Forge Row, Pontypool

Property Details: - Type: Cottage - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: haart Estate Agents - Pontypool Phone: 01495 522412

Nestled in the heart of Cwmavon, Forge Row forms part of an exceptional Grade II listed stone terrace dating back to around 1804, originally built to house workers of the Varteg Forge. Once twelve modest cottages, the terrace was thoughtfully reconfigured into seven homes during a sympathetic restoration in the late 1980s. These characterful stone properties beautifully showcase South Wales’ industrial heritage, retaining period features such as impressive inglenook fireplaces and traditional winding Monmouth staircases.<br/><br/>Set against a wooded hillside with exceptional local landscape views, the home offers a rare chance to own a piece of Welsh history in a peaceful and picturesque setting. It lies within the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site of international significance.<br/><br/>This deceptively spacious end-terrace cottage comprises an entrance hallway with a wooden Monmouth staircase leading to bedroom two, a larger-than-average fitted kitchen featuring an inglenook fireplace and space for dining, and a generous lounge with an inglenook fireplace housing a cast iron log burner. A second Monmouth staircase rises from the lounge to bedroom one. The ground floor also includes an inner lobby, a W.C., and a versatile third bedroom/second reception room.<br/><br/>Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with bedroom one spanning the full length of the cottage and enjoying dual-aspect views. The first floor further benefits from a master bathroom and an inner landing with built-in cupboard serving as an airing cupboard.<br/><br/>To the front, a picturesque garden boasts mature fruit trees, colourful flowers and established shrubs, along with lower vegetable beds. A cobbled pathway runs to the side and connects to a shared path leading to the private communal parking area. The rear garden is a delightful raised cottage garden, with flower beds divided by cobbled paths and traditional stone walling. A lower terrace provides an inviting seating area, and there is useful private storage via an external built-in cupboard to the front.<br/><br/>A truly unique and seldom-available opportunity to acquire a distinctive home steeped in history.