Property description
Set amidst the splendid rolling Monmouthshire countryside and sitting in glorious grounds of approximately 1.1 acres overlooking the Skirrid Fawr, is this handsome and imposing eleven bedroomed detached period residence situated in a pleasant country lane setting boasting some fine original features and affording nearly 5,000 sq ft arranged over four floors, offering either the potential for restoration into a grand family home or adaptation to a variety of alternative uses subject to the necessary consent. Offered to the market with no onward chain.
Agents Introduction
Believed to date from the 1870's, Penbidwal House was built as a Gentleman's country residence by Isaiah Betram Roscher, known locally as an important landowner and businessman of his time and whose initials are carved into the front elevation. A most handsome property, Penbidwal House is of stone construction under a slate roof complemented by the original restored scalloped pierced bargeboards to the gables. Sitting in park-like gardens extending to approximately 1.1 acres boasting a veritable arboretum plus an abundance of flora and fauna, the gardens have been beautifully maintained and offer a great deal of seclusion and privacy and display interesting features such as a horse mount and what would have been the croquet lawn and grassed tennis court.
Situation and Local Amenities
Penbidwal House is situated in the parish of Llanvihangel Crucorney, on the outskirts of the Monmouthshire village of Pandy. Local facilities include a primary school, garage/petrol station, convenience store and local church. The area is also served by public houses including the Old Pandy Inn and the historic and locally renowned Skirrid Inn, thought to date back over 900 years and believed to be one of the oldest public houses in Wales. Nearby are the Black Mountains and stunning Llanthony Valley, both popular for outdoor recreational pursuits.The thriving market town of Abergavenny just 7 miles away whilst the Cathedral city of Hereford is 18 miles to the north. The town of Abergavenny boasts a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities, including a wide selection of boutique style shops, grocery and newsagent stores, supermarkets and many well-known high street shops. Abergavenny also hosts a market several times a week. The town has its own cinema and leisure centre as well as a number of restaurants for evening entertainment. The area is well served by schools for all ages. Abergavenny railway station has regular services into central London via Newport, whilst road links at the Hardwick roundabout give easy access to the motorway for Bristol, Birmingham, the South West and London and \"A\" routes for Monmouth, Hereford, Cwmbran and Cardiff.
Triple Aspect Entrance Porch
Triple Aspect Entrance Porch opening into Grand Reception Hallway leading to Rear Hallway
Double Aspect Reception Room One - 15' 1'' x 17' 1'' (4.59m x 5.20m)
Double Aspect Reception Room Two - 15' 4'' x 17' 1'' (4.67m x 5.20m)
Reception Room Three - 15' 2'' x 15' 5'' (4.62m x 4.70m)
Double Aspect Kitchen - 15' 2'' x 10' 6'' (4.62m x 3.20m)
Utility Room - 12' 6'' x 15' 6'' (3.81m x 4.72m)
Side Hallway with Cloackroom/Utility Store
Ground Floor Shower Room
From the rear lobby a panelled door opens into staircase to:
Basement
Cellar Room One - 15' 3'' x 16' 0'' (4.64m x 4.87m)
Cellar Room Two - 14' 1'' x 17' 2'' (4.29m x 5.23m)
First Floor
Landing
Leading through the house with doors to the bedrooms and bathrooms, return staircase to second floor.
Bedroom One - 15' 2'' x 17' 1'' (4.62m x 5.20m)
Opening to :
Dressing Area - 10' 7'' x 4' 9'' (3.22m x 1.45m)
Double Aspect Family Bathroom - 15' 3'' x 12' 7'' (4.64m x 3.83m)
Double Aspect Bedroom Two - 15' 2'' x 17' 1'' (4.62m x 5.20m)
Bedroom Four - 11' 6'' x 8' 11'' (3.50m x 2.72m)
Bedroom Three - 14' 10'' x 12' 0'' (4.52m x 3.65m)
A door leads:
Side Landing
Sash windows to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, staircase to ground floor.
Guest Bedroom - 12' 6'' x 15' 5'' (3.81m x 4.70m)
Guest Bathroom
Second Floor
Currently offering no electricity or heating
Double Aspect Room One - 15' 2'' x 17' 8'' (4.62m x 5.38m)
Room Two - 10' 6'' x 8' 5'' (3.20m x 2.56m)
Double Aspect Room Three - 15' 2'' x 16' 10'' (4.62m x 5.13m)
Room Four - 11' 6'' x 8' 10'' (3.50m x 2.69m)
Room Five - 15' 1'' x 17' 0'' (4.59m x 5.18m)
Room Six - 14' 7'' x 8' 0'' (4.44m x 2.44m)
Outside
The house is set back from the roadside and approached via a driveway with parking for several vehicles with room to construct a garage subject to the necessary planning consents. The gardens are mature and extensive and have been thoughtfully maintained in keeping with the age and historical importance of the house. The gardens wrap around the house and offer a great deal of seclusion and privacy from which to enjoy surrounding rolling Monmouthshire countryside, a number of features remain such as the original horse mount and terraces opening onto what is believed to have been the croquet lawn and grassed tennis court.The garden is well stocked and plants include hydrangeas, azaleas, rhododendrons, roses and camellias plus a veritable arboretum of silver birch, copper beech, spruces, elms, sycamores, oaks and cedars to name but a few and complemented by an abundance of flora and fauna.
General
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage, oil fired central heating. Telephone subject to service provider regulations.Tenure: We are informed the property is Freehold. Intending purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors.Council Tax: Band H - Monmouthshire County Council EPC Rating: Band E
Property Features :
- GROUND FLOOR:
- RECEPTION HALLWAY WITH ORIGINAL TILED FLOOR
- THREE RECEPTION ROOMS
- KITCHEN
- UTILITY ROOM