Summary - Gwernesney, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 NP15 1HF
Southwest-facing elevated farmhouse with private approach and garden
Lot 1, The Steppes Farm is a rare countryside offering: a stone-built, southwest-facing farmhouse set in private elevated grounds with an adjoining former two-storey stable and small paddock. The main house dates to around 1900 and has retained period character in a long family ownership; it sits quietly in a hamlet setting with very low local crime and no reported flood risk. The property is being offered as a probate sale and is suited to buyers seeking a character home with outbuildings and land in an agricultural community.
The house provides four bedrooms across approximately 1,561 sq ft and sits on freehold tenure. Key strengths include the elevated, private setting, rural views, a garden and an existing stone outbuilding that could support conversion or farm use (subject to consents). Practical positives include double glazing (installation date unknown) and a southwest aspect that benefits afternoon sun.
Buyers should note several material issues: heating is by electric room heaters and main fuel is electricity, so a new central heating system would likely be required. Broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal only average, which may affect remote working. The wider area is classified as very deprived despite a high proportion (43.9%) degree-educated locally; services and amenities are limited to nearby church/stream. The property will need refurbishment and updating — it is advertised with renovation potential rather than as a turnkey home.
This lot will appeal to purchasers seeking a character farmhouse with privacy, land and conversion potential — whether as a family home, rural retreat or an investment renovation. Because this is a probate sale and the property requires updating, applicants should budget for renovation works and check planning/consent options for the outbuilding before offer.
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