A SUBSTANTIAL stone built house dating from the mid 18th century which has the addition of a two storey oak framed extension, this property, set in around four acres, combines a mixture of traditional and contemporary features and provides large rooms and flexible accommodation.

This five-bedroom detached property is situated in Whitebrook, near Monmouth, and is on the market for £1,450,000.

The entrance hall (3.80m by 3.66m) has a solid wooden door beneath a canopy, leading into the flag stoned entrance hall which has an open fireplace.

The reception hall (4.85m by 4.28m) features a wide staircase, vaulted ceiling above and doors off to the main reception rooms.

The drawing room (7.59m by 5.15m) includes large sash windows to two elevations, looking out to the landscaped gardens and ponds, and a large feature fireplace with wood burner.

The dining room (8.79m by 7.40m) has marble floor, a large open fireplace and a full height, glazed end wall with sliding doors out to a terraced area.

The kitchen (5.91m by 3.96m) features cherry and brushed steel fronted Italian units with black granite work surfaces and a full range of appliances.

These include a coffee machine, a steam oven, a combination oven, a multi function oven and ceramic induction hobs inset within an island and a breakfast bar.

This property also features a utility room (3.55m by 3.20m).

The sitting room (9.85m by 3.69m) includes a wood burning stove.

The conservatory/office (6.93m by 5.03m) has a built in wooden oak desk with extensive shelving units and double doors opening out onto a large secluded decking area, which then leads to the cottage gardens and orangery.

To the rear of the conservatory,there is an enclosed boiler room.

The master bedroom (7.46m by 5.71m) has delightful views over the gardens and wooded areas.

It has full height sliding glazed doors and, to the rear of the room, there are stairs to the mezzanine area, which has the gymnasium/off (7.46m by 2.96m) and the ensuite dressing room (6m by 2.97m).

The guest bedroom (5.17m by 5.12m) has vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and large sash windows overlooking the pond and gardens.

To the rear, there is open hanging space plus a large mezzanine area.

Off the bedroom, there is an ensuite shower room.

There is another further bedroom (4.04m by 3.93m).

The bathroom (5.10m by 3.69m) features a freestanding teak bath, twin teak sinks, a large open shower and a toilet.

The laundry/ironing room (3.62m by 2.79m) has doors to the rear garden.

The gardens are beautifully landscaped to include both formal and informal areas.

There are formal garden to the west of the property, comprising of lawns flanked by herbaceous beds, stonewalls and rockeries.

They also feature ponds, flagstone paths, oak board walks, a bridge and woodland pathways.

To the east of the house, there is a large raised cottage garden which leads via stone steps to a large orangery.

It features a potting shed set and an outside built in barbecue.

To the right, steps lead up to the vegetable garden.

The drive has ample parking and access to the workshops, which have planning permission to be converted into a two storey, three garage building with office space above.

It features a Grade II derelict three-storey former paper mill offering potential for conversion (subject to planning permissions).

This property is listed with Newland Rennie and anyone wanting to arrange a viewing should ring 01633 712916.