Newton Lodge

Newton LodgeWelsh Newton Common | Nr Monmouth | NP25 5RR

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NEWTON LODGEOn the edge of a popular hamlet amidst glorious countryside an elegant country home for a large family together with a valuable letting income from converted barns. The main residence is a fine pre-Georgian home with four reception rooms and five bedrooms.


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This spacious country residence is at the edge of a popular hamlet amidst glorious countryside set overlooking the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and Malvern Hills in the distance. Set in its own grounds of approx 5 acres, the property has a wealth of history including an old Doctors Surgery and Roman Bath. There is one converted barn in a cobbled yard whilst the others are in a separate unit comprising four houses and a flat with their own parking area. There is additional land with a 30ft newly built timber garage.

Welsh Newton Common is a popular scattered hamlet, with its own little shop, on the Herefordshire/Monmouthshire borders between Hereford and Monmouth, and about 18 miles south of Hereford. South Wales and the Midlands are easily accessible via the A40/A449 dual carriageway, which is only 10 minutes away. It links the M4 at Newport with the M50 at Ross-on-Wye.


ROOMS

THE MAIN HOUSEBelieved to date from the 17th Century, the house was extensively refurbished by the vendor when it was acquired in 1996. Many period features were retained including open fireplaces, ceiling roses, flagstone floors etc. The heart of the house is the huge kitchen, with large range, pantry and adjacent snug. For more formal entertaining there are two large reception rooms with open fireplaces and a library. Upstairs comprises five double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Most of the principal rooms have internal wooden shutters.

THE COACH HOUSEOne bedroom detached Coach House conversion with its own private garden area. The kitchen/dining room, bathroom and bedroom are on the ground floor with an open plan living area upstairs enjoying an attractive corner fireplace. There are internal wooden shutters to the windows. EPC Rating: G.

THE OLD DAIRYA small two-storey building. This is also known as the Maids Room.





THE CONVERTED BARNSThe range of converted barns provide a very valuable income. They all have parking and seating areas. With the exception of The Mill, all have oil-fired Rayburns with their own oil tanks and all have internal wooden shutters. These comprise:

THE CHAFF HOUSETwo bedroom cottage over two floors, with open-plan living kitchen, woodburner. The old chaff plate is on the centre pillar. EPC Rating: E.

THE MILLOne bedroom ground floor apartment with open-plan living kitchen and large double bedroom with en suite shower room that is suitable for disabled use. EPC Rating: D.





THE CIDER HOUSETwo bedroom cottage with an open-plan living kitchen and door to a large balcony. EPC Rating: C.

OWL HOUSEThree bed cottage. One of the larger units with lounge/dining room, woodburner, separate kitchen and an unusual mezzanine level. EPC Rating: D.

THE STABLESTwo bedroom unusual cottage with multi-level accommodation. Large entrance hall, living room with woodburner, large kitchen/dining room, with a spiral staircase to the occasional bedroom two/study and a door through to the main bedroom. EPC Rating: E.



Owl House


Chaff House

Cider House


OUTSIDE

THE EXTENSIVE GARDENS AND GROUNDSApproached via imposing stone pillared gated entrance over a gravelled driveway which draws up to the side of the main house providing parking and turning. The lawned gardens lie predominantly to the front and side of the property with the paddock to the front, all of which take full advantage of the stunning, far reaching views. There is a large patio area accessed from the old front door. Within the last decade or so, the owners have restored an historic feature of an old Roman Bath. It has stone steps on either end with fresh water in and out. Situated to the rear is a productive vegetable plot, orchard and fruit cage. There is a greenhouse/conservatory, outbuildings one of which is the old Doctors Surgery together with a double garage. The Coach House is set in a private walled garden with cobbled yard overset by a patio and gardens. On approaching the property, just before the triangle on which there is a beech tree (TPO), there is a large substantial timber-framed garage measuring 30’ x 12’, with power and water. In total the grounds extend to approximately 5 acres which is ideal for those wishing to have horses or other animals.

Notes: Two trees on the property are subject to a TPO. There is also an agricultural access for a neighbouring farmer.

DIRECTIONSFrom Monmouth, head north on A466 towards Hereford and follow the winding road for 3.6 miles into Welsh Newton. Turn right at the war memorial, go up hill for half a mile. Take first right signposted Welsh Newton Common and keep going for over half a mile. At the phone box, turn left down the hill. The gated entrance to Newton Lodge is straight ahead.


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Outbuildings

The Coach House


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 23.11.2015

The Barns

Owl House

The Mill

The Chaff House

The StablesThe Cider House



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