Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Fine & Country - Ross On Wye Phone: 01989 493906

<p>This captivating period country residence exudes timeless elegance and is nestled amidst the unspoiled countryside overlooking the Wye Valley. The exceptional Grade II listed Georgian property offers a wealth of original features and is perfectly positioned to provide an unparallelled lifestyle. </p><p>The welcoming entrance hall has a tiled floor with access to the wine cellar and leads to a gracious reception hall with a north-facing window and ample storage. On this ground floor, there is also a stylish cloakroom featuring modern amenities. </p><p>The elegant Drawing Room can be found off the inner hallway with stunning views towards Monmouth and French doors overlooking the beautifully mature and manicured south-facing garden to the rear. The room is filled with natural light from the two large windows and a beautiful ornate fireplace with open fire completes the charm. </p><p>From the drawing room, double doors lead into the south-facing dining room with its two large sash windows with wooden shutters and a multi-fuel wood burner offering a wonderful place to enjoy family get-togethers.</p><p>The Sitting Room is a comfortable, cosy room which has exceptional views over the Wye Valley with a large bay window with window seat, wooden shutters and a recessed wood burner. </p><p>The charming kitchen/breakfast room, nestled in the oldest part of the house, boasts oak-faced kitchen units, a striking AGA, and French doors leading out to the rear terrace. There is also a convenient utility room and access to the second cellar. </p><p>Birchfield House's first floor offers a world of refined comfort and breathtaking views. </p><p>The Principal Suite enjoys views of the Lower Wye Valley and the south windows offer views across the gardens. There is a range of wardrobes that provides ample storage and the en-suite bathroom with a south-facing window features a contemporary bathroom suite with bath and walk-in shower. </p><p>Bedroom Two has French windows leading to a balcony, offering a sweeping view of the picturesque surroundings. It's adorned with two exquisite slit stained glass windows to the north. Steps lead down to a bathroom with an east-facing window, bath and walk-in shower.</p><p>A staircase leads up to a study/fifth bedroom that offers north and south aspects (with a slit window to the east) and commands some of the most breathtaking views in the house. </p><p>Bedroom Three offers a south-facing window and radiator, while Bedroom Four boasts an early fireplace feature and hob grate, along with a south-facing window. The family bathroom, complete with a north-facing window, features a white bathroom suite. </p><p>The self-contained annexe is perfect for accommodating relatives or generating additional income through holiday lets. It comprises a comfortable sitting room with west and north windows, and bookshelves. The bathroom includes a white bathroom suite, with plumbing for a washing machine. Bedroom One offers a north-facing window, radiator, and an open-plan hall/breakfast area with glazed doors leading to the garden, a quarry-tiled floor, and a "Worcester" oil-fired boiler. The Kitchenette includes fitted units, a cooker with an extractor, and a fridge freezer. A pine staircase leads up to the second bedroom featuring west and south leaded lights and a beamed ceiling.</p><p>To the east of the main house, there are a range of traditional stone and slate-roofed outbuildings, including a two-storey Coach House including Stables. </p><p>These buildings have planning consent for conversion into an attractive self-contained three bedroom cottage. Building regulations approval ref FP0589/04.</p><p>Extensive gardens grace the south side of the house, extending beyond paved terraces to large lawned areas. Shrub and rose borders, intertwined with mature trees, create a picturesque landscape. </p><p>Enjoy recreational activities on the floodlit hard Tennis Court. To the north, across the public lane, you'll find a pasture paddock. </p><p>The entire property extends to approximately 2 ½ acres.</p><p>AGENTS NOTE: ESTATE AGENTS ACT We are required under the Estate Agents Act 1979 and the Provision of Information Regulations 1991 to point out that one of the clients we are acting for in the sale of this property is a connected person as defined by the Act.</p><p>To reach Birchfield House from Monmouth, follow the A466 Wye Valley road to Bigsweir bridge. Just prior to the bridge, take a left on a hairpin bend towards St. Briavels. Wind through the village until you reach a "T" junction with the B4228 Coleford to Chepstow road. Turn right, and after about 1 mile, take a right turn signposted for St. Briavels Common. Continue along this lane until you reach a telephone kiosk, beyond which is a sign for Hudnalls Loop Road. Bear right, and after approximately ¼ mile, you'll arrive at Birchfield House on the left-hand side of the road. 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