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Llanishen, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16

Wales

£875,000

Listed on 03/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2465 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached cottage is set in a secluded rural position in Monmouthshire, with two reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room, utility room, family bathroom and guest cloakroom. The accommodation connects from the porch through the sitting room and kitchen/dining area to a garden room. The property is described as offering scope for enhancement, including a possible conservatory, subject to the necessary consents. The grounds include lawns, terraces, established shrubs and trees, with a brook along the lower garden. There is parking and two driveways from the lane. Detached single-storey stone barns and an attached former two-storey ruin, which retains an inglenook fireplace, are also included and are described as potential renovation projects. Any conversion or additional accommodation would require feasibility checks and the relevant consents. The property is on the edge of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with views across the Usk Valley. Llanishen village facilities are nearby, while Chepstow and Monmouth provide further services. Rail connections are available at Chepstow and Severn Tunnel Junction, and the M48 provides access to the wider motorway network.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The standout here is the setting: a secluded countryside cottage with substantial, established gardens, terraces and far-reaching views. The main house appears usable and generally maintained, with traditional interiors and dated kitchen and bathroom finishes offering scope for a light cosmetic refresh. The attached ruin and weathered stone barns add a more ambitious project angle, though their condition and the feasibility of any new use need checking.

Purchase cost alone tells only part of the story — adding an estimated £9,500 to the asking price takes total commitment towards £884,500 — around 6% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. Not necessarily a deal-breaker for a project buyer, but it caps the headline score.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes while retaining the usable main-house layout.
  • Make the most of the mature gardens, terraces and striking countryside views.
  • Investigate the renovation potential of the attached ruin and stone barns, subject to condition, feasibility and any required consents.

Key risks

  • The attached ruin has missing and collapsed masonry, and the weathered barns may require significant repair; their condition and potential uses need careful assessment.
  • All-in purchase and refurb costs look tight against local benchmarks, limiting the apparent headroom at the asking price.

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Location

Llanishen, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Chepstow Rail Station

    7.1 miles

    Train · Chepstow

  • Caldicot Rail Station

    9.7 miles

    Train · Caldicot

  • Severn Tunnel Junction Rail Station

    9.7 miles

    Train · Caldicot

  • Lydney Rail Station

    10.1 miles

    Train · Lydney

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£3,575
Based on a loan of £656,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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