Glascoed, Usk, Monmouthshire

Believed to date back to 1580 this Grade II listed farmhouse was once part of the former Beech Farm. Open countryside views are observed from the main garden and land found at the front of the  property. Currently the land is divided into garden and a large wildflower meadow which offers the potential to be a paddock. 

Inside a wealth of history is found within the abundance of period features. From curved stone stairwells to inglenook fireplaces, exposed beamed ceilings to solid herringbone and quarry tiled floors, this cosy home offers endless character.

Glascoed is a semi rural village just 3 miles from Usk town with it's day to day amenities. Local attractions include Llandegfedd Reservoir offering water sports, walking, fishing, school activities and a cafe, along with Woodlake Park golf club. The Carpenters Arms pub is in the neighbouring village of Coed-Y-Paen.

Sat in an elevated position with views across the main gardens to the countryside beyond, the farm house is accessed by a long drive.

Walking into the entrance hall there is a vast under stairs cupboard beneath the stairs to the first floor, quarry tiled floor, exposed stone wall and beams.

To the right is the dual aspect L shaped lounge featuring deep cill windows, exposed beams and solid herringbone floor extending to flagstones. An old stone stairwell curves and rises behind the inglenook fireplace, housing a large log burner on a flagstone hearth.

To one corner of the lounge is a part open study with flagstone floor, deep cill window and exposed beams.

Steps lead down into the dining room from the hall which features a solid block and quarry tiled floor. Another inglenook fireplace houses a further log burner and bread oven inset into the stone wall. An old stone stairwell curves behind the inglenook.

A boot room with storage leads off the dining room, giving access to the rear courtyard and kitchen.

Fully fitted with a range of base and eye level storage units, the kitchen includes a Neff oven, hob with extractor over and dishwasher.

An external scullery accessed via the rear courtyard, houses space for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Upstairs an initial landing with low level window gives access to the main ensuite bedroom, family shower room and a further landing.

Steps down from the landing lead into the master bedroom with ensuite shower room. An extensive range of bespoke built in storage spans three walls.

The fully tiled family shower room includes a large walk-in shower with rainfall shower, vanity sink unit, low level w.c and two heated towel rails.

A door leads to an inner landing providing access to two further bedrooms, both with built in storage.

Outside the main gardens run parallel to the driveway. Gently sloping lawns interspersed with mature trees and an ornamental pond continue to a wildlife and flower garden with double gate to the drive. Two sheds, both with power and one with water supply, sit to one side. The other side of the drive features an additional parking area, fruit cage and green house.

Purchasers should note the driveway belongs to the property with a shared right of access granted to the neighbour. Both properties contribute 50/50 towards maintenance.

The former dairy farm behind is no longer active. It is now a base for a wood cutting business and a livery. Ideal for those who would like to walk out of their back garden and be right next door to their horses. 

Services: mains electric and water supply, private drainage and oil heating.

Council tax: Band F