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#THEPROPERTYDROP<br />
15-31 OCTOBER 2019<br />
THEPROPERTYDROP.CO.UK<br />
ISSUE <strong>61</strong><br />
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Affordable living:<br />
where should first-time<br />
buyers look?<br />
The current news cycle seems to relay the same narrative: less people - in particular ‘Millennials’ -<br />
are getting onto the property ladder as easily as previous generations were able to.<br />
Between 2016 and 2018 alone, housing prices rose by 7%.<br />
The affordability<br />
of housing,<br />
coupled with<br />
increasing rent prices<br />
that stifle the ability<br />
to save for a deposit,<br />
means first-time<br />
buyers are struggling<br />
to find housing within<br />
their budget. Firsttime<br />
buyers appear to<br />
be looking away from<br />
densely populated<br />
areas such as London<br />
with its high cost of living and skyrocketing house pricing. As a result, London has<br />
seen 550,000 more Britons leave the capital in the last ten years than have moved to<br />
the city.<br />
40% of young people claim they are unable to afford a home in their area and so<br />
are faced with few options: live with family, rent, or move away from home. We have<br />
compiled a list of the most affordable housing spots around Monmouthshire, South<br />
Herefordshire and West Gloucestershire that fall below the national average housing<br />
price of £232,710. These are the areas that first-time buyers should be considering<br />
when trying to get onto the property ladder:<br />
Newport: £190,871<br />
Whilst historically<br />
Newport has not been<br />
at the top of the list<br />
for first-time buyers<br />
looking to settle down,<br />
recent regenerations<br />
in the city have<br />
established Newport<br />
as an up-and-comer.<br />
The newly established<br />
Friars Walk complex<br />
boasts an abundance<br />
20 <strong>Property</strong> Essentials to Sell Your Home<br />
When selling your home, it can be hard to know exactly what people are looking for. Gocompare have revealed<br />
their annual ‘home essentials’ survey, indicating 20 property features that are essential to home buyers in 2019.<br />
Central heating sits at the top of the list this year<br />
with 78% of home buyers considering it to be an<br />
essential property feature. Double glazing (76%)<br />
and secure windows and doors (71%) follow close<br />
behind in second and third place.<br />
This year’s list has also seen the desire for access to<br />
a landline telephone drop out, being replaced by access<br />
to satellite television (36%). Another factor that failed<br />
to make the list are period features. Only 9% of home<br />
buyers considered period features to be essential to their<br />
prospective property.<br />
Biggest Climbers<br />
If anything, the home essentials survey highlights<br />
the growing importance we attribute to technology in<br />
our homes. In the initial publication of the survey back<br />
in 2014, having strong broadband and mobile phone<br />
connections within a home were considered less of<br />
a priority to potential buyers. Today, 58% of people<br />
consider a strong mobile connection within their home<br />
to be essential and <strong>61</strong>% consider good broadband<br />
to be essential to their homes. In 2014, good mobile<br />
phone signal was only considered important to 34% of<br />
people and 54% of buyers regarded a good broadband<br />
connection as a home essential.<br />
The list saw other essential features experience an<br />
upsurge. In 2014, a good security system sat at 23%<br />
compared with 31% today. Other essential features that<br />
climbed up are bi-fold doors (2% in 2014 and 12% in<br />
2019), sheds (21% in 2014 and 29% in 2019) and an<br />
open-plan design (9% in 2014 and 15% in 2019). But<br />
the feature that has experienced the largest increase in<br />
demand is the number of home buyers who want a living<br />
room that can accommodate a large, flat-screen TV.<br />
Whilst some features have experienced a rise in the<br />
number of people considering them essential to their<br />
home, some features are experiencing a decline in their<br />
importance. Less buyers are considering whether their<br />
home has a shower than they did in 2014, with only<br />
45% of people believing it to be an essential feature.
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of restaurants and shops, plus a cinema and bowling alley. This, coupled with it being<br />
the cheapest area in thecatchment to buy a property means it is an ideal choice when<br />
looking for a first home. More affordable than buying a home in Cardiff - the average<br />
price for a home in the city standing at £248,492 - this smaller city easily rivals the<br />
large capital. From cheaper housing to its recent developments, Newport also sits on<br />
a prime location. Laying right on the M4 corridor, this provides the area with ease of<br />
access to many major cities including Cardiff (25 minutes), Bath (60 minutes) and<br />
Bristol (40 minutes), making it the perfect location for commuters<br />
Hereford: £217,012<br />
This compact city,<br />
laying on the River<br />
Wye, is bursting with<br />
stunning architecture<br />
and scenery. A<br />
90-minute drive to<br />
the bustling cities<br />
of Birmingham and<br />
Cardiff, and only<br />
42 miles to Bristol,<br />
Hereford is an ideal<br />
place for those who<br />
want a quieter lifestyle<br />
but with ease of access to the city. The area brings together both modern and rural<br />
living and is set to open the doors to a brand-new university building.The technology<br />
and engineering school is set to<br />
welcome its first graduates in 2020<br />
which will bring a refreshing wave of<br />
young people to the city and helping to<br />
stimulate the economy from this new<br />
population.<br />
Ross-on-Wye: £214,647<br />
The quaint town of Ross-on-Wye<br />
also falls below the national average<br />
of housing prices in the UK. Boasting<br />
stunning landscapes, the town is<br />
an hour drive to the centre of Cardiff and a 50-minute drive to Worcester. Long<br />
considered to be the place British tourism was founded, it’s easy to see why. Ross-on-<br />
Wye has managed to maintain a charm that British towns have vastly lost: independent<br />
stores on the high street. Whilst holding onto its past charisma, it is in the middle of<br />
developing a new enterprise park which will see the creation of roughly 1,000 jobs in<br />
the area<br />
New developments<br />
If, as a first-time<br />
buyer, you are seeking<br />
brand new property then<br />
you should expect to<br />
pay a little higher than<br />
the national average.<br />
Many people turn to<br />
new developments as<br />
it allows you to start<br />
from scratch and often<br />
giving you the freedom<br />
to design a home<br />
exactly how you desire.<br />
According to Which?, there are several other advantages to turning to a new build<br />
home. Advantages such as less demand for maintenance work, cheaper energy bills<br />
and the ability to use help to buy are all appealing factors when considering the kind<br />
of home you want to invest in. Developers also often install new homes with amenities<br />
such as dishwashers and washing machines which are included in the<br />
price, meaning you can surpass this extra hassle and hidden costs.<br />
However, the biggest sway towards a new home is that they come chainfree,<br />
alleviating one of the greatest stresses’ buyers can encounter when<br />
house hunting.<br />
If a new development is something you are considering and it fits<br />
your budget, Redrow are developing a range of stunning homes in<br />
Lydney, Gloucestershire. The homes start just above the national average<br />
at £283,995 for a three-bedroom home and Help to Buy is available<br />
on all their properties. Settled between the motorway and the stunning<br />
scenery of the Forest of Dean, the development provides ease of access to<br />
Bristol with a mere 40-minute drive to the city - perfect for commuters<br />
who want to be based away from the noise.<br />
Other features that are less favourable today include a<br />
new boiler/central heating system (42% in 2019 versus<br />
48% in 2014) and having an open fireplace or wood<br />
burner (11% today, 15% in 2014).<br />
Despite not making it onto the top 20, GoCompare<br />
Home Insurance is encouraging buyers to add buildings<br />
insurance to their essentials list. Buildings insurance<br />
protects your homes structure including the walls and<br />
roof, covering the cost of repairs. Buyers should be<br />
aware that the day they exchange contracts is when<br />
they become responsible for the property, not the day<br />
they move in. It would be within a buyer’s financial<br />
interest to protect their new property from any potential<br />
damages that may occur from this date.<br />
Ryan Fulthorpe, speaking from GoCompare Home<br />
Insurance, comments on the findings of the 2019<br />
survey:<br />
‘But, as our survey shows, connectivity is now a<br />
deciding factor for many buyers. Technology forms a big<br />
part of every-day life – whether it’s browsing the web,<br />
video or music streaming, or making a mobile phone<br />
call – people want a strong, reliable connection. And,<br />
with an increasing number of internet-capable devices<br />
developed for home use, this trend can only continue.’<br />
In conclusion, Ryan advises home buyers, ‘Once<br />
you’ve found your ideal property, it’s important to<br />
note that you take on legal responsibility for it on<br />
the day you exchange contracts, not the day the sale<br />
is completed. On exchange of contracts, the buyer<br />
becomes liable for any damage to the building. For<br />
example, if it’s damaged by fire of a flood. So, if you’re<br />
buying a property, it’s essential to have buildings<br />
insurance cover in place from the point of exchange.’<br />
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PROPERTIES<br />
16 Monk Street, Monmouth Town<br />
RRK 01600 772929 www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk<br />
Price<br />
£700,000<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
living room living room etc etc<br />
Originally designed and built to a very high standard and specification by the renowned Maddox brothers this<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
classic and very spacious, semi-detached, Grade II Listed Georgian Town house enjoys a prime central location.<br />
central central heating heating<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
It is a short flat walk to the centre and amenities as well as the renowned schools in the state and private sector.<br />
4<br />
3 2<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
GAS<br />
central heating<br />
central heating<br />
parking<br />
parking<br />
The mature and landscaped West facing walled gardens have been thoughtfully terraced<br />
and run down to the River Monnow with the benefit of private fishing rights. These<br />
terraces consist of paved patios, vegetable growing and lawned areas interspaced by<br />
mature shrubs and trees capitalising on stunning panoramic views across the river and<br />
open countryside beyond. There is also an important off-road parking space<br />
Arranged over four floors this fine family home is set around an outstanding and<br />
elegant sweeping central, cut stone spiral staircase which is cantilevered accessing wellproportioned<br />
rooms and communal areas having immense character and quality classical<br />
architectural features throughout. There are four bedrooms, three reception rooms and<br />
a very unique, spacious, fully fitted and characteristic bespoke basement kitchen as well<br />
as a cinema room both linked to an attractive sunken terrace with garden room.<br />
This splendid house has a rendered exterior with inset wooden sliding sash windows<br />
all under natural slate roofs. A projecting front porch has impressive sandstone Doric<br />
columns and throughout there is moulded joinery, panelled wooden doors and exposed<br />
stone and polished wooden floors and period fireplaces. The high ceilings have original<br />
cornicing and there are a number of feature arched openings. There is mains gas central<br />
heating with radiators throughout and PV solar roof panels.<br />
garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
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FOREST COAL PIT, POWYS £1,800pcm ST VINCENT DRIVE, MONMOUTH £800 pcm<br />
Stunning detached rural 3-bed property. Set<br />
within the Brecon Beacon National Park it<br />
enjoys quiet rural charm whilst also<br />
benefitting from a modern finish<br />
throughout. Agency Fees Apply<br />
A 3 bedroom house situated in Monmouth.<br />
Available start of December. Agency Fees<br />
Apply<br />
TERNATA DRIVE, MONMOUTH<br />
£1,495 pcm<br />
LLWYNA FARM, FARNHILL,<br />
LLANISHEN<br />
£525 pcm<br />
This very well positioned detached 4-bed<br />
modern home offers spacious family<br />
accommodation, generous garden and rural<br />
views to the front. Agency Fees Apply<br />
This 1-bed apartment has an open plan<br />
living room, kitchen & dining area; the<br />
property is offered on a fully furnished<br />
basis. Includes all bills, including WiFi.<br />
Available November. Agency Fees Apply<br />
Call: 01600 772929 • lettings@roscoerogersandknight.co.uk<br />
www.roscoerogersandknight.co.uk
THE PADDOCKS, CHEPSTOW £880,000<br />
SPRING COTTAGE, MONMOUTH Offers over £750,000<br />
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Substantial individual 5 bedroom detached family home with integral double<br />
garage, set within a sought after village convenient to Chepstow/Bristol.<br />
High quality finishes and fittings throughout. Delightful established gardens<br />
with a number of sun terraces from garden room and raised decked<br />
balcony from master bedroom suite. Pretty summerhouse and beautiful<br />
views across adjoining field.<br />
This pretty chocolate box cottage benefits from a quiet rural location on a no<br />
through lane enjoying Wye Valley views. Restored and extended it provides<br />
4 beds and 3 receptions enjoying excellent levels of light and views over its<br />
mature, beautifully landscaped gardens and sun terraces to embrace a truly<br />
rural lifestyle. Separately accessed triple stable block with open fronted barn,<br />
storage area and large detached garage/workshop. Gated paved driveway<br />
and extensive parking area. Two paddocks and grounds totalling 2.7 acres<br />
complete this equestrian property which is set on the outskirts of Penallt<br />
on the South side of Monmouth. No onward chain.<br />
CLARENCE HOUSE, PENALLT £739,000 PLEASANT VIEW, ST BRIAVELS £735,000 BROOKLYN, LLANCLOUDY £499,950<br />
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This brand new, detached, 5-bedroom, high quality,<br />
executive home has attractive countryside views<br />
located within the sought-after village of Penallt just<br />
a short drive from Monmouth and easy reach of<br />
Chepstow and the major road networks & the Wye<br />
Valley. Built and finished to a very high specification<br />
with high thermal values and top quality fixtures<br />
and fittings throughout. Landscaped gardens,<br />
paved drive and double garage.<br />
This 3 bed country cottage has a great deal of<br />
charm and character & enjoys spectacular<br />
panoramic views across the Wye Valley. Two<br />
substantial steel portal framed buildings with a<br />
holding paddock and separate access. Close to<br />
the popular village of St. Briavels with beautiful<br />
established well stocked cottage gardens & sun<br />
terraces. Private driveway, parking and turning<br />
areas and detached double garage. Grounds<br />
totalling approximately 0.7 of an acre.<br />
This 5/6 bed bungalow enjoys an attractive rural<br />
outlook. Its attractive layout offers great flexibility<br />
that could incorporate an annexe and provides<br />
bright, light and spacious rooms throughout plus<br />
an independent en-suited guest room. The<br />
extensive grounds total .4 acres with beautifully<br />
manicured, established well stocked gardens with<br />
lawns, sun terrace and lily ponds. Extensive<br />
parking and detached garaging as well as a<br />
workshop. NO UPPER CHAIN<br />
3 Agincourt Square • Monmouth • NP25 3BT<br />
Call: 01600 772929<br />
enquiries@roscoerogersandknight.co.uk • roscoerogersandknight.co.uk
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PROPERTIES<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
Edmond Locard Court, Chepstow<br />
pa black 01291 630876 www.pablack.co.uk<br />
Price<br />
£560,000<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
living room living room etc etc<br />
New to market immaculately presented executive home with<br />
parking for up to six cars & double garage. Walking distance of Chepstow town garage/covered centre. parking<br />
central central heating heating<br />
Could this be your dream home? Then don’t miss out bathroom to bathroom view this delightful executive garage/covered parking home!<br />
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bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
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central heating<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
parking<br />
parking<br />
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2 3 2<br />
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parking<br />
A relatively new Charles Church Executive home set<br />
on the outskirts of Chepstow Town centre. Finished to<br />
a very high standard this large executive property offers<br />
five bedrooms, two with en-suites and an exclusive open<br />
plan kitchen diner. Detached double garage with large<br />
driveway offering ample parking for a larger family. The<br />
property is immaculately presented throughout, offers<br />
Hive Dualzone remote heating and lighting technology<br />
and a large additional dining room currently used as a<br />
study/games room. The property is located on the left<br />
hand side as you enter Edmond Locard Court, making it<br />
an ideal setting to watch over your children in the local<br />
park/play area. EPC - B.<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
The development is located within the St. Kingsmark<br />
ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary<br />
Constituency of Monmouth. Its within walking distance<br />
of the local services that Chepstow has to offer, with a<br />
selection of highly regarded Primary and Secondary<br />
parking parking<br />
education facilities. Chepstow is located close to junction<br />
2 of the M48, at the western end of the Severn Bridge.<br />
The M48 motorway now connects Chepstow by road to<br />
Newport (18 miles) and Cardiff (31 miles), and Bristol<br />
(18 miles) and London (124 miles). The area has a range<br />
of bus routes and the local train station is a short walk.<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
Willow Drive, Monmouth<br />
pa black 01600 714355 www.pablack.co.uk<br />
Price<br />
£450,000<br />
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living living room room etc etc<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
living room living room etccentral heating<br />
Well designed layout with neutral decor and provides flexible living with lounge, cloakroom, kitchen/diner,<br />
six bedrooms three with en-suites. The rear low maintenance garden is a ‘haven’ offering garage/covered parking a<br />
parking<br />
central central heating heating<br />
good degree of privacy, planted with mature trees and shrubs bathroom bathroomand off road parking<br />
garage/covered<br />
to the<br />
parking parking<br />
front.<br />
6<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
2 4<br />
bathroom<br />
GAS<br />
central heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
parking<br />
This well-presented 6 bedroom detached property is located on the ever popular<br />
Rockfield estate within easy walking distance of the local school and just a mile from<br />
the town centre, offering a level walk in to town as well as good access to local schools<br />
and bus routes.<br />
The property consist of kitchen/diner, lounge, study/bedroom, large conservatory and<br />
also benefits from a converted garage to create a double bedroom with en-suite wet-room<br />
to the ground floor giving family flexibility. To the first floor the master bedroom has an<br />
en-suite shower room and two bedrooms share a ‘Jack & Jill’ shower room. Outside the<br />
low maintenance rear garden has patio and decking dining areas planted with mature<br />
garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
trees and shrubs and a large workshop, the front offers parking for 2 vehicles.<br />
Monmouth offers great transport links to surrounding areas via the A449 and A40 on<br />
to the M4 and M50 motorway networks, making it an ideal location for commuters to<br />
both Bristol and Cardiff.
Sales - Monmouth<br />
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Solar<br />
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Goldwire Lane £80,000<br />
Monk Street £155,000<br />
Cappers Place £185,000<br />
Mary De Bohun Close £240,000<br />
Monmouth town centre is within walking distance, offering a wide<br />
range of shops and amenities including doctors, library and leisure<br />
centre. There is a convenience store a stone’s throw away from the<br />
apartment for the daily essentials. No onward chain! EPC - B<br />
This penthouse positioned two bedroom top floor apartment with<br />
10’ high ceilings and private parking in the heart of the Monmouth<br />
town centre. EPC - D<br />
This updated property is set in a good location close to Monmouth<br />
Town centre and benefits from 3 bedrooms, off road parking and a<br />
basement with usable space! EPC - C<br />
This superb opportunity to purchase this extended and very well<br />
presented modern detached bungalow situated at the end of this<br />
quiet cul-de-sac. With close location to town. EPC - B<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Driveway<br />
For 3 Cars<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Semi<br />
Detached<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Modern<br />
Family Home<br />
Sales - Monmouth<br />
Double<br />
Garage/Workshop<br />
Langpen Drive, Abergavenny £245,000<br />
This superb modern three bedroom semidetached set on this sought after<br />
development which is close to town and local amenities. Accommodation<br />
comprises of a hallway, cloakroom/WC, kitchen, lounge/dining room, three<br />
bedrooms (master with ensuite) and a family bathroom. The property benefits<br />
from gas central heating and Upvc double glazing. EPC - B<br />
St Vincent’s Drive £250,000<br />
A fantastic opportunity to purchase this well presented modern<br />
THREE BEDROOM semidetached property situated on the Rockfield<br />
development which is in close proximity to Monmouth town centre,<br />
local schools and shops. DRIVEWAY & GARAGE! Must be viewed!<br />
EPC - C<br />
Mid Summer Way £260,000<br />
The property includes a MODERN OPEN PLAN KITCHEN with<br />
integrated appliances, spacious lounge/dining room, downstairs<br />
cloakroom/WC, 3 GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS, master with en-suite,<br />
family bathroom, garden to rear and DRIVEWAY FOR 3 CARS!<br />
MUST BE VIEWED! EPC - B<br />
St Vincent’s Drive £349,000<br />
This IMMACULATE family home has generously sized ROOMS, 4<br />
BEDROOMS master with EN-SUITE shower room, family bathroom<br />
and CONSERVATORY. LANDSCAPED garden, DOUBLE GARAGE/<br />
WORKSHOP and plenty of OFF ROAD PARKING... easy walk to<br />
TOWN CENTRE and on a BUS ROUTE. EPC - C<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
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Bigstone Meadow £264,950<br />
Maple Avenue £210,000<br />
Roundbush Crescent £230,000<br />
Summerhouse Lane £320,000<br />
A great opportunity to purchase this very well presented modern<br />
FOUR bedroom mid-terraced, three-storey property which has been<br />
in the current vendors’ family since it was built. Close proximity<br />
to local schools and amenities. Driveway & GARAGE. MUST BE<br />
VIEWED! EPC - C<br />
Peter Alan are delighted to offer for sale this fantastic INVESTMENT<br />
OPPORTUNITY! Three bedroom end terraced property which NEEDS<br />
UPDATING and set on a larger than average plot. Situated in this<br />
highly sought after location close to the M4 on the outskirts of<br />
Chepstow. NO CHAIN! EPC- TBC<br />
This well presented three bedroom mid terraced property is ideal<br />
for a growing family. Set in this sought after location on the edge<br />
of the ancient Roman settlement of Caerwent, in close proximity to<br />
the A48 giving great access to Newport and Chepstow! MUST BE<br />
VIEWED! EPC- C<br />
Peter Alan are delighted to offer for sale this well presented modern<br />
three bedroom detached home which is situated in this sought after<br />
location on the outskirts of Chepstow. Easy access for commuting!<br />
Large driveway! MUST BE VIEWED! EPC- D<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
Price<br />
Reduction<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
Generous<br />
Corner Plot<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
Extended<br />
five bedroom<br />
detached home<br />
Sales - Chepstow<br />
Must<br />
be Viewed<br />
Piercefield Avenue £372,000 Wallwern Wood £450,000<br />
Superb modern detached three/four bedroom family home which is<br />
situated in the highly desirable location approximately a mile from<br />
Chepstow town centre. Situated at the end of a cu-de-sac. Updated<br />
& improved and must be viewed! **PLANNING FOR GARAGE** **<br />
NO CHAIN** EPC - D<br />
PRICED TO SELL!! Spacious Four Bedroom EXTENDED detached<br />
property with three en-suites in sought after ‘Romana Grange’<br />
residential area, on the edge of open fields and set just outside<br />
Chepstow town centre. A real must see property!! Plenty of room if<br />
you love to host! EPC - C<br />
Clos Rheidol £400,000<br />
Extended five bedroom detached home room for all the family!<br />
Peter Alan are delighted to gain instructions to market this<br />
extended five bedroom detached property in a highly sought after<br />
area in Caldicot The property further boasts three reception rooms<br />
as well as a garage and conservatory. MUST BE VIEWED! EPC - D<br />
Nurtons Cottage £480,000<br />
Stunning detached property which is set in this beautiful location<br />
of Tintern. Built approximately in the 1650’s and still has some<br />
original features but has been vastly updated, extended &<br />
improved tastefully by the current owners. Set in approx 2 acres of<br />
wooded hillside! EPC - D
8<br />
LOCAL LIVING<br />
I love where I live…<br />
Crickhowell<br />
Sharon Chilcott meets Nikki Dale, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre<br />
(CRiC), to find out more about the town’s Great British High Street and its welcoming community.<br />
When did you move to Crickhowell?<br />
About eight years ago, following in the footsteps of<br />
my parents who had retired to the area from Kent. My<br />
husband and I were drawn to the town because we were<br />
aware of its great reputation, warm, friendly people<br />
and community feel. We were also swung by the good<br />
schools and the surrounding area, which is stunning.<br />
For you, personally, what’s the best thing about living there?<br />
I have three children, the youngest nine months and<br />
the oldest aged seven and I have to say that Crickhowell<br />
is a wonderful place to raise a young family. There are<br />
baby and toddler groups on every day of the week<br />
in various venues which means, as a mother, you do<br />
not feel isolated. The schools are highly regarded and<br />
known for creating an environment which allows<br />
children to thrive. Dedicated local volunteers run after<br />
school clubs which range from Brownies and Cubs to<br />
football, rugby, dance and more. For older children the<br />
Volunteer Bureau (based in CRiC) run a well-regarded<br />
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme encouraging them to<br />
take part in caving, camping, canoeing, riding, hiking<br />
and so on.<br />
Where would you shop locally?<br />
We are honoured to have been the overall winner of<br />
the Great British High Street Awards in 2018 and have a<br />
bunch of independent shops which offer everything you<br />
need for everyday shopping and for something special,<br />
too. It is so refreshing to go into shops and be met with<br />
a friendly smile and assistance, if necessary, like Cashells<br />
the Butchers who advise me on different cuts of meat<br />
and tempt me with tastings of new cheeses (yummy!)<br />
and Grenfells & Sons Grocers who deliver shopping if<br />
you need it.<br />
Our award-winning High Street has everything from<br />
family-owned department store Webbs to Cashells or<br />
Richards, the butchers, to Natural Weigh, Wales’ first<br />
zero waste shop, to CwCw for lovely clothing and the<br />
Welsh independent bookshop of the year, Book-ish.<br />
Describe the vibe in your favourite local café or pub...<br />
We are lucky to have a great range of unique and<br />
privately-run eateries, cafés and pubs, all with their own<br />
vibe. I love them all!<br />
Where would you book up for a celebratory meal?<br />
One of three places - The Bear for a wonderful steak;<br />
The Vine Tree for their cocktails or The Gliffaes Hotel<br />
for a scrummy afternoon tea!<br />
Where would you go for a more relaxed vibe?<br />
The Dragon, with its cosy open fire, is a favourite for<br />
Sunday roast and they do a brilliant children’s version<br />
for the kiddie winks.
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Where do you go for culture and entertainment?<br />
You only need to step outside the front door.<br />
We are surrounded by many talented, local artists<br />
and a visit to the Oriel Gallery in CRiC is extremely<br />
worthwhile, to view pieces of<br />
art, jewellery and pottery.<br />
Crickhowell’s annual calendar<br />
includes the Art Trail and Open<br />
Studios in May and the Literary<br />
Festival in the autumn, plus a<br />
new Children’s Book Festival<br />
and regular events organised by<br />
Crickhowell Choral Society. Then<br />
there’s the Green Man music and<br />
arts festival held every August,<br />
which is wonderful for the area<br />
and very exciting to visit. For<br />
those interested in local history,<br />
there is also an Archive Centre<br />
based at CRiC which is run by<br />
enthusiastic volunteers who<br />
have a wealth of local knowledge<br />
on the history of the town and<br />
the surrounding areas, from<br />
Crickhowell Castle to Second<br />
World War plane wrecks.<br />
Where do you go to “blow the<br />
cobwebs away”?<br />
Here, we are in the heart of<br />
the Brecon Beacons National Park<br />
so you can go on any number of<br />
magnificent walks. From the town<br />
you can even venture up Table<br />
Mountain to enjoy the spectacular<br />
views and then you can return to<br />
the town for refreshments. Every<br />
year, there’s a wonderful Walking<br />
Festival in Crickhowell - next<br />
year’s runs for nine days from<br />
March 7 and caters for all level of<br />
walkers. Perfect for blowing away<br />
the cobwebs!!<br />
What leisure pursuits do you enjoy<br />
locally?<br />
I am a horse rider so I am<br />
biased when I say we have the<br />
best off road riding! For those<br />
who don’t own their own horse<br />
there are a number of local<br />
stables offering full day hacks,<br />
which are a great way to view the<br />
surrounding countryside.<br />
What’s the social life like in<br />
Crickhowell?<br />
It can be as quiet or as lively as you want it to be.<br />
Clarence Hall is a venue for musical evenings, talks<br />
and cinema nights; there is a vast U3A community<br />
for those over the age of 50; during the summer there<br />
are duck races on the river, local fetes and fairs and<br />
with Brecon and Abergavenny extremely close you can<br />
broaden your horizons in any<br />
direction.<br />
How would you advise someone<br />
new into the area to get to know the<br />
locals?<br />
I would highly recommend<br />
volunteering in CRiC, which is<br />
the hub of the town. You get to<br />
know so many people and keep<br />
on top of what’s going on. Joining<br />
local clubs and groups is also a<br />
very good idea.<br />
Where are your favourite places to<br />
go on outings with your children?<br />
The park here in Crickhowell;<br />
the Monmouthshire and Brecon<br />
canal, where we feed the ducks;<br />
Cantref Adventure Farm and<br />
Llangorse Activity Centre both<br />
near Brecon and Big Pit, which<br />
makes for a fantastic day out for<br />
adults and children alike.<br />
Where else would you take adult<br />
friends?<br />
Round the town - there is so<br />
much there to see (and buy!);<br />
we’d also go up Table Mountain<br />
for the views and to look round<br />
Tretower Court and Raglan Castle.<br />
What’s the best time of year in<br />
Crickhowell?<br />
Christmas!! We have the<br />
Christmas Lights Switch On and<br />
a visit from Father Christmas<br />
on November 23 this year<br />
and on December 5 we have<br />
our Christmas in Crickhowell<br />
event with late-night opening,<br />
a Christmas Fair and street<br />
entertainment. The buzz is<br />
amazing.<br />
Tell me one fascinating fact about<br />
Crickhowell…<br />
One of the town’s landmarks<br />
is its Eighteenth Century bridge,<br />
the longest stone bridge in Wales,<br />
which spans the River Usk.<br />
Look closely and you will notice that it has 12 arches<br />
on one side and 13 the other. A wider arch, on the<br />
Crickhowell end, was added in the 1800s to replace<br />
two earlier ones.<br />
Facts and Figures<br />
The small market town of Crickhowell boasts a picturesque setting, alongside the River Usk with the spectacular<br />
landscapes of the Black Mountains to the north and the Llangattock Mountain to the south. Recognised for its vibrant<br />
High Street with its wealth of independent shops, it topped the Sunday Times list of Best Places to Live in Wales in April<br />
2019. At its hub is Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre (CRiC), which houses the Tourist Information Centre, an<br />
art gallery and internet café. For more information about Crickhowell visit: www.visitcrickhowell.co.uk<br />
Photos: Sharon Chilcott<br />
Sharon Chilcott
10<br />
PROPERTIES<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
Troed Bach, Darenfelin, Llanelly Hill, Abergavenny OIEO<br />
Fine & Country 01873 858990 www.fineandcountry.com £500,000<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
5<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
central central heating heating<br />
garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom<br />
3 3<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
living room living room etccentral heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered<br />
central heating<br />
parking<br />
A superbly restored former School House located in an elevated position above the historic<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
Clydach Gorge with beautiful scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park.<br />
A splendid conversion of a former school offering spacious<br />
and interesting accommodation with much character.<br />
This unique house combines contemporary living, with a<br />
generous open plan kitchen/living/dining room, together<br />
with separate, more traditional reception rooms all<br />
leading off the central wide hallway. The flexible layout,<br />
offered by both ground floor and first floor bedrooms<br />
and bathrooms, provides ample space for either a family<br />
to enjoy or perhaps, Bed & Breakfast accommodation<br />
or an annexe (subject to any necessary consents). The<br />
house has many special and unusual features including<br />
the original wood block flooring, wooden doors, glazed<br />
interior panels, an original fireplace and wood burning<br />
stoves. The en-suite Master Bedroom is situated on<br />
the ground floor with doors opening onto a private<br />
decked terrace, ideal to enjoy a morning cup of coffee<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
parking<br />
parking<br />
parking<br />
or perhaps, a late evening night cap. On the first floor is<br />
a study/reading area located off the landing with doors<br />
onto a roof terrace with artificial lawn and affording<br />
views towards open countryside. Along the landing are<br />
three further bedrooms, one with a separate study area,<br />
a family bathroom and useful storage. The size, space,<br />
flexibility and character of this superb conversion needs<br />
to be viewed to be fully appreciated.<br />
GAS<br />
Gobpwllau, Llangenny,<br />
Crickhowell<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
3<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
bedroom<br />
bathroom<br />
living room etc<br />
bedroomcentral heating living room etc<br />
garage/covered bathroom parking<br />
Offers in excess<br />
of £600,000<br />
central heating<br />
parking<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
tranquillity and the most spectacular<br />
central central heating heating<br />
garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
located within the Brecon Beacon National Park and set<br />
River Cottage, Llanbedr,<br />
Crickhowell<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
living room living room etc central etc heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
cottage with much charm and character<br />
central central heating heating<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
set in a private location on the fringe of<br />
Fine & Country 01291 672212 www.fineandcountry.com<br />
Pen-Croeslan Uchaf,<br />
Ffawyddog, Crickhowell<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom<br />
2 1<br />
3 2 1 5 3 1<br />
Off the beaten track offering peace,<br />
south-facing views.<br />
This pretty cottage and separate detached barns are<br />
in circa 13 acres. A wonderful, historic property which<br />
has been owned by the same family for just under 50<br />
years.<br />
bathroom<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
garage/covered central heating parking<br />
Price<br />
£475,000<br />
A delightful traditional 3 bedroomed<br />
popular Llanbedr Village.<br />
OIL<br />
parking<br />
The cottage is situated at the end of a country lane with<br />
a bridleway and footpath literally on the doorstep with<br />
access to woodland and countryside within the Brecon<br />
Beacons National Park.<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
Offers in region<br />
of £650,000<br />
living room living room etc central etc heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered central heating parking<br />
A substantial farmhouse with much<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
potential located in a rural,<br />
central central heating heating<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
but not isolated, position<br />
with spectacular views.<br />
parking<br />
garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
The present owners have made improvements to the<br />
house, the grounds and outbuildings and there is further<br />
opportunity for the next owner to continue the works to<br />
restore this historic property to its former splendour.<br />
SOILD FUEL
Llangua,<br />
Abergavenny<br />
• Detached two-bedroom cottage with period features • Extensively updated<br />
• Modern kitchen and bathroom • Delightful private rear garden<br />
• Semi-rural location with good access to road links • EPC - F<br />
£260,000<br />
A delightful country cottage believed to date back to circa 1916, extensively updated and renovated by the current owners and extended<br />
to provide a modern kitchen and bathroom. The property is in a semi-rural location just a couple of miles from Ewyas Harold<br />
and enjoys fabulous views over adjoining farmland and countryside, whilst being easily accessible to good road links.<br />
The property benefits from off-road parking and has a private garden with new patio, raised beds with established flowering plants and shrubs,<br />
a lawn area with garden shed, greenhouse and plenty of space to grow vegetables in the existing patch.<br />
Llanwenarth,<br />
Abergavenny<br />
• Grade II Listed conversion of former dairy • Courtyard setting<br />
• Contemporary design combined with traditional features<br />
• Semi-rural location within a mile of Abergavenny • EPC - exempt<br />
£375,000<br />
A contemporary, high quality 2-bedroom conversion within a small, select development of former agricultural buildings,<br />
centred around a landscaped courtyard. Features such as a bespoke ‘Quails of Usk’ kitchen, Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware, exposed timbers<br />
and limestone, slate and oak flooring are combined with traditional features including exposed timbers and quality oak joinery.<br />
The single storey living accommodation has the benefit of double glazed windows and underfloor heating throughout.<br />
A private, enclosed lawned garden to the rear is edged with attractive paving and screened by willow fencing.<br />
2 Agincourt Square,<br />
Monmouth NP25 3BT<br />
Sales: 01600 713030<br />
Lettings: 01600 775936<br />
21 Nevill Street,<br />
Abergavenny NP7 5AA<br />
Sales: 01873 858990<br />
Lettings: 01873 859237<br />
01873 858990
Sales & Lettings Agent<br />
Open 7 days per week<br />
No Sale - No Fee<br />
Free Valuations<br />
Chepstow Office Tel: 01291 629292<br />
ST DAVIDS CLOSE, BULWARK<br />
• SEMI-DETACHED THREE BEDROOM PROPERTY<br />
• LIVING/DINING ROOM<br />
• KITCHEN<br />
• GARAGE AND PARKING<br />
• NO ONWARD CHAIN<br />
£219,950<br />
HARLECH COURT, CHEPSTOW<br />
• FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT<br />
• OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN AREA<br />
• TWO BEDROOMS, MASTER WITH EN-SUITE<br />
• UNDERFLOOR HEATING THROUGHOUT<br />
• OFF ROAD PARKING AND GARAGE SPACE<br />
£224,950<br />
LARKHILL CLOSE, BULWARK<br />
• DETACHED FAMILY HOME IN CUL DE SAC LOCATION<br />
• FIVE BEDROOMS, MASTER WITH EN-SUITE<br />
• GENEROUS KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM & UTILITY ROOM<br />
• THREE RECEPTION ROOMS<br />
• NO ONWARD CHAIN<br />
£424,950<br />
BIGSTONE MEADOW, TUTSHILL<br />
• FOUR BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE<br />
• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM<br />
• LIVING DINING ROOM<br />
• LOW MAINTENANCE PRIVATE REAR GARDENS<br />
• DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE<br />
£264,950<br />
WYNDCLIFF HOUSE, MYNYDDBACH<br />
• SPLIT LEVEL PROPERTY SET OVER FOUR FLOORS<br />
• FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS, MASTER WITH EN-SUITE<br />
• OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM WITH UTILITY<br />
• GENEROUS LIVING ROOM WITH BALCONY<br />
• DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AND PARKING<br />
£524,950<br />
MAPLE AVENUE, BULWARK<br />
• END TERRACE THREE BEDROOM PROPERTY<br />
• LIVING ROOM<br />
• OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM<br />
• CORNER PLOT OFFERING LARGE GARDEN SPACE<br />
• ALLOCATED PARKING FOR THREE VEHICLES<br />
£224,950<br />
WYEBANK WAY, TUTSHILL<br />
• SEMI-DETACHED TWO BEDROOM BUNGALOW<br />
• EXTENDED KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM<br />
• GENEROUS LIVING ROOM<br />
• SINGLE GARAGE AND SEPARATE WORKSHOP<br />
• NO ONWARD CHAIN<br />
£239,950<br />
OSPREY DRIVE, CALDICOT<br />
• SEMI-DETACHED TWO BEDROOM BUNGALOW<br />
• LIVING ROOM<br />
• CORNER PLOT WITH DRIVEWAY & DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE<br />
• GENEROUS LEVEL LAWNED GARDENS<br />
• NO ONWARD CHAIN<br />
£214,950<br />
Magor/Undy Area<br />
Tel: 01633 745396<br />
Chepstow Lettings Office<br />
Tel: 01291 624881<br />
GREAT BARN, MATHERN<br />
-• PREMIUM DETACHED BARN<br />
• LUXURY FITTED KITCHEN<br />
• GATED DRIVEWAY WITH GARAGE<br />
• AVAILABLE 1ST NOVEMBER<br />
• EPC RATING D *<br />
£2250 PCM<br />
MIDDLE STREET, CHEPSTOW<br />
• 3 STOREY PROPERTY<br />
• 1 BEDROOM<br />
• LARGE LIVING SPACE<br />
• AVAILABLE 22ND OCTOBER<br />
• EPC RATING D<br />
£550 PCM<br />
SUMMER HOUSE LANE, CHEPSTOW<br />
• FIRST FLOOR ONE BEDROOM FLAT<br />
• NEWLY FITTED KITCHEN AND BATHROOM<br />
• TWO ALLOCATED PARKING SPACES<br />
• AVAILABLE NOW<br />
• EPC RATING D<br />
£625 PCM<br />
WALTWOOD ROAD, LLANMARTIN<br />
• THREE BEDROOM MID LINK HOME<br />
• RECENTLY REFURBISHED<br />
• MODERN FITTED KITCHEN<br />
• AVAILABLE NOW<br />
• EPC RATING E<br />
£775 PCM<br />
ST MAUR GARDENS, CHEPSTOW<br />
• TOP FLOOR ONE BEDROOM FLAT<br />
• SPACIOUS OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA<br />
• EXCELLENT CONVENIENT LOCATION<br />
• AVAILABLE 15TH NOVEMBER<br />
• EPC RATING E<br />
£550 PCM<br />
BRIDGE STREET, CHEPSTOW<br />
• GROUND FLOOR ONE BEDROOM FLAT<br />
• SEPARATE LIVING ROOM<br />
• PRIVATE COURTYARD TO REAR<br />
• AVAILABLE NOW<br />
• EPC RATING C<br />
£600 PCM<br />
KEATS ROAD, CALDICOT<br />
• 2 BED END TERRACED PROPERTY<br />
• LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM<br />
• PARKING AND ENCLOSED GARDEN<br />
• AVAILABLE 25 NOVEMBER<br />
• EPC RATING C<br />
£675 PCM<br />
ST MARYS ARCADE, CHEPSTOW<br />
• 1ST FLOOR PURPOSE BUILT FLAT<br />
• LIVING/DINING ROOM WITH PATIO DOORS<br />
• MODERN KITCHEN & SHOWER ROOM<br />
• AVAILABLE 11 NOVEMBER<br />
• EPC RATING D<br />
£625 PCM<br />
www.thinkmoon.co.uk
PROPERTIES 13<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
Valley View, The Narth<br />
Moon & Co 01291 629292 www.thinkmoon.co.uk<br />
On the ground floor there is a reception hall which gives<br />
access to the dining room, living room with wrought<br />
iron wood burner and stairs to first floor landing, well<br />
appointed kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and<br />
superb high end ground floor bathroom. To the first<br />
floor, landing area and two bedrooms.<br />
Price<br />
£290,000<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
The property has been tastefully updated throughout by the current owners.<br />
There is parking to the front of the property. To the<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
rear sunny private gardens. The property itself is<br />
situated in The Narth which is a pretty village located in<br />
Monmouthshire in South Wales. Monmouth is situated<br />
to the south of the village, approximately 6 miles away, 2<br />
miles to the east is Trellech.<br />
2<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
The central heating village is set a short distance from the Wye Valley, an<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
area of outstanding natural beauty. The market town of<br />
Chepstow is also close with an excellent range of facilities.<br />
Bus and rail links and the M48, M4, A48 and M5<br />
parking parking<br />
motorway networks that bring Newport, Cardiff, Bristol,<br />
Gloucester and Cheltenham within commuting distance.<br />
central heating<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
living room living room etccentral heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered<br />
central heating<br />
parking<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
LPG GAS<br />
2 1 1<br />
parking<br />
parking<br />
Fireworks spectacular set to return<br />
to Caldicot Castle on November 3rd<br />
Caldicot Castle will host its annual fireworks spectacular on Sunday 3rd November,<br />
with gates opening at 4.30pm and a display lasting over 20 minutes starting at approximately 7pm.<br />
The annual event is ranked one of the top ten Welsh displays by media website WalesOnline.<br />
Organised by Monmouthshire County Council, in<br />
association with the Monmouthshire Building Society,<br />
supported by Caldicot Town Council and community<br />
volunteer organisations, and in partnership with Capital FM, it<br />
attracts large crowds and has become increasingly popular. It’s<br />
no ordinary show, as the castle walls are a stunning backdrop<br />
to an astonishing spectacle of fireworks, music and incredible<br />
lights painting the night sky.<br />
Tickets go on general sale from 14th October, costing<br />
£7.50 for adults and £4.50 for children, as well as further<br />
information, are available by visitingwww.visitmonmouthshire.<br />
com/fireworks. Children under three get free entry but will<br />
still require a ticket to attend.<br />
A range of great deals are available for local residents, proof<br />
of address will be required. An early bird discount of 20% will<br />
be on offer from 1st - 6th October at Caldicot Castle’s shop<br />
between 11 am - 4 pm and after 4 pm from Caldicot Leisure<br />
Centre. A 10% discount will be available from11 am – 4 pm<br />
on 8th – 13th October Caldicot Castle’s shop and after 4 pm<br />
from Caldicot Leisure Centre.<br />
Organisers stress that this is a ticket-only event, no<br />
tickets will be on sale at the gate and residents should<br />
avoid disappointment by purchasing early as tickets sold<br />
out last year. Children under 13 must be accompanied by<br />
an adult.<br />
Free parking is available at the local Asda supermarket,<br />
Castle Gate and the Jubilee Way car park in the centre of<br />
Caldicot. In addition to fireworks, there will be live music<br />
and entertainment from Capital FM, children’s funfair<br />
rides, a licensed bar, food and drink stands.<br />
County Councillor Richard John, Monmouthshire’s<br />
cabinet member with responsibility for leisure and tourism<br />
said: “This will be the seventh year we’ve held a spectacular<br />
firework display at Caldicot Castle. The location provides<br />
the perfect backdrop for a magical evening of fun and<br />
fireworks. Families can look forward to a fabulous display<br />
and great entertainment.”<br />
For more information about future events at the Castle<br />
and other attractions across the county visit: https://www.<br />
visitmonmouthshire.com/
CWMBRAN, TORFAEN<br />
RAGLAN, USK<br />
14<br />
acres<br />
2<br />
acres<br />
Glyn Bran Bungalow<br />
• Attractive smallholding with three bedroom dormer bungalow<br />
• Subject to an AOC but with a Certificate of Lawful Existing Use in place<br />
• Rural situation & position adjacent to country lane<br />
• Collection of outbuildings and nine ring-fenced field enclosures<br />
• Acreage extends to 14.74 acres | EPC: C<br />
Guide Price £595,000<br />
MONMOUTH<br />
The Warrage<br />
• Grade II Listed historic five bedroom country residence<br />
• Situated in a rural location but just a short drive to Raglan and it’s amenities<br />
• Land in excess of 2 acres to include formal gardens, stables and a paddock<br />
• Superb location with glorious countryside views and views of Raglan Castle<br />
• High specification fixtures and fittings complement character features<br />
• Income generated from 2 additional barns<br />
Guide Price £975,000<br />
PENALLT<br />
11 Almshouse<br />
• Beautifully presented four bedroom Grade II<br />
Listed townhouse<br />
• Prime central location within Monmouth<br />
• Modern kitchen with central island<br />
• Pretty courtyard garden | EPC: F<br />
Guide Price £299,950<br />
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Telephone: 01600 714140<br />
Croes Faen Bungalow<br />
• Detached three bedroom bungalow<br />
• Situated in the desirable village of Penallt<br />
• Planning permission granted to convert into a<br />
five bedroom house<br />
• Corner plot with off-road parking | EPC: D<br />
Offers in the Region of £400,000<br />
STAUNTON, COLEFORD<br />
Kwetu<br />
• Superb, detached, four bedroom executive home in a rural setting<br />
• Open-plan kitchen and garden room<br />
• Double garage with electric doors, home office and annexe potential<br />
• Ample off-road parking for many vehicles<br />
• Grounds and gardens approaching three quarters of an acre | EPC: D<br />
Guide Price £749,950<br />
3 The Orchard<br />
• Modern, high specification four bedroom family home<br />
• Cul-de-sac location within walking distance to village public house<br />
• Immaculately presented and light and airy throughout<br />
• Beautiful landscaped garden with tranquil seating area<br />
• Double garage | EPC: C<br />
Guide Price £450,000<br />
www.powellsrural.co.uk
PROPERTIES 15<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
Highbury House, Bream Road, Lydney, Glos Price<br />
Fine & Country 01291 629799 www.fineandcountry.com £1,000,000<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
of character and to enjoy a very substantial subsidiary income from up to five outstanding self-contained holiday<br />
central central heating heating<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
flats. Equally, as now, one or more of the flats would also be ideal for an elderly relative or family member.<br />
6<br />
living room living room etccentral heating<br />
4 4 2<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
central heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
Recently renovated and refurbished to a high standard, this is a fine opportunity to acquire a period family home<br />
The very attractive period house is Grade II listed and has<br />
an impressive entrance hall, three fine reception rooms,<br />
breakfast kitchen with ‘Aga’, cloakroom, utility and cellar.<br />
Upstairs are four bedrooms together with an independent<br />
self-contained apartment with interconnecting door and<br />
its own private external entrance.<br />
The four remaining holiday lets are contained within a<br />
Victorian (circa 1850) stone fronted two storey coach<br />
house, all recently refurbished to a high standard. This<br />
appealing two storey building provides three two bed<br />
flats and a one bed, all of immense character and most<br />
with private terrace enjoying the view.<br />
parking<br />
The main house has been rewired, replumbed and has a<br />
new central heating system and boiler. The Coach House<br />
has also been rewired. The property is well situated close<br />
to the tourist centres of Forest of Dean and enjoys superb<br />
views from an elevated setting over the nearby town of<br />
Lydney and the Severn Vale to the distant Cotswolds.<br />
GAS<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
The Grange, Marstow, Ross-on-Wye<br />
Powells 01600 714140 www.powellsrural.co.uk<br />
Offers in Excess<br />
of £900,000<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
The Grange offers the opportunity to acquire a family home along with 16 acres of land,<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
stables and both indoor and outdoor arenas located between Monmouth and Ross-On-Wye.<br />
The Grange dates back to approximately 1809 but the<br />
original barn was converted in 2003 creating the family<br />
home it is today. The majority of the ground floor space<br />
is open-plan. From the entrance hall step through into<br />
the hub of the home, the open plan, kitchen, dining<br />
and family room. It is a vast space with an abundance of<br />
character, naturally zoned by features in the room.<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
It is a superb equestrian set up ready to be moved into<br />
and enjoyed. The property boasts far reaching views and<br />
fantastic accessibility to major cities. Superb converted<br />
barn with an open-plan living area and a separate study<br />
and four bedrooms with the master bedroom having<br />
an en-suite shower room. Equestrian facilities with<br />
approximately 16 acres of land.<br />
4<br />
central central heating heating<br />
garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
living room living room etc etc<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
bathroom<br />
central heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
parking<br />
parking<br />
central heating<br />
1 2 3<br />
American barn with indoor arena, stable block, tack<br />
room and solarium. 16 acres of land with field shelters<br />
and an outdoor arena. Planning permission granted for<br />
an annexe and 5 further stables The benefits from the<br />
solar panels will be passed to the new owners. Good<br />
accessibility to A40, M4/M5/M50 for Bristol, Cardiff,<br />
Gloucester, Cheltenham and Newport.<br />
OIL<br />
parking
Chepstow<br />
01291 629799<br />
Usk<br />
01291 672034<br />
Monmouth<br />
01600 775930<br />
Abergavenny<br />
01873 736515<br />
Ross-on-Wye<br />
01989 764132<br />
CAERWENT<br />
Being sold for the first time in 28 years, this well presented four bedroomed detached<br />
house offers well-proportioned accommodation and has been a much loved family<br />
home for the present Vendors during that time. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac<br />
in the popular historic village of Caerwent, the accommodation comprises entrance hall,<br />
cloakroom, study, dining room, living room, conservatory, kitchen, utility room, four<br />
bedrooms (master and bedroom three with en-suites) and Jack 'n' Jill family bathroom.<br />
There is ample driveway parking and double garage together with attractive landscaped<br />
gardens. EPC Rating: C<br />
Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 Guide price £500,000<br />
ST BRIAVELS<br />
In an elevated position nestled amongst the rural lanes above the renowned Wye Valley<br />
between the villages of St Briavels and Brockweir is a spacious detached country cottage<br />
offering versatile accommodation with fine unspoilt views, attractive gardens, cherry<br />
orchard and valuable pasture. The accommodation enjoys a large sitting room, family<br />
kitchen/breakfast room/conservatory and several potential uses of the remaining rooms<br />
as further reception rooms or up to six bedrooms. There is also the potential for an<br />
informal annexe with separate entrance. There is a long drive to a detached garage and<br />
separate workshop. The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.9 Acres. No<br />
upper chain. EPC Rating: D<br />
Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 Guide price £580,000<br />
Newport<br />
01633 927277<br />
Cardiff<br />
02921 690690<br />
THE TUFTS, BREAM<br />
A sympathetically improved and extended former 'two up two down' Miner's cottage built c.1840 in a very pleasant<br />
setting adjacent to forestry commission land on the edge of the popular village of Bream, with facilities including<br />
Doctor's surgery, chemist, coffee shop, garage, Post Office, Library. There is versatile and charming family<br />
accommodation of great character with exposed beams and fireplaces, together with a number of solid oak doors<br />
and very attractive cottage gardens with countryside and woodland outlook. This property is ideal for those wishing to<br />
enjoy a rural lifestyle and yet remain within reach of local facilities. The M48 motorway is approximately 12 miles<br />
distant giving onward access to Bristol, London, Newport or Cardiff. The accommodation comprises boot room,<br />
reception hall, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, living room, nook, four bedrooms (ensuite<br />
to master) and family bathroom. There is parking for several cars and a garage. EPC Rating: E<br />
SHIRENEWTON<br />
A Detached Country House of character in an elevated south facing and<br />
private position with outstanding views across its own paddock and adjoining<br />
countryside to the Severn Estuary and beyond. Set in unspoilt countryside in<br />
the heart of rural Monmouthshire and standing in approximately 1.65 acres,<br />
the property offers spacious and flexible accommodation (with 4 bedrooms in<br />
the main property and an attached 2 bedroom annexe) with potential for<br />
further development. Outbuildings include a stone built barn and 2 stone built<br />
loose boxes. EPC Rating: D<br />
Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 Guide price £450,000<br />
Fine & Country Chepstow 01291 629799 Guide price £1,000,000
Regionally<br />
40 offices<br />
throughout<br />
Wales and the<br />
South West<br />
GOLDCLIFF, NEWPORT<br />
This picturesque property really needs to be seen to be appreciated. Set in beautiful grounds you get<br />
the feeling you're in the middle of the countryside yet you're only a short drive away from local<br />
amenities, a city centre and the M4. The property briefly comprises Entrance hall, sitting room, dining/<br />
family room, ground floor bedroom four/reception room, shower room, office, kitchen/breakfast<br />
room and utility room. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms (master bedroom with<br />
en-suite) and a family bathroom. Outside is a large double garage and plenty of grounds with<br />
beautiful countryside views. The garden backs onto a beautiful stretch of water known as Monks<br />
ditch, and is within walking distance of the picturesque Seawall in Goldcliff which offers far reaching<br />
views across the Bristol Channel. EPC Rating: E<br />
Fine & Country Newport 01633 927277 Offers over £600,000<br />
PETERSTONE WENTLOOGE<br />
Very spacious beautiful family home within the delightful semi-rural coastal Hamlet of<br />
Peterstone Wentlooge. Excellent access into the City of Cardiff and Newport City<br />
Centres. The accommodation is both versatile and spacious and comprises an<br />
impressive entrance hall, large cloakroom/wc, spacious dual aspect lounge, conservatory,<br />
separate dining room, large study/family room, fully equipped very spacious kitchen/<br />
breakfast room with a utility room off. Master suite with walk in dressing room and ensuite<br />
bathroom/wc. Five further bedrooms with two bathrooms. There is a large rear<br />
aspect terrace which overlooks the garden and can be accessed from three bedrooms.<br />
Integral double sized garage with ample parking to the front. EPC Rating: D<br />
Fine & Country Newport 01633 927277 Guide price £575,000<br />
Nationally<br />
225 offices across<br />
Great Britain<br />
Internationally<br />
Plus 75<br />
offices globally<br />
5000<br />
professional<br />
associates all<br />
around the world<br />
GWEHELOG, USK<br />
Comfortable and spacious family house surrounded by a beautiful and<br />
extensive garden created over the last 20 years. Built in the mid-1960s, the<br />
property has been continuously extended and upgraded to create the<br />
splendid house it now is. To the front and either side of the drive are topiary<br />
yews and wide lawns dotted with trees and shrubs. Outbuildings include a<br />
double garage and original stable block with loose boxes, tack room and log<br />
store. EPC Rating: E<br />
FFAWYDDOG, CRICKHOWELL<br />
A substantial stone farmhouse with much potential located in a rural, although<br />
not isolated, position with the most spectacular views. The accommodation<br />
comprises five bedrooms and generously proportioned principal rooms. In<br />
addition to the main house is the potential for a self-contained annexe,<br />
extensive outbuildings including stables and barns, all set in circa 8.7 acres of<br />
gardens and fenced paddocks. EPC Rating: F<br />
Fine & Country Monmouth 01600 775930 £895,000<br />
Fine & Country Abergavenny 01873 736515 O.I.R.O £650,000
18<br />
PROPERTIES<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
Hughes Crescent, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Price<br />
Archer & Co 01291 626262 www.archerandco.com £350,000<br />
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in a popular location with<br />
excellent access to Chepstow town centre and the M48<br />
motorway being approximately a 5 minute drive away<br />
for commuting to Bristol and London to the east or<br />
Newport and Cardiff to the west. The property started<br />
out as dormer bungalow and has recently been extended<br />
and extensively refurbished to a very high standard by<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
the present Vendors. Of particular interest to the outdoor<br />
enthusiast is the beautiful and renowned Wye Valley and<br />
Offas Dyke Path which runs along the Welsh and English<br />
Border both of which provide a wealth of outdoor<br />
pursuits including walking, climbing, cycling and riding,<br />
Chepstow and Caldicot Castles and the Cistercian Abbey<br />
at Tintern provide places of historical interest locally and<br />
3<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
central central heating heating<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom<br />
This light, airy and very spacious three bedroomed family home nestles in an<br />
elevated position commanding excellent views.<br />
bathroom<br />
living room living room etc etc<br />
central heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
bathroom<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
parking<br />
parking<br />
central heating<br />
2 2 1<br />
also hold occasional seasonal open air entertainment.<br />
The accommodation comprises entrance hall, open<br />
plan kitchen/living room, dining room, three bedrooms<br />
parking parking<br />
(master with en-suite) and family bathroom. There are<br />
gardens to front and rear together with off road driveway<br />
parking and garage.<br />
GAS<br />
parking<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
2 Blackbarn Close, Usk NP15 1BS<br />
Archer & Co 01291 672212 www.archerandco.com<br />
Price<br />
£242,950<br />
Well presented semi detached family home in a convenient level position in quiet cul de sac.<br />
This well presented semi detached family property is conveniently situated in the<br />
popular former market town of Usk having the benefit of a quiet cul de sac location<br />
with level easy access to all local amenities such as shops, schools and regular municipal<br />
bus services.<br />
The property lies within convenient vehicular access of the A449 giving further access<br />
to the M4 at Newport and the M50 and the Midlands via Monmouth.<br />
A Baxi Bermuda gas fire situated in the lounge provides hot water for both domestic and<br />
central heating use and the property has the benefit of full double glazing.<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
3<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
living room living room etc etc<br />
bathroom<br />
central heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
The kitchen has an inset stainless central central heating heating steel single drainer sink unit with mixer taps, range<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
of base and wall units, splash back tiling, walk in storage cupboard/pantry, upvc double<br />
glazed rear window and external rear door.<br />
Front garden laid mainly to lawn with flower and shrub borders, side access to the rear<br />
garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
garden with gate thus providing a safe environment for children and pets alike.<br />
Rear garden with paved patio area and raised shrub borders, single car garage is situated<br />
in the block opposite the property.<br />
parking<br />
central heating<br />
1 1 1<br />
GAS<br />
parking
usk 01291 672212<br />
chepstow 01291 626262<br />
archerandco.com<br />
usk 01291 672212<br />
chepstow 01291 626262<br />
archerandco.com<br />
3 1 1 D<br />
2 1 2 F<br />
2 1 2 F<br />
3 2 2 E<br />
ST BRIAVELS<br />
Charming 3 cottage 2 style 2 3 bed attached property C<br />
Attractive well landscaped gardens<br />
Garage BEACHLEY<br />
& driveway parking<br />
Well presented extended 3 bed detached bungalow<br />
Archer Large & level Co well Chepstow enclosed 01291 gardens 62 62 & grounds<br />
62<br />
Extensive parking area<br />
Guide price £270,000<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Guide price £390,000<br />
TIDENHAM, CHEPSTOW<br />
3 Detached 1 1 period property C<br />
In need of renovation<br />
BULWARK, No onward CHEPSTOW<br />
chain<br />
Mid terraced three bedroomed house<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Convenient for the M48 motorway network<br />
Guide No price onward £350,000 chain<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Guide price £215,000<br />
COLDHARBOUR, ST BRIAVELS<br />
4 Charming 2 3 & Characterful CottageE<br />
Set within 0.4 acres<br />
Detached SHIRENEWTON<br />
workshop & garage<br />
Semi-detached four bedroomed house<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Garage & parking for three cars<br />
Easy Guide access price to M48 £400,000 motorway<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Guide price £350,000<br />
HEWELSFIELD<br />
4 Semi-detached 1 1 cottage of great charm & C<br />
character<br />
Central village location<br />
TUTSHILL, Very useful CHEPSTOW<br />
separate studio<br />
Well presented three storey town house<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Garage & parking<br />
Easy commuting Guide price via M48 £400,000 motorway<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Guide price £275,000<br />
3 2 2 1 2 2 D F<br />
GARDEN TIDENHAM, CITY, CHEPSTOW<br />
Immaculately Detached presented period detached property<br />
house<br />
Elevated position In need commanding of renovation<br />
fine views<br />
Easy access to M48 No onward for onward chain<br />
commuting<br />
Archer Archer & Co & Co Chepstow Chepstow 01291 01291 62 62 62 62<br />
Guide price £350,000<br />
Guide price £350,000<br />
3 3 1 1 32 DC<br />
TUTSHILL, CALDICOT<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Two/three Extended bedroomed 3 semi-detached semi-detached house bungalow<br />
Gated Recently driveway completely entrance, updated ample off & refurbished<br />
road parking<br />
No No onward chain chain<br />
Archer Archer & Co Co Chepstow Chepstow 01291 01291 62 62 62 62 62 62<br />
Guide price £210,000<br />
Guide price £275,000<br />
2 3 1 1 2 D<br />
F<br />
THE TRIANGLE, BROCKWEIR<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Well-presented Picturesque<br />
two and<br />
bedroomed charming stone<br />
end of built<br />
terrace cottage<br />
house<br />
Easy access to M48 for onward commuting<br />
Centre of very No popular onward village chain<br />
in the Wye Valley<br />
Magnificent river views - No chain<br />
Fine Archer & Country & Chepstow Chepstow 01291 01291 62 62 62 62 62<br />
62<br />
Guide price £215,000<br />
Guide price £300,000<br />
3 3 1 2 1 2 C<br />
C<br />
SEDBURY, CHEPSTOW<br />
Well presented 3 bed mid-terraced house<br />
Ideal for first time buyer or as an investment<br />
Easy access to M48 motorway network<br />
Extremely well presented 3 bed modern Town House<br />
Easy access to M48 for onward commuting<br />
No onward chain<br />
Archer Archer & Co & Co Chepstow Chepstow 01291 01291 62 62 62<br />
62<br />
Guide price £180,000<br />
Guide price £285,000<br />
3 1 1 D<br />
SEDBURY, CHEPSTOW<br />
4 2 Semi-detached 3 3 bed bungalow<br />
D<br />
Level low maintenance gardens to front & rear<br />
TUTSHILL, In need of CHEPSTOW<br />
some updating<br />
Mature Archer extended & Co Chepstow semi-detached 01291 62 home 62 62<br />
Corner position, Guide popular price area, £150,000<br />
south garden<br />
Versatile with ground floor bed suite/office<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Guide price £460,000<br />
2 1 1 G<br />
BROCKWEIR<br />
3 Pretty 1 stone 2built 2 bed semi-detached cottage<br />
D<br />
Centre of village within the renowned Wye Valley<br />
Off road parking for one car<br />
CHEPSTOW<br />
Archer Detached & Co Chepstow 3 bed family 01291 home 62 62 62<br />
Easy access to M48 Severn Bridge for commuting<br />
Guide No onward price £300,000<br />
chain<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Guide price £290,000<br />
2 1 1 D 3 2 4 N/A<br />
PORTSKEWETT<br />
ST BRIAVELS<br />
Semi 4 detached 3 3two bedroomed bungalow<br />
C Ground 3 floor 2 maisonette 1 in Grade II listed Lodge<br />
D<br />
Attractive well maintained gardens<br />
Centre of very popular village location<br />
Off road CHEPSTOW<br />
parking & garage<br />
Approximately PWLLMEYRIC, 8 miles from Chepstow CHEPSTOW & M48<br />
Extremely Archer well & Co presented Chepstow detached 01291 62 four 62 62<br />
bed house<br />
Detached Archer 3 & bed Co Chepstow cottage of 01291 considerable 62 62 62<br />
character<br />
Recently refurbished to a very high standard<br />
Ample off road parking<br />
Ample Guide driveway price leading £185,000<br />
to double garage<br />
Guide No price onward £230,000<br />
chain<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Archer & Co Chepstow 01291 62 62 62<br />
Guide price £400,000<br />
Guide price £395,000<br />
4 2 2 D<br />
LITTLE MILL<br />
Spacious 4 Bed Period <strong>Property</strong><br />
2 Reception Rooms<br />
Good Size Garden, Double Garage<br />
3 1<br />
Archer 1<br />
& Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
D<br />
USK<br />
£325,000<br />
Large Three Bedroom First Floor Flat<br />
Convenient Central Usk Location<br />
Spacious Well Proportioned Family Accommodation<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
£215,000<br />
5 3 3 E<br />
COEDYPAEN<br />
Prestigious Detached Period Residence<br />
Village Location 3 Miles from Usk<br />
Attractive Mature Cottage Style Gardens<br />
3 1<br />
Archer 1<br />
& Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
E<br />
£575,000<br />
USK<br />
Well Presented Semi Detached Family Home<br />
Convenient Level Position<br />
Associated Park Lane office<br />
Quiet Cul de Sac<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
Chepstow USK London<br />
£242,950<br />
Chepstow USK London<br />
Associated Park Lane office<br />
3 3 1 D<br />
LLANBADOC<br />
Quite Outstanding Contemporary Accommodation<br />
Completely Refurbished to the Highest Standards<br />
Elevated Position with Stunning Rural Views<br />
5<br />
Archer 3<br />
& 3<br />
Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
E<br />
£595,000<br />
COEDYPAEN<br />
Prestigious Detached Period Residence<br />
Village Location 3 Miles from Usk<br />
Attractive Mature Cottage Style Gardens<br />
Archer & Co Usk 01291 67 22 12<br />
£575,000<br />
5 2 1 F<br />
RAGLAN - WITH NO AGRICULTURAL TIES<br />
No Agricultural Ties, in an Idyllic Rural Setting<br />
Ideal for Equestrian Pursuits, 7 Acres & Horse Arena<br />
Excellent Range of Agricultural Outbuildings<br />
3<br />
Archer 3<br />
& Co 1<br />
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PROPERTIES 21<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
1 Orchard House, Acorn Close, Abersychan<br />
m2 Estate Agents 01291 672827 www.m2ea.co.uk<br />
Price<br />
£309,950<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
Extended detached property with annex potential<br />
Kitchen open to breakfast room & utility room. Four double bedrooms<br />
central central heating heating<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
Hive system installed, double glazed & Worcester boiler.<br />
No chain.<br />
4<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
living room living room etc etc<br />
central heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
bathroom<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
parking<br />
parking<br />
central heating<br />
3 3 1<br />
GAS<br />
parking<br />
Situated in a small, quiet cul-de-sac, in an elevated position with views over the valley.<br />
This family home offers superb and well maintained versatile accommodation. A<br />
separately accessed ensuite double bedroom above the garage offers annex potential.<br />
garage/covered parking parking parking parking<br />
A further 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms complete the first floor. The lounge is open plan<br />
to a garden room which looks across to patio to the gently sloping landscaped gardens.<br />
Dog walking and cycle routes are on the door which include Garn lakes.<br />
bedroom<br />
living room etc<br />
Pentre Quarry, Abergavenny<br />
m2 Estate Agents 01873 856388 www.m2ea.co.uk<br />
As you enter the property, you will find yourself in a quaint porch perfect for storing shoes and coats.<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
This space is also surrounded by windows allowing ample of natural sunlight to enter into the space.<br />
From the porch, the lounge / diner overflows with<br />
character with its exposed beams and large stone fireplace<br />
providing that cozy cottage atmosphere. From the lounge<br />
you enter the kitchen that leads onto a hallway that lead<br />
off to a downstairs WC, storage cupboard and attached<br />
garage. From this hallway there is also a door to the<br />
outside leading onto the courtyard perfect for table and<br />
chairs to create a great alfresco space.<br />
Coming back into the lounge / dining room through the<br />
door to the left you will find another reception room that<br />
the current owner uses as a sitting area that again has<br />
lovely exposed beams and wooden stairs leading to the<br />
Price<br />
£495,000<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom bathroom<br />
upstairs accommodation. This room also has access to<br />
the rear courtyard via patio doors that also provides the<br />
space with natural light. Off from the sitting room you<br />
will also find a sunroom which is perfect for those sunny<br />
days if you want to be inside.<br />
garage/covered parking parking<br />
Heading upstairs you will come to a landing with a<br />
window providing views. From the landing, you will<br />
find three generous size double bedrooms. Bedroom<br />
one has built in cupboards and again exposed beams.<br />
This bedroom also provides the space with natural light<br />
through the two windows that also accommodates views<br />
of the out looking landscape.<br />
3<br />
living living room room etc etc<br />
central central heating heating<br />
bedroom bedroom<br />
bathroom<br />
bathroom<br />
living room living room etc etc<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
bathroom<br />
central heating<br />
central heating<br />
garage/covered parking<br />
parking<br />
central heating<br />
2 2 1<br />
Bedroom two again has exposed beams and built in<br />
cupboards and wardrobes. Bedroom three is similar with<br />
has exposed beams and built in storag. Also on the first<br />
parking parking<br />
floor, is a shower room.<br />
The entrance to the property is through a gate and onto<br />
the driveway. Ample parking for the property is to the<br />
front and further parking in the attached garage.<br />
Beautiful large lawned gardens are easily accessible via<br />
the side of the property enclosed by the surrounding<br />
hedgerow. The property also benefits from a paddock to<br />
the side of the property and adjoining fields, which are<br />
easily accessible.<br />
GAS<br />
parking
Usk Office<br />
17 Bridge St, Usk NP15 1BQ<br />
01291 672827<br />
LLANGYBI<br />
• Planning permission for 4th bedroom<br />
• Superb family home with period features<br />
• Detached farmhouse<br />
• Spread over approximately 2.5 acres<br />
• 3 receptions (2 with Inglebook fireplaces)<br />
• Potential for further development<br />
• Double garage with room over<br />
• Long driveway<br />
• Grade 2* listed<br />
£699,950<br />
TREDUNNOCK<br />
• Semi rural position<br />
• Views of the usk valley<br />
• Level lawned garden<br />
• Gated driveway<br />
• 3 Double bedrooms<br />
• Family bathroom<br />
• Kitchen/breakfast room<br />
• 2 Receptions<br />
• Downstairs wc<br />
• Outbuilding/utility area & workshop<br />
£425,000<br />
ABERBARGOED<br />
• 3 Bed self contained annex<br />
• No chain<br />
• 3 Double bedrooms<br />
• 2 Bath/shower rooms<br />
• Kitchen / breakfast room<br />
• Utility/boot room<br />
• Good size lounge<br />
• Snooker room with full size snooker table<br />
• Stone fireplaces with log burners<br />
• Gardens & parking<br />
£450,000<br />
USK<br />
• Centre of usk town<br />
• Detached cottage<br />
• Courtyard, detached garage & parking<br />
• 3 Bedrooms & 2 receptions<br />
• Bathroom<br />
• Combi boiler installed 3 years ago<br />
£359,950<br />
LLANGYBI<br />
• Sitting room/dining room opening to<br />
conservatory<br />
• Large kitchen<br />
• Ground floor wc & modern bathroom<br />
• 3 Bedrooms<br />
• Patio area & good size private rear garden<br />
• No chain<br />
Offers over £260,000<br />
MONMOUTH<br />
• Spacious 3rd floor apartment<br />
• Convenient town centre location close to<br />
Monnow Street<br />
• Garage<br />
• Large lounge/dining room with vaulted<br />
ceiling<br />
• Modern kitchen<br />
• 2 Double bedrooms<br />
£169,950<br />
www.m2ea.co.uk
Abergavenny Office<br />
11 Cross St, Abergavenny NP7 5EH<br />
01873 856388<br />
GILWERN<br />
• Detached Family Home<br />
• Lounge<br />
• Open Plan Kitchen/Family Room<br />
• Conservatory<br />
• 4 Bedrooms<br />
• Family Bathroom & En-Suite<br />
• Enclosed Gardens<br />
• Double Garage & Drive<br />
• Well Presented<br />
• No Onward Chain<br />
£369,950<br />
WYESHAM<br />
• Extended Detached <strong>Property</strong><br />
• 3 Bedrooms to Ground Floor<br />
• First Floor Master Bedroom & En-suite<br />
• Lounge<br />
• Kitchen<br />
• Garage & Drive<br />
• Enclosed Gardens<br />
• Cul-de-sac Location<br />
• No Onward Chain<br />
£225,000<br />
WYESHAM<br />
• Semi Detached <strong>Property</strong><br />
• Well Presented Ex Showhome<br />
• 3 Bedrooms<br />
• Lounge<br />
• Fitted Kitchen<br />
• Family Bathroom & En-suite<br />
• Garage & Drive<br />
• Enclosed Garden<br />
• No Onward Chain<br />
£119,995<br />
ABERGAVENNY<br />
• Terraced 3 Storey Town House<br />
• 4 Bedrooms<br />
• Lounge, Kitchen/Family Room<br />
• Cellar<br />
• Enclosed Gardens<br />
• Viewing Recommended<br />
NANTYDERRY<br />
• Grade II Listed <strong>Property</strong><br />
• 2 Bedrooms<br />
• 2 Reception Rooms<br />
• Enclosed Garden<br />
• Semi Rural Location<br />
• No Onward Chain<br />
ABERGAVENNY<br />
• Superb Location<br />
• First Floor Maisonette<br />
• 2 Bedrooms<br />
• Fitted Kitchen, Lounge<br />
• Communal Gardens & Parking<br />
• No Onward Chain<br />
£299,950<br />
£219,950<br />
£174,950<br />
www.m2ea.co.uk
Tel: 01594 836886<br />
www.brideoakhomes.co.uk<br />
Email: sales@brideoakhomes.co.uk<br />
Brideoak Homes,<br />
No 60 Newland Street,<br />
Coleford, Glos. GL16 8AL<br />
Brideoak Homes understand what really makes a new house a home.<br />
We care about the detail of our homes, the design, the materials, the location and the management.<br />
Even more importantly we care about the next stage, you.<br />
Brideoak Homes builds quality new homes in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire<br />
and the Wye Valley. From starter homes to new executive family homes. Rural locations,<br />
high specification and traditional quality matters to us as much as it does to you.<br />
NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING<br />
Lily Close, Christchurch, Nr Wye Valley<br />
• Under floor heating<br />
• Integrated kitchen appliances<br />
• Bespoke Leitcht Kitchens &<br />
granite work surfaces<br />
• Open Plan Design<br />
• Stylish Inset Fireplace<br />
• 10 Year NHBC Warranty<br />
• Double Garage with electric doors<br />
• Landscaped Gardens<br />
• Bi-folding doors from both kitchen and living room<br />
• Master Bedroom Suite includes dressing area &<br />
large en-suite bathroom<br />
• Automatic programmed lawn mowing system<br />
• All bedrooms inc fitted wardrobes<br />
New sites coming in Broadwell, Broadoak & Whitchurch<br />
Multiple NHBC Award winner - Seal of Excellence Award & Regional Award Winner (West)<br />
This site has also been nominated for the Pride in the Jobs Award<br />
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ADVICE<br />
25<br />
Asset Protection - Plan for<br />
a Clear & Protected Future<br />
Asset protection is a vital factor in proper Will making & can provide much needed security for family assets<br />
including property, when future events present unexpected risks.<br />
Remarriage of a surviving spouse, business failure or other financial hardships,<br />
together with the consequences of ill health & old age, can all deliver<br />
unexpected threats to family assets.<br />
In circumstances such as these, hard earned family assets need not be lost or<br />
threatened & can be specifically guarded against by well-prepared Wills. There<br />
are many different Will planning methods designed not only to protect assets<br />
from unforeseen claims on them, such as the cost of future care, but also to take<br />
maximum advantage of changes to Inheritance Tax law.<br />
Wills made in different economic times could potentially be out of date & in<br />
urgent need of review. Recent years have seen stocks & shares roller coaster &<br />
residential property values fall. Gifts contained in Wills intended to fairly distribute<br />
assets, may now produce a result dramatically different to that intended. For<br />
example, a gift in a Will made some years ago, of some cottage worth £150,000 to<br />
one child, & 50 acres of good agricultural land to another, might have delivered<br />
fairly equal results in terms of value to each child. In the current economic climate,<br />
with smaller residential values & significantly improved agricultural values the<br />
results might well be very different.<br />
Okells Francis Law has considerable experience of providing clients with<br />
flexible arrangements in their Wills which take advantage of opportunities to save<br />
Inheritance Tax & recognise that the future is never certain. Properly structured<br />
Wills cope with changing circumstances & the Wills & Probate team would be<br />
pleased to assist you in reviewing your Will provisions. This will ensure that you<br />
marry together your current financial circumstances with the methods available, to<br />
help you to leave the maximum value of assets to your family or chosen beneficiaries,<br />
& protect those assets from the risks outlined previously.<br />
For further information or advice please contact: Okells Francis Law on 01989<br />
762009/01594 842242 or email office@okells-law.co.uk<br />
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26 ADVICE<br />
Advice for bank of Mum and Dad<br />
In today’s property market, the bank of Mum and Dad, (and increasingly, the Bank of Gran and Pops), is as<br />
relevant as ever with an estimated 60% of first-time buyers receiving some financial help from family members.<br />
For most parental (or grand-parental) bankers, the<br />
greatest difficulty is generally finding the cash!<br />
But Christy Bartlett of Stacks <strong>Property</strong> Search says<br />
this hurdle should by no means be the start and finish<br />
of the exercise. He says, “As bankers, it should be your<br />
responsibility to ensure your investment has been a wise<br />
one – to protect your own interests and those of the<br />
family members you are helping.<br />
“Our advice to parents or grandparents who are<br />
gifting or loaning finances for a property purchase is to<br />
be clear at the outset about the rules of engagement. If<br />
you wait until the perfect property has been found, it’s<br />
too late – emotions get in the way, and everything will<br />
happen too quickly. You’ll find yourself being the bad<br />
guys when you start asking questions and imposing<br />
conditions.<br />
“Before you commit to anything, work out exactly<br />
what you can afford, whether it’s a gift or a loan, and if<br />
you have other children / grandchildren, whether you’ll<br />
be able to do the same for them when the time comes.<br />
You may want to consult and take advice from your<br />
financial adviser in this respect.<br />
“Once you’ve established the amount you can<br />
comfortably afford, it’s sensible to offer it on the<br />
condition that you will be involved in the decisionmaking<br />
process. Start by asking the following questions:<br />
• What kind of property do you want and / or<br />
need?<br />
• Where do you want it to be and why?<br />
• Where do you think your life will be in 5 years / 10<br />
years / 20 years?<br />
• How much mortgage can you afford, and what will<br />
your payments be?<br />
• What do you anticipate your monthly running costs<br />
will be?<br />
• Do you anticipate buying something that requires<br />
improvement / work?<br />
• Have you considered a lodger?<br />
• What is your thinking on resale / capital growth and<br />
exit strategy?<br />
“They won’t necessarily know all the answers to<br />
these questions, but you will have started to get them to<br />
think along the right lines and to encourage debate and<br />
discussion. The chances are you have bought a good<br />
handful of properties in your life and will have gathered<br />
experience and knowledge along the way; first time<br />
buyers are wet behind the ears and there will be many<br />
factors that they haven’t considered.bettter<br />
“The situation is further complicated if they are<br />
buying with a friend / partner, especially the latter where<br />
emotions may get in the way of correct financial etiquette.<br />
“While it can make good financial sense, there are<br />
additional considerations to be taken on board. It doesn’t<br />
sound romantic, but it’s sensible to talk about things<br />
that might not usually be brought up at this stage in a<br />
relationship, running all potential scenarios through in<br />
conversation. However strong a relationship is, it’s vital<br />
to consider what would happen in the event of a breakup<br />
as you won’t be covered by the matrimonial laws that<br />
protect married homeowners. Buying a property together<br />
is a huge commitment to each other and there needs to<br />
be a high level of maturity involved in the decision.<br />
“In addition to all the usual documents, the solicitor<br />
should draw up a ‘declaration of trust’ for both parties<br />
to sign that sets out the detail of who has contributed<br />
what, and what happens in the event one or both parties<br />
wish to sell.”<br />
Stacks <strong>Property</strong> Search, 01594 842880 / www.stacks.co.uk<br />
• Double garage<br />
• Underfloor heating<br />
CLARENCE HOUSE,<br />
PENTWYN LANE, PENALLT, NP25 4SF<br />
Brand new detached executive home<br />
within the sought after village of Penallt.<br />
• En-suite wet rooms<br />
• Fitted wardrobes<br />
• Countryside views<br />
To arrange a viewing please contact<br />
Roscoe Rogers and Knight<br />
on 01600 772929
FINANCE<br />
27<br />
3 Reasons to review your<br />
Life Insurance needs<br />
There are milestones in life that can prompt us to re-evaluate our future and how to protect our loved ones. Here<br />
we explore life’s stages and how insurance can make all the difference.<br />
1. Single adulthood<br />
When you do not have dependents to consider earlier on in life, getting life insurance later can result<br />
in higher premiums. Life insurance can also protect your loved ones from facing any debt you may have,<br />
including a mortgage, credit cards or university loan.<br />
2. Getting married<br />
Part of marriage is accepting responsibility for another life, which includes income and debts. Insurance<br />
can help protect your partner’s financial security after you’ve gone. Typically, two single policies can provide<br />
a higher level of protection and remove complications in the event a relationship ends.<br />
3. Parenthood<br />
Having adequate life insurance for each parent is critical when your children are young. Raising a child is<br />
expensive and can be especially difficult to determine its financial impact in the event a child loses a stay-athome<br />
parent. If divorced, there are various steps you can take to ensure your children are provided for when<br />
you die.<br />
Cooper Associates understands the sensitivity around insurance and the key role it plays in life’s events.<br />
They are passionate about helping you get the best protection for you and your loved ones, seeking a<br />
thorough understanding of you and your needs, financial or otherwise.<br />
For a no-obligation chat with an adviser, call Jonathan Southgate at Cooper Associates on 01291 445 695<br />
or email jonathan.s@cooperassociatesltd.com<br />
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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.<br />
Cooper Associates Mortgages is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct<br />
Authority and is on the Financial Services Register (493369).
28 FINANCE<br />
Unlock the value of your home<br />
with Equity Release<br />
Improving health and an increase in life expectancy is putting a strain on people who fund their lifestyle on<br />
limited resources, particularly in times of instability on stock markets and low interest rates.<br />
Coupled with this is the increase in debt being carried into retirement, funding the provision of care,<br />
supporting children in adulthood and the growth in relationship breakdown with the over 60s.<br />
As an owner, your property is probably your biggest asset and with the passage of time there has<br />
been an ever-increasing number of homeowners turning to equity release as a means of releasing some of the<br />
tax-free cash tied up in it. What started off as a scheme to enable people in need to release capital or income<br />
from their home has developed into an integral part of financial planning to be used in a variety of ways<br />
including:<br />
• maintaining your standard of living by supplementing income or replacing capital<br />
• consolidating credit cards, loans and other debts<br />
• paying off an interest-only age restricted mortgage<br />
• home improvements and adaptations<br />
• holiday of a lifetime<br />
• funding medical and social care<br />
• assisting children and grandchildren on the property ladder<br />
• funding divorce or civil partnership settlements for self or children<br />
• paying school and university fees<br />
• mitigating inheritance tax<br />
Equity release is highly regulated and there are many safeguards in place to protect<br />
those who take out a plan, however, it is important that advice is sought from a<br />
specialist solicitor and financial adviser with the relevant experience early in the process.<br />
GWYN JAMES<br />
S O L I C I T O R S<br />
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FREE HOME IMPROVEMENTS<br />
AVAILABLE NOW<br />
Subject to qualifying criteria<br />
WARMING HOMES ACROSS<br />
YOUR LOCAL AREA<br />
Evolve Home Energy Solutions is proud to<br />
be bringing 125 years of energy efficiency<br />
experience to the local area and is looking<br />
for hundreds of people - homeowners and<br />
renters - to to take advantage of their latest<br />
pot of Government-backed funding.<br />
The ‘ECO 3’ funding is supplied by energy<br />
companies, enforced by the Governments<br />
Goverment’s<br />
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial<br />
Strategy and accessed by Evolve on behalf<br />
of local people. The cash comes from energy<br />
companies as part of their obligation and is<br />
used by approved contractors, such as Evolve,<br />
to install energy-efficient home improvements<br />
at greatly reduced rates for customers.<br />
Hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of<br />
funding is available and Evolve would like to<br />
see as much of this as possible being invested<br />
into local homes. Improvements covered by<br />
the funding include cavity wall insulation,<br />
heating system replacement, loft insulation<br />
and external wall insulation.<br />
Residents in reciept of qualifying benefits (see<br />
right) are currently top of the list for receiving<br />
the highest levels of funding, making the work<br />
CALL: 0800 292 2554<br />
EMAIL: info@evolvehes.co.uk<br />
VISIT: www.evolvehes.co.uk<br />
FREE in many cases. However, it’s not just<br />
this group that can apply, discounted prices<br />
are available for all householders, regardless<br />
of circumstances or income.<br />
Paul Simpson, who heads up Evolve’s Energy<br />
Advice Team commented: “I urge all local<br />
residents to get in touch and find out what<br />
we can do to make your home warmer and<br />
reduce your heating bills. ECO 3 funding<br />
won’t be around forever and we’d hate to<br />
disappoint householders looking for a new<br />
boiler, wanting to reduce draughts from their<br />
loft space or wanting insulated walls. Our<br />
friendly team will talk you through the process<br />
and ensure you access all the improvements<br />
you’re entitled to.”<br />
Acting now will not only bring you the<br />
benefits of a warmer home and lower fuel<br />
bills, but will contribute to making the UK<br />
a more energy efficient nation and help to<br />
conserve precious fuel reserves by using less<br />
to achieve the same level of warmth.<br />
Call 0800 292 2554 TODAY to access your<br />
share of the funding.<br />
Energy Efficient<br />
Home Improvements<br />
Explained...<br />
Starting with the external walls of a home,<br />
either cavity wall insulation can be installed<br />
in between the two layers of a property’s<br />
bricks, or insulated cladding can be applied<br />
to a property’s outside walls which also<br />
improves a home’s exterior appearance.<br />
At the top of the property, typically where<br />
most heat is lost (through the roof), the loft<br />
space can be heavily insulated to prevent<br />
heat escaping, ensuring any heat you pay<br />
for remains in the property.<br />
Funding can also be used to upgrade<br />
existing boilers to top-of-the range models<br />
giving your home the ultimate in boiler<br />
efficiency and technology.<br />
Claim your funding today from the<br />
experts, call 0800 292 2554.<br />
QUALIFYING CRITERIA<br />
- Child Benefit (subject to income)<br />
- Child Tax Credit<br />
- Income Support<br />
- Working Tax Credit<br />
- State Pension ‘Guarantee’ credit<br />
- Universal Credit<br />
- Disability Living Allowance<br />
- Personal Independence Payment<br />
- Attendance Allowance<br />
- Carer’s Allowance<br />
- Severe Disablement Allowance<br />
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Everything to know about Glevum doors -<br />
including types, finishes and even security features<br />
Every home is different, so the way you choose to design your homes, from the colours you use to the<br />
furniture that work for you, reflects the personalities of those who live there. Choosing the right doors for<br />
your home largely comes down to pairing it with the style of your house or building.<br />
Our advice when choosing an external door, is to decide what will work well<br />
with your house and make sure you choose wisely when it comes to furniture<br />
features, security, glazing options and even styles!<br />
For example, if your house is a modern new build, in most cases a modern and on<br />
trend style with bespoke furniture and a strong glazing option would suit your homes<br />
best.<br />
So, lets begin with what the Glevum range includes:<br />
We offer a variety of solid or wood effect finishes, an unrivalled range of door<br />
designs, 14 different colour options, decorative glazing, and a wide variety of door<br />
finishes to suit any style of property; you can be sure to find a style that can truly<br />
transform and enhance your home within the Glevum range. The product range<br />
consists of:<br />
• Front and back doors<br />
• French doors<br />
• Patio Doors<br />
• Bi-fold doors<br />
• Sliding Doors<br />
• Glazed Doors<br />
• uPVC Panel Doors<br />
• Composite Doors<br />
• The Stable Door<br />
• The Door and a Half<br />
• The Twin Door<br />
Finishes<br />
We offer a wide range of finishes on our doors to make them bespoke and personal<br />
to all of our customers. Some of our most popular finishes are white, anthracite grey<br />
and chartwell green, but we also offer a range of solid colours. These finishes can be<br />
chosen around your choice of glass design and even door furniture such as handles,<br />
letter plates, knobs and even knockers! These extra personal features can be chosen<br />
to suit your home and personal tastes, complimenting your homes and creating a<br />
bespoke and stylish<br />
final product.<br />
Glazing<br />
options<br />
To give your<br />
home both a sense<br />
of added security<br />
and style, a Glevum<br />
supplied door comes<br />
with a host of glazing<br />
options. Frosted glass offers privacy, toughened glass offers security and patterned<br />
glass, leaded windows and even stained glass offer that extra detail to enhance your<br />
style choices. The same style does not need to be applied throughout your home – you<br />
could match your front and back doors, or even let the front door take all of the glory<br />
to stand out, allowing it to make that important first impression.<br />
According to housing experts, the significant consequences through the installation<br />
of double or triple glazing on the doors you choose throughout your home, can add a<br />
10% increase to your homes value.<br />
Environmental and energy efficient<br />
Up to 40% of home energy is lost through inefficient and outdated windows<br />
and doors. Not only do high quality, double and triple glazing windows and doors<br />
decrease the loss of energy from your home, but they are also an environmentally<br />
friendly solution and can reduce up to 28% of carbon dioxide emissions into the<br />
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typical home with triple glazing on doors and windows could save up to £7,000 and<br />
47 tons of CO 2<br />
.<br />
According to the Energy Savings Trust, installing A++ rated double glazed windows<br />
and doors throughout your homes could save you around £85 per year off heating<br />
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Security features<br />
You can never take too many precautions to raise the level of safetiness in and<br />
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known for their security features, to give you piece of mind.<br />
Glevum offer doors which meet industry standards, and which come with a wide<br />
range of privacy glass options, thus ensuring you enjoy the best possible protection<br />
and peace of mind.<br />
You can see some of the different doors we offer at our Window and Door<br />
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