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This spacious cottage is on the edge of a sought after village within the Brecon Beacons National Park in a picturesque setting above the River Clydach. It sits in its own gardens and grounds of circa 2 acres with woodland to one side and the river to the other.

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Forge House, known locally as 'The Tin House' is a product of the industrial revolution and was part of an extensive complex of iron works of which little now remains. Believed to have operated as a tin plate facility from 1800 to 1884 it was used as a residential house from the early 1900's. It was renovated in approximately 1982 and has since been extended and updated whilst retaining some interesting features to include exposed stone walls and timbers, stone window sills and stone fireplaces, one with multi fuel stove. This spacious cottage is nestled on the edge of a sought after village within the Brecon Beacons National Park in a picturesque setting above the River Clydach which flows past the cottage and gardens, which are a haven for wildlife. It sits in its own gardens and grounds of circa 2 acres with woodland to one side and the river to the other and benefits from uPVC double glazing and LPG gas fired central heating.

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The accommodation in brief comprises to the ground floor: Entrance hall, shower room, dining room, lounge with fireplace and multi fuel stove, conservatory that overlooks the beautiful garden, kitchen with a range of integral goods, utility area and cloakroom. There are two staircases which lead to two separate first floors. To one end of the house is a large landing/family room and a bedroom with en-suite shower room. This part of the house would be ideal for the visiting guest. To the second part of the first floor are four further bedrooms (two with en-suites). There is a single garage/workshop, double garage, driveway and parking, green house, stone built wood store and beautifully kept gardens and mature woodland with bluebells and wild garlic.

Ground Floor

Canopy Porch
Pitched tiled canopy. Part obscure glazed door to:

Entrance Hall
Under stairs storage area. First staircase off to first floor. Radiator. Door to:

Shower Room
Obscure window to side. Step in shower cubicle with shower screen. Low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Wooden panelled and tiled walls. Radiator.

Dining Room - 19' 2'' x 9' 9'' (5.84m x 2.97m)
Window to side and rear with stone window sill. Fireplace alcove (currently blocked off) with flagstone hearth. Wood Parquet flooring. Three contemporary style radiators.

Walkway through to:

Lounge - 18' 3'' x 18' 6'' (5.56m x 5.64m)
Windows to side and rear. Glazed double doors with glazed side panels to conservatory. Solid oak floorboards. Feature stone walls, stone fireplace with exposed stone chimney breast with beam lintel above. Flagstone hearth housing a multi-fuel stove. To one side of the fireplace is a stone wall with stone shelf above. Four contemporary style radiators.

Conservatory - 12' 1'' x 9' 9'' (3.68m x 2.98m)
Pitched tinted Perspex roof. Windows to three elevations over looking the gardens to the front and a glazed door to the side. Tiled floor. Electric programmable radiator.

Kitchen - 15' 1'' x 11' 9'' (4.61m x 3.57m)
Three windows to side and one window to other side. Exposed stone wall. Fitted base and wall units with oak doors, granite work surfaces, glass display cabinets. Integral combination microwave. Four ring ceramic hob with concealed extractor hood over. Integral 'Neff' double oven. Larder fridge and dishwasher. Granite breakfast bar. Stainless steel 1 ½ bowl sink with mixer tap and granite drainer. Waste disposal unit. Spotlighting. Tiled floor. Part tiled walls. Feature stone archway through to:

Utility Area - 10' 2'' x 9' 4'' (3.09m x 2.84m)
Window to side. Part obscure glazed door to side. Fitted oak base cupboards. Granite work surfaces and granite window sill. 'Belfast' style sink with mixer tap and granite drainer. Under counter space and plumbing for washing machine and fridge. Second staircase to first floor. Built in cupboard with wall mounted 'Vaillant' central heating boiler. Space for large freezer. Fitted shelving. Tiled floor.

Cloakroom
Obscure window to side. Low level W.C. Wash hand basin with light and shaver point above. Radiator. Doors to under stairs cupboard with light and shelving.

First staircase from entrance hall to First Floor

Landing
Window to front. Radiator.

Master Bedroom - 13' 10'' x 9' 11'' (4.21m x 3.01m) Not measured into 'L' shape
Windows to front and side. A range of modern fitted wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, drawers and dressing table. Two radiators. Door to:

En-Suite to Master Bedroom
Window to rear. Recently refitted suite comprising: bath with shower head and mixer tap. Low level W.C., with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin inset into a vanity unit with cupboards and drawers. Part tiled walls. Ladder style radiator.

Bedroom Two - 12' 11'' x 10' 8'' (3.94m x 3.24m)
Window rear. Victorian cast iron fireplace with cast iron mantel, surround and inset. Radiator. Door to:

En-Suite to Bedroom Two
Obscure window to rear. Recently refurbished suite comprising: bath with shower mixer head. Vanity unit with cupboards and inset wash hand basin with mixer tap, Low level W.C., with concealed cistern. Part tiled walls. Ladder style radiator. Door to airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and slatted shelving.

Bedroom Three - 11' 7'' x 9' 2'' (3.54m x 2.80m)
Window to rear. Radiator.

Bedroom Four - 11' 7'' x 8' 1'' (3.53m x 2.47m)
Window to front. Fitted shelving. Radiator.

Second staircase from Utility area to First Floor
With window to side. This part of the house would be ideal as guest accommodation.

Family Room - 15' 1'' x 14' 8'' (4.61m x 4.47m) 'L' shaped into stairwell
The stairs lead directly onto a large landing that is currently used as a sitting room with skylights to both sides. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Door to:

Bedroom Five - 14' 8'' x 8' 7'' (4.48m x 2.61m) not including 'L' shape
Window to rear. Skylights to both sides. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Door to:

En-Suite to Bedroom Five
Low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Step in shower cubicle with 'Mira' electric shower and shower screen. Part tiled walls. Light with shaver point. Ladder style radiator.

Outside
The property is approached via a metal farm style gate onto a tarmacadam driveway which provides a parking and turning area. The gardens to the front are accessed via a wrought iron pedestrian gate onto a paved area with stone steps that lead down onto the lawn which is bordered by well stocked flower beds, mature trees and bushes. There is an ornamental pond and fountain with an adjoining paved seating area. Beyond here is a small orchard with a variety of fruit trees and wild flowers to include: apple, pear, cherry, plum and fruit bushes. To the side of the property is a further garden which is laid to paving and decorative gravel bordered by well stocked flower beds which include a mature Wysteria plant and a variety of shrubs. From here, steps lead down to the paved seating area which overlooks the River Clydach which is a haven for wildlife.

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There is a well established vegetable garden bordered by miniature box hedging with a greenhouse and stone built log store. A further lawned area can be found to the rear of the property. There is an area of woodland offset from the house to one side, which has mature trees and a carpet of bluebells and wild garlic.

Single Garage/Workshop - 12' 0'' x 11' 11'' (3.66m x 3.62m)
This garage adjoins the house. With up and over door, window to side, power and light. Fitted base and wall units with 1.5 bowl sink with hot and cold water supply. Alarm.

Detached Double Garage - 20' 10'' x 20' 10'' (6.34m x 6.36m)
Stone fronted with pitched tiled roof. Remote controlled up and over door. Power and light. Alarm.

Other Information
There is a security alarm at the property. Solar panels are fitted to part of the roof of the house which heats the water only. We are advised that these panels are owned by the vendor.

Services
We are advised that mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. LPG Gas fired central heating.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way
The driveway is owned by Forge House and one neighbour has a right of way to access their property. The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Location
There is a footpath nearby which was the original tramway carrying iron products to Gilwern Wharf of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal and runs from the house alongside the River Clydach and passes the Pwl-y-recce waterfall. The nearby village of Gilwern offers a good range of amenities including Doctors, Chemist, Dentist, General Stores, Petrol Station, Primary School and Public houses. A wider range of amenities including secondary schools can be found in both the historic market town of Abergavenny (5 miles) and the picturesque town of Crickhowell which lies on the banks of the River Usk (also approximately 5 miles). The site is within a short distance of the A465 Heads of the Valley road which in turn links to the A40/A449 and onto the M4/M5 and M50 motorway network. A main line railway station can be found in Abergavenny.


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