With eight double bedrooms, three large reception rooms, a farmhouse kitchen, stabling and various storerooms combined with almost an acre of walled garden, including a heated swimming pool, North Parade House is one of Monmouth’s grandest properties. Built towards the end of the reign of George II by a rich wool-stapler, the house was sited just outside the town tollgate in order to avoid a tax on wool. This Grade 2 listed property manifests a number of distinct and graceful Georgian features. These include fan lights above the front and rear doors, large windows with fine glazing bars, double fronted traditional stuccoed walls with cornicing, painted quoins, keystones and string courses . The rooms all have high ceilings and there are a number of very elegant fireplaces and a beautiful sweeping stairs with walnut handrail and a fabulous oval roof light above. This spacious Georgian property has huge potential. The old warehouse/stables on the northern (left) side of the property, which housed the wool, could be converted into a large separate property, subject to planning. The house has full gas-fired central heating on the ground and first floor and some heating on the top floor. There is a large vaulted cellar, with good headroom.  Finally, a plot of land is also available across the Hereford Road (by separate negotiation), which already has full planning for the erection of a five bedroom house. 

The wood panelled front door is made from mahogany and has a fanlight above it. There is a mat well and a secondary inner door with attractive arched glass panel insets. This door leads into the hallway, which contains a very graceful curving staircase and doors off to drawing-room sitting-room, withdrawing-room, kitchen and back door.

21’ 7” x 13’ 5”
This is a magnificent room, with a fabulous Georgian fireplace, which has a marble surround and a high wooden mantelpiece with carvings on its panels. There are two gently arching alcoves with wood mouldings on either side of the fireplace.  There is also an ornate dado rail with a carved floral pattern and elegantly moulded skirting boards and a picture rail. The room has a high ceiling with plaster coving, a bay window with shutters and wood panelling below and a mahogany door. 

17’ 6” x 12’ 10”
The dinning-room has been partially opened up so that it forms part of the hallway, giving it a feeling of wholesome integration with the rest of the downstairs rooms. The room has a bay window with attractive wood panelling immediately beneath and above the bay section, and shutters.  There is a grand six panelled mahogany door to the butlers’ pantry. This contains fitted shelving and drawers. There’s further fitted shelving in the alcoves of the room and another magnificent fireplace with an inglenook-style open fireplace.

22’ 6” x 13’ 2” (including Bay window)
This is a spacious room with a high ceiling, cornicing, dado rail, attractive skirting-boards and a large bay window overlooking the garden. The room has a sandstone fireplace and hearth, original shutters and a large mahogany door.

15’ 4” x 11’ 7”
The room has some very charming original features such as original cupboards, a large larder and a flagstone floor. It’s also equipped with a double porcelain sink with fitted wooden drainer, a large range cooker with gas hob and 8 rings and an electric double oven and separate electric grill. There is also a walking-in pantry and light is provided by the large bay window overlooking the terrace and garden and by spot lights.

The utility area has a Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine and door to downstairs loo.

39’ 3” x 16’ 2”
There is a large space to the left of the property which was originally used for wool deliveries and storage. This is currently used as a garage and at the rear there is a woodshed, potting shed, further store room and a separate door out onto the Hereford Road.  There is also a wooden stairs to an unconverted loft, measuring 40’ x 12’, and further stairs to a large unconverted single room measuring 41' x 16'6" on the second floor.  This whole stable block has fabulous potential for conversion to a separate large new house, subject to planning.

A wide and windowed landing leads to:

The stairs from the hall lead to a galleried landing, which has a pitched ceiling and an electronically controlled roof light with rain sensor. From here there’s also access to the loft space, airing cupboard and a further cupboard.

15’ 4” x 12’ 2”
The room has a very attractive original fireplace with a wooden painted mantelpiece. It also has a large walk-in wardrobe and enjoys a rear aspect over-looking the garden through double windows.
En suite bathroom comprises bath, with a shower over, wash hand basin and loo. There’s a sizable airing cupboard.

13’ 2” x 13” (excluding Bay window)
Cast iron Victorian fireplace with patterned ceramic insets  with wooden surround and mantelpiece.

14’9” x 13’
Overlooking the front of the property, this room has a large walk-in cupboard, attractive open fireplace.
En suite bathroom comprises roll topped bath, loo and wash hand basin.

14’ x 13’ 8”
Another generously proportioned bedroom overlooking the front of the property. This room has a feature basket style fireplace with half moon grate and warming plates on either side. The room is uncarpeted and has a solid wooden floor, picture rail and two cupboards.

9’ 4” x 7’11”
Another good-sized room with a bath, wash hand basin and built-in cupboards. There is also a separate loo on this floor.

14’2” x 13’ 9”
Original fireplace, fitted cupboards and a large dressing–room. The room has good west- facing views from the front of the property.

13’5” x 12’ 1”
As Bedroom 5, this has good views and an original fireplace

15’4” x 12’ 5”
This large double overlooks the fabulous walled garden and has a walk-in cupboard.

13’ 11” x 12’3”
Also overlooking the garden, this room has a open fireplace, bay window and a large walk-in cupboard.

In the past the large walled garden to the rear of the property has been open to the public, for a very good reason, it is exquisite. There is a great terrace for al fresco dining and fabulous flower beds and various herbaceous borders and some mature trees. There are also two green houses, a huge vegetable growing area with separate compost, large level lawn (ideal for croquet), and a fenced and heated swimming pool. The garden is almost an acre in size.

The property is available Freehold.

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