Stone cottage with consent to convert set in c.3.5 acres — rural renovation opportunity.
- Approximately 3.48 acres of pasture paddocks and open fields
- Consent granted for residential conversion, includes garage and bat house
- Former stone cottage in disrepair; requires full renovation
- Detached garage included; scope for additional outbuildings
- Very slow broadband; average mobile signal in area
- Located in a remoter rural community with limited local services
- No recorded flood risk; crime level very low
- Area classed as very deprived — consider local service availability
A former stone-built cottage set in about 3.48 acres of pasture and paddock, offered with planning consent for residential conversion including garaging and a bat house. The site sits in a sought-after rural setting near Chepstow, with wide countryside views and good road access — appealing to buyers wanting privacy, space and a blank canvas.
The core asset is the land: generous paddocks and open fields provide room for grazing, gardens or outbuildings. The existing stone structure retains character but is in clear disrepair and has been partially overgrown; the property will require a full conversion and refurbishing to make it habitable. Planning consent reduces some conversion risk but buyers should allow time and budget for building work, services and compliance with the bat-house conditions.
Practical considerations: broadband speeds are very slow and the area is classified as a remoter rural community with limited local services; mobile signal is average. There is no recorded flood risk and crime is very low. The freehold tenure, detached garage and countryside setting suit someone seeking a rural retreat or a renovation project with long-term value potential.
This is best suited to an experienced self-builder, investor or buyer prepared to manage a conversion in a remote location. The combination of planning consent, substantial land and stone-built character presents a clear opportunity — but expect significant refurbishment costs, ecological compliance and possible access or services upgrades before occupation.