Lydart, Monmouth, NP25

This fine Grade II listed Country Residence in a rare for Monmouthshire 'Queen Anne' style has been beautifully renovated and is tastefully presented. Approached via long tree lined drive surrounded by mature gardens and enjoying an elevated position affording stunning views over Monmouth and towards the Black Mountains. This unique property also has an independent three-bedroom coach house and just under 20 acres of land with stabling.

The extensive accommodation measures close to 7000 square foot and is set over four floors comprising; Reception Hall, formal reception rooms including 20ft bay fronted drawing room. Beautifully appointed bespoke kitchen that leads via French doors to the raised terrace. The first floor is approached via a wide turning 'Chinese Chippendale' staircase leading onto a large landing accessing three large bedrooms and two luxury bathrooms. On the second floor there are two double bedrooms with bathrooms on either side of a generous living room, making this an ideal self-contained teenager or nannies' area. The lower ground floor is a versatile space and with wine cellar utility, cloak room, boiler room and two large rooms which opens directly out to the gardens. The properties grounds lie predominantly to the west of the main residence with steps leading down to the formal lawned gardens which are well stocked with mature trees, shrubs and hedgerows. A fabulous walled kitchen garden is accessed from the coach house. At the head of the driveway and leading into the paddocks a large modern stable block has been built. The stone-built coach house includes a spacious three-bedroom cottage with a pair of garages and stores beneath.

Traditionally constructed with painted rendered exterior under hipped tiled roofs and inset box sash 'Georgian' windows. Retaining a wealth of character features including decorative corbels, cornices and architraves. Further period detailing include but are not limited to; Picture and dado rails, splendid feature fireplaces, exposed beams, braced and ledged doors, mosaic tiled, sprung wooden and flagstone flooring.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE:: 2.38m x 1.51m (7'10" x 4'11"), Approached via a wide panelled half glazed door with half-moon fan light above. Domed Georgian windows to both elevations enjoying superb views towards Monmouth Town and surrounding countryside. Half glazed double opening door into:


RECEPTION HALL:: 6.20m x 4.00m (20'4" x 13'1"), An impressively proportioned reception hall with box sash windows to front.



SITTING ROOM/STUDY:: 3.70m x 3.69m (12'2" x 12'1") (into chimney breast), Large Georgian box sash window overlooking the front circular driveway and entrance approach.



INNER HALL:: 10.60m (max) x 2.81m (34'9" x 9'3"), Wide turning staircase with half landing which is well lit by a large domed Georgian window enjoying superb views of surrounding countryside towards Monmouth town. Full turning flag stone staircase leading down to the lower ground floor. Double glazed door leading to the terrace.



DRAWING ROOM:: 6.14m x 4.92m (20'2" x 16'2"), Wide splayed bay window affording the most glorious views of the properties land towards the surrounding countryside beyond. Large sash window overlooking the back formal gardens.



DINING ROOM:: 6.66m x 4.47m (21'10" x 14'8"), A true formal dining room with wide slayed bay window overlooking the back garden and views towards the Sugar Loaf, the Blorenge and Skirrid mountains and Hills. Two recessed bespoke built display cupboards either side of the entrance door with storage beneath.



KITCHEN:: 6.18m x 5.02m (20'3" x 16'6"), A beautifully appointed space with a bespoke designed kitchen fitted along three walls. Base units are set beneath Corian work surfaces, complimentary wall units with matching Integrated double "Neff" ovens, dishwasher and wine cooler. Large 'Aga' cooking range. Inset sink with rose gold finish monobloc mixer tap. Second sink with rose gold monobloc mixer tap. Floor to ceiling built in Welsh dresser. Door into pantry with shelving and cold slab. French doors with matching side lights leading out onto the elevated terrace.


SIDE ENTRANCE HALL:: 1.20m x 3.06m (3'11" x 10'0"), Wide panelled wooden door to side.


FIRST FLOOR LANDING:: 10.70m x 2.88m (max) (35'1" x 9'5"), Approached via a wide turning staircase with half landing that features window seat which is well lit by an arched Georgian window. A quarter turning staircase leading onto the second floor.


PRINCIPAL BEDROOM:: 6.49m (into bay) x 4.88m (21'4" x 16'0"), Large, splayed bay window to side. Double opening doors into:


DRESSING ROOM:: 4.14m x 4.86m (13'7" x 15'11"), Large box sash window enjoying elevated views, fitted along three walls with a range of bedroom furniture offering a wealth of storage. Door into:


EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:: 2.53m x 1.30m (8'4" x 4'3"), Aspect to side. Contemporary suite comprising pedestal wash basin with monochrome mixer tap, slimline low-level W.C, fully glazed large shower cubicle housing multiheaded shower. Wall mounted chrome towel rail.


EN-SUITE BATHROOM:: 2.18m x 1.67m (7'2" x 5'6"), Wide double ended bath with wall mounted Monobloc mixer tap and shower attachment. Tiled to wet areas. Box sash window to side.


BEDROOM TWO:: 5.13m x 4.23m (16'10" x 13'11"), Twin Georgian box sash windows overlook the entrance approach and the circular driveway. Built in recessed wardrobe with glazed double opening doors.


BEDROOM THREE:: 3.80m x 4.13m (12'6" x 13'7"), Twin box sash windows with aspect to front. Built in wardrobes to either side of chimney breast. Door to:


PRINCIPAL BATHROOM:: 5.71m x 4.18m (18'9" x 13'9"), A luxurious size bathroom with jack and jill access to bedroom three and landing. Twin box sash windows to front elevation with glazed picture window to side. Suite comprising period cast iron bath, glazed shower cubicle housing rainfall shower with handheld attachment, slim line low level W.C, bidet, vanity unit with inset wash basin.


FAMILY BATHROOM:: 3.58m x 1.98m (11'9" x 6'6"), Luxury contemporary suite comprising double ended bath, chrome Monobloc mixer tap and separate shower attachment, mid-level W.C, chrome finish sparge pipe, corner glazed shower cubicle with rainfall shower and separate attachment. Pedestal wash basin with monobloc mixer tap. Window to two elevations and tiling to wet areas.


SECOND FLOOR:: Approached via a turning staircase onto a central first floor living area.


FIRST FLOOR LIVING AREA:: 4.66m x 7.21m (15'3" x 23'8"), The central area has half moon window to the front and conservation roof light to the side. This in turn leads into:


BEDROOM FOUR:: 2.66m x 5.85m (8'9" x 19'2"), A generously proportioned room with twin half moon windows to front. Door into:


EN-SUITE:: 2.36m x 1.56m (7'9" x 5'1"), Low level W.C, vanity unit housing square wash hand basin with Monobloc mixer tap. Window to back.


BEDROOM FIVE:: 4.97m x 4.21m (16'4" x 13'10"), A large double bedroom with conservation roof light to side and half-moon period window to front.


FIRST FLOOR SHOWER ROOM:: 4.16m x 2.15m (13'8" x 7'1"), Contemporary suite double width shower which is fully glazed and tiled to wet areas. Concealed cistern low level W.C, complimentary vanity unit with storage and housing wash hand basin with Monoblock mixer tap.


LOWER GROUND FLOOR:: Approached via a turning flagstone staircase leading into:


UTILITY ROOM:: 2.67m x 4.22m (8'9" x 13'10"), Bespoke joiner-built units to one side beneath solid wooden work surfaces with inset Belfast sink with chrome finish monobloc mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Built in cupboards. Door into:


CLOAKROOM:: Low level W.C with pedestal wash basin.


WINE CELLAR:: 4.01m x 3.09m (13'2" x 10'2"), Brick and concrete shelving, flagstone floor.


MAIN ROOM:: 6.19m x 4.77m (20'4" x 15'8"), Large braced and ledge door leading out to the formal gardens. Two double glazed Georgian style windows to back.


BEDROOM TWO:: 6.49m x 4.31m (21'4" x 14'2"), Window to back. Period salting table, door leading to:


BEDROOM THREE:: 6.58m x 6.16m (21'7" x 20'3"), Door leading out to the back garden, two windows to back. Access to:


BOILER/WORK ROOM:: 6.15m x 4.71m (20'2" x 15'5"), Large Worcester oil fired boiler with hot water cylinder.


COACH HOUSE:: Approached via a panelled door with glazed side panel, leading onto:


HALL:: 4.65m x 4.26m (15'3" x 13'12"), An L- shaped room with Georgian glazed door leading out onto the patio and walled gardens.


CLOAKROOM:: Slimline low-level W.C, floating wash basin with panelling to the wall.


KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM:: 5.45m x 5.38m (17'11" x 17'8"), Fitted along three walls beneath butcher's block work surfaces with shaker style cupboards set under. Inset 1.5 bowl sink and side drainer. Built in Aga. Box sash window to rear. Additional window to front.


LIVING ROOM:: 5.69m x 5.00m (18'8" x 16'5"), A generously proportioned principal reception room with windows to the front and back elevations overlooking both the main front circular drive and the walled garden.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM:: 4.33m x 5.46m (14'2" x 17'11"), Generously proportioned bedroom with fabulous viewed over the walled garden. His and hers built in storage with hanging rails accessed via two braced and ledged doors. Door into:


EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:: 2.33m x 2.46m (7'8" x 8'1"), Suite comprising pedestal washbasin, low level W.C, double width shower cubicle with contemporary rain shower head. Chrome finish towel rail. Access to under eaves storage.


SITTING ROOM:: 4.98m x 4.28m (16'4" x 14'1"), A well-proportioned second reception room with three windows across to two elevations. Door into:



BEDROOM THREE:: 3.19m (average) x 2.70m (10'6" x 8'10"), Window with aspect to side. Door to:


EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:: 2.13m x 1.63m (6'12" x 5'4"), Heritage suite comprising pedestal wash basin, slimline low-level W.C, large shower cubicle housing contemporary shower, tiled floor and tiling to wet areas.


BEDROOM FOUR:: 2.87m x 3.68m (9'5" x 12'1"), Overlooking the well-stocked walled garden, a double bedroom with vaulted ceiling.


COACH HOUSE WOOD STORE:: 5.78m x 5.07m (18'12" x 16'8"), A large room with additional gardeners' toilet and sink.


The property is approached via a long tree lined driveway with a circular turning area immediately to the properties front. The gardens are chiefly laid to lawn and are well stocked with an array of shrubs trees and flowering plants. From the elevated terrace accessed from kitchen steps lead down to a large level garden with further pillared steps leading onto a large ornamental pond. To the side of the house and immediately adjacent to the coach house is a well-established walled kitchen garden with impressive topiary. This area also has a quality greenhouse in close proximity to established fruiting trees. On entering the main driveway, the 6 stables and yard will be found tucked away on the right-hand side and from here easy access to the paddocks all with water. Excellent hacking can be achieved close by.

SERVICES:: Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, oil fired central heating. EPC Rating E. Council Tax Band I.

COTTAGE: Mains electricity, mains water, private drainage, oil fired central heating. EPC Rating F. Council Tax Band C.



DIRECTIONS:: From Monmouth take the B4293 Trellech road for approximately two miles towards Penalt. After a long sweeping bend and before reaching the brow of the hill Lydart House will be on found on the right-hand side, just after the turning for Lydart Farm.