 

• NO ONWARD CHAIN 

£575,000 

ST LAWRENCE PARK, CHEPSTOW 

• IMMACULATELY PRESENTED DETACHED THREE STOREY 

• FIVE BEDROOMS, TWO WITH EN-SUITE FACILITIES 

• TWO RECEPTION ROOMS 

• FULLY UPDATED KITCHEN/DINING ROOM & UTILITY ROOM 

• DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AND PARKING 

£499,950 

ORCHARD RISE, PWLLMEYRIC 

• DETACHED SPLIT LEVEL MID CENTURY PROPERTY 

• 4/5 BEDROOMS MASTER WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 

• 2/3 RECEPTION ROOMS • MODERN KITCHEN 

• TWO BATHROOMS 

• GARAGE AND PARKING 

£475,000 

PARK VIEW, CHEPSTOW 

• DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS FAMILY HOUSE 

• 4/5 BEDROOMS 

• BATHROOM PLUS SHOWER ROOM 

• SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM 

• KITCHEN & BREAKFAST AREA LEADING TO CONSERVATORY 

£415,000 

ST LAWRENCE PARK, CHEPSTOW 

• SUPERB SEMI DETACHED PROPERTY 

• GENEROUS OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING/STUDY AREA 

• HIGH END KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM INSTALLED 2018 

• 3 BEDROOMS MASTER WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 


£295,000 

GARVEY CLOSE, THORNWELL 

• WELL PRESENTED PROPERTY IN CONVENIENT LOCATION 

• TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS 

• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM OPEN TO LIVING ROOM 

• GARDENS AND PARKING 


£174,950 

Magor/Undy Area 

Tel: 01633 745396 

Chepstow Lettings Office 

Tel: 01291 624881 

ARCHWAY COURT, CHEPSTOW 

• 1ST FLOOR 1 BEDROOM FLAT 

• LARGE LIVING ROOM 

• KITCHEN/DINING AREA 

• BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE 

• AVAILABLE NOW • EPC RATING E 

£525.00 PCM 

BEAUFORT PLACE, CHEPSTOW 

• MID LINK PROPERTY 

• TWO BEDROOMS 

• ALLOCATED PARKING 

• CLOSE TO TOWN CENTRE 

• AVAILABLE 8TH APRIL • EPC RATING D 

£650.00 PCM 

MOOR STREET, CHEPSTOW 

• 2ND FLOOR 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT 

• LIVING /DINING ROOM 

• SECURE CAR PARK WITH ELECTRIC GATE 

• AVAILABLE 29TH APRIL 

• EPC RATING D 

£600.00 PCM 

GROVE COTTAGE, LLANGWM 

• REFURBISHED THREE BEDROOM DETACHED COTTAGE 

• PRIVATE GARDENS AND GENEROUS DRIVEWAY 

• FANTASTIC RURAL LOCATION WITH STUNNING VIEWS 

• COMMUTABLE TO BRISTOL WITHIN AROUND 30 MINUTES 

• AVAILABLE NOW • EPC RATING D 

£850.00 PCM 

LAWRENCE CRESCENT, CAERWENT 

• SEMI DETACHED 3 BEDROOM PROPERTY 

• KITCHEN & 2 RECEPTION ROOMS 

• BATHROOM WITH SHOWER 

• PARKING AND ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN 


£900.00 PCM 

LARKFIELD PARK, CHEPSTOW 

• DETACHED THREE BEDROOM HOME 

• SEPARATE LIVING ROOM 

• MODERN OPEN PLAN KITCHEN DINING ROOM 

• CONSERVATORY TO REAR 


£995.00 PCM 

BEACON HILL BARN, TRELLECH 

• THREE BED DETACHED BARN 

• OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 

• THREE RECEPTION ROOMS 

• DOUBLE GARAGE 

• AVAILABLE 8TH MAY • EPC RATING D 

£1300.00 PCM 

CONE CASTLE, WOOLASTON 

• DETACHED STONE BUILT HOME 

• TWO SEPARATE RECEPTION ROOMS 

• THREE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS 

• RURAL OUTLOOK 


£1300.00 PCM 

www.thinkmoon.co.uk

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THROUGH THE KEY HOLE 

Forest cottage celebrates wood 

Sharon Chilcott visits a traditional Forest of Dean cottage where the owners have 

put down strong roots and trees and timber have had a strong influence. 

The symmetrical, stone built façade 

of New House, with its brightlypainted 

red door, is comfortingly 

welcoming – just like the cosy interior, 

where wooden floors, doors and 

panelling contribute to its warmth and 

traditional styling. 

One of the older properties on 

Woolaston Common, near Lydney, it was 

built in 1876 as two, adjoined, two-up, 

two-down houses. Yet today, with the 

addition of a 1960s kitchen extension, 

it provides such charming, well laid-out 

three-bedroom accommodation that 

it is hard to imagine it otherwise. You 

certainly can’t see the join! 

Roger Southee, who has lived at New 

House for the past 27 years explains: 

“The man who built the house was 

initially hoping to get permission for a 

pub, but there were already about six 

pubs in the village! So, because of the 

property market at the time, he decided 

to divide it into two houses. If you look 

closely you can see where there was 

another front door.” 

Roger and his wife, Carol, took on 

the cottage in 1992, when the now 

neat grounds were full of brambles and 

thistles and the property itself was in 

dire need of ‘TLC’. Already living nearby, 

they had decided they needed more 

room for their three young boys, so 

they arranged a part-exchange with the 

owner. She moved to their small, modern 

estate house with its small, easily-tended 

garden whilst they took on a renovation 

project set in an overgrown, 2.15-acre 

plot, complete with tumble-down sheds. 

It had to be done – the couple had 

moved to Woolaston Common nine years 

earlier and were so impressed with the 

local school and village life that they 

weren’t about to move away. And even 

now, having put New House back on 

the market, they’re intent on finding 

somewhere else as close as possible. 

Roger says: “It seems once you move 

here you never leave! When we came in 

1983, we ended up in a chain in which 

everyone was moving within the village!” 

Whilst the move just up the road to 

New House was initially Carol’s idea, 

she admits now that she did not realise 

how much work they would be taking 

on – renewing floors, replacing doors 

and windows, repairing the chimneys, 

repointing the stonework, installing 

radiators and upgrading the kitchen. 

And that was just inside. “Outside, there 

was no garden, there were no trees, 

just brambles right up to the side of the 

house and piles of rubbish and thistles 

everywhere,” says Roger.

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Within three years or so their hard 

work had already made the house much 

more “liveable” and since then, Roger 

and Carol have continued making 

improvements, most recently upgrading 

the family bathroom and putting in an 

en-suite for the master bedroom. The 

result of their hard work and care is a 

beautifully presented cottage, full of 

character and personal touches and 

with a really homely feel. There are 

two reception rooms at the front of the 

house, each with a feature fireplace; 

a large dining room; a fitted kitchen 

and utility/boot room and downstairs 

cloakroom. Upstairs there are three 

double bedrooms, the master with an 

en-suite. There is also a contemporary 

family bathroom. 

Outside, the couple cleared the 

brambles, knocked down old sheds 

and pig pens, dug up the concrete and 

managed to tame the grass to make 

lawns. They made a formal garden to 

the front of the house and planted the 

grounds with specimen trees, including 

magnolia and red beech, which are all 

now well-established. A lovely garden 

to relax in, this is also a productive one 

– there’s a kitchen garden to the side of 

the house, with raised vegetable beds; 

an orchard planted with apple, pear and 

other fruit trees and growing up the front 

of the house is a thriving grape vine. 

It’s also a garden which provided the 

all-important space the couple wanted 

for their three energetic 

sons. They built them 

a basketball pitch and 

allowed them to take over 

an old barn in the garden, 

where they spent hours 

doing up old cars. Some 

of the land is fenced off to 

form a paddock, currently 

grazed by a neighbour’s 

sheep, which has been a 

great venue for all sorts 

of happy family events – 

picnics in the copse, “rip roaring” parties 

and times when the local scouts used it 

for games. 

“This house has made a fantastic 

family home,” says Roger, who will find it 

hard to tear himself away from the place, 

particularly now that, with the help of 

his sons, he has built himself a “man cave 

cum workshop”. Called The Black Pig, 

the purpose-built, full-insulated building 

at the end of the garden has water, power 

and wifi connected and is warmed by 

a wood burning stove. It’s where Roger 

retreats to indulge his love of wood, 

making beautiful wooden chopping 

boards and mirrors from reclaimed 

windows. 

Some of his “window mirrors” are 

displayed in the house and Roger’s 

interest in wood and particularly 

Canadian white pine is evident 

throughout the property. He has even 

planted one of the pine trees in the 

garden. All is explained by the fact that 

he made his career in the timber trade. 

It’s why he took such 

care to install bespoke 

solid wood windows 

and when it came to 

the kitchen, he sourced 

Canadian white pine from 

the Ottawa Valley and had 

the units specially made 

by local bespoke joiner 

Tudor Rose Carpentry. The 

couple also chose to install 

a wooden floor in the 

dining room and Roger found reclaimed 

wooden doors, which he stripped, 

sanded and polished for the reception 

rooms. The couple stripped the wooden 

doors to the built-in alcove cupboards in 

the snug to reveal their original beauty 

and they removed layers of old paint to 

uncover the original wooden panelling 

on the staircase. At the same time, they 

also opened up the area under the stairs 

to create an ingenious, quirky nook. 

In the snug, now Roger’s favourite 

room, the couple replaced the ugly tiled 

fireplace with a lovely Victorian cast 

iron one, over which is displayed one of 

Roger’s “window mirrors”. In the living 

room, the couple have made a feature 

of the working fireplace with a lovely 

wooden mantelpiece and tiled surround 

which was a reclamation yard find. The 

hallway has also had a makeover, with 

Roger building a lovely curved arch 

to frame the entrance doorway. In the 

bedrooms, Carol has made good use of 

her skills as a talented needlewoman. 

She has made pretty blinds and soft 

furnishings and, for one of the guest 

bedrooms, a lovely hand worked 

patchwork bedcover and an embroidered 

map of New House which is displayed 

on the wall above the bed. 

Everywhere in this homely and wellloved 

abode there are personal touches, 

features, paintings and ornaments which 

hold a story, a treasured memory, a piece 

of family history. It will be hard for Roger 

and Carol to tear 

themselves away, 

but they are both 

agreed that it’s time 

for a new family to 

put down roots and 

make memories at 

New House. 

Sharon Chilcott 

Get the Look 

The smart, new family bathroom was sourced 

from Lydney Bathrooms and Kitchens, Lydney 

Industrial Estate, Harbour Rd, Lydney 

01594 841924 www.lydneybathrooms.co.uk. 

Get the Lifestyle 

Roger makes wooden window mirrors, in evidence around the house and 

also wooden cheese boards and chopping boards under the brand Black Pig 

Enterprises which he sells at craft fairs, but mostly gives away as gifts. 

New House, The Common, Woolaston, near Lydney is on the market for £675,000 with Ferrino and Partners, 

47 High Street, Lydney 01594 811111 www.ferrino.co.uk 

Carol used a curtain tieback as an 

inspired alternative to a door handle in 

one of the reclaimed doors.

Usk Office 

17 Bridge St, Usk NP15 1BQ 

01291 672827 

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This elegant manor house with its grand Georgian façade sits within 34 

acres of grounds, behind a curved stone wall and is approached by a tree 

lined drive. The historic property enjoys panoramic views across to The 

Skirrid and Sugar Loaf mountains. A Grade II listing has ensured much of the 

Georgian period design remains. In particular the panelling beneath the 

shuttered windows, wide internal doors, 12ft high ceilings, deep skirting, 

picture rails, decorative coving and exceptional fireplaces. 

£3,750,000 

PENYCAEMAWR 

Located near Usk beneath Wentwood Forest, this 4 bedroom detached 

home occupies mature gardens with a large paddock and woodland totaling 

approx. 3 acres. It was constructed around 25 years ago to an exceptional 

standard with features including high ceilings and a superb galleried landing 

with picture window overlooking the rear garden. In more recent years the 

property has benefitted from the addition of a conservatory/garden room 

and conversion of the garage to provide a self contained 1 bedroom annexe. 

Offers Over £700,000 

LLANTRISANT 

Situated in this popular village, this modern 5 

bedroom detached family home offers generous 

family accommodation over 3 levels. The well 

planned accommodation comprises: an entrance 

hall with contemporary turned staircase and WC, 

Study, good size lounge & large dining room 

opening to the garden. A spacious kitchen benefits 

from integral appliances and central island provides 

a breakfast bar. To the 1st floor 4 double bedrooms 

(3 with ensuite shower rooms) and well-appointed 

family bathroom. 

USK 

An exceptionally well presented 3 bedroom semi 

detached property situated in this popular level 

location off Maryport Street within easy access 

of Usk Town. The property has recently benefited 

from extensive renovation which has included 

rewiring & replumbing along with a new central 

heating system, replastering & redecoration. The 

accommodation now comprises: an entrance hall, 

large lounge leading to a superb modern open plan 

kitchen/diner with patio doors to the rear garden. To 

the first floor are 3 bedrooms. 

USK 

A well maintained and presented 4 bedroom family 

home situated in this popular development lying on 

the fringe of Usk town within easy access of local 

schools and the A449. The property has benefitted 

from an extension providing a large lounge and 

master bedroom with en-suite along with an 

attached car-port. The property comprises in brief: 

An entrance hall with WC, a spacious lounge, 

separate dining room, breakfast room that has a 

pleasant outlook over the rear garden and an open 

arch leading to the kitchen. 

£480,000 £265,000 

Guide price £350,000 - £365,000 

www.m2ea.co.uk

Abergavenny Office 

11 Cross St, Abergavenny NP7 5EH 

01873 856388 

CAERLEON 

A unique opportunity to acquire a spacious 4/5 double bedroomed detached 

family home. Occupying well maintained gardens and benefiting from parking 

to the front and rear, the accommodation includes 2/3 reception rooms 

including a large lounge with superb views and wood burner opening to a 

central dining room, a kitchen opening to a breakfast room again benefiting 

from fine views, a utility room, modern ground floor WC and a contemporary 

first floor bathroom. 

£495,000 

GWERNESNEY 

An outstanding modernisation of this superb three storey family residence 

originally built in 1804. In keeping and sympathetic to the origins of the 

period of the build, this exceptional renovation juxtaposes a contemporary 

feel with historical features. The attention to period features and continuous 

styling throughout ensures each room flows into the next. Much of the 

interior is designed by Quails of Usk, the influence of which is prominent in 

each exacting detail. 

£799,950 

ABERGAVENNY 

A spacious semi detached property located in a 

quiet residential cul-de-sac just a stones throw 

from the town centre, river walks and Linda Vista 

Gardens. The accommodation comprises two 

double bedrooms with built in wardrobes, a lounge 

diner, kitchen and first floor family bathroom with the 

property also benefiting from gas central heating 

and double glazing throughout. To the rear there is 

an enclosed garden with a gated entrance leading to 

the rear parking area which provides one allocated 

parking space and additional visitor space. 

ABERGAVENNY 

A spacious two bedroom apartment located within 

in a popular retirement complex situated just a 

stone’s throw from Abergavenny town centre. 

Further accommodation comprises a large lounge 

diner, bathroom & kitchen with the apartment also 

benefiting from a large storage cupboard & separate 

airing cupboard. The development benefits from 

having lifts, communal lounge and gardens, a 

laundry room with a guest suite available for visitors. 

The development also boasts parking for residents 

and recently updated intercom entry system. 

LLANDOGO, MONMOUTH 

A well appointed mid terrace property situated within 

this popular rural location in the heart of the Wye 

Valley. Accommodation includes a modern kitchen/ 

breakfast room with integral appliances leading to a 

lounge with patio doors to a courtyard garden. To the 

first floor are two bedrooms, the master bedroom 

having a balcony off enjoying views with a modern 

bathroom. There is an open garden to the front of 

the property with off road parking. Being offered with 

no onward chain, viewing is recommended. There is 

a good bus service and road and rail links nearby. 

£179,950 £165,000 £135,000 

www.m2ea.co.uk

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PROPERTIES 

SG Rayner Homes - Independent developers of 

modern executive style dwellings in a rural location 

The Penallt site comprises of 

two modern executively styled 

homes of an appealing traditional 

character and design. 

The new dwellings front onto a 

country lane which connects Penallt to 

the Monmouth/Chepstow Road (B4293). 

Easy access is available by road to the 

A40 at Mitchel Troy/Monmouth, which 

directs connects to the M4 & M50. 

The M48/M4 is also easily accessible at 

Chepstow. 

Clarence house accommodation is 

set out over two floors. The ground floor 

accommodation includes a spacious 

Clarence House - nearing completion… 

kitchen with open plan dining room, 

sitting room with bi-fold doors to outside 

patio terrace, a Family Room/Study, 

along with central staircase situated in a 

Reception Hall. This floor also includes 

a utility room, separate cloakroom. 

Externally there is a double garage with 

up and over electric doors and separate 

access to the garden area. 

The first-floor accommodation 

accessed via the central staircase from the 

Reception Hall lead to a central landing 

providing access to the master bedroom 

with dressing room & en-suite shower 

room. Three further first floor double 

Bedrooms, one with an additional ensuite 

Shower Room and a separate family 

Bathroom & Shower / wet Room. 

All SG Rayner homes are created 

using the very best materials, “No two 

homes are the same and we source and 

use the best materials for our clients” 

says Taryn Rayner. “Depending on our 

clients’ requirements, timescales and 

planning permissions we can deliver 

pretty much on anything! As an example 

of our quality promise all of our kitchens 

are hand crafted on site using high grade 

materials. We make sure wiring is in 

place for a variety of technological uses, 

and think about internal and external 

technologies throughout the design 

process”. 

Penallt has a good range of local 

amenities including Babbington 

Meadows recreation area, tennis club, 

Pelham village hall and popular public 

house, The Inn at Penallt. 

More information is available on 

the village website www.penallt.org. 

uk. Further facilities such as a village 

shop are situated a short distance away 

at Trellech with more comprehensive 

facilities and amenities situated at 

Monmouth. 

NOW AVAILABLE 

FOR VIEWING 

OPEN DAY 

6pm till 9pm 

To register interest for the next phase, 

or viewings please email 

taryn@sgraynerhomes.co.uk 

Tuesday 12th February. 

Please join us for drinks and canapés at 

Beaufort Lodge, 

Pentwyn Monmouth Lane, 

Penallt, 

NP25 4SF 

Monmouth, 

NP25 4SF 

Penallt Village 

Monmouthshire 

www.sgraynerhomes.com 

RSVP: sales@sgraynerhomes.com

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bedroom 


6 Abergavenny Road, Usk 

m2 Estate Agents 01291 672827 www.m2ea.co.uk 

Price 

£337,500 







The internal layout has been opened up to create a lovely light and airy kitchen/family room to the rear. 




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Dating back to the 1920’s this exceptional family home has been modernsied to an exacting standard. 

A downstairs w.c has been incorporated into the under stairs space in the entrance hall 

and a cosy sitting room faces the front. Two double bedrooms can be found on the first 

floor both with feature cast iron fireplaces, the original third bedroom is now a study 

area with stairs leading to a loft conversion master bedroom. It is worth noting that both 

the planning permission and structure is in place to create a large dormer window to 

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the main bedroom. The superb family bathroom boasts a claw foot freestanding bath, 

corner shower cubicle, w.c and pedestal sink. Outside there is a garage and parking to 

the front with a well planned large tiered garden to the rear backing onto farmland. 

Situated in a elevated position just a short walk from Usk centre, with all its amenities 

including local supermarket, shops, doctors, dentist, pubs and eateries. 

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Weslyn, Rhonas Road, Clydach, Abergavenny Price 

m2 Estate Agents 01873 856388 www.m2ea.co.uk £249,950 



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living room living room etccentral heating 

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Detached bay fronted property renovated to a high standard and situated two miles from 


Gilwern village centre with Outstanding views across the Clydach Gorge. 

Over the last 10 years most attractive bay fronted property has undergone a complete 

refurbishment by the current owner to include all new electrics, plumbing, windows, 

& roof as well as refitted kitchen and bathroom. 

The spacious accommodation comprises a lounge with wood burning stove, a separate 

dining room, kitchen and family bathroom to the ground floor with three generous 

bedrooms located on the first floor. The outside of the property affords a decked seating 

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area to the fore which is ideal for taking in the views with a level lawn situated to the 

side elevation. There is a stone built outbuilding for storage with steps leading up to the 

rear garden which has been landscaped and tiered. 

The village of Gilwern is located just over 2 miles away hosting a range of amenities 

including schooling, shops, pubs, doctors and fish and chip shop. Further amenities are 

available in the near by towns of Abergavenny, Crickhowell and Brynmawr.

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PROPERTIES 

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Ivy Cottage, Lower Road, Yorkley 

Archer & Co 01291 626262 www.archerandco.com 

Price 

£215,000 






refurbished by the current Vendors to a high standard and offers light and airy accommodation. 




The accommodation includes open plan living/dining room with exposed stone walling, 

fitted kitchen also with exposed stone walling plus two bedrooms and modern family 

bathroom. 

Being in an elevated position, there are fine views stretching over the Royal Forest of 

Dean which offers a myriad of opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Located on 

the edge of the village of Yorkley, a village in West Gloucestershire which includes the 

2 

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This charming, very well presented older period two bedroomed semi-detached cottage has been 

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settlement of Yorkley Slade it also boasts two pubs, a sub post office, shops and local 

school. 

The town of Lydney is approximately 2.5 garage/covered parking parking parking 

miles 

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distant offering a wider range of facilities 

to include restaurants, shops, schools and leisure facilities with Chepstow and the M48 

motorway approximately 13 miles for commuting to Bristol, Newport or Cardiff. 

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Fir Cottage, The Chase, Woolaston, Glos 

Fine & Country 01291 629799 www.fineandcountry.com 

Price 

£700,000 






this charming and unique country cottage has been extended and refurbished to a high standard and stands 




in grounds of approximately four acres, which include landscaped gardens and formal paddocks. 

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Located in delightful rural countryside with views over fields and woodland towards the River Severn, 

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A gated entrance leads onto a sweeping tree lined 

driveway culminating in ample parking area and generous 

car port. The original cottage dates back to c1900s with 

the extension being added in the 1970s. 

The property also benefits from CCTV. Situated on the 

edge of the village of Woolaston which lies on the north 

side of the Severn Estuary, approximately 5 miles from 

Chepstow and the M48 motorway. The village is well 

placed to serve those who work in the Forest of Dean, 

Chepstow, Bristol, Newport and Cardiff. 

The accommodation comprises conservatory, utility/boot 

room, kitchen/dining room, living room, three bedrooms, 

en-suite bathroom and two en-suite cloakrooms, together 

with an annexe/teenage retreat with open plan lounge/ 

kitchen/breakfast room, bedroom and en-suite shower. 


The vendor advises that the annexe has been run as a 

successful holiday let for the past four years, providing 

extra income.

usk 01291 672212 

chepstow 01291 626262 

archerandco.com 

3 2 1 D 

4 2 2 D 

4 2 2 B 

4 2 4 C 

CHEPSTOW 

Beautifully presented 3 bed detached house 

Brick paviour parking for several cars plus garage 

Easy access to M48 motorway network 

ROGIET 

Immaculately presented 4 bed detached modern house 

Driveway parking plus garage 

Close to M4 & M48 motorway for onward commuting 

THORNWELL 

Very well presented modern detached family home 

4 bedrooms plus en-suite to master bedroom 

Easy access to M48 for commuting 

CHEPSTOW 

Substantial individual split level detached house 

Elevated position with breath-taking views 

No upper chain 

Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62 

Guide price £315,000 







5 2 3 C 

3 2 2 C 

3 2 2 D 

3 1 1 D 

PWLLMEYRIC, CHEPSTOW 

Beautifully presented detached 5 bed house 

Easy access to M48 for commuting 

Ample driveway parking plus double garage 



CHEPSTOW 

Very well presented 3 bed detached family home 

Ideally located for commuting 

Driveway parking plus garage 



CALDICOT 

Completely refurbished 3 bed dormer bungalow 

Very popular location within walking distance of Caldicot 

town centre 

No onward chain 



LYDNEY 

Detached 3 bed house of great character & charm 

Good sized gardens to front & rear 

Approx 20 minutes to M48 for commuting 



4 2 1 N/A 

3 1 2 D 

4 1 3 D 

5 3 3 E 

MOUNTON, CHEPSTOW 

Picturesque Grade II listed 4 bed property 

Located within the grounds of Mounton House Park 




SEDBURY 

Deceptively large 3 bed end of terrace bungalow 

Easy access to M48 motorway network 




WOOLASTON 

Modern detached 4 bed family home 

South westerly facing well enclosed landscaped gardens 

Driveway parking for 2-3 cars 



VINEY HILL 

Substantial detached five bed house 

Edge of village location 

Set in approaching half an acre of gardens 



5 3 3 C 

4 2 3 F 

2 1 1 C 

4 2 2 C 

LITTLE MILL 

Prestigious 5 Bed Family Residence 

Flexible Contemporary Accommodation 

Two Single Garages 

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12 

Offers over £445,000 

USK 

Spacious 4 Bed Semi Detached Property 

3 Reception Rooms, Two Bathrooms 

Good Size Gardens 

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12 

£475,000 

USK 

Purpose Built Retirement Flat 

Situated on the Second Floor 

Excellent Views Over The Usk Castle 

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12 

£95,000 

RAGLAN 

Superbly Maintained Detached Property 

2 Receps, 4 Beds, Conservatory 

Good Size Gardens, Integral Garage 

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12 

£365,000 

Chepstow USK London 

Associated Park Lane office

Chepstow 

01291 629799 

Usk 

01291 672034 

Monmouth 

01600 775930 

Abergavenny 

01873 858990 

Ross-on-Wye 

01989 764132 

LLANBADOC, NEAR USK 

One of a small and exclusive group of exquisite modern homes, with gated 

security entrance. conveniently situated close to Usk. Built for the vendor in 

the early 2000's and completed to an exacting specification with high ceilings 

and a host of luxury fittings. Perfect for entertaining or a large family there is a 

most impressive hall, 3 main reception rooms and huge, quite amazing family 

area with lounge, dining, superb kitchen and orangery. Four large bedroom 

suites, sitting room/playroom and 3 car garaging with studio/bed over. 

Landscaped garden. EPC Rating: E 

Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 £1,250,000 

LLANISHEN 

This exquisite country cottage dates back to c1860 and has been beautifully refurbished 

and extended to provide spacious, versatile family accommodation to include a one 

bedroomed self-contained annexe (comprising kitchen, living room, bedroom and 

shower room). The main property comprises two reception rooms, kitchen/dining room 

and utility, cloakroom, six bedrooms and three bathrooms. In an elevated position with 

superb views and standing in gardens and grounds of approx 3.5 acres, including an 

outdoor heated swimming pool, the cottage is delightfully rural yet easily accessible from 

the M48. Ample driveway parking and double garage. EPC Rating: E 

Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 Guide price £800,000 

Newport 

01633 927277 

Cardiff 

02921 690690 

CHEPSTOW 

Impressive three bedroomed Penthouse apartment located in a Grade II listed building, 

The Mount, situated within walking distance of Chepstow Town Centre and a short 

drive away from the M48. Voice entry access system to the ornate communal entrance 

hall with sweeping staircase to the apartment which comprises entrance hall, cloakroom, 

living room, kitchen, lift lobby, dining room, two bedrooms (both en-suite) and stairs up 

to the master suite which comprises dressing room, study, bedroom, snug and 

bathroom including cloakroom and bathroom. Three allocated parking spaces and 

beautifully landscaped extensive communal grounds. EPC Rating: N/A 

ITTON 

This exquisite and unique FORMER MILL, dating back to c1702 in the oldest part, has 

been tastefully and thoughtfully extended and refurbished over recent years to make an 

ideal and very comfortable family home. Located approximately 5 miles from Chepstow 

and the M48 Severn Bridge with excellent commuting to Bristol/London or Newport/ 

Cardiff. The accommodation comprises entrance/dining hall, kitchen, utility/laundry 

room, walk-in pantry, living room, four bedrooms and three bathrooms. There are 

established, private and tranquil gardens, ample parking and double garage/workshop. 

EPC Rating: F 

Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 Guide price £625,000 

Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 £550,000

Regionally 

40 offices 

throughout 

Wales and the 

South West 

TRELLECH, MONMOUTH 

Impressive 7-bedroom country family house commanding far-reaching views. 

Exceptional and versatile accommodation which includes 4 reception rooms 

and conservatory. The grounds extend to circa 9.3 acres and include paddock 

land and extensive outbuildings. EPC Rating: E 

THE NARTH, MONMOUTH 

Charming 18th century former forester's cottage which has been carefully and 

sympathetically modernised and extended to include a detached double 

garage with a separate room above. The cottage is set within its own 3 acres 

of paddock, lawn and wild flower meadow which includes a stable block. EPC 

Rating: E 

Nationally 

225 offices across 

Great Britain 

Internationally 

Plus 75 

offices globally 

Fine & Country Monmouth 01600 775930 £1,150,000 

Fine & Country Monmouth 01600 775930 £675,000 

5000 

professional 

associates all 

around the world 

RAGLAN 

Castle View is an equestrian small holding, which lies in a superb slightly elevated 

position on the outskirts of the village of Raglan and stands within approximately 7 acres 

of pasture land. The accommodation offered is spacious and ideally suited to a family 

home, however, has flexible accommodation which could easily be adapted for multi 

generational living if required. Externally the property has a stable block situated adjacent 

to the main property which is currently used as a gymnasium/laundry room etc in which 

is also an external shower area which has been utilised in tandem with the entertaining 

area in which is situated the hot tub and patio area. EPC Rating: F 

LLANFRECHFA 

A superb opportunity to acquire a Equestrian 5 bed particularly well appointed 5 bed detached farm 

house set in approximately 14 acres of excellent pasture land in an idyllic rural surrounding with far 

reaching rural views from every aspect. This equestrian property has been particularly well 

maintained & tastefully appointed & the accommodation we understands dates from circa 1800. The 

property has the benefit of 3 receps, a particularly well appointed kitchen, utility room, g/ floor 

cloaks/shower & to the 1st floor 5 beds & a spacious family bathroom also with shower. Externally 

the property has a steel portal barn which houses 5 Monarch stables including 2 foaling boxes, 1 

wash box & a secure tack room. To one side of the barn lies a professionally installed schooling 

arena & apart from the approx 14 acres the house stands in well ordered mature gardens. EPC 

Rating: E 

Fine & Country Usk 01291 672034 O.I.R.O £749,950 

Fine & Country Usk 01291 672034 £875,000

CROSS ASH, ABERGAVENNY 

PENALLT, MONMOUTH 

The Cedars 

• Single storey dwelling with character 

• In need of complete renovation/refurbishment 

• Potential for a replacement dwelling 

(subject to necessary planning consent) 

• Beautiful rural private setting and position 

• Total plot approximately 1 acre 

Guide Price £275,000 

DIXTON, MONMOUTH 

Whispers 

• Edge of village location 

• Open plan kitchen and dining room 

• Five bedrooms with two en-suites 

• Detached double garage and workshop 

• Gardens in excess of half an acre 

• With a field measuring approximately 1.2 acres 


THE NARTH, MONMOUTH 

Dixton Close – Building Plot 

• Very accessible to A40 at Dixton Roundabout 

• Walking distance of all town facilities and 

amenities including both private & state 

educational establishments 

• Single detached building plot for five 

bedroom ‘Eco’ House 

• Updated & Improved plans shown 

compared with original consent 


MITCHEL TROY, MONMOUTH 

SPECIALIST RURAL PROPERTY AGENTS 

• Rural Residential • Country Houses • 

• Farms & Land • Smallholdings • 

• Equestrian Properties • 

• Development Sites • 

• Leisure & Commercial Property • 

Please contact us for a free 

no-obligation Marketing Appraisal 

01600 714140 

enquiries@powellsrural.co.uk 

Powells 

CHARTERED SURVEYORS • LAND & ESTATE AGENTS 

Telephone: 01600 714140 

Valley View 

• Offered with no onward chain 

• Excellent position within premium 

Wye Valley village 

• Renovated to a very high standard 

• Close to local countryside walks 

• Pretty enclosed garden 


GLEWSTONE, ROSS ON WYE 

The Comonin Garage & Bungalow 

• Mixed-use residential and commercial site 

• Three bedroom bungalow in need of renovation 

• Potential for redevelopment subject to planning 

• Total plot size approaches half an acre 

• Fantastic location close to the A40 Southbound 


School House 

• Fantastic open plan kitchen, dining and family room 

• Pleasant outlook to the front and the rear 

• Total plot approximately 0.3 of an acre 

• Ample off road parking 

• Planning permission granted for a 2 storey annexe 

Guide Price £475,000 

www.powellsrural.co.uk

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bedroom 


13 St Cybi Avenue, Llangybi, Near Usk 

Archer & Co 01291 672212 www.archerandco.com 

O.I.R.O 

£399,950 






Llangybi and has been completely refurbished and modernised by the occupying owners to a high standard. 




4 

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bathroom 




2 2 2 


This particularly well presented spacious detached family home is conveniently situated in the popular Village of 

A fully automatic free standing Worcester oil fired boiler situated in the garage provides 

hot water for both domestic and central heating use and this combined with the UPVC 

double glazing enable heating costs to be maintained at a minimum. 

The property has the benefit of a double extension to the rear which provides the 

extended living space in the kitchen and the master bedroom with en suite to the first 

floor. It is the Agent’s opinion that to fully appreciate the many original and unique 

features contained within this property an early internal inspection is essential. 

Situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac the property has good size gardens to three sides, 

the rear garden being tied with large paved patio area and lawns and a side pedestrian 

gate enables this space to be a safe environment for both children and pets alike. 

Llangybi is placed twixt Caerleon and Usk where excellent road links can be found to 

the A449 and the M4 giving access to the larger urban environments of Cardiff, Bristol 

and beyond and from the A449 to Monmouth and the Midlands etc. 

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Whispers, Penallt, Monmouth 

Powells 01600 714140 www.powellsrural.co.uk 

Price 

£635,000 

5 





bedroom bedroom living living room room etc etc 

bathroom 

central heating garage/covered parking 

bathroom 

A beautifully presented, spacious and versatile single storey family home with 5 bedrooms. 

Situated on the edge of a cul-de-sac, on a corner plot measuring in total approximately garage/covered 1.8 parking acres. parking 




Bi-fold doors open out on to delightful, well-maintained gardens surrounding the 

Whispers is an extended, light, bright and airy five bedroom, detached single storey 

family home. It has a beautifully presented modern interior, boasts two en-suite 

bedrooms and a spacious, open-plan kitchen and dining room. 

bathroom 


2 3 2 

property. Whispers also has a field attached to the gardens bringing the total plot to 

approximately 1.8 acres. 

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PROPERTIES 

bedroom 


Ysgubor House, Trellech, Monmouth 

Parrys 01600 713030 www.parrys.com 

The fully equipped kitchen/breakfast room has a centre island with country styled 

cupboards, marble work surfaces and a range cooker. Adjoining the kitchen via double 

doors is the conservatory with a tiled floor and pretty views over the garden. Accessed 

via the kitchen is a good sized utility room with space and plumbing for white goods. 

The sitting room with a feature fireplace, also accessed via the kitchen, leads to a further 

reception room currently used as a games room by the current owners. A substantial 

Price 

£1,150,000 


This beautifully maintained 3 storey country home offers exceptional and versatile accommodation including 


4 reception rooms to the ground floor in addition to a substantial conservatory added by the current owners. 


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bathroom 

5 3 

bathroom 



dual aspect lounge offers a feature open fireplace and provides access to the impressive 

conservatory. A study, cloakroom, boot room and boiler room can also be found on the 

ground floor. The entrance hall and stairs lead to 5 bedrooms and the family bathroom 


on the first floor. The master bedroom and guest bedroom have en suite shower rooms. 

The stylish family bathroom has a white suite with a separate walk in shower. Stairs lead 

to a further 2 bedrooms on the second floor. 

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Mill House, Monmouth 

RRK 01600 772929 www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk 

Price 

£295,000 

This property may well suit business usage for example, Veterinary surgery, Dentists or 

even a Doctors because it is so conveniently situated just a short walk from the centre 

of town, subject of course to local authority permissions being granted. 

We are told that this interesting town house was once owned by the former May Hill 

sawmills that used to be on the other side of the Wye Bridge back before the duel 

carriageway was constructed, and that the front wing was where the wages were paid. 



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2 1 2 

This very characteristic 3/4 bedroomed semi-detached, town house is both spacious and very individual 


and sits on a generously sized plot with extensive garaging and parking. 

The house is set mainly on two floors and the layout of the accommodation offers the 

potential for being modified. It is in need of some updating which could embellish 

a number of attractive original features which include ornamental fireplaces, panelled 

wooden doors and picture rails. The attached single storey extension links with the 

spacious double garaging and double car port. All mains services are connected 

including mains gas for central heating with radiators throughout. No upper chain. 

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PARRYS 

YOUR HOME, OUR MARKET 

Estate and 

Letting Agents 

MITCHEL TROY, MONMOUTH 

£490,000 

Exceptional natural stone-fronted 6-bedroom executive home over 3 storeys. 

4 reception rooms and well-equipped kitchen with separate utility/dining area. 

Situated in a popular village enjoying delightful countryside views. 

EPC rating C 

GARWAY, HEREFORDSHIRE 

£415,000 

Detached 2-bedroom barn converted to a very high standard in rural location. 

Welcoming, spacious accommodation offering open-plan living and dining. 

Features include oak flooring, exposed beams and rotating wood-burning stove. 

EPC rating C 

Are you 

thinking of 

selling? 

Please contact 

our friendly 

teams at 

Monmouth or 

Abergavenny 

to discuss 

your 

requirements. 

MAMHILAD, PONTYPOOL 

£399,950 

A delightful semi-detached period cottage in an enviable semi-rural location. 

Sympathetically extended and updated. Character features include inglenook 

fireplace and bread oven. Meticulous south-easterly garden with splendid views. 

EPC rating E 

ABERGAVENNY 

£325,000 

Detached 4/5-bedroom family home on a small development on the edge of town. 

At the head of a cul de sac wth lovely views overlooking the park/play area. 

Low maintenance rear garden and off road driveway parking. 

EPC rating C 

21 Nevill Street 

Abergavenny 

Monmouthshire NP7 5AA 

abergavenny@parrys.com 

01873 858990 

www.parrys.com 

2 Agincourt Square 

Monmouth 

NP25 3BT 

monmouth@parrys.com 

01600 713030

Davis & Sons 

Estate Agents 

At all branches of Davis & Sons you will be met by a qualified estate agent 

with vital local knowledge and expertise in the property industry. 

Davis & Sons get results!!! 

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NEWBRIDGE & 

BLACKWOOD 

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NEWPORT, 

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Newport 

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T. 01633 243515 

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T. 01291 427000 

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Every year we manage the sale and letting of more than 4000 properties in Wales. Our mission is to offer an unbeatable service, 

combining traditional personal attention with innovative marketing. The Davis & Sons team invites you to consider our 

professional sales and management services and trust your property matters to us. 

Putting your house up for sale is a BIG step. Davis & Sons offer a free sales consultation for all potential vendors. 

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Investing in Newport 

In 2018 Newport was identified as Britain’s fastest-moving property market. 

Rightmove identified the average time to sell a house was 52 days. 

According to new data from mortgage finance 

specialist, One77 Mortgages, average house price levels 

for those buying in Great Britain with a mortgage are 

9% higher than cash buyers. 

Using data from the Land Registry, the finance 

company analysed how much higher or lower the 

average mortgage house prices was compared to those funded by a cash purchase. 

Scrapping of the Severn Crossing tolls have been a key contributor, where both 

individuals, families and investors can purchase large detached home around 

Newport in the same price bracket as a small terraced property in Bristol. 

The increasing number of new-build homes, easy transport links and the fact Newport 

city centre has had a dramatic makeover in recent years are all factors making it a great 

place to live and invest. You can achieve great yields from an investor point of view 

and also the City now offers everything for a family and also the young professionals. 

Although placing 18th in Great Britain, Newport is also home to the highest Welsh 

gap in mortgage and cash buyer house prices at 16%. 

With interest rates remaining at affordable levels and house prices at not so 

affordable levels, it’s no surprise that mortgage sales volumes across the nation are 

138% higher than cash sales volumes. However, despite slower market conditions 

nationally and the ease of dealing with cash buyers over those with a mortgage, the 

average house price for cash buyers is still 9% lower than mortgaged average house 

price levels. 

Chris Davis of South Wales estate agency 

Davis & Son’s had this to say: “Newport is 

an excellent Investment and both rent and 

prices are bucking national trends. “There’s 

never been a better time to invest, with 

fantastic investments opportunities all across 

the county starting from £47,000 with 

apartments giving some of our clients a 10% 

return, get in touch to find out more”. 

Davis & Sons 

Estate Agents 

Newport past 12 months 

Still on the way up - Price paid and average value increased since 1st March edition 

Average price paid 

£177,538 

Current average value 

£185,320 

Sales 

2,558 

Value change 

£3,411 

1.88% 

Property value data/graphs for Newport 

Current asking prices in Newport 

Property type Avg. current Avg. £ Avg. No. Avg. £ paid 

value per sq. ft. beds (last 12m) 

Detached £311,385 £218 3.8 £290,322 

Semi-detached £179,922 £185 3.1 £175,598 

Terraced £133,921 £161 2.9 £132,261 

Flats £113,611 £181 1.8 £100,505 

Value Trends in Newport 

450,000 

Average: £249,105 

Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds 

Houses £113,575 £134,903 £195,425 £350,162 £531,815 

(10) (285) (801) (400) (108) 

Flats £111,005 £130,152 £184,986 £45,000 - 

(56) (93) (11) (1) - 

All £111,395 £133,734 £195,284 £349,401 £531,815 

(66) (378) (812) (401) (108) 

400,000 

Current asking rents in Newport 

350,000 

300,000 

250,000 

200,000 

150,000 

100,000 

50,000 

2014 2015 

2016 2017 2018 2019 

Detached Semi-detached Terraced Flats 

Average: £633 pcm 

Property type 1 bed 2 beds 3 beds 4 beds 5 beds 

Houses £455 pcm £552 pcm £687 pcm £1,013 pcm £1,287 pcm 

(16) (59) (66) (14) (4) 

Flats £457 pcm £650 pcm £481 pcm £763 pcm - 

(52) (39) (4) (2) - 

All £456 pcm £591 pcm £675 pcm £982 pcm £1,287 pcm 

(68) (98) (70) (16) (4) 

Information from Zoopla at time of print

Sales - Monmouth 

No 

Onward Chain 


NEW 


NEW 


No 

Onward Chain 

Kings Fee £170,000 

Howells Place £175,000 

Ridgeway £219,000 

St Mary’s Street £280,000 

Peter Alan are pleased to offer this very well presented three 

bedroom mid terraced property which has been updated & 

improved! Situated in this sought after location which is close to 

local shops and road links as well as being close to Monmouth 

town centre and schools. GARDEN! DRIVEWAY! NO CHAIN! EPC D 

Peter Alan are please to present this stunning one bedroom first 

floor luxury apartment with private outdoor decked space for 

entertaining and Alfresco dining in a superb building comprising 

of four flats set in the heart of the Monmouth town centre. EPC D 

Ideal family home boasting Countryside views consisting of three 

bedrooms, downstairs cloakroom and conservatory, private rear 

garden with mature shrubs and trees and excellent Countryside 

walks from the doorstep. No onward chain!!! EPC TBC 

Newly renovated 200 year old Grade II listed Georgian home, with 

many original features, offers stylish living within walking distance 

of Monmouth town centre amenities. Ideally located for exploring 

the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, Brecon Beacons and beyond. EPC C 


No 

Onward Chain 


No 

Onward Chain 

NEW 

PRICE 



NEW 

OPEN HOUSE 

Kemble Road £320,000 

Lansdown Road, Abergavenny £399,950 

Duchess Close £360,000 

Kymin Lea £145,000 

This great family home is located in Rockfield area of Monmouth 

is located just a mile from the town centre, offering a level walk in 

to town as well as good access to local schools and bus routes. 

Monmouth offers great transport links making it an ideal for those 

families that commute. EPC B 

This Grade II Listed penthouse apartment within a Victorian building 

which was converted into apartments in 2013, is just a short walk from 

the town centre and has been extensively refurbished by the present 

owners to include well-proportioned accommodation laid out over two 

floors and includes a sun roof terrace with 360 degree views. EPC D 

This well maintained and presented detached bungalow 

with generous gardens and plenty of off road parking. The 

accommodation is spread over two floors and is set in a light and 

airy atmosphere. Two Reception rooms and a conservatory/sun 

room overlooking the private and peaceful garden. EPC E 

***OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 23RD MARCH 10-11AM Please call 

to book your viewing slot 01600714355*** Are you looking for 

a first time buy or INVESTMENT property that has been FULLY 

MODERNISED, located at the end of a quiet CUL DE SAC? Look 

no further. EPC C 

Sales - Chepstow 

Updated 

and improved 


Popular 

Location 


Extensively 

Updated 

and Improved 


Potential 

Summer House Lane £280,000 

Rockfield Crescent £345,000 

Rockfield Way £340,00 

Parklands £269,500 

CALL TO BOOK A VIEWING!** Peter Alan are delighted to offer 

for sale this superb modern extended, updated & improved three 

bedroom semi-detached home which is situated in this sought after 

location on the outskirts of Chepstow. Easy access for commuting! 

MUST BE VIEWED! EPC C 

Peter Alan are delighted to offer for sale this superb updated & 

improved four bedroom detached immaculately presented family 

home. Situated in this sought after cul-de-sac location of Rockfield 

Crescent. A beautifully presented detached family home in a 

secluded position! MUST BE VIEWED! EPC D 

This stunning four bedroom detached property set in this sought 

after location and benefits from being extensively updated and 

improved. Convenient access for the M4/M5 motorway connections 

for daily commuting. EPC C 

IN NEED OF MODERNISATION Peter Alan are delighted as sole 

agents to present to the market this THREE BEDROOM property 

located in the highly sought after village of Mathern. The property 

further boasts two reception rooms, front and rear gardens and 

boasts countryside views to the rear. EPC E 


New 

development 

site 


New to 

the market 


Bungalow 


Reduced 

Price 

Little Hervells (POA) Orchard Farm Close £255,000 

**PART EXCHANGE CONSIDERED**STAMP DUTY INCENTIVES** 

A brand new 4300sqft luxury detached home in its own private 

gated grounds. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, 

basement pool, internal lift accessing all floors, detached garage, 

Hi-specification finishes. Not to be missed. EPC TBC 

Peter Alan are delighted to offer for sale this superb semi-detached 

three bedroom family home located in this sought after cul-de-sac 

location and set on a larger than average plot. Updated & improved 

accommodation with fantastic sized garden, driveway and garage. 

MUST BE VIEWED!! EPC D 

Mount Pleasant £220,000 

Peter Alan are pleased to offer for sale this very well presented 

detached bungalow which has been updated and improved. 

Conveniently situated in this quiet neighbourhood which is within 

walking distance of the town centre. Must be viewed! EPC D 

Western Avenue £200,000 

Peter Alan are pleased to offer for sale this SUPERB EXTENDED 

three bedroom mid terraced property which is located in this sought 

after area of Bulwark. Conveniently within walking distance to the 

local primary and junior schools, Bulwark also provides shops, post 

office and a supermarket! EPC C

PROPERTIES 25 

bedroom 


Coed Cwrt, Penhow 

pa black 01291 630876 www.pablack.co.uk 

This superb property boasts a double gated entrance to 

the driveway which can accommodate several vehicles. 

Boasting impressive views over surrounding countryside 

to the front.Benefiting from three reception rooms and 

a conservatory to the ground floor as well as a stunning 

15’0 x 33’9 luxury high end Narduzzo kitchen breakfast 

room which is a fantastic feature to the property. There 

Price 

£1,100,000 


4 




PA Black are delighted to present this truly stunning detached family residence 

situated in the highly sought after location of Penhow. 

bathroom 

bathroom 









are four double bedrooms three with luxury Narduzzo property benefits from being sat in approximately 0.75 

en-suites with the master bedroom also boasting a 

dressing room. There is also a further family bathroom. 

The property has been finished to a magnificent standard 

even down to the wood work which is all handmade 

in Oak by a local carpenter. Beautifully situated in a 

truly stunning semi-rural location, this spacious family 

bathroom 

parking 


3 4 2 

of an acre of well-maintained gardens and grounds. 

Detached double garage and car ports. Short drive from 

the A48 providing easy access to the M4 at junctions 

23a and 24. Offers a superb opportunity for horse lovers 

also near the entrance to Wentwood forest with miles of 

glorious riding. 

GAS 

parking 

bedroom 


21 Monk Street, Monmouth 

pa black 01600 714355 www.pablack.co.uk 

Price 

£1,100,000 



4 





bathroom 

bathroom 



bathroom 




parking 

parking 


2 2 2 

Steeped in over 200 years of history, this period property enjoys a sought-after location 

in the inviting town of Monmouth. 


Significant kerb appeal and an interior that has been stripped back to reveal plenty 

of original features - including sash windows, shutters and fireplaces - only add to its 

charm. The traditional layout encompasses a farmhouse-style kitchen with a convenient 

utility and a stable door with access to the courtyard. A dining room and comfortable 

lounge with a fireplace complete the ground floor. 

Upstairs, an original wood floor corridor connects four bedrooms, two of which feature 

cast iron fireplaces. For bathing, there is a family bathroom with a roll-top tub and a 

separate shower room. 

Outside, the courtyard provides a quaint space for entertaining. Along the side of the 

property is a shared gravel driveway and private garage, on the site of what was once 

Old Monmouth Road by which horses and carts would pass onto Dixton Road. 

Within strolling distance of some of the best private and state schools in the area, shops, 

eateries and leisure facilities, with excellent commuter links close by, the location for 

viewers looking for an authentic townhouse is unbeatable. 

With sensitive renovation, this property has immense potential as a characterful family 

home. 

GAS 

parking

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Unlock the value of your home 

with Equity Release 

Improving health and an increase in life expectancy is putting a strain on people who fund their lifestyle on 

limited resources, particularly in times of instability on stock markets and low interest rates. 

Coupled with this is the increase in debt being carried into retirement, funding the provision of care, 

supporting children in adulthood and the growth in relationship breakdown with the over 60s. 

As an owner, your property is probably your biggest asset and with the passage of time there 

has been an ever-increasing number of homeowners turning to equity release as a means of releasing some 

of the tax-free cash tied up in it. What started off as a scheme to enable people in need to release capital or 

income from their home has developed into an integral part of financial planning to be used in a variety of 

ways including: 

• maintaining your standard of living by supplementing income or replacing capital 

• consolidating credit cards, loans and other debts 

• paying off an interest-only age restricted mortgage 

• home improvements and adaptations 

• holiday of a lifetime 

• funding medical and social care 

• assisting children and grandchildren on the property ladder 

• funding divorce or civil partnership settlements for self or children 

• paying school and university fees 

• mitigating inheritance tax 

Equity release is highly regulated and there are many safeguards in place to protect those who take out 

a plan, however, it is important that advice is sought from a specialist solicitor and financial adviser with 

the relevant experience early in the process. 

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PROPERTY SERVICES 

Buying a house with Solar Panels? 

There are over 1.5 million houses with solar panels in the UK and we are installing them faster than any other 

European country. It’s likely that if you are looking to buy a property, sooner or later you will come across one with 

solar panels. Therefore there are a number of key issues which should be considered: 

When were the panels installed? - this is a key 

question because the age of the system will usually 

dictate the ‘Feed In Tariff’ payments you can expect to 

receive and as the panels and various parts of the system 

have a finite life it will also give you an indication 

of how long until the panels or parts will need to be 

replaced. Early panels were installed in 2011. 

Who fitted the panels? - The mortgage companies 

insist that any solar panels on properties to be 

mortgaged must have been fitted by a ‘certified installer’ 

who is on the approved list and have an MSC certificate 

to prove work has been done to a required standard. 

This can be a problem with early installations as the 

register of installers was not in place. Even if you are 

not having a mortgage yourself be mindful that when 

you come to sell, having a property which cannot be 

mortgaged may seriously reduce your market. 

What is the Feed in Tariff? - The FIT (the amount 

paid by the Government via an energy supplier) has 

changed considerably since 2011 when the tariff was 

initially 43.3 pence for every unit of electricity generated 

and agreements were initially for 25 years. Today’s rate 

is considerably lower at 13 pence & agreements much 

shorter. The tariff remains with the system i.e. the 

property owners cannot take it with them, so any buyer 

will inherit this. That said, the property owners can 

now ‘sell back’ their tariff to companies who will make 

a one-off payment in order that they then receive all 

future monies from the system. Who receives the FIT is 

definitely a question to be asked. 

Does the Property owner own the solar panels or 

are they leased? - panels can either be bought outright 

or leased, the latter often referred to as a ‘rent a roof 

scheme’. These schemes originated when the FIT 

amounts were very generous, and third parties paid 

the home owner to have the solar system installed but 

would take the Feed in Tariffs themselves. The property 

owner signed a lease giving access to the roof for 20 -25 

years and because these were registered on the deeds it 

is binding on any future buyer. 

What if you are selling a house with solar panels? 

- Ensure that you have all your details to hand – fitting 

date, installer details including certified installer 

registration number, MSC certificate, evidence of 

ownership and any finance settled in full, information 

about the FIT, a list of payments received over the years, 

planning permissions, dates of any replacement parts 

(particularly inverters), service history etc. You will 

need these. 

Conveyancers are now very experienced in handling 

property transactions where solar panels have been 

fitted - just be sure to tell your conveyancer that there 

are solar panels on your roof! 

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WARMING HOMES ACROSS 

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The ‘ECO 3’ funding is supplied by energy 

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Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of 

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Residents in reciept of qualifying benefits (see 

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS 

31 

New windows and doors the key 

to adding value to your home? 

We are a nation of home improvers. A survey by the insurer Hiscox last 

March amply demonstrated this - with 15% of homeowners choosing to 

improve rather than move - a fivefold increase on five years before that. 

If chosen well, windows and doors won’t only be an excellent first impression of your homes exterior, but they 

will play a huge role in adding character and security, which in turn adds value. 

Another positive factor for having new double or triple glazing installed, rather other home improvements 

is the speed and ease at which it can be achieved. Loft conversions and extensions can be hard work, arduous and 

messy. 

So whether you’ve just decided to put your home on the market, or just looking to give your home a refresh, 

consider carefully your choice and the positive impact on the value of your home. 

This Glevum blog will explore how windows and doors effect a house’s value. It will provide you with the 

knowledge and insight into the key considerations that you should to think about so that you can make the most 

informed decision. 

Effects of double and triple glazing 

According to housing experts, the installation of double or triple glazing throughout your home, can add as 

much as a 10% increase to your home’s value. There is not only this financial gain, as the added levels of security 

could even help reduce your insurance premiums. 

Glevum’s made to measure windows and doors with double or triple glazing can almost completely eradicate 

drafts. The modern products that Glevum install are made to keep cold air out and warm air in. 

Double or triple glazing will also increase your energy efficiency status and can make your home more sellable. It 

is not unusual to find that new double and triple glazing can be up to 40% more energy efficient than old or failing 

products! There are literally hundreds of thousands of homes in the UK 

where double glazing was installed to replace old wooden windows 20 or 30 years 

ago. The energy efficiency of these bares no comparison with the products of today 

and many are starting to fail or deteriorate. 

Reducing environmental impact of your home 

New double and triple glazing windows and doors can not only decrease the loss 

of energy from your home, but they are also an environmentally friendly solution, 

reducing by up to 28% the carbon dioxide emissions into the environment. A typical 

home with triple glazing could save up to 47 tonnes of CO 2 

. 

Peace of mind 

Upgrading your windows with Glevum windows and doors means they come 

backed with a 10 year (insurance backed) guarantee, offering valuable peace of mind 

and a guarantee that can be relied upon. A guarantee can also be passed on to the 

person buying your home upon payment of a fee to transfer the remaining term of the 

guarantee. The quality of the Glevum guarantee and our aftercare service is often a 

factor in why existing customers keep on coming back to us. 

Stylish and practical - how to make sure of this 

As consumers, our number one priority when purchasing new windows and doors 

is often the value and savings that they can offer. Don’t underestimate thought the 

importance of the look of the finished product, style is always key. Even if you like 

bold or striking colours not everybody else might! Make sure you ask yourself this 

question. 

But you should never have to choose one feature over the other - style and 

practicality of your windows and doors can be combined and result in a complete 

product. The exterior of your home is not only what is seen by all, but also what is 

seen by you every day. You should be proud of your homes exterior as it becomes an 

extension of you. You should also have every faith that the windows and doors you 

choose are of high quality. 

So, in conclusion whether you are looking to sell (and make the property more 

readily saleable), increase the value of your home or just improve its security, energy 

efficiency and comfort, is it time that you upgraded?

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