Property description
A stunning development project embracing renovation and striking new build elements to a dilapidated cottage.
Situation
The cottage is situated in the small rural community of Llansoy positioned within the delightful landscape of the Vale of Usk some 4 miles south-east of Raglan, a mile from The Star Inn and 5 miles from Trellech. The historic towns of Monmouth and Chepstow are both within comfortable driving distance of the location as is the A40 providing access to the north (M50/M5) and the M4 to the south and London.
Description
Situated at the bottom of a shallow valley well away from the main road and enjoying glorious rural outlooks over the surrounding farmland and rolling countryside. It stands in a secluded and private garden approaching half an acre at the end of a private track with mature trees providing interest to the grounds.Planning permission has been granted by Monmouthshire County Council (ref: DC/2014/00899) for the original stone cottage to remain but the poorly constructed and inappropriate single storey additions to the front and side elevations to be removed. A striking single pitch glass link will be added to the original flank elevation of the cottage to connect to the new two storey extension that houses the living space and 4 bedroom (3 en suites) accommodation. Parking will be provided by a 3 bay garage.The original property comprises a traditional stone built workers cottage in the vernacular architecture of the times and probably dates from a couple of centuries ago. The carefully considered overall design reflects the simple rustic nature of a cottage with a timber clad barn that sits to the side via the glass link maintaining a harmonious blend of domestic and agriculture influence to the scheme. The approved plans mean that the original cottage will provide the kitchen - dining space with a vaulted ceiling and the new extension will be slightly lower by taking advantage of the natural fall in the land. The extension will have the living space at the same level as the ground floor of the cottage and the glass link will incorporate stairs to the lower ground floor where the majority of the bedrooms will be. The extension has been approved using prefabricated highly thermal efficient timber sections in its construction with elevations clad in timber with a pressed steel roof and a random window arrangement on the east side to avoid looking overly domestic.
Ground Floor
Kitchen-Dining Room
15'8\" x 8'10\" (4.80m x 2.70m)
Living Room
21'7\" x 14'9\" (6.60m x 4.50m)
Bedroom One
14'9\" x 7'10\" (4.50m x 2.40m)
En-Suite Bathroom
Lower Ground Floor
Hallway
Serving the bedrooms, family bathroom and utility room. A door at the rear of this hallway leads to the outside.
Bedroom Two
14'9\" x 7'10\" (4.50m x 2.40m)
En Suite Bathroom
Bedroom Three
14'9\" x 7'10\" (4.50m x 2.40m)
En Suite Bathroom
Bedroom Four
7'2\" x 7'2\" (2.20m x 2.20m)
Family Bathroom
Utility Room
7'2\" x 5'10\" (2.20m x 1.80m)
Outside
Surrounding gardens predominantly grassed requiring attention and interspersed with trees.
Property Features :
- Planing permission has been granted to renovate stone cottage together with new build
- Striking single pitch glass link will be added to connect cottage to new two storey extension
- Three bay garage
- Extension approved using highly thermal efficient timber sections
- Well away from the main road enjoying glorious rural outlooks
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