Forge House has 15th century origins, but was extended in 1810 to create a really charming detached gentleman’s residence.  Overlooking splendid private gardens and the river Monnow, this large 4 double bedroom family house has huge potential, and after further up-dating, could become one of Monmouth’s most attractive homes. The farmhouse kitchen is big and friendly and the sitting-room and dining room are both really graceful rooms. At the end of the wide hall there is also a downstairs office and a toilet. The house has two staircases and three upstairs bathrooms (two en suite). Outside there is sufficient space to park three vehicles off the road and a lean-to which gives alternative access to the large main garden. If you are looking for a house with fabulous potential then this is definitely one where you can create a dream home.

26’ 7’ x 6’ 10”
The backdoor, which opens into a light and wide hall running half the length of the house, is made from solid oak and has a window light above it. The entrance hall has mellow coloured Terracotta tiles, a central light and double aspect windows. A cupboard houses the gas combi boiler and there are doors off to the kitchen, sitting-room, dining room and access to the main stairs. The hall has a delightful gothic arched alcove with display shelving and there’s a telephone point.

25’  x 15’ 5” 
This capacious farmhouse kitchen is a real gem. The original oak beams are well above head height and there are four windows and a French window, which leads out into the beautiful garden. A section of the kitchen has been fitted out with cupboards at base and wall level, stainless steel sink (with 1 ½ bowls), and plenty of work surfaces.  There’s a built-in electric oven and a gas hob, and spaces for dishwasher and washing machine. The floor is covered with ceramic tiles and there’s a neat little wood burner at one end of the kitchen. So this is a really friendly family room that has plenty of space for a large farmhouse kitchen table and a sofa, in addition to all the fitted cupboards and work surfaces. There are four ceiling lights and a wall light. In addition there is a walk-in cupboard, open shelving and  solid wooden doors to the back stairs and to the sitting room.

15’ 10” x 13’10”
This is a delightful room with a very pretty French window with original shutters leading out into the garden. There’s a central light with a plaster ceiling rose, wood burner, fitted into the original fireplace, fitted shelving, wooden floor, beautiful 6 panel oak door and TV point.

18’ x 13’
This is a charming room with two very graceful shallow arched alcoves and a Victorian fireplace with pretty floral tiled inserts, old stained pine floor, 2 radiators and dual aspect windows.

At the bottom of the hallway is an inner hall which leads to the study and downstairs toilet. There is a French window which leads out to the rear of the property.

12’ 2” x 9’ 5”
The floor has the same terracotta tiles as the hallway. There are windows to different aspects, fitting shelves, central lights, storage heater and telephone point.

Window to side of the property, central light, low level toilet, wash hand basin, radiator and tiled floor.

The stairs is well light by a large south west facing window to the side of the property, which leads into a small galleried area at the top with doors off to bedrooms 1, 2 and 3 and to the family bathroom. There’s also an airing cupboard.

18’ 3” x 12’ 6”
This is a good sized room with a window overlooking the magnificent garden. One  very attractive feature of this room is the ceiling which has white painted wooden boards running across its entire length. There’s also a little en suite with toilet, shower and wash hand basin. It also has a TV point and telephone connection.

This has a bath, wash hand basin and toilet.  There’s a frosted window, fitted cupboard, radiator and ladder style radiator, ideal for drying towels.

12’ 8” x 10’
Another bedroom with a wooden boarded ceiling, radiator and window overlooking the garden.

15’ 9” x 10’
Like the first two, this bedroom also has very pleasing views over the garden. It also has a large cupboard, radiator and a second door which leads out onto the rear landing and rear stairs. It also has a TV point.

16’ 3” x 9’ 6”
Dual aspect over rear and side of property and there’s also a window light above the door. The room has two sections and there’s a large folding double door which separates them.

The south-facing garden is a delight with mature trees, including a large old Scots pine, and wonderfully stocked flowerbeds and lawned areas. There’s also a terrace and a pagoda with a vine tree and yellow roses growing up it. The river Monnow runs along one side of the garden, whilst the other side is walled and fenced. There’s also a very attractive doorway beneath an old brick arch, within the walled section, which leads out onto Forge Lane.

The property is available Freehold.

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