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" A substantial grade II* listed farmhouse situated amongst some of the most beautiful rolling countryside. The original house dates back from the 16th Century, with later additions, and is offered with circa 22 acres of gardens and grounds. Description Continued The grounds include a vegetable garden, orchard and pasture paddocks. In recent years, the owners ran a poultry business and accessed via a separate entrance to the house is the former free range poultry unit with ample parking. The farmhouse was the subject of some refurbishment in the 1990's, under the supervision of CADW, to ensure that the historical integrity of the property remained intact whilst providing more modern facilities. The property retains many period features including chamfered beams, attractive fireplaces and inglenooks, leaded oak mullioned windows and sash windows. The accommodation is offered over 3 floors and to the ground floor consists of: Entrance Hall, downstairs cloakroom, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and utility. Continued Located between the first and second floor is the original sitting room and to the first floor are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The second floor is accessed via the spiral staircase and provides two further bedrooms and substantial attic space. Outside, the farmhouse has ample parking to the front. To the rear is a large flagstone terrace with adjoining lawn area. To the rear of the lawn, is the vegetable garden and orchard. The remaining land is suitable for grazing livestock and is split into several paddocks. The gardens and grounds have wonderful views over open countryside. Front Elevation From the parking area the front courtyard garden is entered via double iron pedestrian gates set into a stone wall. A large hardwood door with iron furniture opens into: Ground floor Entrance Hall Part of the later addition to the property. Sash window to front. French doors and sash window to rear which open onto rear gardens. Doors to the Drawing Room and Cloakroom. Access to Inner Hall. Storage cupboard housing the electricity meter. Hardwood staircase to first floor with under stairs cupboards. Downstairs cloakroom Window to front. W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back. Drawing room - 18' 3'' x 14' 9'' (5.55m x 4.50m) An attractive room with square bay window to side with views over the surrounding countryside and sash window to rear overlooking the garden. Exposed beams and fireplace with multi-fuel stove set on a stone hearth and wooden surround and mantle. Inner hall Doors to Kitchen and Dining Room. Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 18' 7'' x 14' 4'' (5.67m x 4.36m) Wooden ledge and brace door with iron furniture. Sash window to rear with shutters and external door opening onto the terrace. Fitted with a range of modern base and wall cupboards with tiled splash back. Oil fired RangeMaster with double oven and two hot plates and an adjacent electric range-style cooker. Inset two bowl sink with mixer tap over. Quarry tiled floor and exposed beams. Door to corridor leading to: Utility room - 14' 12'' x 10' 12'' (4.57m x 3.35m) Accessed from the kitchen or via an external wooden door. High level windows to rear and side. Door to outside. Fitted cupboards. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Dining room - 18' 8'' x 15' 9'' (5.70m x 4.79m) Forming part of the original farmhouse, this impressive room retains many period features. Wooden ledge and brace door with iron furniture. Leaded oak mullioned windows overlook the front and side of the property, one with wooden topped window seat. Inglenook fireplace with stone hearth and large stone lintel with inset multi-fuel stove. Exposed beams and lintels. A carved, wooden door leads to a spiral staircase providing access to the first and second floors. Half landing door to :- Sitting room - 16' 3'' x 11' 8'' (4.96m x 3.55m) The original Sitting Room is located between the ground and first floors and is accessed from a half landing off the spiral staircase. Wooden ledge and brace door with iron furniture. Leaded oak mullioned windows to front and rear with exposed wooden lintels and deep sills. External door to side with stone steps down to the side of the farmhouse. Wooden floor. Wooden shelving. Fireplace with Multi-fuel stove set on a stone hearth with exposed wooden lintel above. Feature wooden door to cupboard housing the oil fired central heating boiler. First floor landing The first floor can be accessed from the spiral staircase in the Dining Room or via the modern straight staircase in the Entrance Hall. Bedroom 1 and Family Bathroom are located in the later addition to the farmhouse with the remaining first floor accommodation found in the original part of the building. Bedroom 1 - 14' 9'' x 13' 9'' (4.50m x 4.20m) Large sash window to side with views over surrounding countryside. Built in wardrobes and shelving. Family Bathroom Sash window to front. Vinyl flooring and part tiled walls. Large, shelved storage cupboard. Fitted with a white suite including bath with wooden side panels, bidet, wash hand basin and W.C. Shower with glass screen and tiled walls. Bedroom 2 - 14' 4'' x 14' 2'' (4.38m x 4.31m) Leaded oak mullioned windows to front and side with deep sills. Exposed beams and floorboards. Historic oak screen. Bedroom 3 - 12' 2'' x 10' 7'' (3.70m x 3.23m) Two leaded oak mullioned windows one to side with deep sill and one to rear with window seat. Exposed beams and floorboards. Large open fireplace (blocked off) with stone hearth and large exposed stone lintel. Bathroom Leaded oak mullioned window to rear with deep sill overlooking the garden. Exposed beams. Fitted with a modern white suite including bath with wooden side panel, pedestal wash hand basin and W.C. Part tiled walls. Storage cupboard housing the hot water tank. Second floor The spiral staircase continues from the first floor through a wooden door with iron furniture. Bedroom 4 - 16' 4'' x 12' 1'' (4.99m x 3.68m) Accessed from a half landing off the spiral staircase. Leaded oak mullioned windows to front, side and rear with exposed wooden lintels and deep sills. Exposed beams and stripped wooden floor. Open fireplace with stone hearth and surround. Small door to what is believed to be the original bread oven. Storage cupboard with attractive wooden doors. Second floor landing Two wooden doors to storage cupboard. Access to Attic and Bedroom 5. Bedroom 5 - 14' 12'' x 13' 9'' (4.56m x 4.18m) Attic bedroom with restricted head height under eaves. Exposed A-frame and wooden floor. Attic - 16' 3'' x 14' 4'' (4.95m x 4.38m) Large attic storage space with restricted head height under eaves. Gardens and grounds The main garden lies to the rear of the house and comprises a large flagstone terrace, lawns bordered by a variety of mature shrubs and plants, a fish pond and vegetable garden with raised beds and fruit cage. An orchard with various fruit trees is alongside. To the front of the property is an area of stone paving with planted beds flanked by a low stone wall. Please note that the gardens, fruit cages, vegetable garden and orchard require some attention in order to bring back to their former glory . Pasture Paddocks Gently sloping pasture paddocks lie to the side and rear of the house and gardens and amount to circa 22 acres. The paddocks are bordered by a tree lined brook. Outbuildings Former free range poultry unit - 160' 0'' x 50' 0'' (48.73m x 15.23m) approximate The poultry unit has the benefit of independent access from the Treadam Road. The building measures approximately 160' x 50'. Although not currently in use, the building remains fully equipped for egg production if required or, subject to any necessary consents, could be converted to fulfill a variety of other uses. Services We are informed that the property is connected to mains electricity, mains and private water supply and septic tank. Oil fired central heating system. Directions From Abergavenny take the Ross to Skenfrith Road. Continue for 3.4 miles passing through the village of Llanddewi Skirrid. Take the right turn signposted Treadam and Llantilio Crossenny. Proceed down the lane for 0.9 mile and the property will be found on the right. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Further Outbuildings and Land (Available by separate negotiations) On the opposite side of Treadam Road is a block of land of circa 13.5 acres suitable for grazing together with an area of young woodland and pond. In addition there is a range of outbuildings with concrete yard and pad. The outbuildings include Main Barn, 3 Bay Shed and Open Fronted Shed. These are available by separate negotiation. Location Newhouse Farm is situated close to the village of Llanvetherine between the towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth in an area renowned for its rolling countryside and traditional stone houses. There is a well-regarded primary school in the nearby village of Cross Ash and is a short distance from the Michelin star \"Walnut Tree\" restaurant. The property lies approximately 10 minutes drive from the historic market town of Abergavenny, often referred to as the 'Gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park', which has a range of amenities including doctors, dentists, library, high street retailers and individual shops, banks, cinema and supermarkets together with a general hospital. Within the town are the remains of the medieval castle housing a small museum and open air events are held in the castle grounds during the summer. On the outskirts of the town (adjoining the comprehensive school) is a leisure centre with indoor swimming pool. There are good road links for commuting (A40/A449/A465 linking to the M4, M5 and M50) and a mainline railway station. The town of Monmouth, voted by the Sunday Times as one of the top 3 towns to live in the UK, has a variety of amenities and an excellent choice of state and independent education is available for pupils of all ages and includes Monmouth Comprehensive, Haberdashers; Monmouth School for Girls and Monmouth Boys School. Monmouth provides road connections to the M4 and M5 motorways and the regional centres of Bristol and Cardiff. The area is well known for its for cycling, walking, fishing and there are 4 major golf courses within a short drive and horse racing at Chepstow Race Course. For gastronomic enthusiasts, there are several well renowned local restaurants and Abergavenny hosts a prestigious annual Food Festival. Photographs Please note some of the internal and external photographs were taken in 2009/2010. Note - Barns on opposite side of driveway To one side of the private driveway to the farmhouse, bordered by a high level wooden fence, are some derelict, former agricultural barns which are in separate ownership. These barns can be seen from the driveway and from the front facing windows of New House Farm. However, these barns cannot be seen from the gardens or rear and side elevations of the farmhouse. For further information please visit//www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-32050401.html "