For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Trelleck, Monmouth£1,250,000

The Oaks sits beautifully within its rural surroundings, with a perfectly-proportioned, stone-fronted exterior and slate roof reminiscent of a Georgian farmhouse coupled with a contemporary interior designed for modern life. Built in 2000, this house exudes timeless elegance, with high ceilings and large, double-glazed sash-style windows bringing a light and airy feel to its rooms. The wide oak front door is adorned with a brass knocker and opens into a magnificent flag-stoned entrance hall with a sweeping wooden double staircase. Double doors lead from the hall to a large dual aspect sitting room with French windows that open onto a terrace, extending the living space outside on warm days. A Georgian-style fireplace is fitted with a woodburning stove that ensures this room remains cosy when the temperature drops. Other attractive features include the wooden door surround, the Ted Todd oak herringbone flooring, The Chesney Beaumont woodburner and Chesney Burlington limestone mantelpiece all fitted in 2022.. A further set of double doors lead from the hallway into a dining room currently used as a snooker room, with Georgian sash windows to the front of the property. The heart of the home is an open plan kitchen, dining room and family living space with two pairs of French doors offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside and leading to the terrace and garden beyond. The kitchen has been crafted by Parlour Farm of Cirencester and contains handmade cabinetry, a double Belfast sink, recently installed electric AGA and central breakfast island with a block pine worktop. A separate laundry room, with extensive storage space, a drying cupboard and lots of room for appliances. A cloakroom fitted with flagstone floor and usual fixtures completes the ground floor line-up The first floor has five double bedrooms and three bathrooms. The master bedroom overlooking the front of the property features an en suite bathroom with a delightful standalone slipper bath and a generous dressing room, with views over the rear garden. There are two large double bedrooms to the rear, sharing a jack and jill showroom with twin sinks. The remaining two double bedrooms share the family bathroom with and original cast iron roll top bath and beautiful mandarin stone marble flooring. The second floor contains two generously sized, light-filled rooms with extensive fitted cupboards offering plenty of storage. These two rooms could be used as bedrooms, however the current owners use them as an office and yoga/activity space. There are wonderful views across the neighbouring countryside from these rooms at the top of the house. All of the rooms at The Oaks are decorated to a high standard. Trelleck is a small, pretty village that lies on a plateau above the Wye Valley within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is famous for historical features such as three Bronze Age standing stones, known as Harold's Stones, and the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle and is designated a conservation area. A pub, grade I-listed church, primary school and doctors' surgery contribute to an active community. Close by are several nature reserves that add extra interest for walkers. The village is five miles from Monmouth, which has an upscale, traditional shopping street with boutique shops, a Waitrose supermarket and M&S Simply Food, along with several places to eat, a variety of services and two theatres. Trelleck lies around 10 miles from Chepstow, with its bustling high street, racecourse and castle - the oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification in Britain. There are several excellent educational institutions locally, including the Haberdashers' independent schools for boys and girls in Monmouth. Trelleck has excellent transport links and is 11 miles from Junction 2 of the M48 Motorway, which crosses the Severn near Chepstow and links to the M4 giving easy access to Cardiff, Newport, Bristol and London. The rail stations at Newport and Chepstow run direct trains to London. Outside - The Oaks is set within approximately 0.52 acres. Views of open countryside can be enjoyed both from within the house and the south-facing back garden, in which spectacular sunsets can also be watched. Both the back and one side of the house are served by a deep terrace, creating the perfect space for relaxing and entertaining, with steps leading to a large, level lawn stretching to the fields beyond. The garden has a large outbuilding currently divided into two storage areas and a log store. There are also raised stone flower borders, a raised vegetable bed, and ambient lighting. The front of The Oaks is stone clad with attractive local stone and features a wonderful mature wisteria that looks a picture in late spring. A sweeping pebble driveway leads to the front of the house, which offers plenty of space for off-road parking. A five-bar gate provides access to the rear. Agent's Notes Planning permission has been granted for a double garage within the front driveway. Trelleck is designated a Conservation Area. Viewings Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker. In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. 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