Spacious 3 bedroom Grade II* listed House & Garden

Pentre Bach is a rare historical Grade II listed country property surrounded by green beautiful countryside along a quiet country lane, a short distance from the village of Llantarnam. The property is steeped in history, as at one time was held by the Cistercian Monks of Llantarnam Abbey and used as a Grange and reputed Manor. The “Great Hall” adjoined to the eastern elevation of the house was a former residence, referred to in historical records “Cefn Vynach” that is Monks- Ridge. The house dates back to the 15th Century and has a wealth of historical charm and period features such as stone arch entrance porchway, original mullion windows, traditional beams, stone fireplace with wood burner and flagstone floors. There are excellent connections to the main road network with Junctions 25A (east) 26 & 27 all within short easy reach. The A4042 at Llantarnam provides a direct connection to the A40/A465 at Abergavenny. A main line railway station is also accessible at Newport, providing direct connections to Cardiff/Swansea, Manchester, Bristol, Bath & London An extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities are only a short car distance away at the highly regarded shopping centres of Cwmbran, Newport, Bristol and Cardiff. The Monmouthshire to Brecon Canal crosses Pentre Lane, a short walk away to the east. Pentre Bach is also well located for utilising the wealth of recreational and leisure facilities available in the region particularly Golf and Dining at the Celtic Manor Leisure Resort, Events at the newly built ICC centre, Newport and Sporting/Entertainment events at Cardiff. Microbreweries, National Hunt Racing is hosted at Chepstow Race Course, the home of the Welsh Grand National, National trust properties and National parks. For the history enthusiast, there is the Roman Fortress and Baths of Carleon, the Monmouthshire to Brecon canal, multiple National trust properties, Newport castle walls, the famous transporter bridge, Usk / Abergevenny / Raglan / Caerphilly and Chepstow castles, Big Pitt, Tintern Abbey & many historical attractions. For the active there are plenty of options, hiking around mountain ranges including Twmbarlwm, Sugar loaf, Skirrid, Pen-y-fan & the forest of Dean, watersports at Llangeddfedd Reservoir, Newport Wetlands and biking/downhilling at Cwmcarn forest drive, these are all only a short distance away. Relaxing and fine dining, whilst not relaxing in the properties own private garden eating Al fresco under the curly willow tree, there are plenty of lovely restaurants, Café’s and Spa’s, the hosts will definitely recommend a few!!