Open plan modern barn with separate annex in hills above Monmouth

Modern barn conversion, open plan. New bathroom 2022. New kitchen 2024,,electric Aga Neff appliances including microwave and 2 wall ovens. Two double bedrooms in main barn (one with dressing area leading to bathroom first floor and one on ground floor, adjacent to bathroom). The separate annex has a double bedrooms and kitchenette with lavatory ( 10 metres from house).
Internet and TV. Garden furniture gas BBQ, electric heater and a Fire pit plus There is a padded comfortable swing seat in upper area of garden by 5 bar gate looking southeast. Annex is adjacent to double garage for secure storage for bikes and sports equipment. The well stocked garden, gently sloping away from the house, with a second large unfenced natural garden pond gives privacy with views of the hills and Wye valley beyond Monmouth.

Accessibility: Three entrances to house allow for those with mobility problems. The ground floor has all facilities on one level (with only a small 7.5. Cm step onto shower tray with glass shower enclosure, non slip grip floor for elderly / or disabled ) , the access to the house itself is via the back door on west facing - stone terrace and 9 cm high, wide deep stone steps to it and ample car parking adjacent.

The sewage system is a reed-bed in adjacent property so only eco products to be used, no harsh chemicals. I have a cat and 5 chickens - would appreciate pet care whilst you stay and offer same in return but I can make other pet care arrangements with close neighbours if you prefer or if you go away whilst holidaying here.

About the location

Lots of local hill walks. Beautiful views from house. Peaceful. Sheep grazing nearby. 30 km from scenic National Park.
Nearby a good choice of restaurants.
Good road and rail links to London, Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Hay on Wye, Brecon, Birmingham, Manchester and Devon / Cornwall / Pembrokeshire / Gower coasts for beaches and exploring the southwest of UK. My home is 6 minutes drive to Monmouth town, with restaurants, pubs, Theatres x2 Including a cinema, the house is one of 3 barn conversions, very quiet area, with many public footpaths nearby, in a tourist area, food and music festivals, hillwalking, horse riding, rock climbing in Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons and the indoor rock climbing and underground potholing centre about 50 km away by road, within 30 km of World Heritage site Blaenavon, many ancient castles, 50 km from Newport’s world renowned golf course (and a smaller beautiful golf course within 2 km ). 40 minute drive to Symmons Yat, Hay on Wye festival, Malvern, Abergavenny for festival goers, keen gardeners and foodies. Car exchange may be available: manual, 1.9 litre, 2 seater z4 BMW-petrol, electric hard top roof.

Type of swap

  • Home Exchange
  • Non Simultaneous Exchange
  • Open to Offers
  • Housesitting Offered
  • Weekend Exchange

Conditions of exchange

  • Non smokers only
  • Children welcome
  • Pet Care Offered
  • Pet Care required
  • No small children

Monmouth (HE32847)

Monmouthshire,   Wales

  • 3 bed   (sleeps 6) 3 bath

Preferred destinations

  • Open to offers
On a non simultaneous swap so you can enjoy Spring to Autumn here skiing would be ideal at Christmas time

Dates available

Open to offers

Swap duration: Open to offer

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Membership expiry date: 27 Jun 2025