Lydart, Monmouth, NP25

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Fine & Country - Monmouth Phone: 01600 496840

<p>Standerton is the much-loved home of a distinguished fashion writer and broadcaster and its layout mixes open plan living with more intimate spaces in a way that's stylish and sophisticated, making the most of Victorian period features and amazing views towards the Brecon Beacons.</p><p>A light and airy kitchen/dining room/family room serves as a wonderful first impression of the living space within Standerton, a renovated and extended stone and brick cottage.</p><p>Measuring 9.60m (31ft 6ins) long, it's the beating heart of the home with its AGA stove and modern, painted fitted units with wooden worktops that complement the timber floorboards.</p><p>Designed to make the most of stunning panoramic views of the Brecon Beacons, this is a perfect space for family living and entertaining friends.</p><p>French doors lead to a sunken patio that extends this room into the garden on warm days.</p><p>A matching pair of these doors leads into a large sunroom, with a doorway leading to a decked balcony area in front of the house. The kitchen/dining room also allows access into an intimate library area.</p><p>The garden room lies at the opposite end of the house to the sunroom and has a pair of French doors leading outside.</p><p>A sitting room, aptly named the snug', with a log burner and beautiful period features such as picture rails, beamed ceiling and an elegant fireplace; small study and a handy WC with plumbing for a washing machine complete the layout of the ground floor.</p><p>A sweeping staircase with turned wooden newel posts and balusters leads from a small hallway to four generously sized bedrooms, two of which have en suites. One of these first-floor rooms is currently used as a sitting room that benefits from spectacular views of the Black Mountains. There's also an elegant family bathroom fitted with pale green-grey metro-style tiles.</p><p>A useful loft room lies on the second floor.</p><p>Standerton has much to offer those looking to work from home but require excellent transport links to different parts of the UK.</p><p>Standerton's position on an escarpment means it has sweeping uninterrupted views over breathtaking landscape towards the Brecon Beacons. On a clear day it's possible to see across 60 miles.</p><p>Surrounding the property are several farmers' fields that add to the beauty of the rural setting.</p><p>The landscaped gardens include mature trees and shrubs, along with small areas of lawn. A sunken patio lies beyond French doors leading from the kitchen.</p><p>The house lies off a country road, which leads to a large, flat parking area that can accommodate six vehicles. Steps lead from here to the garden to the rear of the property.</p><br/>EPC Rating: D