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Five lessons learned about the property<br />
market in 2023<br />
National Association of Property Buyers spokesperson, Jonathan Rolande, looks back on another<br />
rollercoaster year for the UK property market and reveals five key things we have learned in 2023.<br />
There is rarely a quiet year in the property market and 2023 has been no different.<br />
On the plus side, we’ve not had lockdown or covid to contend with. And there<br />
wasn’t a disastrous mini-budget for us to contend with either.<br />
But there have still been huge challenges, and they are likely to continue into 2024.<br />
As we move into the New Year the lessons learned from the past 12 months can be used to try<br />
and map out a more prosperous future.<br />
Here are the five biggest lessons I’ve learned in 2023:<br />
Lack of Supply<br />
In a market where buyers hold more cards, it’s usual for more and more properties to come to<br />
market and by remaining unsold, the level of stock rises, triggering further reductions in prices.<br />
Unusually, this hasn’t been the case in 2023. The equilibrium between the number of buyers<br />
and sellers means that in most locations, there is a buyer for every property, as long as it is<br />
competitively priced.<br />
There have not been mass repossessions and although many landlords have exited the market,<br />
the exodus has not been as severe as feared. Those who don’t have to sell either stay off the<br />
market or test it and if no buyer bites, withdraw and stay put.<br />
The number of desperate sellers remains thankfully low, supporting prices but the lack of stock<br />
has a downside too. With less choice, many potential buyers are put off, unable to find what<br />
they like. This isn’t good in the long term, a steady flow of buyers and sellers is essential for a<br />
well-functioning market.<br />
Revolving door of Housing Ministers<br />
Chaos and lack of focus at the top of government over many years have allowed the property<br />
supply problem to worsen. Caught between a need for more than 300,000 newly built homes<br />
a year and a lack of urgency from property developers as well as local objections no housing<br />
minister has yet cut through to get the job underway.<br />
Michael Gove looked the most likely to kickstart the market when he blamed large<br />
housebuilders but momentum was lost as the market slipped away and yet more Housing<br />
Ministers came and went. Lee Rowley is the 16th since 2010.<br />
Rates<br />
Six interest rate rises understandably dampened the market and consumer spending as it was<br />
intended to do. Extreme pressure has been placed upon homeowners not lucky enough to have<br />
a fixed rate mortgage, and landlords, the latter often passing the pain on to their tenants by way<br />
of rent increases.<br />
Many were pushed to just short of breaking point and bank forbearance has helped those<br />
pushed just beyond it. More rate rises in 2024 will be felt very acutely, especially as millions have<br />
gradually come off fixed-rate loans in the meantime.<br />
Price drops<br />
Wished for by many hoping to snag a bargain, in fact, rapid and/or substantial drops in price<br />
are a bad thing for everybody. Why? To think that lower prices improve affordability is usually<br />
wrong. A crumbling housing market would lead to job losses in construction and all of the<br />
associated businesses that rely on movers.<br />
And why would prices fall? Only if the rest of the economy was doing badly. Or if rates had<br />
had to increase to the 15% mark as they did in the 1990’s. Those like me, in the property sector<br />
don’t want or need prices to increase rapidly as they did post-lockdown. A more steady, reliable<br />
market is better for us, and for homeowners and those who want to own their own property.<br />
And finally…<br />
It could have been worse; If, last December I was told everything that would happen in the next<br />
12 months I would have predicted a property market disaster and dramatic price falls. Instead,<br />
we have had a more managed slowdown despite all of the ingredients in place to have been so<br />
much worse. The market is still near the cliff edge but has not tipped over it yet.<br />
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LLANTILIO CROSSENNY, ABERGAVENNY £1,600,000 LANGOVAN, MONMOUTH £1,450,000<br />
Hollhenge, Walterstone Common, Hereford<br />
RRK 01600 772929 www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk<br />
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£850,000<br />
Set in around 19 acres of glorious Herefordshire countryside with spectacular<br />
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bungalow with a large farmyard as well as an 18m long barn is ideal for<br />
equestrian usage. A unique feature of this wonderful home is an impressively<br />
large period orangery which looks out over a walled garden. Despite being<br />
located in a quiet and tranquil setting there is also easy access to Hereford and<br />
Abergavenny. A rural retreat that offers easy commuting is a rare thing indeed.<br />
Any potential buyers should keep in mind that this location along with the<br />
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a pitch tiled roof with inset wooden windows, this wonderful home truly<br />
and wrapped entirely by its own gently sloping farmland, the bungalow has<br />
some intriguing features including a 17m orangery that the owners have<br />
spacious with 3/4 double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Whilst ‘Hollyhenge’<br />
would benefit from some updating it retains charm and character. The large<br />
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3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth, NP25 3BT<br />
This outstanding 6 bedroomed farmhouse set in 12 acres with a substantial<br />
stone barn is set in an idyllic, quiet location between the historical towns of<br />
Monmouth and Abergavenny. Set over 3 floors with period features dating<br />
back to the early 17th C with a sympathetic blend of contemporary high-quality<br />
finishes. Significantly extended and remodelled to the highest of standards with<br />
spacious, bright and airy rooms throughout. The detached barn has been used<br />
for conferences and a wedding venue having toilets and kitchen. Attached 6<br />
bay open fronted carport off the central gravelled courtyard. The mature<br />
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Nestled in a truly idyllic rural and elevated location this beautifully constructed<br />
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exceptional panoramic views. This generous and light accommodation is set<br />
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throughout. Set in 3 acres of manicured pastureland and extensive south<br />
facing garden and sun terraces. A sweeping gravelled driveway leads to an<br />
inner courtyard and parking area for multiple vehicles. EPC C & C<br />
ORCOP, HEREFORD O.I.R.O. £680,000 LLANGROVE, HEREFORDSHIRE O.I.R.O.£632,000 MONMOUTH TOWN £460,000<br />
This beautifully presented and uniquely designed 4<br />
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Large Dormer style 3/4 bedroom detached<br />
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“We love the tranquillity of being surrounded by beautiful<br />
countryside and wildlife. When our children were growing<br />
up here, the garden and land made a real adventure<br />
playground for them and for our Cocker Spaniel,” says Noni.<br />
The gardens were already landscaped when Vernon<br />
and Noni bought the property, but they have spent time<br />
developing them further and today they are a true delight,<br />
planted for year-round colour, with spring bulbs and<br />
shrubs including rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and<br />
hydrangeas.<br />
Having invested so much care and attention into the<br />
garden, the couple decided about 15 years ago to extend<br />
the property by adding a stunning, cedar wood Amdega<br />
conservatory/garden room, which they carefully planned so<br />
it is in sympathy with the rest of the house. The limestone<br />
floor has electric underfloor heating and the conservatory<br />
features the exposed stone exterior walls of the property.<br />
It makes a wonderful, atmospheric dining and entertaining<br />
space.<br />
keeping. Close to the kitchen is a useful fitted utility room<br />
with a Belfast sink.<br />
Whilst the kitchen is perfect for family entertaining, more<br />
formal gatherings can be hosted in the large entrance/<br />
dining hall, which features an oak beam and exposed stone<br />
pillars. As well as a cosy snug, the property also has not just<br />
one but two fabulous reception rooms, both full of character<br />
and both overlooking the gardens, with French doors to<br />
the sunny patio. The drawing room has feature beams and<br />
ceiling timbers and an imposing stone fireplace with a rustic<br />
oak mantel housing a large multi-fuel stove. The sitting<br />
room, part of the converted barn, has exposed beams and<br />
an exposed stone wall and there is a wood burning stove in<br />
an open fireplace.<br />
For Vernon and Noni, the reception rooms come into their<br />
own in the winter. “The two log fires provide a warm, cosy<br />
refuge and the extensive drawing room is great for parties<br />
and when the family come back for Christmas.”<br />
The house has a wonderful flow, with a spacious, airy<br />
feel and its size and generous grounds make it perfect<br />
for entertaining. “It has been a great house for reuniting<br />
with our friends from all over the world, who are always<br />
amazed by Monmouthshire and the panoramic views from<br />
the garden. Many fun social events at Lodge Farm have<br />
included hosting a murder mystery party to raise funds for<br />
Abergavenny tennis club and our son’s wedding reception<br />
which was held in a marquee in the garden followed by a<br />
disco in the barn!”<br />
Over the years, improvements which Vernon and Noni have<br />
made to their home include redecorating throughout and<br />
having new carpets laid. Many of the furnishings have been<br />
collected on their foreign travels. Upstairs, they altered<br />
the layout of the main guest bedroom, influenced by their<br />
time in Asia, turning a small, dark ensuite into an open plan<br />
facility with a light and very modern feel.<br />
Two further, double bedrooms share a family bathroom<br />
and the luxurious principal suite has an ensuite and a walkthrough<br />
dressing room fitted with bespoke oak wardrobes,<br />
which continue along two walls of the bedroom. This lovely<br />
room has a vaulted ceiling featuring exposed timbers and<br />
French doors open to a balcony, giving views over the<br />
walled garden, pastureland and wooded Usk Valley beyond.<br />
For Vernon and Noni: “It has been a special place to live. It is<br />
a real family house, full of character. It’s extremely quiet (very<br />
different to Singapore) and it has incredible views to wake<br />
up to in the morning. You are really living in the countryside<br />
and it’s surprising what wildlife you see in the garden, which<br />
also offers a habitat for an amazing variety of birds including<br />
woodpeckers, herons, buzzards, and frequent visits from a<br />
local red kite.”<br />
There are not many properties that enjoy such<br />
an idyllic spot in the Monmouthshire countryside<br />
as Lodge Farm, next to the ancient church of<br />
St Aeddan’s in the most historic part of Bettws<br />
Newydd.<br />
Surrounded by spectacular walled gardens, overlooking<br />
its own pastureland and the woodlands of the Usk Valley,<br />
Lodge Farm was the perfect choice for Vernon and Noni<br />
Heritage, who moved there 20 years ago. For them, the<br />
location was a real draw – for its unrivalled surroundings,<br />
its accessibility and because it was in an area close to their<br />
hearts. “We had lived and worked in many different places<br />
around the world but we always intended to come back to<br />
our home county. We both grew up in Abergavenny and we<br />
have been sharing adventures together since we were 15,”<br />
says Vernon.<br />
“I had worked in Cardiff, before being asked to move<br />
to Singapore, where we stayed for 17 years. When we<br />
came back to the UK, we were looking for a rural lifestyle,<br />
close to Abergavenny, commutable to Cardiff, Bristol and<br />
Cheltenham and within easy reach of Monmouth, where my<br />
youngest son was a day boarder at Monmouth School for<br />
Boys.<br />
Lodge Farm was a rare find – a large, five-bedroom home<br />
with historic charm, two spacious and characterful reception<br />
rooms, a lovely formal dining room and a farmhouse-style<br />
kitchen/breakfast room. Some 20 years previously the<br />
property had been altered and extended from a barn and<br />
adjoining cowshed. Vernon and Noni were drawn to the way<br />
the restoration and development had seamlessly blended<br />
circa 300-year-old farm buildings with new additions, built<br />
using matching reclaimed stone under a Welsh Slate roof<br />
and featuring traditional oak beams. “We were conscious<br />
both of a sense of history and of the solid build quality,” says<br />
Vernon. “You can’t really tell where the divide is between the<br />
old and the new, because, for the extension, the developer<br />
sourced the stone from another barn of a similar age found<br />
elsewhere in the county”.<br />
Seasonal sensation<br />
Sharon Chilcott finds out how a South Wales couple’s magnificent country home is a<br />
house for all seasons - and one that lends itself to family fun and social entertaining.<br />
The property sits in grounds of just under 20 acres, which<br />
include beautiful south-facing gardens, bordered by walls<br />
built from reclaimed stone. The gardens include a large<br />
patio for outdoor dining and a sun trap gravelled area<br />
which the couple use for barbeques. There is a paddock<br />
of approximately half an acre nearest the house, with a<br />
modern barn which Vernon uses as a tractor workshop and<br />
store, but both could be used for equestrian purposes. The<br />
remainder of the land is pasture, on which, by agreement, a<br />
local farmer grazes his sheep.<br />
“When our children were growing up here, the garden and land made a real adventure<br />
playground for them and for our Cocker Spaniel.”<br />
“It is one of our favourite places in the house - where we<br />
can see the mature garden burst into bloom in spring and<br />
constantly change colour throughout the summer into early<br />
autumn. It’s a great addition for all seasons.”<br />
The conservatory now links the main property to what was<br />
formerly a large detached double garage, where there is a<br />
ground floor utility area and a first floor en-suite guest room.<br />
The couple have decided to use the garage space as a gym<br />
and for a sauna. They also have an outdoor Jacuzzi sited<br />
close to the house – all of which they particularly value in the<br />
winter months.<br />
At the hub of the home is the large farmhouse kitchen,<br />
converted from a former single-storey cowshed and<br />
featuring characterful exposed ceiling timbers. With space<br />
for a large table for informal get-togethers, it is fitted with<br />
cottage-style kitchen units with granite worksurfaces and<br />
includes an Aga which runs on LPG. The flooring was<br />
originally terracotta tiles but Vernon and Noni chose to<br />
replace them with slate, considering this to be more in<br />
Get the Look<br />
The practical “click lock” flooring in the guest ensuite<br />
is from Country Coverings<br />
Unit 2, Hadnock Road, Monmouth 01600 716900<br />
www.countrycoverings.co.uk<br />
Many of the curtains and blinds, including those<br />
in the dining room, were made by Jaybee Soft<br />
Furnishings, The Gallery, 33A Frogmore St,<br />
Abergavenny 01873 855605 www.facebook.com/<br />
JaybeeSoftFurnishingsAbergavenny<br />
Get the Lifestyle<br />
Lodge Farm, Bettws Newydd, near Usk is on the market<br />
for a guide price of £1,925,000 with Fine & Country, 2<br />
Agincourt Square, Monmouth, NP25 3BT. Tel: 01600<br />
775930 www.fineandcountry.co.uk<br />
Sharon Chilcott<br />
Get in Touch<br />
If your house is on the market and you have completed a<br />
renovation, property project or interiors make-over that<br />
you would like to share, Sharon would be delighted to<br />
hear from you. You can get in touch by emailing: core.<br />
concepts@btinternet.com, putting Through the Keyhole<br />
in the subject line.
8<br />
PROPERTIES<br />
PROPERTIES 9<br />
Hudnalls, St Briavels, Gloucestershire<br />
Fine & Country 01291 629799 www.fineandcountry.com<br />
Guide Price<br />
£1,700,000<br />
This magnificent, detached, six-bedroom Victorian house offers elegant, spacious and beautifully<br />
presented accommodation and sits in approximately 10.8 acres of secluded grounds, in a sublime<br />
wooded setting - but what makes it even more special is its stunning outlook over the Wye Valley. The<br />
house sits in a private spot, perched on a plateau with the Wye Valley dropping away steeply below.<br />
Hudnalls House enjoys a tranquil, elevated spot, on the edge of the Forest of Dean, in the Wye Valley<br />
6 5 6<br />
Magnificent detached Victorian house. Luxurious accommodation. Approx 10.8 acres with stunning outlook over Wye Valley<br />
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set some 600 feet above sea level, it commands clear views of<br />
over 10 miles up the valley towards Monmouth, overlooking the river, idyllic woods and fields. It<br />
overlooks the ancient woods of The Hudnalls, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Surrounded by<br />
nature and wildlife, with access to miles of footpaths and multiple opportunities for outdoor pursuits,<br />
it is the classic country retreat.<br />
ASHP<br />
10<br />
12 Roundbush Crescent, Caerwent Guide Price<br />
4 4 2<br />
Archer & Co 01291 626262 www.archerandco.com £420,000<br />
Spacious detached four bedroom property. Three reception rooms. Kitchen with breakfast area. Enclosed rear garden with cabin.<br />
Nestled within the historic charm of the Roman village of Caerwent, this superbly presented<br />
4-bedroom detached property stands as a testament to both style and functionality. This superb<br />
4-bedroom detached property perfectly offers a contemporary design with functional living<br />
space. Whether you are looking for a cosy family home or a space to work from home, this<br />
property has been designed to accommodate various lifestyles and preferences.<br />
The property is ideally situated within the charming and historic Roman village of Caerwent,<br />
imparting a sense of timeless allure and a rich cultural backdrop. Residents will enjoy the<br />
proximity to local amenities, ensuring convenience in daily living. A reliable bus service<br />
connects the village to the nearby towns of Chepstow and Caldicot.<br />
The A48, conveniently close, offers swift access to both Chepstow and Newport where M4<br />
access can be found, facilitating effortless commutes for those with professional obligations in<br />
these areas. Caerwent boasts a lively local community, characterised by its warm and welcoming<br />
ambiance. The village embraces a range of essential amenities, including a local pub, church,<br />
shop and post office, meeting the various needs of its residents. Additionally, a communal<br />
village hall (accompanied by a sports field) serves as a hub for social gatherings and recreational<br />
activities.<br />
GAS<br />
2<br />
1 Charles Close, Osbaston Guide Price<br />
£439,000<br />
Archer & Co 01291 672212 www.archerandco.com<br />
This beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home, is situated in a large private<br />
corner plot position in the sought-after area of Osbaston. This well presented, detached<br />
family home is located in the sought-after area of Osbaston, which is a suburb of Monmouth<br />
less than a mile North of the bustling town centre. The charming market town of Monmouth<br />
is steeped in history, with well-regarded schooling, bespoke shops, cafes and restaurants as<br />
well as retailers such as Marks & Spencer’s and Waitrose.<br />
Monmouth is well connected to the nearby A40 providing access to the M4 and in turn<br />
Cardiff and Bristol. In the other direction the A40 gives easy access to Ross-on-Wye and the<br />
M50/Midlands. Main line railway stations can be found in both Hereford and Abergavenny.<br />
As you enter the property, you’ll be welcomed by a porch featuring a handy storage cupboard<br />
4 4 2<br />
Four-bedroom detached family home. Large private corner plot position. Beautiful landscaped gardens. Light and airy.<br />
for coats and shoes. The porchway leads to the spacious living/dining room, adorned with a<br />
bay-fronted window to the front aspect, which fills the room with an abundance of natural<br />
light. This room features a delightful gas fireplace and seamlessly connects to the welcoming,<br />
well-lit conservatory adorned with white floor tiles.<br />
Additionally, accessible from the living room, you’ll find a second reception room or snug,<br />
perfect for cosy winter evenings. The kitchen boasts an array of white wall and base units<br />
complemented by solid wood worktops, a five-ring gas hob, a double oven, and ample space<br />
for your essential white goods. Adjacent to the kitchen, there’s a practical utility area with a<br />
door leading to the rear garden and access to the downstairs shower room.<br />
GAS<br />
3<br />
1
4 1 2 TBC<br />
5 3 3 C<br />
2 1 1 D<br />
3 1 2 D<br />
4 2 2 D<br />
4 2 2 D<br />
4 2 2 D<br />
5 3 3 B<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Four-bedroom detached property<br />
Mature level gardens with detached garage<br />
Prime location within walking distance of desirable<br />
schools<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £385,000<br />
ST BRIAVELS<br />
Modern country home on 1.7 acre garden<br />
Kitchen diner, large lounge, annexe<br />
Primary bedroom with ensuite and balcony<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £800,000<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Recently renovated property<br />
Two double bedroom end terrace<br />
No onward chain<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £240,000<br />
BLAKENEY<br />
Three Bedroom Stone Cottage<br />
In need of complete renovation<br />
No Onward Chain<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £180,000<br />
WYESHAM<br />
Four bedrooms<br />
Spacious living accommodation<br />
Pleasant enclosed rear garden<br />
Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />
Guide price £250,000<br />
MONMOUTH<br />
Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />
£285,000<br />
REDBROOK<br />
Well-presented four-bedroom family home<br />
Low maintenance rear garden<br />
Village location close to local amenities<br />
Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />
Guide price £399,000<br />
MONMOUTH<br />
Beautiful executive family home<br />
Double garage<br />
Three reception rooms<br />
Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />
Guide price £495,000<br />
4 2 2 B<br />
3 1 2 E<br />
4 2 2 E<br />
4 2 2 C<br />
2 1 1 TBC<br />
4 2 2 B<br />
3 1 3 D<br />
5 3 3 N/A<br />
TUTSHILL<br />
Peaceful location on popular estate<br />
Four bed detached modern home<br />
Kitchen-diner, lounge, three bathrooms<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £545,000<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Three-bed home<br />
Open plan living & dining room<br />
Duo of French doors to generous garden<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £270,000<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Four bedrooms & two bathrooms<br />
Converted garage<br />
Low maintenance tiered rear garden<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £475,000<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Four-bed, two-bathroom cottage<br />
Character beams & inglenook fireplaces<br />
Modern kitchen, sunroom & large garden<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £550,000<br />
USK<br />
Two Double bedroomed bungalow<br />
Completely renovated by current owners<br />
Cul-de-sac setting<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
Guide price £275,000<br />
RAGLAN<br />
Four bedroomed house on a corner plot<br />
Three storey accommodation<br />
Cul-de-sac setting<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
Guide price £400,000<br />
GOVILON<br />
Detached bungalow<br />
Sugar Loaf Mountain views<br />
No onward chain<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
Guide price £325,000<br />
GLASCOED<br />
Peaceful rural location with 1.5 acres<br />
Five-bed historic home with character<br />
Potential for multi-generational living<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
Guide price £850,000<br />
5 2 3 D<br />
4 3 3 TBC<br />
3 1 3 D<br />
4 2 1 C<br />
4 2 2 B<br />
2 2 3 E<br />
3 2 2 D<br />
3 1 1 D<br />
UNDY<br />
Plot extending to approx. A third of an acre<br />
Outbuilding & garage with potential (STP)<br />
Semi-rural location with countryside views<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £850,000<br />
UNDY<br />
South east facing landscaped rear gardens bounding<br />
onto countryside<br />
Off road parking for three cars<br />
Third reception room (fifth bedroom potential)<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £590,000<br />
UNDY<br />
Off road parking for two vehicles<br />
Sought after location close to amenities<br />
Refitted kitchen with integrated appliances<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £340,000<br />
PORTSKEWETT<br />
No onward chain<br />
Located with easy access to the M4 motorway<br />
Enclosed low maintenance rear garden<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £300,000<br />
ST. DIALS<br />
Principle en-suite<br />
Driveway<br />
Ideal family home<br />
Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />
Guide price £375,000<br />
LANGSTONE<br />
Beautifully maintained grounds<br />
Driveway<br />
Great location<br />
Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />
Offers over £625,000<br />
LANGSTONE<br />
Low maintenance rear garden<br />
Driveway<br />
Great location<br />
Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />
Offers over £350,000<br />
NEWPORT<br />
Downstairs WC<br />
Close to local shops & amenities<br />
Ideal for families or first time buyers<br />
Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />
Guide price £240,000<br />
4 2 4 TBC<br />
3 1 2 D<br />
3 1 1 D<br />
3 2 1 D<br />
4 3 2 TBC<br />
2 1 1 E<br />
3 2 2 C<br />
2 1 1 D<br />
CAERWENT<br />
Converted garage with separate access<br />
Ideally located for commuting<br />
Principal bedroom with ensuite<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £420,000<br />
CALDICOT<br />
Three double bedrooms<br />
Located close to Caldicot Castle & Country Park<br />
Off road parking<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £350,000<br />
CALDICOT<br />
Off road parking for 4 vehicles and an extended garage<br />
Refitted kitchen with dining area<br />
Conservatory<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £280,000<br />
CALDICOT<br />
Low maintenance rear garden<br />
Large conservatory<br />
Garage and off-road parking<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £275,000<br />
Hereford<br />
Spacious Four Bedroom Family Home<br />
Close To City Centre And Local Amenities<br />
Off Road Parking, Garage<br />
Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />
Guide price £280,000<br />
Ross-on-Wye<br />
Ground Floor Two Bedroom Apartment<br />
Close To Town Centre And Local Amenities<br />
Communal Lounge Area<br />
Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />
Guide price £100,000<br />
Newent<br />
Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Family Home<br />
Off Road Parking, Enclosed Generous Gardens<br />
Sought After Cul-De-Sac Location<br />
Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />
Guide price £290,000<br />
Cinderford<br />
Detached bungalow<br />
Two double bedrooms<br />
Good plot size<br />
Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />
Guide price £300,000<br />
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4 2 2 E<br />
6 4 2 C<br />
3 2 2 C<br />
3 2 2 C<br />
4 2 2 E<br />
3 1 4 D<br />
5 4 3 D<br />
3 3 1 D<br />
LLANISHEN<br />
Four-bed detached home in rural village<br />
Substantial garden with extra land<br />
Three sizeable reception rooms<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £500,000<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Detached six bedroom family home<br />
Highly regarded residential estate<br />
Access near by to woodland walks<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £550,000<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Prime town centre location near castle<br />
Three-bed with kitchen diner and lounge<br />
Off-road parking, rear garden with views<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £340,000<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Detached three-bed in quiet area<br />
Open-plan lounge diner<br />
Converted garage offers extra space<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £350,000<br />
ROCKFIELD<br />
Four-bed country cottage with views<br />
Full of character and period features<br />
Three stunning reception rooms<br />
Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />
Guide price £695,000<br />
MONMOUTH<br />
Detached<br />
Four reception rooms<br />
Popular location<br />
Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />
Guide price £530,000<br />
MITCHEL TROY<br />
Superb, bespoke modern detached house<br />
Finished to an exacting, high standard throughout<br />
Set in a level plot of 0.46 acres & gated parking<br />
Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />
Guide price £750,000<br />
MONMOUTH<br />
End of terrace three-bed character property<br />
Private courtyard garden & off-road parking<br />
No onward chain<br />
Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />
Guide price £385,000<br />
3 2 1 B<br />
4 3 1 D<br />
2 1 1 C<br />
4 2 2 C<br />
3 2 2 C<br />
5 4 4 B<br />
3 1 2 D<br />
4 1 2 D<br />
TUTSHILL<br />
Beautifully presented<br />
Large luxury kitchen/diner<br />
Private rear level garden<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £435,000<br />
BEACHLEY<br />
Versatile living with annexe<br />
Quarter acre garden with decked area<br />
Large conservatory<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £650,000<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Ideal investment property<br />
Modern two bed semi detached<br />
Great first home<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £235,000<br />
LYDNEY<br />
Detached property with garage<br />
Picturesque location, outskirts of town<br />
Principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £350,000<br />
CROESYCEILIOG<br />
Generous size lounge<br />
Separate dining room<br />
Amazing views over the countryside<br />
Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />
Guide price £750,000<br />
CAERLEON<br />
Cinema room<br />
Utility room<br />
Fantastic location<br />
Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />
Offers over £650,000<br />
PONTNEWYNYDD<br />
Log burner<br />
Breath-taking countryside views<br />
Approximately 200 years old<br />
Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />
Offers over £500,000<br />
CAERLEON<br />
Separate dining room<br />
Great location<br />
Close to amenities<br />
Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />
Guide price £375,000<br />
4 2 3 E<br />
3 2 1 C<br />
4 2 2 C<br />
4 2 1 D<br />
4 2 2 E<br />
5 4 4 D<br />
2 1 2 F<br />
4 2 3 E<br />
VINEGAR HILL<br />
Electric gated entrance<br />
Desirable location close to amenities<br />
No upper chain<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £780,000<br />
CAERWENT<br />
Gated off road parking for two vehicles<br />
Superb village location<br />
Enclosed South Westerly facing rear garden<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £360,000<br />
CALDICOT<br />
Perfectly positioned for easy access to the M4<br />
Beautifully presented & established rear gardens<br />
Open aspect across fields to the rear elevation<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £425,000<br />
PARC SEYMOUR<br />
Immaculately presented throughout<br />
Flexible accommodation<br />
Semi-rural location<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £400,000<br />
MONKSWOOD<br />
Detached four bedroom home<br />
Generous gardens with countryside views<br />
Extensive driveway<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
Guide price £450,000<br />
USK<br />
Charming detached five bed family home<br />
Situated in the heart of Usk<br />
Gated driveway & off road parking<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
Guide price £1,250,000<br />
GLASCOED<br />
Detached bungalow<br />
1/3 of an acre grounds<br />
Idyllic village location.<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
Guide price £400,000<br />
USK<br />
Converted from 17th Century Inn<br />
Gated driveway and Garage<br />
No onward chain.<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
Guide price £675,000<br />
5 3 2 C<br />
3 2 1 C<br />
5 4 4 C<br />
3 2 1 B<br />
3 1 2 D<br />
4 3 3 D<br />
5 3 2 D<br />
4 2 2 C<br />
UNDY<br />
Single storey extension/annexe<br />
Wooden summerhouse<br />
Gated off road parking & single garage<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £525,000<br />
CAERWENT<br />
Impressive loft conversion<br />
Enclosed low maintenance rear gardens<br />
Ideally located for commuting<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £300,000<br />
LLANVACHES<br />
Multi-generational living opportunity<br />
Twin garages & ample off road parking<br />
Village location<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £670,000<br />
SUDBROOK<br />
En-suite to principal bedroom<br />
Beautifully landscaped rear gardens<br />
Driveway and detached garage<br />
Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />
Guide price £345,000<br />
Drybrook<br />
Detached House<br />
Three bedrooms<br />
Private garden<br />
Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />
Guide price £375,000<br />
Llangrove, Ross-on-Wye<br />
Four Bedroom Detached Property<br />
Boasting A Wealth Of Charm And Character<br />
Sought After Village Location<br />
Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />
Guide price £600,000<br />
RUSPIDGE<br />
Detached House with one bedroom Annexe<br />
Landscaped gardens<br />
NO ONWARD CHAIN<br />
Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />
Guide price £525,000<br />
Ross-on-Wye<br />
Four Bedroom Detached House<br />
Spacious And Versatile Living Accommodation<br />
Off Road Parking, Garage, Enclosed Gardens<br />
Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />
Offers over £525,000<br />
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Chepstow<br />
01291 629799<br />
Usk<br />
01291 672034<br />
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PORTSKEWETT<br />
DEVAUDEN<br />
NEWBRIDGE, NEWPORT<br />
KEMEYS INFERIOR<br />
Abergavenny<br />
01873 736515<br />
This extended and beautifully presented four-bedroom farm cottage is set in just over<br />
11 acres with approximately 10 acres of grazing land/paddocks, stables, useful barns and<br />
impressive equestrian facilities. The vendors have used the property as a livery yard and<br />
also for training race horses and dressage horses. It is equipped with a floodlit 30m x<br />
40m manège with an all-weather surface, a five-bay Claydon horse walker, 12 stables<br />
and paddocks with stock-proof fencing. An ideal property for anyone wishing to keep<br />
horses or run a livery yard, the land and buildings could also be run as a smallholding.<br />
EPC Rating: D<br />
This captivating, five-bedroom country property has cottagey charm, fresh,<br />
contemporary appeal and an incomparable long distance outlook over the<br />
Wye Valley. The property has been sympathetically and extensively extended<br />
over many years, changing it from a cosy two-up, two down cottage to create<br />
a spacious and attractive home. It benefits from the loveliest of locations, with<br />
0.63 acres of gardens and grounds. EPC Rating: E<br />
This substantial eight-bedroom period farmhouse benefits from a separate<br />
one-bed annexe and is surrounded by mature gardens of approximately a<br />
third of an acre and accessed via a private, gated driveway. EPC Rating: F<br />
Built in 2018, this spacious and spectacularly positioned unique home is<br />
situated in this highly sought after Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty',<br />
surrounded by rolling countryside with far reaching panoramic views over the<br />
Usk Valley, the Celtic Manor Resort and the 2010 Ryder Cup Golf Course. Set<br />
in approximately 9 acres of land with mature gardens, grazing paddocks,<br />
kennels, three stables and a tack room, garden shed with basement and<br />
attached greenhouse, this property certainly has something for everyone! EPC<br />
Rating: C<br />
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Plus 75<br />
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Ross-on-Wye<br />
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Newport<br />
01633 927277<br />
Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 Guide price £1,200,000<br />
Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 Guide price £850,000<br />
Fine & Country Newport 01633 927277 Guide price £700,000<br />
Fine & Country Newport 01633 927277 Guide price £1,800,000<br />
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Applegate is an incredible contemporary home nestled into the hillside of the<br />
Wye Valley in the thriving village of Redbrook, boasting spectacular, panoramic<br />
views. The four-bed, three-bathroom, detached home includes a breathtaking,<br />
open-plan living space and landscaped garden including a 1-acre field backing<br />
on to woodland walks. EPC Rating: D<br />
Hidden within four acres of land with Wye Valley views, this spacious and<br />
welcoming home offers seclusion yet is walking distance to the town centre. It<br />
boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large lounge, vast kitchen diner with<br />
utility and conservatory, plus equestrian facilities that will keep the horses<br />
happy. EPC Rating: D<br />
Located on the edge a popular village, is this beautifully renovated home offering a huge<br />
array of stylish and practical features both inside and out. Immaculately presented, with<br />
careful attention to detail and a focus on high quality fixtures and fittings. To the ground<br />
floor a wonderful open plan kitchen-living room, a ground floor bedroom, cloak room<br />
and a utility room. To the first floor are four double bedrooms, an en-suite, family<br />
bathroom. Outside there is a lawned area, a substantial timber outbuilding currently in<br />
use as a home office and an amazing outside kitchen-dining area. To the front is parking<br />
and detached garage. EPC Rating: C<br />
This beautiful period home is positioned along the Wye Valley overlooking the iconic<br />
River Wye and stunning countryside beyond. This wonderful four-bedroom stone built<br />
property sits in an elevated position, sitting beautifully within the green surroundings.<br />
Featuring well-presented accommodation, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms to<br />
the first floor, a kitchen-breakfast room, living room, study and utility to the ground floor.<br />
The grounds are beautiful and varied, comprising roughly 4 acres of woodland, gardens<br />
and meadow, with a variety of useful outbuildings.<br />
EPC Rating: E<br />
Fine & Country Monmouth 01600 775930 Guide price £800,000<br />
Fine & Country Monmouth 01600 775930 Guide price £865,000<br />
Fine & Country Ross-on-Wye 01989 764141 Guide price £750,000<br />
Fine & Country Ross-on-Wye 01989 764141 Guide price £925,000
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PROPERTIES<br />
PROPERTIES 17<br />
Fine estate agent has grand designs on the Gwent property market<br />
Premium estate agency brand, Fine & Country, has<br />
confirmed its commitment to the south-east Wales market<br />
with the appointment of a new associate.<br />
Newport man, Jonathan Hollins, has been appointed to focus on<br />
the region’s buoyant residential sales market, and will be providing<br />
a variety of estate agency services in Newport, Torfaen and parts of<br />
Monmouthshire. Having previously worked with two other leading<br />
agencies, the local property expert has witnessed the growth of the<br />
area’s housing market in recent years.<br />
With prior experience in the public relations and marketing<br />
sectors, Hollins often found himself working with companies<br />
involved in residential property - launching new developments,<br />
opening show homes and generating consumer interest in prestige<br />
properties was a daily activity for him. It was a natural progression<br />
Fine & Country associate Jonathan Hollins is pictured in<br />
front of Kemeys Folly, Coed Y Caerau Lane, Kemeys Inferior<br />
in Newport. Listed by Fine & Country with a guide price of<br />
£1,850,000.<br />
to take this experience and skill set into the field of estate agency.<br />
Speaking about why he chose to work with Fine & Country, he<br />
commented: “With Fine & Country, every property we list is<br />
treated just as if it is a major client, and the marketing doesn’t stop<br />
until the property is sold. Fine & Country has gained an enviable<br />
reputation for being a premium brand that delivers on its promise.<br />
It offers vendors unrivalled presentation standards, exposure<br />
to a global market and second-to-none service. Having been a<br />
consumer of estate agency services for more than two decades, it<br />
was the opportunity to join a group of professionals passionate<br />
about maximising property values for vendors that enticed me into<br />
the Fine & Country fold.”<br />
With the international support of the Fine & Country network,<br />
Hollins will be providing a specific focus on the luxury property<br />
market. He notes that the local area has seen steady and sustained<br />
house price growth since 2018 when the tolls were removed<br />
from both of the Severn motorway bridges. “From Magor to<br />
Monmouth, Marshfield and beyond, buyers looking for more<br />
value for their property pound flooded toll-free into the local<br />
property market. In 2023 Wales has seen house price growth of<br />
around 5%, but with the average house price in Wales a shade<br />
over £200,000, there are still some incredible pound-per-squarefoot<br />
bargains to be snapped up,” he adds. “We have a number of<br />
properties on the market with vast expanses of land and equestrian<br />
facilities. Swimming pools, swimming spas and hot tubs can<br />
be found in abundance, along with tennis courts and helipads.<br />
Prices for such well-appointed properties can start from £400,000<br />
rising to £4,000,000. Large plots and out-buildings of course<br />
attract a premium price, but some of the views they come with are<br />
priceless. At the top end of the local budget range, you can secure<br />
a property with views as far away as the Brecon Beacons, as well<br />
as an imposing residence overlooking the 2010 Ryder Cup golf<br />
course.”<br />
Hollins comments that his area is experiencing signs of<br />
changing needs as we enter autumn. “People who moved for<br />
the convenience of working from home, or for rural solitude are<br />
now seeing lifestyles returning to a more natural norm. We are<br />
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seeing clients relocating back to the urban periphery requiring<br />
more access to retail and hospitality provision, as well as<br />
growing families absorbing the space that a more rural Newport<br />
property can offer,” he says. “With unique properties in our<br />
portfolio, including Kemeys Folly which featured in the television<br />
programme Grand Designs, viewing requests remain buoyant as<br />
we head towards the final quarter of the year” he continued.<br />
On the appointment of Hollins, Fine & Country regional director<br />
Chris King commented:<br />
“We see 2024 as an important year for Gwent’s residential housing<br />
market. We currently service the wider Newport market with our<br />
existing experienced team, but we felt the time was right to put<br />
a marker down, and show that we see a substantial long-term<br />
opportunity in the area. With Jonathan’s vast experience in senior<br />
level sales, marketing and estate agency roles, we will be able to<br />
provide a premium professional personal service to our new and<br />
existing customers”.<br />
On Fine & Country’s commitment to the Gwent region, Hollins<br />
added:<br />
“I have seen Fine & Country grow and succeed through a focus on<br />
customer service and local market expertise. I have been impressed<br />
from day one by the company’s culture and the way in which the<br />
agency expedites thoughtfully curated and profitable sales for its<br />
clients. Knowing the strength and potential of Gwent’s housing<br />
market I am confident the Fine & Country brand of estate agency<br />
will resonate well with the region’s discerning property sellers.”<br />
The newly created role will mean that for the first time, the agency<br />
will have a dedicated representative for this area, increasing the<br />
speed and efficiency of its valuation, listing and sales services. The<br />
company utilises the latest online property sales technology, but<br />
keeps its operational roots firmly planted on the ground, with real<br />
property professionals looking after its customers on a daily basis.<br />
With an enviable listing to sales success ratio, the agency<br />
anticipates ongoing strong demand from Newport’s premium<br />
residential vendors.<br />
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PROPERTIES 19<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Manson Lane<br />
£400,000<br />
Cinderford<br />
£325,000<br />
Grosmont<br />
£445,000<br />
Osbaston<br />
£495,000<br />
Creatively extended to form a substantial family home,<br />
delightful semi-rural setting on the edge of Town<br />
with countryside views. Offering 4 bedrooms and 2<br />
reception rooms with a beautiful well stocked mature<br />
garden and parking area.<br />
Deceptively spacious three bedroom detached bungalow<br />
with two receptions and conservatory. Attached garage,<br />
front and rear garden with extensive paved terrace. Well<br />
maintained both internally and externally, ideal family<br />
layout and equally suitable for a comfortable retirement.<br />
Situated within a sought after and pretty village between<br />
Monmouth and Abergavenny. A substantially extended 4<br />
bedroom, 3 reception room, semi-detached property with<br />
character and beautiful far reaching countryside views to the<br />
rear aspect. Garden with terrace and parking at the front.<br />
Situated in the popular area of Wyesham, at the end of<br />
a pleasant cul-de-sac with sizeable corner garden to<br />
rear. Attractively designed two bedroom end terraced<br />
property with views across to the Kymin. Available<br />
immediately with no onward chain.<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Wonastow Road, Monmouth<br />
PA Black 01600 714355 www.rightmove.co.uk<br />
Guide Price<br />
£350,000<br />
4 2 2<br />
GAS<br />
Kymin Lea<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
£189,950<br />
Conveniently situated at the head of the cul-de-sac,<br />
attractive 2 bedroom mid terrace property. Enclosed<br />
easily maintained rear garden with paved patio area<br />
and allocated parking nearby. Enjoying countryside<br />
views to rear, towards the Kymin.<br />
Old School Lane<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
£315,000<br />
Modern detached three bedroom property with<br />
garage, carefully maintained since new. Garden to<br />
side with views towards the Kymin. Additional parking<br />
space. Good local amenities, including School and<br />
Shop.<br />
Chestnut Court<br />
Occupying a corner plot position, situated in Wyesham<br />
with good local amenities. Detached two/three<br />
bedroom bungalow. Gated driveway. Garage and<br />
enclosed gardens. No onward chain.<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
OFFERS OVER £275,000<br />
Ternata Drive<br />
This well-proportioned, well presented detached home<br />
situated in a quiet cul-de-sac development just outside<br />
of Monmouth town. With five bedrooms and three<br />
bathrooms. Driveway and garage. Garden. No onward<br />
chain.<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
OFFERS OVER £455,000<br />
Extended semi-detached property. Four Bedrooms, Bathroom & Shower room. Popular edge of Town location.<br />
Situated on the edge of Town, in a sought after location, within easy reach of a local<br />
Shop and Primary School. The original property benefits from a substantial two storey<br />
extension, which provides excellent family living space. With an attached garage and<br />
extensive driveway parking to the front and lawned garden to the rear with paved patio.<br />
Internally the accommodation briefly comprises; ground floor Shower Room, Utility Area,<br />
impressive open plan ‘L’ shaped Kitchen with Dining Room area, having French doors<br />
opening out to the rear garden and a Sitting Room overlooking the front. On the first<br />
floor, Master Bedroom with ornamental cast iron fireplace, three further Bedrooms and<br />
a modern fitted Bathroom. The property has retained several original features including<br />
traditional wooden doors and enjoys comfortable living space. There is a brick wall along<br />
the front boundary with gravelled garden area within. Alongside is an extensive block<br />
paved driveway, providing tandem parking for 2/3 cars. The rear garden is enclosed by<br />
fencing and hedging providing a degree of privacy. Mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio<br />
area having outside lighting.<br />
Woodland Rise, Lydney<br />
£290,000<br />
Wyebank Road, Tutshill<br />
OIRO £445,000<br />
St. Kingsmark Avenue<br />
£350,000<br />
Mill Lane, Caldicot<br />
£260,000<br />
Superb opportunity to purchase this immaculately<br />
presented two bedroom semi detached bungalow<br />
which is situated in this highly sought after location<br />
within walking distance of the town’s facilities.<br />
Driveway, garage and workshop! MUST BE VIEWED!<br />
A fantastic opportunity to purchase this truly stunning<br />
three bedroom detached split level family home with<br />
wonderful views to the rear! This superb very well<br />
presented property has been owned by the current owners<br />
since new and has been extended, updated & improved.<br />
Three bedroom detached family home with driveway<br />
leading to single garage. Located in the highly sought<br />
after area of the Danes, situated on the outskirts of<br />
Chepstow town centre which compromises local<br />
amenities, bus and railway links.<br />
Accommodation briefly compromises entrance hallway,<br />
two bed rooms, bathroom, living room, kitchen,<br />
Conservatory and garden, benefiting from a driveway<br />
and single garage. The loft space has been improved,<br />
leaving huge potential to extend. MUST BE VIEWED.<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
Inner Loop Road, Beachley<br />
OIRO £450,000<br />
RARELY AVAILABLE! A superb opportunity to purchase<br />
this rarely available versatile four bedroom detached<br />
Chalet bungalow situated in this highly sought after<br />
location. Ideal for commuting with access to bus and<br />
rail links as well as the motorway networks.<br />
Wyebank Road, Tutshill<br />
OIRO £445,000<br />
Opportunity to purchase this truly stunning THREE<br />
BEDROOM detached split level family home with<br />
VIEWS TO THE REAR! This superb very well presented<br />
property has been owned by the current owners since<br />
new and has been extended, updated & improved.<br />
Severn Quay<br />
OIEO £320,000<br />
Superb opportunity to purchase this fantastic first floor<br />
two bedroom luxury apartment set on this sought after<br />
development. Allocated parking space! Accommodation<br />
briefly comprises private hallway, contemporary open<br />
plan luxury kitchen/living room, bathroom.<br />
Church Road, Caldicot<br />
OIRO £575,000<br />
Walnut Tree House is a spacious modern self build<br />
detached family home set in this highly desirable<br />
location. Well proportioned accommodation. Situated<br />
in this highly desirable village location with excellent<br />
access to local amenities and ideal for commuting.<br />
8 Celtic Close<br />
PA Black 01291 630876 www.peteralan.co.uk<br />
OIEO<br />
£380,000<br />
4 2 2<br />
Modern detached family home. Four bedrooms. En Suite. Deceptively spacious. Driveway for multiple vehicles.<br />
GAS<br />
Deceptively spacious modern four bedroom detached family home set in this<br />
desirable residential location within this sought after village of Undy. Well presented<br />
accommodation comprises hallway, cloakroom/WC, kitchen, dining room and lounge<br />
to the ground floor. Four bedrooms (master with ensuite) and a family bathroom to the<br />
first floor. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing, updated central heating<br />
boiler, front garden with driveway for multiple vehicles leading to garage. Larger than<br />
average rear garden. Convenient location within easy walking distance to local schools<br />
and amenities offered in Magor square. Ideal for commuting with easy access to the M4<br />
Motorway. Viewing is highly recommended.<br />
Driveway for three/four vehicles. Area laid to lawn. Gated side access.<br />
An enclosed larger than average garden with patio leading onto lawn. Area laid to<br />
stone chippings. Flower beds to borders stocked with mature plants and shrubs.<br />
Fence surround.
PROPERTIES 21<br />
Portwall House, Bank Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16<br />
Undy Monmouthshire Guide Price £680,000<br />
Detached five-bedroom home, recently constructed to high standard throughout, affording contemporary fixtures and fittings and a<br />
versatile layout to suit a variety of needs. The accommodation comprises to the ground floor; reception hall, lounge, fantastic open<br />
plan kitchen/dining/family room with island and French doors to rear terrace, utility, and a WC/cloakroom. EPC: B<br />
Chepstow Office 01291 626775<br />
Earlswood Chepstow Offers in Excess of £700,000<br />
This spacious three bed country cottage is set in a pretty landscaped country garden. Outside the outbuildings include garage,<br />
workshop, stabling including two large loose boxes and separate tack/feed room, hay and machinery store, polytunnel and<br />
summerhouse. The land is divided into two fields and a small paddock extending to approx. 2.7 acres. EPC: E<br />
Chepstow Office 01291 626775<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
Tutshill Chepstow Guide Price £550,000<br />
Constructed in the 1950’s and offered to the market for the first time since 1980, Afonwy House comprises a delightful, detached<br />
property occupying a sizeable plot extending to 0.34 acres and affording fantastic potential for substantial extension and<br />
modernisation, to create a stunning family home in a most sought-after village location. EPC: C<br />
Chepstow Office 01291 626775<br />
Portwall House, Bank Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL chepstow@david-james.co.uk Tel 01291 626775 www.david-james.co.u<br />
David James 01291 626775 www.davidjames.co.uk<br />
3 2 1<br />
2<br />
central heating<br />
Portwall House, Bank Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL of £550,000 chepstow@david-james.co.uk Tel 0<br />
bedroom bedroom living room living etc room etc<br />
bathroom<br />
central heating<br />
Cartref The Narth Offers Over £575,000<br />
A substantial detached property in an idyllic location at the end of a no through road, just a 10 minute drive from Monmouth<br />
town. In the centre of its mature garden, offering plentiful scope for renovation or extension, this property offers large, light<br />
rooms throughout with three reception rooms, three double bedrooms, a double garage and large, gated driveway. EPC: E<br />
Monmouth Office 01600 712916<br />
Afonwy House, Beachley Rd, Tutshill<br />
Guide price<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
living room living room etc etc<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
bathroom<br />
Delightful 1950s residence offering outstanding potential for modernisation & extension. Walking distance of Chepstow.<br />
Constructed in the 1950’s and offered to the market for the first time since 1980, Afonwy House<br />
comprises a delightful, detached property occupying a sizeable plot extending to 0.34 acres and<br />
affording fantastic potential for substantial extension and modernisation, to create a stunning family<br />
home in a most sought-after village location.<br />
The current accommodation comprises to the ground floor, entrance hall, lounge/ dining room with<br />
French doors to garden and a kitchen/ breakfast room with utility area and door to side. To the first<br />
floor there are three bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC. The property sits in beautiful<br />
mature gardens and grounds and benefits a driveway to the rear which leads to parking for several<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
a C. There is excellent potential to modernise, re-configure and extend the existing property as well<br />
central central heating heating<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
as the opportunity to erect a double garage and/ or additional dwelling, subject to the necessary<br />
garage/covered garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
property and mainly laid to lawn. The property benefits a vehicular right of way at the rear off Severn<br />
GAS<br />
bathroom<br />
vehicles. The property has benefitted cavity wall insulation, and it is worth noting the EPC rating is<br />
planning consent. We would strongly advise arranging a viewing to appreciate this outstanding and<br />
rare opportunity. The rear garden is substantial, comprising a small patio area at the back of the<br />
Avenue, which then leads to a private driveway providing off-street parking for several vehicles.<br />
central heating<br />
park<br />
Portwall House, Bank Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL chepstow@david-james.co.uk Tel 01291 626775 www.david-james.co.uk<br />
Brook Estate Monmouth Guide Price £350,000 The Rickfield Monmouth Guide Price £575,000<br />
An incredibly unique four bedroom, semi-detached family home providing an abundance of character features throughout. The At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, in a desirable area of Monmouth with views of The Kymin and Wye Valley, this extended<br />
house has been lovingly extended by the current owners with a large open plan kitchen/family room to the rear with utility room bungalow offers flexible accommodation throughout with large reception rooms, three double bedrooms, two en-suite lavatories,<br />
and w.c. The rear of the house overlooks a sizeable private, level rear garden. There is ample parking to the front. EPC: C a well-established large garden, large double garage, gated driveway and an impressive view over neighbouring farmland. EPC: C<br />
Monmouth Office 01600 712916<br />
Monmouth Office 01600 712916<br />
Portwall House, Bank Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5EL chepstow@david-james.co.uk Tel 01291 626775 www.david-james.co.uk<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
www.david-james.co.uk<br />
SSTC<br />
Courtfield Close Monmouth Guide Price £209,000<br />
A well-presented, spacious modern property conveniently located on the edge of Monmouth within walking distance of the town,<br />
with far reaching views towards The Kymin. The property is in a well-established quiet cul-de-sac enjoying a sunny aspect. Two<br />
double bedrooms and a pleasant enclosed rear garden with side access. There is a garage and driveway for two cars. EPC: C<br />
Monmouth Office 01600 712916<br />
Lower Church Street Chepstow Guide Price £265,000<br />
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Maesmawr Farm is part of the Boutique Resorts<br />
collection, founded by Mark Whitehouse in late<br />
2014 with the aim of creating a collection of<br />
boutique luxury resorts that appeal to those who<br />
seek peace and relaxation from their holiday<br />
time. Having worked in the industry since the<br />
1980’s and having owned several Parks in that<br />
time, Mark has accumulated over thirty years<br />
of valuable experience and insight into the<br />
holiday industry.<br />
This industry knowledge shines through<br />
everything the Whitehouse family does, as Mark<br />
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delivering a high quality experience to our owners<br />
and guests is built on customer service beyond<br />
that of our competitors, with one simple value<br />
kept in mind: to treat people as we would wish to<br />
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We’ve seen a strong rise in demand for luxury<br />
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It certainly seems that UK domestic tourism is<br />
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With this focus on exceptional quality, Maesmawr<br />
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Not to be confused with conventional Holiday<br />
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Offering an incredible investment opportunity, the<br />
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS 27<br />
10 Home Improvements to Increase Your Property Value<br />
Are you considering selling your home and looking for ways to boost its market<br />
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By focusing on these strategic home improvements, you can enhance your property’s<br />
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