* Freehold
* Delightful 1950’s residence offering outstanding potential for modernisation & extension
* Occupying a rare & sizeable plot extending to 0. 34 of an acre
* Most sought after village location within walking distance to a range of schools & amenities
* Entrance hall, lounge/ diner
* Kitchen/ breakfast room with utility area
* Three bedrooms, bathroom & separate WC
* Beautiful mature gardens, outdoor shed, rear driveway providing off - street parking
* Potential to create a stunning & substantial family home in this ever - popular area
* Within walking distance of Chepstow town centre
* Fantastic commuting links via M48/ M4 Motorways to London, Bristol & Cardiff
Constructed in the 1950’s and offered to the market for the first time since
1980, Afonwy House comprises a delightful, detached property occupying a
sizeable plot extending to 0. 34 acres and affording fantastic potential for
substantial extension and modernisation, to create a stunning family home in a
most sought - after village location.
The current accommodation comprises to the ground floor, entrance hall,
lounge/ dining room with French doors to garden and a kitchen/ breakfast room
with utility area and door to side. To the first floor there are three
bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC. The property sits in beautiful
mature gardens and grounds and benefits a driveway to the rear which leads to
parking for several vehicles. The property has benefitted cavity wall
insulation, and it is worth noting the EPC rating is a C.
There is excellent potential to modernise, re - configure and extend the
existing property as well as the opportunity to erect a double garage and/ or
additional dwelling, subject to the necessary planning consent. We would
strongly advise arranging a viewing to appreciate this outstanding and rare
opportunity.
**Situation**
The much sought after village of Tutshill is relatively self - sufficient and
has a thriving community with many amenities such as a doctor’s surgery,
bistro pub and butchers/delicatessen. There is also a thriving parish church,
village hall, various playschools, and a village shop. Good local schools
include the sought after Tutshill Primary School, Wye Dean senior school and
private schooling at St Johns on the Hill prep, all conveniently located
within walking distance. The renowned Haberdashers Schools for Boys and Girls
in Monmouth are easily accessible for which there are nearby bus services.
Tutshill is located on the outskirts of Chepstow, an historic market town
where you can find a further array of facilities including supermarkets,
shopping facilities, leisure centre, bars and restaurants and the immediate
environs offer wonderful footpaths which straddle the Wye Valley including the
Offa’s Dyke footpath close by.
**Commuting Links**
The property is within excellent commuting distance of the regional centres of
Bristol (19 miles), Cardiff (33 miles) and Newport (21 miles) being just 3
miles from Junction 2 of the M48 Motorway (Chepstow Severn Bridge) and just 10
miles from the M4/M5 Interchange. The M50 is 20 miles away providing access to
The Midlands. The nearest train stations are at Chepstow, Lydney and Severn
Tunnel junction with Bristol Parkway Mainline station within a 25 - minute drive
giving swift access to London (1 hr 25 minutes). Other nearby recreational
facilities include golf courses at St Pierre, Celtic Manor and Rolls of
Monmouth. For horse racing enthusiasts Chepstow Racecourse is just a 10 - minute
drive.
**Accommodation**
**Ground Floor**
Enter the property by front entrance door which leads into a welcoming hall
with half - turn staircase leading to the first floor, useful under stairs
storage cupboard and access to both rooms. The lounge/ diner is a generous
reception room, enjoying French doors leading out onto the rear garden, a
feature fireplace with gas fire and a beautiful original bay window to the
front aspect, overlooking the gardens. Across the hall, is the kitchen/
breakfast room which is also of a good size and comprises fitted kitchen units
and further units at the other end of the room/ utility area. There is a
window to the front aspect and a door leading out to the side.
**First Floor**
To the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, bedroom one enjoying a
double aspect to the front and rear affording far - reaching views across
Chepstow town to the front; bedroom two also benefits from outstanding views.
There is also a bathroom, with separate WC and plenty of eaves storage. There
is excellent potential to re - configure the existing layout, depending on
personal requirements.
**Outside**
Afonwy House is approached off Beachley Rd and there is a gated pedestrian
path leading to the front entrance to the property. The pathway continues to
both sides of the property which leads into the rear garden. The front garden
mainly comprises level lawn and there are a range of mature trees, shrubs and
hedgerow. To one side of the property, there is a further extensive area, laid
to lawn and this offers a fantastic opportunity to extend the existing
property or indeed a potential new dwelling/ annexe accommodation, subject to
consent. The rear garden is substantial, comprising a small patio area at the
back of the property and otherwise is mainly laid to lawn. There is a useful
shed for storage. The property benefits a vehicular right of way at the rear
off Severn Avenue, which then leads to a private driveway providing off - street
parking for several vehicles.
**Services**
The property benefits all mains services. EPC rating C.
**Tenure**
We are informed the property is Freehold, intending purchasers should verify
this with their solicitor.
**Local Authority**
Forest of Dean District Council. Council tax band E.
**Viewing**
Strictly by appointment with the Agents: David James.

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