Summary - Pool Farmhouse, Newcastle NP25 5NT
- Grade II listed 15th-century farmhouse with abundant period features
- Five-bedroom main house plus attached two-bedroom annexe
- Detached workshop circa 1,800 sq ft, valuable workspace potential
- Grounds about 2.75 acres including mature woodland and orchards
- Single-storey outbuilding ripe for conversion subject to permissions
- EPC rating F; oil-fired boiler and higher running costs
- Traditional stone walls likely uninsulated; insulation improvements needed
- Private drainage (septic tank) and very expensive council tax band
Pool Farmhouse is a striking Grade II listed 15th-century farmhouse set in about 2.75 acres of Monmouthshire countryside. Carefully restored, the main house keeps strong period character — inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, oak panelling and flagstone floors — while large glazed receptions bring generous natural light and countryside views. The layout is flexible, with spacious ground-floor living, five principal bedrooms and interconnecting rooms that suit family life or creative reuse.
An attached two‑bedroom annexe offers independent accommodation or rental potential, and a substantial detached workshop (circa 1,800 sq ft) plus a single‑storey outbuilding provide significant scope for a business, studio, gym or additional living space subject to planning. The mature gardens, patio, orchards, lawns and a pocket of established woodland create a private rural setting with off‑street parking for multiple vehicles.
Important practical points: the property is Grade II listed, so alterations will be constrained and require listed building consent. Heating is oil‑fired with associated running costs and the EPC rating is F. The house appears to retain traditional stone walls with limited insulation and uses private drainage (septic tank). Council tax is described as very expensive and the site sits in a very deprived wider area classification, factors worth considering for insurance, energy and funding.
This is a good match for buyers seeking a character farmhouse with substantial outbuildings and land — families wanting flexible accommodation, small‑scale rural businesses, or buyers prepared to invest in energy and fabric improvements. The combination of historic charm, space and usable workshop makes the property unusually versatile, provided the listed status and running costs are accepted.
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