18th-century stone cottage with abundant original features
Outstanding Wye Valley and River views; short riverside walk
Three bedrooms plus attached studio/reception room/office
Mature terraced gardens, sun terrace, pond and detached garden office
Two allocated off-road parking spaces nearby
Oil-fired boiler heating; EPC E — higher running costs likely
Traditional stone walls likely without modern insulation
Council tax band F; broadband and mobile average
Set in the heart of the Wye Valley, The Old Bakery is an 18th-century stone cottage that blends original character with comfortable, sensitively upgraded accommodation. The inverted layout creates generous reception space, including a long living room, conservatory and an attached studio/reception ideal for a home office or guest suite. Mature, terraced gardens, a sun terrace with pond and a detached garden office take full advantage of outstanding valley and river views a short walk away.
Three first-floor bedrooms sit above well-appointed ground-floor living areas. Period features remain throughout — exposed stonework, beams, an inglenook with a coal-effect stove and vertically boarded doors with Suffolk latches — giving the house strong character and immediate kerb appeal. Practical elements include mainly double glazing, an oil-fired boiler with radiators, utility plumbing and two allocated off-road parking spaces nearby.
Notable practical considerations: the property is heated by oil (not a community supply), has traditional stone walls likely lacking modern insulation, and sits on a relatively small plot within a terraced garden setting. Council tax is band F and the EPC is E. Broadband and mobile signals are average. The location is rural and very peaceful but note the wider area statistics include pockets of deprivation despite an overall countryside of white-collar workers.
This cottage will suit buyers who value character, views and flexible space — families, home-workers or buyers seeking a countryside retreat within easy reach of Monmouth and Chepstow. While largely well presented, there is scope for the new owner to upgrade energy performance and personalise smaller areas (bathrooms/kitchen tweaks if desired) to future-proof running costs and comfort.