A stunning country estate with equestrian potential -  Uplands| Archer & Co
Channel: Archer & Co
Date: 2023-03-14

Alex Pelosi-Buchanan, award winning estate agent, takes us on a tour of of the stunning Situated just outside the popular and historic town of Chepstow is this very special country estate called Uplands. Located in Monmouthshire this grand period house dating back to the mid 19th century  beautifully combines character with incredibly stylish and contemporary spaces, perfect for modern living. The substantial six to seven bedroom dwelling offers sociable spaces for family and friends to gather as well as more intimate rooms for cosy chats and more peaceful moments.

The luxury kitchen diner is the stunning heart of the home with a vaulted ceiling opening into a beautiful, bonus orangery. The lounge is a substantial socialising space with a dual aspect of the garden and log burner, but for an even cosier more intimate atmosphere the snug is the perfect choice.

The primary bedroom suite is an impressive space where luxury and comfort flow from the bedroom into the generous en-suite and massive adjoining dressing room.

Outside the handsome house offers almost eight acres of land to explore that includes equestrian opportunities, with plus an array of outbuildings, some of which have been converted and includes a detached barn containing a flat and a music studio. For creating wonderful, lifelong memories, the stunning Monmouthshire countryside on the doorstep can oblige with choices of woodland walks, Chepstow Racecourse just up the road and the beautiful Wye Valley a few miles to the north. 

Step inside this most welcoming of period properties, dating back to the mid 19th century as part of the former Curre Estate, to find a charming and stylish home that affords contemporary sophistication.

The entrance hall is a grand and generous space to suitably impress visitors with charming period features such as cornicing and deep skirtings, welcoming them with cascades of light and an elegant interior.

Wandering into the kitchen diner is discovering the stunning heart of the home, oozing character combined with contemporary style. The dining area is a more intimate space that connects directly with the garden via a set of French doors before it seamlessly flows into the high-end, classic Shaker-style kitchen, where the space soars up into a breathtaking vaulted ceiling. 

The double-height space is a spectacular addition to the well-equipped kitchen below, that combines classic country additions such as a massive Aga and period fireplace with more contemporary trends via the industrial style lighting and sumptuous blue tone of the units.

The amazing and sizeable L-shaped island unit provides the perfect stage for the cook to perform, with people naturally drawn to this central location to watch and chat.

Step outside into the private slice of this picturesque county that comes with the property. Almost eight acres of land surrounds the house consisting of a formal garden, orchards and a five acre field. Located at the end of the gated sweeping drive which offers ample parking area.

The more formal, mature gardens that hug the house offer a choice of patio areas for alfresco dining and laying out on a lounger, although the hot tub will forever be calling for the ultimate in relaxation.

Wildlife are the closest neighbours, with a pond, trees and hedgerows to call home, whilst the site has equestrian facilities to keep the horses happy including paddocks and a stable block now used as a garden room that can be utilised again if required.
The land can also boast an array of outbuildings, so storage will never become a problem at this wonderful abode. 

The main bonus building is the detached converted barn, offering a first floor studio apartment which is ideal for guests or providing a passive income by renting it out. A surprise music studio is also hiding within the ground floor of the barn, easily persuading any music novice to have a go at learning the drums or singing at the top of their voice as the space is sound-proofed. Also benefitting form A.C, this could be converted into a gym. There is also a large secondary chamber which is currently used for storage.  


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