Twyn-Y-Sheriff, Raglan
Set in the picturesque Usk Valley with views over the rolling Monmouthshire countryside is this modern and contemporary barn. The design is unique with great attention given to light and space, making this complete renovation of a derelict barn a superior family home.
Hallway * Formal lounge/dining room * boot room * utility room * downstairs cloakroom * kitchen/family room * lounge/dining * master bedroom with en-suite * study * guest room with en-suite * mezzanine floor * 2 further double bedrooms * family bathroom * one acre plot * 2 additional barns * separate 2 acre paddock *
Directions:Travel south down the A40. Take the A40 exit signposted Abergavenny. Stay on the duel carriageway past Raglan Castle on your right. At the next roundabout take the second turning signposted Usk. When you reach the top of the hill take the turning on the left signposted Twyn-y-Sherrif. After approximatly half a mile a road joins ont he right hand side. The property is the next on the right.
Descriptions:The property benefits from a number of centralised systems including: a geo-thermal heat pump, under floor heating throughout, central air ventilation and heat recovery system, central vacuum system and fully net-worked wiring for computers, central audio and T.V.
The home is located on the outskirts of Raglan, a thriving and historic village situated in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside just off the A40 and A449 Dual Carriageways. Abergavenny and Monmouth are 9 and 8 miles distance respectively, whilst the M4 to Cardiff, Bristol and London is within 15 minutes drive and the M50 to Birmingham is within 20 minutes drive.
Raglan is renowned for its local and natural history with its famous castle overlooking the town. (Despite demolition attempts during the Civil War, much of the hexagonal-shaped Great Tower and lavish suites of state apartments still survive). Local amenities are all within a few hundred yards of each other and include a thriving village school, doctor's surgery, supermarket, 2 churches, pubs garage and a post office.
The property boasts solid oak windows and doors. The flooring is a combination of solid oak engineered structural boards and travertine stone. The barn and internal fireplace are constructed from the stone recovered from the original barn.
Hallway:20' 5 x 13' 10 (6.22m x 4.22m) Entered by an oak framed front door. Large cloak cupboard housing the underfloor heating manifold, underfloor heating and travertine tile flooring. Central to the hallway is the original brick arch which adds character. Solid oak doors lead to the kitchen/family room, utility room, downstairs cloakroom and formal lounge/dining room. An oak staircase leads to the upper landing.
Kitchen/family room:41' x 14' 11 (12.5m x 4.55m) The kitchen and family room are set within oak A frames and the quality travertine tile flooring with underfloor heating is throughout.
Kitchen:The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of quality solid oak wall and base units with a central island (9' 17 x 4' (3.18m x 1.22m)) and granite work tops. It also includes a 'Britannia' 120cm range cooker with a 5 ring gas hob, warmer/burner and 2 double electric multifunction ovens, Britannia cooker hood, built in dishwasher and microwave, 'Franke' stainless steel double sink and a separate purpose built oak breakfast dresser with granite top. There is space for an American dimension fridge freezer. Additional features include a wine rack, spice rack, basket cupboard, 2 saucepan draws and four internal waste bins.
The kitchen benefits from 10 south facing double glazed sliding doors, with their own internal blinds, allowing panoramic views over the local countryside. All 10 doors slide open out onto the south facing patio area with external speakers for the audio system.
Family room:Open plan to the kitchen. Double glazed solid oak window to the rear elevation, underfloor heating and a solid oak door leads into the boot room.
Boot room:11'8 x 9' 5 (3.56m x 2.87m) Double glazed window over looking the private courtyard. Belfast sink set in purpose built storage units with a solid oak block work surface. Slate flooring, ceiling spotlights, loft storage and a storage area for boots, coats and kit bags. A door leads into a 2nd downstairs toilet. Solid oak door opens onto steps leading to a covered courtyard.
Utility room:10' 5 x 8' 8 (3.18m x 2.64m) Geo thermal heat pump (takes heat from the ground and converts it into energy), a central vacuum unit, air ventilation and heat recovery unit. Belfast sink, beach wooden block work surface and strip lighting. Travertine flooring and underfloor heating. Double glazed oak window to the side elevation. Space and plumbing for separate washing machine and tumble dryer.
Downstairs Cloakroom:7' 1 x 3' 6 (2.16m x 1.07m) White wash hand basin and w.c. Tiled splashbacks and travertine flooring with underfloor heating.
Formal lounge/dining room:29' 4 x 18' 4 (8.94m x 5.59m) A rare opportunity to experience an open and spacious room 16' in height. 2 original wagon openings with double glazed windows and opening doors. There is a magnificent Balustrade gallery overlooking the private patio area and picturesque countryside. The wood burning stove is set within original stone. Solid oak flooring, chandelier with matching wall lights, inset spotlights and 2 x slit windows.
A solid oak door leads to the hallway with separate solid oak staircases leading to the study and guest bedroom.
Study:13' 2 x 11' 17 (4.01m x 3.78m) 3 x large oak windows with wooden venation blinds overlook the private courtyard. Travertine flooring with underfloor heating. Built in wiring for computers, fax machine, printers and telephone, 3 x spot lights and power points. All the wiring for the central computer, audio and TV systems is distributed and managed from the study.
Stunning solid oak gallery and a solid oak door leads to the master bedroom.
Master bedroom:13' 8 x 12' 9 (4.17m x 3.89m) Double glazed windows allow breathtaking views over the rolling countryside. Wall to wall built in wardrobes, travertine tile flooring with underfloor heating. A solid oak door leads to the en-suite. Oak beam, inset ceiling spotlights, telephone point, TV point, power points and inset speakers.
En-suite:12' 3 x 5' 9 (3.73m x 1.75m) Fitted with a white suite comprising of a large bath with mixer taps with attaching shower head, wash hand basin, w.c and integral steam room and shower unit. Inset speaker, floor to ceiling travertine tiles with underfloor heating. A stainless steel wall mounted towel rail and shaver point. 2 x windows to the side elevation. A solid oak door leads into the master bedroom.
Inner hallway: (approached from stairs in the lounge/dining room)
10' 9 x 3' 3 (3.28m x 0.99m) Built in cupboards. 2 x double glazed windows to the side elevation. Oak door leads to the guest room.
Guest room:17' 6 x 12' 9 (5.33m x 3.89m) Double glazed window overlooks the picturesque countryside. Built in wardrobe and oak flooring. Oak doors lead to the en-suite, mezzanine floor and inner hallway.
En-suite:13' x 3' 7 (3.96m x 1.09m) Fitted with a white suite comprising of a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Slate floor, floor to ceiling ceramic tiles, stainless steel heated towel rail and a shaver point. A frosted double glazed window overlooks the private courtyard.
Mezzanine floor:12' 3 x 5' 7 (3.73m x 1.7m) Stunning open plan gallery with solid oak flooring. Ceiling spotlights. Solid oak door leads to the guest bedroom.
Upper landing: (approached from the stairs in the hallway)
33' 9 x 7' 15 (10.29m x 2.51m) Double glazed window overlooking the courtyard. Oak A frame, storage cupboard and ceiling spotlights. Solid oak doors lead to bedrooms 3, 4 and the family bathroom. Wooden balustrade overlooking the lounge/dining room.
Bedroom 3:16' 8 x 14' 8 (5.08m x 6.38m) 3 x velux windows. 2 x built in cupboards. Solid oak flooring and 4 x ceiling spot lights. A solid oak door leads to the hallway.
Bedroom 4:14' 1 x 10' 5 (4.29m x 3.18m ) 2 x double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations. Solid oak flooring, Oak A frame and built in wardrobe. A solid oak door leads to the hallway.
Family Bathroom:8' 6 x 8' 7 (2.59m x 2.62m) Fitted with a large white bath with mixer tap and attaching shower head, wash hand basin, w.c and double shower cubicle. Floor to ceiling tiles, shaver point, wall light, tile flooring and an oak beam. Double glazed velux window to the side elevation.
Land:The property is entered via a wooden gate with a private drive leading to the large parking area. The terraced garden is laid to lawn with a raised south facing patio area.
The property is set in a one acre plot with an adjoining 2 acre paddock. Breathtaking views over the local Monmouthshire countryside are visible from the barn, gardens and paddock.
Outbuilding 1:33' 6 x 13' 1 (10.21m x 3.99m)
Outbuilding 2:31' 4 x 15' 3 (9.55m x 4.65m)
Planning permission has been granted to convert both of the outbuildings.
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