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Buyer and seller activity ramp up as house<br />

prices continue to strengthen: Rightmove<br />

The latest research and data released by Rightmove has revealed the biggest December to<br />

January increase in house prices since 2020.<br />

Despite prices typically rising from a quiet December into a busier January, this<br />

month’s increase of 1.3% for the price of property coming onto the market is<br />

the largest for January since 2020, and more than double the 20-year average of<br />

+0.6%.<br />

According to Rightmove’s latest data, the record jump equates to £4,571 and sees<br />

the average price of property entering the market hit £359,748.<br />

Average new seller asking prices are still 0.7% lower than last year, highlighting<br />

that many new sellers are being realistic about their expectations as the market<br />

continues to recover from the impact of volatile mortgage rates.<br />

However, the jump in the number of properties coming to market and the<br />

strength of this month’s price rise also show that new sellers are more confident<br />

about the outlook for the year ahead. Rightmove’s early snapshot of buyer and<br />

seller activity since the start of the year is tentatively promising for those looking<br />

to get their 2024 moving after a hesitant 2023.<br />

Rightmove’s Tim Bannister explains: “After a stop-start market in 2023, the<br />

initial signs suggest a smoother year for movers in 2024. More new sellers are<br />

now entering the market with more confident pricing.<br />

“While the increased level of buyer activity that we’re also seeing may justify<br />

some of this increased pricing confidence from sellers, it’s important that sellers<br />

who are keen to find a buyer don’t get carried away with New Year enthusiasm<br />

when setting their price expectations.<br />

“Elevated mortgage rates and the wider cost-of-living squeeze are still limiting<br />

buyers’ spending power. Accurate and realistic pricing for their local area is the<br />

recipe for success for sellers looking to get moving in 2024, and it’s been proven<br />

that over-optimistic pricing makes a move much less likely.”<br />

Whilst it’s an early snapshot of 2024, both buyer and seller activity have jumped<br />

compared to the same period a year ago, indicating a return of confidence when<br />

compared with the unsettled post-mini-budget period.<br />

The number of potential buyers contacting estate agents about homes for sale in<br />

the first week of 2024 was 5% higher than in the same period last year, with the<br />

growth in activity strongest in London and the North East.<br />

The number of properties coming to market for sale is also 15% higher than<br />

at the start of last year, following a record number of sellers launching on<br />

Rightmove on Boxing Day. The North East and South West have seen the greatest<br />

addition of new choice for the increased number of new buyers.<br />

“While the increased level of buyer activity<br />

that we’re also seeing may justify some of this<br />

increased pricing confidence from sellers, it’s<br />

important that sellers who are keen to find a buyer<br />

don’t get carried away with New Year enthusiasm<br />

when setting their price expectations”<br />

- Tim Bannister - Rightmove<br />

There remains no glut of homes for sale, with the total number of available<br />

properties just 1% above the more normal market levels of 2019. However, it<br />

is vital that those who are keen to sell price competitively, even with this new<br />

buyer activity, as the number of properties coming to market is outpacing the<br />

rise in the number of buyers enquiring.<br />

The most positive early indicator for 2024 is that the number of sales being<br />

agreed is 20% higher at the start of the year than in the same period last year.<br />

This also shows that many sellers are pricing attractively enough to tempt buyers<br />

who were hesitant to commit a year ago when the outlook for mortgage rates<br />

and buyer affordability was much more uncertain.<br />

Since the 27th of December, Rightmove has seen nine of its ten busiest days for<br />

prospective movers beginning the process of getting a Mortgage in Principle, to<br />

see how much they are likely to be able to borrow from a lender, and therefore<br />

the type of home that they may be able to afford.<br />

January is on course to be the busiest month for people getting a Mortgage in<br />

Principle on Rightmove since that service was launched in 2022. Whilst it is<br />

still early days, this is another positive sign of future movers getting their 2024<br />

budgets and plans in place.<br />

The average 5-year fixed mortgage rate is now 4.86%, compared to the peak of<br />

6.11% in July last year. As some best-buy rates edge closer to 4%, and a first<br />

Base Rate cut since 2020 is expected later this year, there is overall a more stable<br />

backdrop for the mortgage market than at this time last year.<br />

Tim Bannister comments: “Rightmove’s whole-of-market data puts us in a<br />

position to see the very earliest signs of activity in the market, and the number of<br />

new listings, buyer enquiries to agents, and sales being agreed are encouraging<br />

early indicators.<br />

“Combined with our more recent Mortgage in Principle data, the numbers<br />

suggest that many are taking action to make their move in 2024, perhaps<br />

including some who paused last year due to the more unsteady mortgage<br />

market.<br />

“A General Election is expected to be held during the second half of 2024, and<br />

traditionally we see a temporary slow-down in activity in the weeks before an<br />

election, as movers wait for the outcome and assess any impact that it may have<br />

on their housing plans.<br />

He concludes: “It will be important to keep a careful eye on this and on the<br />

impact of other economic news this year, but for now the data at the start of<br />

2024 points to building momentum, and reasons for growing market optimism.”<br />

Paul Bayliss, Director at The Square Room Estate Agents on the Fylde<br />

Coast adds: “It’s been a busy January so far, which has followed a busy end<br />

to 2023 for us, even more so than over the summer which is unusual. The key<br />

thing is mortgage rates, and with rates coming down from July and into the start<br />

of 2024, we can see buyers have more confidence.<br />

A major survey of 101 global real estate fund managers with an average of $62.5bn<br />

under management has found that 56% of investors feel optimistic towards the<br />

outlook for UK and European commercial real estate investments over the next<br />

12 to 18 months, according to a new report from global professional services firm<br />

Alvarez & Marsal.<br />

The investors surveyed highlighted the cost of capital and investment returns as the<br />

areas they are most optimistic about. 62% expect the cost of capital to improve and<br />

59% expect investment returns to improve.<br />

In terms of Europe, 75% of investors plan to increase their exposure to the Nordic<br />

markets, while 70% plan to increase their exposure to the UK.<br />

Over the next 12 to 18 months, the survey found that investors are keenest to back<br />

ventures that cater to travel and leisure, work and shopping, with 87% looking<br />

to invest in hotel and leisure, 71% in office buildings and 67% in retail. The care<br />

home and assisted living sector is set to receive the least interest, with only 23%<br />

looking to invest in that sector.<br />

The survey also found that investors are nearly unanimous in their views on<br />

ESG, with 97% saying that ESG forms an important part of their investment<br />

strategy. Energy efficient upgrades, smart building technology and green building<br />

certifications are the key focus areas for ESG-oriented investors.<br />

Kersten Muller, Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal said: “The growing<br />

consensus that interest rates have peaked suggests that the worst of the uncertainty<br />

may be behind us. While this could pave the way for a rebound in the real estate<br />

sector in 2024, investors should continue to exercise caution when evaluating the<br />

types of properties and markets they deem worthy of their capital.”<br />

www.thepropertydrop.co.uk<br />

01600 717255<br />

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“We’ve seen a lot of activity from first-time buyers, now ready to make their<br />

move at the start of the year, and with mortgage rates more settled, we’re<br />

also starting to see upsizers return who are now more confident to take out a<br />

larger mortgage for a bigger home. The market is just getting started, but we’re<br />

optimistic about what 2024 can bring.”<br />

Nathan Emerson CEO of Propertymark comments:“Sellers will no doubt<br />

be happy that their homes have increased in value month on month despite the<br />

challenging economic situation.<br />

“Serious buyers continue to complete on their homes, but what we now hope<br />

is that this increase, combined with lower interest rates could encourage those<br />

homeowners who have been holding back on their next home move due to<br />

previous economic turmoil.<br />

“It is now vital that the UK Government continues working towards reducing<br />

inflation to increase momentum in the market.”<br />

Majority of investors optimistic about UK<br />

commercial real estate market<br />

A new survey has revealed that 70% of global real estate investors plan to increase their<br />

exposure to the UK in 2024.<br />

“The growing consensus that interest rates have<br />

peaked suggests that the worst of the uncertainty<br />

may be behind us”<br />

- Kersten Muller - Alvarez & Marsal<br />

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bathroom garage/covered parking<br />

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4<br />

PROPERTIES<br />

WHITCHURCH, HEREFORDSHIRE £630,000 LLANGROVE, ROSS ON WYE £630,000<br />

Prospect Cottage, Welsh Newton Common<br />

RRK 01600 772929 www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk<br />

Asking Price<br />

£599,950<br />

This unique and characterful 4-bedroom detached property has an<br />

outstanding rural and peaceful location, tucked away in the pretty hamlet<br />

of Welsh Newton Common. It is within easy reach of major road networks<br />

and schools at Monmouth and Ross. Beautiful countryside walks are on the<br />

doorstep and the house enjoys far reaching views on all sides to both England<br />

and Wales. It offers creative spaces and flexible accommodation with generous<br />

outside patio areas and gardens. Potential for further improvement.<br />

Originally this property was a two up - two down home, which was extended<br />

to wrap around three sides of the original house. Many original character<br />

Property Letting and Management Specialists<br />

4 3 2<br />

garage/covered parking parking<br />

see the wide bespoke central staircase, central heating heatinghalf landing, high ceilings, wooden beams<br />

bathroom bathroom<br />

garage/covered parking parking<br />

garage/covered garage/covered parking parking<br />

parking parking<br />

At Roscoe Rogers and Knight we pride ourselves on effectively managing the balance of protecting our landlords<br />

investment in the property whilst appreciating it is our tenants home. You will see and feel the RR&K difference<br />

the moment you walk into our Monmouth based office and talk to our experienced staff.<br />

bedroom<br />

bedroom bedroom<br />

bathroom<br />

living room etc<br />

living room living etc room etc<br />

central heating<br />

central heating<br />

bedroom bedroom living living room room etc etc<br />

bathroom<br />

garage/covered central heating parking parking<br />

bathroom<br />

features remain including exposed beams upstairs and down. As you enter the<br />

FULL MANAGEMENT<br />

This service is recommended for novice landlords; who live abroad or are too far from the property and all landlords who are simply<br />

too busy to undertake the day to day running of a tenancy.<br />

THIS SERVICE INCLUDES:<br />

• Full marketing of the property across our chosen internet portals and our own website. We also advertise within our office in Monmouth.<br />

• Accompanied Viewings. • Inventory.<br />

• Deposit.<br />

• Gas safety checks. • Maintenance.<br />

• Referencing.<br />

• Legal documents.<br />

• Property inspections.<br />

• No hidden fees.<br />

• End of tenancy: Check out and transfer of services.<br />

For more information please don’t hesitate to come into our office or call us on 01600 772929<br />

house, the bright hallway is spacious and welcoming and you can immediately<br />

and wooden flooring. Accommodation includes a large kitchen dining space,<br />

a generously proportioned master bedroom with ensuite, a cosy lounge<br />

with wood burner, an additional living room with door to patio, a study /<br />

bedroom 4, plus two double bedrooms upstairs. Other alcoves and landings<br />

lend themselves to additional functional spaces for reading, working, music,<br />

display or storage.<br />

• Rent collection.<br />

ELECTRIC<br />

Tel: 01600 772929 (option 2)<br />

lettings@roscoerogersandknight.co.uk<br />

www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk<br />

3 Agincourt Square, Monmouth, NP25 3BT<br />

This very elegant 4 bed detached 17th Century cottage is set in an acre of<br />

grounds in a prime location on the edge of a popular village between<br />

Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye. Tastefully restored and up-graded with a wealth<br />

of original features over its 2 floors. Mature wrap around garden with terraces,<br />

a paddock, detached double garage, outbuilding and parking area for multiple<br />

vehicles. The village has the benefit of a renowned primary school, excellent<br />

shop/café, restaurants, hotel and active village hall.<br />

NO ONWARD CHAIN. EPC E<br />

3 Agincourt Square • Monmouth • NP25 3BT<br />

Call: 01600 772929<br />

This charming three bedroom stone built cottage is nestled in an extensive<br />

corner plot at the end of a quiet country lane in the sought after village of<br />

Llangrove. Sympathetically extended and remodelled offering spacious living<br />

accommodation over two floors with a tasteful blend of original features and<br />

quality fixtures and finishes. Beautifully landscaped gardens with far reaching<br />

views of rolling Herefordshire countryside. Parking for multiple vehicles and<br />

detached single garage. EPC E<br />

MITCHEL TROY, MONMOUTH £675,000 TINTERN, CHEPSTOW £500,000 MONMOUTH TOWN £460,000<br />

This smartly presented four bedroom detached<br />

bungalow nestled in approximately 0.24 acres of<br />

grounds, enjoys a quiet location in the sought after<br />

village of Mitchel Troy. Sympathetically renovated<br />

and modernised by the current owners, offering<br />

bright and spacious accommodation throughout.<br />

Beautifully landscaped garden, off road parking<br />

and single detached garage. EPC F<br />

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a charming<br />

two bedroom detached stone cottage nestled in<br />

approx. 1.0 acre of mature gardens and woodland<br />

set in the heart of the Wye Valley. Located in an<br />

area of outstanding natural beauty, offering<br />

spacious accommodation over two floors with a<br />

wealth of character features throughout. Detached<br />

double garage and parking for multiple vehicles.<br />

No onward chain.<br />

enquiries@roscoerogersandknight.co.uk • roscoerogersandknight.co.uk<br />

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a prime<br />

historic building in the heart of town with enviable<br />

provenance having been the Duke of Beaufort's<br />

Administration Centre. 11 large rooms over 3<br />

floors + cellar and a good-sized walled garden.<br />

Currently offices but planning permission has<br />

been approved for a change of use to provide an<br />

impressive residential town house.


6<br />

I LOVE WHERE I LIVE<br />

7<br />

I love where I live…<br />

Caerwent<br />

With a fascinating history and beautiful setting, Caerwent also has a strong<br />

community, where volunteering runs deep, says postmistress Angelique Gittings,<br />

who enjoys running a business that’s at the hub of local life..<br />

There are coaches to the primary school in Rogiet and to<br />

Caldicot, Chepstow and Monmouth secondary schools.<br />

We are lucky to have two community spaces in the village;<br />

the village hall and the community centre. Between them<br />

they host classes for all ages and interests, from archery to<br />

Zumba, short mat bowls to historic sword fighting. The<br />

community centre also has a newly-refurbished meeting<br />

room, with excellent facilities. Both spaces are available to<br />

hire for parties and sporting events.<br />

Describe the vibe in your favourite local café<br />

or pub…<br />

The Coach and Horses is the only pub left in the village. It is<br />

good for relaxed evenings and meals and also caters for wakes<br />

and wedding parties and celebration afternoon teas.<br />

The Baptist Chapel runs a village café on Friday mornings. It<br />

is incredibly friendly and inclusive and brings young and old<br />

together for a chat and some lovely food.<br />

The Church runs a Community café on Monday mornings,<br />

whose aim is the same, as well as running craft classes.<br />

Further afield is The Marmalade House in Chepstow, which<br />

has a vintage feel with excellent choices of tea and cakes, and<br />

the Cwtch Cabin in Langstone which is very cosy, especially<br />

in winter.<br />

What leisure pursuits do you enjoy locally?<br />

Eating out, walking, and volunteering.<br />

So, where are your favourite places for eating<br />

out?<br />

For a celebration, Panevino in Chepstow. For a more casual<br />

occasion, Ego at The Groes Wen Inn, Penhow; Los Reyes<br />

Tapas & Wine Bar, Caerleon or the Rock and Fountain in<br />

Penhow.<br />

And your favourite walks?<br />

I enjoy walking in Wentwood Forest, with a stop for a<br />

yummy hot chocolate at The Glade Tearooms. I also like<br />

walking in the Wye Valley around Tintern, with a stop at the<br />

Wild Hare for excellent hot chocolate and some immense<br />

sandwiches.<br />

In what ways are you involved in your local<br />

community?<br />

I was a community councillor for two years and currently<br />

serve on the Caerwent Village Hall and Playing Fields<br />

Association committee.<br />

As postmistress I am the collector of ‘things’. I sell tickets<br />

for local events, collect items for tombolas, take in<br />

donations for the food bank and collect subs for the village<br />

newsletter, the Caerwent Meadows Project and the Church<br />

200 club. The Post Office is the hub for anything local<br />

that helps the village. We also recycle batteries and crisp<br />

packets.<br />

We always have a painted window for the living Advent<br />

calendar and the Scarecrow trail and are a place to leave<br />

donations of surplus produce to reduce waste.<br />

What’s been the most exciting recent<br />

development in the area?<br />

Fibre!<br />

Connectivity issues really came to the fore with the<br />

blossoming of remote working in recent years. Half the<br />

village now have it and it is gradually being laid in the other<br />

part.<br />

It will be amazing to have reliable, fast Broadband.<br />

What’s the social life like in Caerwent?<br />

Well, the Coach and Horses is open for food and drink<br />

most days and evenings and the Caerwent Village Hall<br />

and Playing Fields Association run monthly events at the<br />

village hall. This year we have had a quiz night, Macmillan<br />

cake and book fair, the village summer fete, family Friday<br />

socials, car boot sales and coming up in November is our<br />

Christmas shopping night and then two Christmas parties<br />

in December for the over 60’s and the village children.<br />

There is also the Caerwent Meadows Project which has<br />

leased the CADW land around the roman ruins and has<br />

managed this to make an old fashioned meadow. It was<br />

recently awarded a Green Flag Award for environmental<br />

excellence.<br />

Which village events have you most enjoyed<br />

recently?<br />

One was the Caerwent Village Fete and Produce show in<br />

the summer, for which we were blessed with beautiful<br />

weather. As a committee we managed to pull off the right<br />

mix of free and very low cost activities to draw in families<br />

from the village and surrounds and it was a lovely relaxed<br />

day with loads of smiley faces – an incredible team effort<br />

that was appreciated by everyone.<br />

I also enjoyed the Chapel wreath making event for the ladies<br />

of the village, back in December. I am really looking forward<br />

to this one again.<br />

How would you advise someone new into the<br />

area to get to know the locals?<br />

Come to the Post Office! We advertise all the local events<br />

and businesses in the window. Everyone is also very friendly<br />

and chatty in the queue!<br />

You could also go to one of the coffee mornings run by the<br />

church and chapel or to the pub, where again people will<br />

chat and make you welcome.<br />

Tell me one fascinating fact about<br />

Caerwent…<br />

Roman Caerwent, or Venta Silurum, was established in<br />

about 75AD as a settlement for the finally vanquished local<br />

Silures tribe. The town was dissected by the Roman road<br />

from Gloucester to the legionary fortress at Caerleon.<br />

Photos of Caerwent: Sharon Chilcott and courtesy Angelique Gittings.<br />

Photo of Angelique: Jacob Gittings<br />

When I was made redundant from my last job, six years ago,<br />

the opportunity arose to take over the Caerwent Post Office<br />

and shop, with accommodation. I loved how the former<br />

postmistress had transformed the shop and was really excited<br />

to take over and carry on the ethos of the Post Office being<br />

the heart of the community, supporting other local businesses<br />

in the process.<br />

What makes Caerwent unique?<br />

The Roman ruins are spectacular. Caerwent was an important<br />

town in the Roman era and had temples, shops, a forum<br />

and fortified walls surrounding the town. The foundations<br />

of many of the buildings have been excavated and are on<br />

display, looked after by CADW. The walls form a great walk<br />

around the village with spectacular views to Wentwood<br />

Forest and beyond and at night the Severn crossing is visible<br />

in the distance. The nearby forest has excellent trails for<br />

walking, riding and mountain biking.<br />

There is an army training base on the outskirts of the village<br />

on the former munitions factory site. They regularly train<br />

with helicopters and armoured vehicles lumbering into the<br />

village are a regular sight. It can give us some very load<br />

bangs at times but it soon becomes part of the soundscape of<br />

the village and not intrusive at all!<br />

For you, personally, what’s the best thing<br />

about living there?<br />

The community here is incredibly friendly and welcoming,<br />

especially if you have dogs. Sebastien, our Post Office cat<br />

holds his own with them, though and most know to give him<br />

a wide berth when he is on the forecourt!<br />

The community spirit was especially evident during the<br />

pandemic years. Volunteering runs deep in this village, as<br />

can be seen with the Caerwent Meadows project and the<br />

Village Hall and Playing Fields Association, as well as all the<br />

sports clubs. Villagers are very happy to give up their free<br />

time to help, especially for the youngsters, and to make the<br />

environment the best it can be for all of us.<br />

What, if anything, spoils it for you?<br />

Construction lorries using the village as a short cut and<br />

vehicles speeding through the village. It is a perennial<br />

problem that comes up in the community council meetings<br />

on a regular basis but is very difficult to solve.<br />

What sort of people does Caerwent attract? Is<br />

it a good place to bring up a family?<br />

Caerwent has a very mixed demographic with a good spread<br />

of ages. There are lots of parks and green spaces and familyfriendly<br />

facilities. It has a private nursery (Mathern Day<br />

nursery at Caerwent); the Baptist Chapel run Little Fishes, a<br />

baby and toddler group once a week in term time, and there<br />

is a Monmouthshire-run youth club in the community centre.<br />

Villagers are very happy to give up their free time to help, especially for the<br />

youngsters…<br />

Sharon Chilcott<br />

Share the love<br />

If you would like to share what makes your<br />

home town or village a special place to live, then<br />

Sharon would be delighted to hear from you. You<br />

can get in touch by emailing: core.concepts@<br />

btinternet.com, putting I Love Where I Live in<br />

the subject line.


PROPERTIES 9<br />

Sales - Monmouth<br />

Sales - Monmouth<br />

Sales - Monmouth<br />

Sales - Monmouth<br />

Wonastow Road<br />

£350,000<br />

Goodrich<br />

£385,000<br />

Coalway<br />

£220,000<br />

Welsh Newton<br />

£395,000<br />

Occupying a sought after edge of Town location.<br />

Extended semi-detached property offering four<br />

bedrooms and good living accommodation with an<br />

attached garage and driveway, gravelled front garden<br />

and lawned rear garden.<br />

Situated on the edge of popular village. Substantial<br />

three bedroom semi-detached property offering well<br />

proportioned family living accommodation, with<br />

additional outbuilding, sizeable rear garden and extensive<br />

parking to front.<br />

Three bedroom semi-detached property situated a<br />

mile from Coleford. Offering extensive modern family<br />

accommodation with parking to front and lawned rear<br />

garden. Available with no onward chain.<br />

Situated between Monmouth and Hereford in the village<br />

of Welsh Newton with far reaching countryside views.<br />

The modern characterful property offers an array of eco<br />

-friendly features which enhance the living accommodation.<br />

Attached garage and attractive garden to rear.<br />

Sales - Monmouth<br />

Sales - Monmouth<br />

Sales - Monmouth<br />

Sales - Monmouth<br />

Highfield Road, Osbaston, Monmouth<br />

PA Black 01600 714355 www.rightmove.co.uk<br />

Guide Price<br />

£495,000<br />

4 2 2<br />

GAS<br />

Osbaston<br />

Sales - Chepstow<br />

£495,000<br />

Situated on the outskirts of Monmouth within the sought<br />

after area of Osbaston. An attractive four bedroom<br />

family property offering spacious living accommodation<br />

appreciating distant views and delightful rear garden,<br />

integral twin garage and extensive driveway parking.<br />

Ruardean<br />

Sales - Chepstow<br />

£490,000<br />

FANTASTIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY! Character 3<br />

bedroom detached cottage within village location along<br />

with a BUILDING PLOT having full planning permission<br />

granted for a four bedroom detached dormer bungalow<br />

and garage block within the grounds.<br />

Trelleck<br />

Characterful three storey stone built detached former<br />

farmhouse sympathetically refurbished throughout<br />

retaining many of its original features. Sought after<br />

village location near to neighbouring market towns of<br />

Chepstow and Monmouth.<br />

Sales - Chepstow<br />

£600,000<br />

Gilwern<br />

Attractive, deceptively spacious semi-detached<br />

property offering comfortable, beautiful versatile<br />

living accommodation, ideal for a modern family.<br />

With sizeable well stocked rear garden and detached<br />

garage.<br />

Sales - Chepstow<br />

OFFERS OVER £470,000<br />

Attractive four bedroom property. Enjoying sought after location. Excellent family living accommodation. Distant views.<br />

The property enjoys a pleasant setting, within a sought after neighbourhood of select and<br />

varied homes. The property captures a glimpse of the distant views beyond the Town across the<br />

surrounding countryside of Monmouth. Internally the accommodation comprises, Reception<br />

Hall with Cloakroom, Sitting Room 17ft with opening through to the Dining Room glazed<br />

door opening out to rear terrace and garden. Kitchen leading through to cosy Family Room<br />

or Breakfast Area, Utility Room with door to outside and the integral twin Garage. On the first<br />

floor, Master Bedroom with fitted wardrobes and bedroom furniture and en-suite Shower Room.<br />

Three further Bedrooms and Bathroom. Outside the garden is set to the rear, mainly lawned with<br />

planted flower and shrub borders creating interest. Extensive driveway parking to the front area.<br />

The extensive driveway opens out to provide a good parking area in front of twin garaging. There<br />

are planted borders along the front boundary and a path leads around the side through a gate<br />

to the rear garden. Predominantly laid to lawn with further shrub and flower beds. There is a<br />

paved terrace, ideal for entertaining, with low level brick retaining wall. Outside sensor lighting<br />

and water tap.<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.


10<br />

PROPERTIES<br />

Period detached four bedroom house close to<br />

city centre has retained many original features<br />

A detached four bedroom period house encircled by<br />

large gardens to the east of the city of Newport has<br />

kept many of its original character.<br />

Retaining features including an impressive oak staircase and<br />

balustrade, restored stain glass windows with UPVC lead light<br />

encapsulations, this distinctive house has wood parquet and<br />

tiled flooring areas.<br />

Sean Roper, of Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “This<br />

stylish, substantial four bedroom detached residence with<br />

spacious gardens to front and rear with ample parking created<br />

attention as soon as we produced our February auction sales<br />

catalogue and that interest is sure to intensify until our online<br />

sale.<br />

“The eye-catching design and style has a timeless quality<br />

which attracts as soon as you seen the house from the outside<br />

and this extends from its exterior appearance to inside and<br />

throughout this fine home.<br />

“The property has been well maintained and improved over<br />

the years with attractive kitchen and modern bathroom. It<br />

also has an exceptionally spacious rear conservatory which,<br />

equipped with heating, can be utilised as a family or dining<br />

area.<br />

“East of Newport city centre and south of the M4 the house,<br />

at 34 Ladyhill Road, has entrance hallway, two receptions<br />

rooms, Kitchen leading to spacious rear conservatory on the<br />

ground floor and the four bedrooms, a bathroom and landing<br />

on the first floor.<br />

“There’s a garden at the front with driveway leading to rear<br />

parking area, which was formerly a garage. There is an<br />

exceptionally spacious rear garden with a laid lawn and patio<br />

area and planted borders.”<br />

Convenient for both local amenities and shops and good<br />

road links to both Newport City Centre and the M4 for<br />

either Cardiff or Bristol the house, which is being offered at<br />

the next Paul Fosh Auctions online sale starting at 12 noon<br />

on Tuesday, January 30 and ending from 5pm on Thursday,<br />

February 1, has a guide price of £250,000-plus.<br />

www.paulffoshauctions.com<br />

For more press information on this news article please contact<br />

David Barnes at DB Public Relations 07866 148407 or david.<br />

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Period features: This four bed detached house is being is<br />

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For a calming, relaxed, and welcoming interior, earthy or nature-inspired tones are<br />

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Once a staple in bathrooms and kitchens, chrome makes a softer comeback in fluid and<br />

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Regionally<br />

40 offices<br />

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LLANWERN<br />

LLANMARTIN, NEWPORT<br />

Abergavenny<br />

01873 736515<br />

Located in three acres of idyllic grounds, this stunning four-bed home is<br />

surrounded by incredible rural views, boasting a luxury primary suite with<br />

balcony, open-plan living space with high-end kitchen, huge lounge and doors<br />

to the garden with a vast terrace and detached annexe. EPC Rating: B<br />

This handsome, modernised and extended period farmhouse enjoys a<br />

glorious, elevated situation, commanding stunning 180 degree views of the<br />

picturesque scenery of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.<br />

The substantial six-bedroom residence was once at the heart of a cider farm<br />

and sits in lovely established gardens at the end of a long drive. True to its<br />

heritage, its 2.16 acres of grounds include a productive orchard. EPC Rating: E<br />

A perfect family home, this very attractive, detached, modern house benefits from an<br />

edge of village location and lovely rural views, whilst its proximity to the M4 motorway<br />

brings Newport, Cardiff and Bristol within easy reach for work, leisure and<br />

entertainment. One of a pair of individually-designed, high quality, newly-built properties<br />

in the village of Llanwern. The four-bedroom house has been finished to an exceptional<br />

standard and stand-out features are the stunning, contemporary kitchen and the secondfloor<br />

bedroom suite which has a large dormer window looking out over fields and<br />

countryside. EPC Rating: TBC<br />

This unique spacious detached family home is set in approximately 6 acres of garden<br />

and grounds and benefits from ample driveway parking and triple car garaging.<br />

Benefitting from excellent transport links with easy access onto the M4 motorway, it also<br />

has picturesque views over the local countryside towards the Celtic Manor and<br />

Wentwood. The extensive and spacious accommodation includes five reception rooms,<br />

exceptionally well fitted kitchen/diner, five bedrooms and five bathrooms. There is also a<br />

large sun terrace to the first floor and the property comes to the market with no<br />

onward chain. EPC Rating: E<br />

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Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 Guide price £1,300,000<br />

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This handsome former parsonage with 19 acres of land, a charming twobedroom<br />

holiday cottage and five stables is set in the beautiful Herefordshire<br />

countryside, close to the England/Wales border and to the market town of<br />

Monmouth. Ideal for a family looking for a spacious country home, it is well<br />

situated for the excellent local schools, convenient for commuters, and offers<br />

the chance to keep horses, ponies or livestock and an opportunity to run and<br />

possibly further develop a lucrative tourism business. EPC Rating: E<br />

Located on a charming residential road, this Grade II listed, character-packed<br />

Georgian gem boasts four floors of period features and modern additions.<br />

Three reception rooms, three luxury bathrooms, five bedrooms, and a highend<br />

kitchen diner leading to a walled garden will not fail to captivate. EPC<br />

Rating: Exempt<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 />

A fine equestrian property with a comprehensive array of facilities and over 20 acres of<br />

land, located in one of the most beautiful locations in South Herefordshire, just a mile or<br />

so from the centre of Ross-on-Wye. This beautiful piece of rural living yet one mile from<br />

town, comprises a spacious 3 bedroom semi detached barn conversion, 20 + acres of<br />

well maintained grounds, extensive equestrian facilities (detailed in full within the main<br />

description), woodland walks on your doorstep and incredible panoramas over<br />

surrounding countryside.<br />

EPC Rating: D<br />

Fine & Country Monmouth 01600 775930 Guide price £1,850,000<br />

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3 1 2 D<br />

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CHEPSTOW<br />

Detached four bedroom property<br />

Many upgraded additional extras<br />

Large rear garden & garage<br />

Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />

Guide price £480,000<br />

CHEPSTOW<br />

Beautiful four bedroom detached property<br />

Located in a sought-after area of The Danes<br />

Open plan kitchen/ dining area<br />

Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />

Guide price £485,000<br />

CHEPSTOW<br />

Three storey 3-bed mid-terrace property<br />

Spacious & well-planned interior layout<br />

No onward chain<br />

Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />

Guide price £345,000<br />

TUTSHILL<br />

Three bed end terrace property<br />

Modern kitchen/diner<br />

Ideally situated in a sought-after location of Tutshill<br />

Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />

Guide price £325,000<br />

MONMOUTH<br />

Immaculately presented four-bed family home<br />

Popular and established estate location<br />

Gated driveway and garage<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £420,000<br />

MONMOUTH<br />

Beautifully presented second floor apartment<br />

Two double bedrooms<br />

Allocated parking & communal gardens<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £245,000<br />

MONMOUTH<br />

Edge of town centre<br />

Three bedrooms<br />

Ground floor extension<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £360,000<br />

OSBASTON<br />

Beautifully presented family home<br />

Popular location<br />

Show home order<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £475,000<br />

2 1 1 E<br />

2 1 1 F<br />

2 1 1 C<br />

6 4 2 C<br />

4 2 2 E<br />

4 3 3 C<br />

3 2 2 D<br />

3 3 3 D<br />

CHEPSTOW<br />

Detached two bedroom cottage<br />

Ideal first home or holiday rental<br />

Town centre location<br />

Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />

Guide price £250,000<br />

TINTERN<br />

Desirable location in Tintern<br />

First time to the market in 82 years<br />

Riverfront views of the River Wye<br />

Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 626262<br />

Guide price £350,000<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 />

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 />

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 £650,000<br />

OSBASTON<br />

Detached four-bedroom family home<br />

Highly sought-after location<br />

Superb views towards the Black Mountains<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £545,000<br />

MONMOUTH<br />

Detached three-bedroom bungalow<br />

Sought after location<br />

Beautiful views<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £495,000<br />

MONMOUTH<br />

Charming chalet bungalow on edge of town<br />

Kitchen/diner & bonus garden room<br />

Three bedrooms & three bathrooms<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £450,000<br />

3 2 1 C<br />

3 2 1 B<br />

3 2 1 C<br />

3 1 3 D<br />

3 2 1 C<br />

4 2 2 C<br />

4 2 2 D<br />

3 2 2 E<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 />

SUDBROOK<br />

Popular development, close to amenities<br />

Off road parking & detached garage<br />

Walled south facing rear garden<br />

Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />

Guide price £350,000<br />

CALDICOT<br />

Garden log cabin ideal for home working<br />

Well located for commuting<br />

Garage & driveway<br />

Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />

Guide price £350,000<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 />

MONMOUTH<br />

Immaculately presented detached bungalow<br />

Well maintained gardens<br />

Stunning location<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £440,000<br />

MONMOUTH<br />

Detached four bedroom family home<br />

Driveway, double garage & private garden<br />

En-suite facilities<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Offers over £435,000<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 />

ABERGAVENNY<br />

Characterful three-bed semi-det home<br />

Stunning views<br />

Peaceful yet convenient location<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £395,000<br />

4 2 2 C<br />

4 2 2 C<br />

4 2 3 E<br />

4 3 3 C<br />

4 2 2 C<br />

4 2 2 N/A<br />

3 1 1 N/A<br />

3 1 1 D<br />

UNDY<br />

No upper chain<br />

Large conservatory with underfloor heating<br />

Ideally located for commuting & schooling<br />

Archer & Co Caldicot 01291 626262<br />

Guide price £385,000<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 />

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 />

UNDY<br />

South east facing landscaped rear gardens<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 />

REDBROOK<br />

Beautifully presented four-bedroom home<br />

Low maintenance rear garden<br />

Village location close to local amenities<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £380,000<br />

MONMOUTH<br />

Characterful town house<br />

Four well-proportioned bedrooms<br />

Courtyard garden and parking<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £375,000<br />

MONMOUTH<br />

Character cottage close to town centre<br />

Front and rear gardens, cosy lounge<br />

Kitchen diner, three double bedrooms<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £345,000<br />

MONMOUTH<br />

Charmingly refurbished Victorian cottage<br />

Conveniently located close to town<br />

Immaculately presented throughout<br />

Archer & Co Monmouth 01600 713030<br />

Guide price £330,000<br />

chepstow usk monmouth newport forest of dean ross-on-wye london archerandco.com<br />

Associated Park Lane office


5 4 4 D<br />

4 3 3 F<br />

4 2 2 D<br />

3 2 2 C<br />

2 1 1 C<br />

3 1 2 D<br />

4 1 2 D<br />

4 3 3 D<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 />

LLANDENNY<br />

Four bed farmhouse<br />

Approximately 6 acres & 2600 square feet<br />

Many period features throughout<br />

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />

Guide price £950,000<br />

USK<br />

Detached four bedroom home<br />

Large plot of approximately 1/3 acre<br />

Gated Driveway and garage<br />

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />

Guide price £575,000<br />

USK<br />

Three bedroomed riverside home<br />

Balcony and en-suite to principal bedroom<br />

Town centre location<br />

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />

Guide price £465,000<br />

Ross-on-Wye<br />

Two-bedroom, first floor apartment<br />

Two allocated parking spaces<br />

Central town position & countryside views<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Guide price £250,000<br />

Ross-on-Wye<br />

Detached cottage<br />

Generous living space<br />

Off road parking<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Offers over £340,000<br />

Ross-on-Wye<br />

Detached house<br />

Four bedrooms<br />

Popular residential location<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Guide price £525,000<br />

Newent<br />

Four bedroom detached family home<br />

Off road parking, enclosed generous gardens<br />

Sought after location<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Offers over £400,000<br />

3 2 3 C<br />

4 2 2 E<br />

4 2 2 E<br />

4 2 2 F<br />

4 3 3 D<br />

4 3 2<br />

4 4 3 E<br />

4 2 3 F<br />

LLANDENNY<br />

Detached three bed property<br />

Countryside views<br />

Village location<br />

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />

Offers over £450,000<br />

RAGLAN<br />

Detached four bedroom house<br />

Extensive driveway & garage<br />

No onward chain<br />

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />

Guide price £425,000<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 />

LLANGEVIEW<br />

Semi detached four bedroom farmhouse<br />

Many original features throughout<br />

No onward chain<br />

Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />

Guide price £600,000<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 />

BRIDSTOW<br />

Luxury modern new build<br />

Finished to a high specification throughout<br />

Off road parking<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Prices from £725,000<br />

Phocle Green<br />

Semi-detached home built in the 1800's<br />

Four/five double bedrooms<br />

Fully refurbished throughout.<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

£650,000<br />

Llangrove<br />

Four bedrooms<br />

Beautiful wrap around gardens<br />

Driveway and garage<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Offers over £625,000<br />

3 2 6 D<br />

4 2 1 B<br />

2 2 3 E<br />

3 2 2 C<br />

5 2 3 D<br />

3 1 2 D<br />

2 1 1 D<br />

4 2 2 B<br />

MAMHILAD<br />

Garden studio/workshop<br />

Garden room<br />

Ample parking<br />

Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />

Guide price £650,000<br />

ROGERSTONE<br />

Open plan kitchen diner<br />

Principal en-suite<br />

South facing rear garden<br />

Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />

Offers over £350,000<br />

LANGSTONE<br />

Beautifully maintained grounds<br />

Driveway<br />

Great location<br />

Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />

Guide price £600,000<br />

CROESYCEILIOG<br />

Generous size lounge<br />

Separate dining room<br />

Amazing views over the countryside<br />

Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />

Offers over £700,000<br />

Ruardean Woodside<br />

Spacious five bedroom family home<br />

Large gardens, parking, garage<br />

Peaceful village location<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Guide price £500,000<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 />

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 />

Lydney<br />

Detached family home<br />

Four good sized bedrooms<br />

Immaculately presented throughout<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Offers over £425,000<br />

5 4 3 C<br />

4 2 2 B<br />

4 1 2 D<br />

4 1 2 C<br />

3 2 1 B<br />

5 4 2 Pending<br />

3 2 3 E<br />

5 3 2 D<br />

LANGSTONE<br />

Close to highly regarded schools<br />

Generous size plot<br />

Beautifully decorated throughout<br />

Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />

Guide price £700,000<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 />

CAERLEON<br />

Separate dining room<br />

Great location<br />

Close to amenities<br />

Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />

Offers over £350,000<br />

TY CANOL<br />

Additional allocated parking spaces<br />

Internal garage<br />

Great views<br />

Archer & Co Newport 01633 449884<br />

Offers over £300,000<br />

Three Ashes<br />

Modern detached House<br />

Three double bedrooms<br />

South facing gardens<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Guide price £550,000<br />

Whitchurch<br />

Brand New five-bedroom, detached family home<br />

High quality specification throughout<br />

Far reaching views over the Herefordshire countryside<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Guide price £750,000<br />

Great Doward<br />

Character property<br />

Multi-generational living<br />

Driveway and garage<br />

Archer & Co Ross-on-Wye 01989 768484<br />

Offers over £575,000<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 />

chepstow usk monmouth newport forest of dean ross-on-wye london archerandco.com<br />

Associated Park Lane office


20<br />

PROPERTIES<br />

PROPERTIES 21<br />

Staunton, Coleford, Gloucestershire<br />

Fine & Country 01600 775930 www.fineandcountry.com<br />

Stylish, beautifully detailed family home. Three-bedrooms, en-suite & family bathroom. Located in a desirable Wye Valley village.<br />

This stylish three-bedroom family home is spacious and well thought-out and benefits from<br />

a stunning kitchen/dining/family room. Located in a desirable Wye Valley village within<br />

easy reach of local facilities. As a newly-built property in in the Conservation Area at the<br />

heart of Staunton, Honeysuckle House is a rare find. It has been individually designed to<br />

be in sympathy with its historic surroundings in one of the oldest villages in the Forest of<br />

Dean. “The village is very picturesque and highly sought-after as a place to live.<br />

MONMOUTH<br />

OFFICE OPENING SOON<br />

BUS Scheme<br />

Grant increased to<br />

£7,500<br />

Guide Price<br />

£475,000<br />

3 1 2<br />

We were very lucky to find a development site in the heart of the village and we had to take<br />

a lot of care with the materials and the details to make sure it was in keeping and to satisfy the<br />

planners.”<br />

The attractive, neatly laid-out garden, designed for low-maintenance, comprises a large,<br />

paved patio, running across the back of the property, with an area of level lawn and with<br />

raised beds, planted with shrubs and retained by contemporary sleepers.<br />

LPG<br />

2<br />

Spring Cottage, Tintern, Chepstow<br />

Guide Price<br />

2 1 1<br />

Archer & Co 01291 626262 www.archerandco.com £350,000<br />

Charming stone built two-bedroom cottage. Panoramic views overlooking the River Wye. A tranquil and historic setting.<br />

This is the first time Spring Cottage has been to the market for 82 years. Located in the Idyllic<br />

Wye Valley, an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and situated only a short distance from<br />

world-renowned area of Tintern. The cottage offers a great opportunity to adapt and extend<br />

to your design preferences. Subject to planning. The interior features two cosy bedrooms,<br />

providing comfort and privacy. The living spaces are flexible and open to be renovated to<br />

capture the essence of modern-day living, this cottage does offer rustic charm and character.<br />

Situated in the world-renowned Tintern, the cottage not only offers a peaceful living<br />

environment but also provides breathtaking views of the river Wye and beyond. The gentle<br />

meandering of the river adds to the allure of this distinctive location. The community offers<br />

local pubs and cafes, a few shops and a doctor’s surgery, plus one of the most recognisable<br />

landmarks in Wales, the 12th-century Tintern Abbey.<br />

The cottages grounds are extensive but will need to be managed, to be fully utilised to the<br />

best that they offer. There is no parking, but parking spaces at the front are located in the<br />

public parking area overlooking the river.<br />

GAS LPG<br />

for a new renewable heating system<br />

Wood Pellet Boiler<br />

*BUS Scheme<br />

Biomass Grant £5,000<br />

ASHP Grant £7,500<br />

www.birdshill.wales<br />

Phone: 01558 824 726<br />

Email: info@birdshill.wales<br />

Air Source Heat Pump<br />

12 Roundbush Crescent, Caerwent Guide Price<br />

£420,000<br />

Archer & Co 01291 672212 www.archerandco.com<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 connects<br />

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 />

4 4 2<br />

Spacious detached four bedroom property. Three reception rooms. Kitchen with breakfast area. Viewing recommended.<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, shop<br />

and post office, meeting the various needs of its residents. Additionally, a communal village hall<br />

(accompanied by a sports field) serves as a hub for social gatherings and recreational activities.<br />

The first thing to note about this superb property is a converted garage now transformed<br />

into a self-contained hairdressing salon. This multi-functional space boasts its own dedicated<br />

entrance, ensuring independent access separate from the main dwelling. This distinct attribute<br />

not only offers convenience, but also provides the flexibility of running a business from the<br />

comfort of home.<br />

GAS<br />

2


WHO SAYS BUSINESS<br />

& PLEASURE DON’T MIX?<br />

Investing in a luxury holiday lodge at Maesmawr Farm Resort could be more<br />

profitable than you think with domestic tourism and UK staycations set to boom<br />

Have you found a new appreciation for the<br />

natural beauty found closer to home over<br />

lockdown?<br />

You’re not the only one – new research has found<br />

that 83% of tourists would prefer to holiday in the<br />

UK than travel abroad this year, and this trend<br />

is set to continue into next year, bringing a huge<br />

boost to Britain’s hospitality and holiday sector.<br />

With holidaymakers turning to socially distanced<br />

trips that are locally accessible during this volatile<br />

time, now is the time to take advantage of the UK<br />

holiday market which generates over £9.3 billion<br />

every year in revenue – camping, glamping and<br />

lodge holidays have become a great option for<br />

people wishing to escape everyday life whilst<br />

minimising the risk of Covid-19.<br />

Enter Maesmawr Farm Resort. An idyllic hidden<br />

gem set deep within the heart of the Welsh hills,<br />

Maesmawr Farm offers a slice of escapism from<br />

the hustle and bustle of the usual tourist spots;<br />

this resort is the perfect place to restore and<br />

rejuvenate your senses, being nestled within 27<br />

acres of stunning landscaped grounds, boasting<br />

uninterrupted, panoramic views of the rolling hills<br />

and countryside of the mystical Severn Valley.<br />

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 />

has explained in a recent interview: “Our quest for<br />

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 />

be treated ourselves. This is paying exponential<br />

dividends, as our levels of repeat visitors grows<br />

year on year and our lodge owners continue<br />

recommending us to others.<br />

We’ve seen a strong rise in demand for luxury<br />

lodge ownership and holidays in recent years,<br />

and industry experts are predicting the demand to<br />

continue to rise to a sustained level around 40%<br />

higher than it was previously, due to the current<br />

situation introducing new customers to our<br />

marketplace.<br />

It certainly seems that UK domestic tourism is<br />

gearing up for a sustained period of long term<br />

growth, which is presenting strong opportunities<br />

for anyone wishing to enjoy a second home in a<br />

secure environment that effectively pays them to<br />

own it.”<br />

With this focus on exceptional quality, Maesmawr<br />

Farm Resort offers stunning 2- and 3-bedroom<br />

holiday lodges for sale and holiday rental, and<br />

all of the holiday homes have been created in a<br />

collaborative effort between some of the best<br />

designers in the business. With outside spaces just<br />

waiting to be explored and discovered, each lodge<br />

available offers luxury furnishings, quirky interior<br />

designs and large private decks that overlook the<br />

beautiful countryside views.<br />

Not to be confused with conventional Holiday<br />

Parks, Maesmawr Farm offers long-term property<br />

ownership that can be enjoyed for generations,<br />

just like a cottage would be but with the additional<br />

benefits, security and support of being on a wellmanaged,<br />

private leisure development – and the<br />

on-site team can assist with all manner of things<br />

to make visits even more enjoyable for owners<br />

and guests alike with a Concierge-style service.<br />

Offering an incredible investment opportunity, the<br />

lodges here benefit from a fully managed letting<br />

package that covers all aspects of what is required<br />

end to end – from marketing to maintenance.<br />

Buy-to-let owners don’t have to lift a finger and<br />

can simply sit back and benefit from net returns<br />

of up to 10% with peak-week tariffs reaching up<br />

to £1,500 – and for those who want certainty over<br />

higher yields, fixed returns are also available.<br />

If the thought of a hands-free, tax efficient,<br />

high-yielding leisure property investment<br />

with additional lifestyle benefits in the Welsh<br />

countryside has you curious, then get in touch<br />

today for more information!<br />

Introducing ... The Laurels<br />

To keep up with the unprecedented demand for UK<br />

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stunning countryside views!<br />

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Ein nod yw gwneud rheoli a good eich eiddo’n broses syml a rhwydd, a gweithio gyda chi ar reoli a hysbysebu eich eiddo yn ogystal â dod o hyd i denantiaid<br />

wed’u fetio ar gyfer:<br />

Cynlluniau Rhentu Preifat<br />

Cynlluniau Lesio Preifat<br />

Gyda chymorth ac arweiniad gan ein tim, cyfeillgar, profiadol a phroffesiynol.<br />

Mae Gwasanaeth Gosod Sir Fynwy’n cynnig cynlluniau gosod tymor byr a hirdymor. At hyn, mae gennym lesoedd hirdymor, thwng pump ac ugain mlynedd, ar<br />

gael drwy ‘Gynllun Lesio Cymru’ a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru ac a reolir gan Wasanaeth Lesio Sir Fynwy. Mae grantiau ar gael i helpu dod â chartrefi gwag yn<br />

ôl i gael eu defnyddio.<br />

Os oes diddordeb gennych mewn good eich eiddo, neu os hoffech fwy o fanylion ynglyn @’r gwa-sanaeth a’r hyn yr ydym yn ei gynnig, cysylltwch @ Clare Hamer<br />

Monmouthshire Letting Service offer an alternative and cost-effective way to rent your property.<br />

We aim to make managing and letting your property a simple and easy process, working with you to manage and advertise your property as<br />

well as finding you vetted tenants for.<br />

Private Rental Schemes<br />

Private Leasing Schemes<br />

With the help and guidance from our friendly, experienced professional team.<br />

Monmouthshire Letting Service offer short and long-term leasing schemes. Additionally, with ‘Leasing Scheme Wales’ funded by the Welsh<br />

Government and managed by Monmouthshire Letting Service, we have long term leases available for between five and twenty years. Grants are<br />

available to help bring empty homes back into use.<br />

If you are interested in letting your accommodation or to find out more details about the service and what we offer, please contact Clare Hamer<br />

Rhif ffôn/ Telephone: 01873 735426<br />

E-bost/ Email: MLS@monmouthshire.gov.uk<br />

Gwefan/ Website: www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/MLS<br />

Gwefan/ Website: www.gov.wales/leasing-scheme-wales-guidance<br />

If you have unused attic space, a loft conversion can add valuable living space to your<br />

home. Whether it becomes an extra bedroom, office, or playroom, this addition can<br />

greatly enhance your property’s worth.<br />

5. Landscaping and Garden Enhancement<br />

First impressions matter. Well-maintained gardens and outdoor spaces can enhance your<br />

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COVID reinforced the importance for us all of making the most of any private outside<br />

space that we have.<br />

6. Smart Home Technology<br />

Integrating smart home features like thermostats, security systems, and lighting controls<br />

not only adds convenience but also increases the appeal of your property. Buyers<br />

appreciate the energy efficiency and security these technologies provide. Gone are the<br />

days when such systems had be expensively wired into your home as providers like KASA<br />

allow you to control pretty much any device in your home with wireless connected plugs,<br />

cameras and bulbs – all controlled by a free app.<br />

7. Conservatory or Extension<br />

Consider adding an extension or a conservatory to your home. These additions create<br />

extra living space, whether it’s a larger living room, a home office, playroom, or a sunlit<br />

dining area. They act as a great link to your outside space. A conservatory or extension<br />

can significantly increase your property’s value and appeal to potential buyers looking for<br />

more room. With many people still adopting some form of hybrid working – inside space<br />

comes top of many potential buyers Wishlist’s.<br />

8. Upgrade Heating Systems<br />

Efficient heating systems are crucial in the UK. Consider upgrading to a modern, energyefficient<br />

boiler or installing underfloor heating. These improvements not only increase<br />

your home’s value but also make it more attractive to buyers seeking comfort and lower<br />

utility bills.<br />

9. Paint and Decorate<br />

A fresh coat of paint can work wonders. Neutral, light-coloured walls make rooms appear<br />

larger and provide a blank canvas for buyers to envision their own style of décor and how<br />

to make their own imprint. Repainting and refreshing the interior can give your home a<br />

modern, inviting feel.


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