LUXURIOUS, beautiful and brimming with character, properties in the South Wales area do not come much finer.

With outstanding views over the Usk Vale and the mountains beyond, this five-bedroom property twins the rural external wonders with internal brilliance and splendour.

The detached property – Rock Rose Cottage - is set in around four acres of land and is presently on the market with Fine and Country, Chepstow and price is available on application.

Situated in between the Monmouthshire villages of Llanishen and Devauden, closer to the former, the property is in a beautiful area of the Welsh countryside.

Rural charm abounds from the property, set against a welcome contemporary and modern twist.

The property which features modern stables and an all-weather manège also contains a hot tub with panoramic views and a well-equipped cinema room.

Close to the B4293, the property is linked to the nearby towns and villages and is not far from the bigger settlements of Chepstow in the south and Monmouth in the north.

The route allows for access to the major roads in the Monmouthshire area, and affords access to the region’s cities – notably Newport and Cardiff in Wales as well as Bristol and Gloucester over the border.

The nearest train station to the house is Chepstow, which is under seven miles away.

In the area, villages and towns are equipped with primary schools and amenities as well as a host of leisure facilities.

Through the resplendent reception hall, which is a generous 19ft by 10ft in size, is the staircase leading to a part galleried landing and the ground floor rooms.

On the lower floor, an 18ft by 17ft sitting room allows for views to the west over the Usk Vale and the room itself contains a plethora of features from oak frames to a corner stone fireplace and fitted wood-burner. Double casement doors lead to the outside area.

The dining room – 13 ft by 11 ft – has a polished Chinese slate floor, coving, a white painted fireplace with raised marble hearth and a double glazed window overlooking the main driveway entrance.

A door also leads off to the boiler room and the large breakfast family room and kitchen, which is an unusual shape but provides 40 ft in length alone.

The kitchen and breakfast area has access to the rear terrace and balcony as well as the front terrace.

The room contains a host of integrated features from solid oak fitted units with granite worktops to a Belfast-style sink and additional inset sink for preparing food.

Appliances include a dishwasher, American-style fridge freezer, another fridge and an oil fired aga. There is acces to the storage in the roof through a hatch as well as a walk-in pantry.

The home cinema room is 17 ft by 19 ft has patio doors leading to the west balcony and its view, but blackout curtains can be drawn to create an amazing viewing experience for its intended cinematic purpose.

The cinema room has been designed to enhance the acoustics and can also function with gaming equipment. A 3m cinema screen drops down with a fitted projector for 2D and 3D films.

Features in the cinema room include ceiling starred lighting, a wood-burner fireplace and a wine rack as well as a space for a drinks fridge.

On the bottom floor of the property is the boiler room which contains the heating appliances, a fitted cloakroom with toilet and basin, a utility room with units, worktops, an oven, a sink and space for two washing machines and dryer.

There is also a boot room which acts as a wood store and a shower room with deluge headed shower, hand basin and toilet as well a door to the garage.

Onto the first floor, which includes exposed beams on the landing to add to the features in the property, the five bedrooms and spacious bathroom are accessible.

The master bedroom suite contains and walk through dressing room, 10 ft by nine ft, and an en-suite in addition to the sleeping area.

The dressing room contains mostly built in oak furniture and access to the loft, while the en-suite has a double shower cubicle, with marble topped vanity unit and a pair of basin as well as heated mirror, toilet and a bidet.

The bedroom is 18 ft by 17 ft has views over the Usk Vale, A-framing with Velux rooflight and a stone corner fireplace.

The second bedroom also has an en-suite and is a generous 13 ft by 12 ft. It contains fitted wardrobes while the shower room has a hand basin with a toulet and shower cubicle with deluge head.

The third bedroom, 15 ft by 12 ft, also has a small walk through dressing room with full height cupboard and an en-suite shower room with basin, toilet and shower cubicle.

The bedroom has a built-in cupboard and another containing an airing cupboard.

Bedrooms four, currently an office, and five – 19 ft by 13 ft and 24 ft by 11 ft respectively – contain exposed oak framing and access to the upper balcony, while the fifth bedroom has a built-in wardrobe.

The family bathroom has a two person bath with shower attachment, toilet, bidet and vanity unit with a marble top and basin as well as a separate shower, doors to the balcony and access to roof storage areas.

The house has two entrances – the main access off extensive parking and turning area while the second is further along the lane at the south side.

There is an attached garage or workshop area which is 17 ft by 14 ft, with electrical points and an internal door to the house.

The staggering garden areas including the stable and manège are landscaped and on the west side of the property.

There are upper and lower level balconies while a lower terrace area has an extra-large hot tub providing superb views. The garden also has ponds and bridge over a stream leading towards the stable area.

Another workshop – 16 ft by five ft – is located in the grounds and the stable block contains three loose boxes and a tack room.

Rock Rose Cottage is currently on the market with Parry’s Fine and Country in Chepstow, and anyone interested in the property should call 01291 626262 or visit fineandcountry.com/uk/Monmouth.