This “exceptional” cottage for sale sits in seven acres of land and is described as being “steeped in history”. 

Clearwater Cottage, in Penallt, is believed to date back to the 1700s and has been restored throughout, retaining period features such as exposed beams and handcrafted woodwork. 

The cottage was extended in the 1980s, and further extended in 2003 to introduce a lounge area. 

Entering the property, there is a range of reception spaces, including a kitchen and breakfast room and a conservatory which opens up onto the side gardens. 

The lounge is designed with green oak beams, purlings, balconies and window boards, and includes a feature fireplace with a log burner. 

Completing the ground floor is a snug, which is fitted with a log burner, and stairs leading to the first floor. 

Upstairs, there are four large bedrooms, the master of which has its own balcony, plus a family bathroom and a shower room, and a study area on the landing. 

As well as the main house, there are two large workshops, which could be used for hobbies or as garden rooms. 

Outside, the grounds span seven acres, including an acre of gardens with mature trees and flower beds, and a waterfall coming from the historic Blackbrook stream. 

At the bottom of the garden, there is a stone ruin which is believed to have been the original property’s grain store. 

There is also an acre of field, and five acres of private woodland which provides a natural space for wildlife. 

The property is for sale with The Agency UK for a guide price of 895,000. 

Amanda Field, who is selling the property, commented: “This is a home of 40 plus years to the present owner. A pure labour of love, starting as a small cottage originally, the extensions to both sides are seamless, and the Greenoak and woodwork craftsmanship is beyond beautiful. 

“I love representing these beautiful properties within Monmouthshire and providing the owners with the attention they need at this very stressful time.”