The peaceful country lanes that weave along the Herefordshire and Monmouthshire border lead you to the medieval village of Grosmont, tucked between the spectacular beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Wye Valley. Grosmont Castle, one of the Three Castles of Gwent built by the Normans, lies just behind the main street, and in the heart of the village, you will find Beaufort Farmhouse.
Grade II listed and beautifully restored, Beaufort Farmhouse is a spacious and elegant house. Period features herald your arrival and welcome you into somewhere rather special. Warm wooden floors flow throughout the ground floor, leading to a delightful sitting room with a vast inglenook fireplace, gorgeous kitchen/dining space, a games room with a snooker table, and a delightful children’s playroom complete with a dressing up box, toys, games and a wall-mounted TV for rainy afternoon films and sessions on the PlayStation. Two original, curved staircases take you to the upper floors where the fabulous bedrooms lie in wait. The King Charles room boasts a rolltop slipper bath in the bedroom, whilst the Nell Gwyn room has a seductive four-poster with its namesake adorning the headboard. A single bedroom leads from the Nell Gwyn room. The Spire room overlooks the peaceful churchyard, and last but not least the superb Loft Suite encompasses the whole top floor and includes a sitting area and divine Jacuzzi copper Bateau bath.
Outside you’ll find lovely gardens, a BBQ and a firepit. Enjoy outside dining on the tiered terrace, which is beautifully lit by night, and soak in the views of the church. There is on-street parking for 4 cars.
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Diner:
Timeless flagstone floors are the perfect foil for the white walls and original beams that feature throughout. Behind the pale cream cupboards lies everything practical needed for a self-catering stay including two dishwashers, a large fridge-freezer, a fabulous AGA (an additional charge applies to use it) for budding chefs, along with a double oven and a gas hob. The central island is a wonderful place to perch with a glass of something chilled and bubbly whilst the culinary creators in your party whip up something delicious. The dining table can seat 11 and is an elegant space that lends itself perfectly to lazy brunches and social evening meals that linger long into the evening.
Sitting Room:
Filled with character, this cosy room boasts original beams, polished wooden floors underfoot and is a place to retreat to when the weather is wild. The impressive inglenook fireplace dominates the proceedings, put a match to the grate and curl up in front of the flames on one of the plump sofas with that book you’ve been meaning to read. This is a room for conversation and relaxing, but should you want it you’ll also find a Smart TV placed unobtrusively in the corner.
Games Room:
Bound to be a hit with your guests, the games room features a full-size table which can be used for both pool and snooker. There’s a wall-mounted Smart TV with Sky Sports and a wood-burning stove for cooler evenings. James Bond will be keeping a watchful eye on proceedings from the quirky blinds.
Playroom:
There are stairs to the basement area where you'll find the playroom which has a single day bed. Designed with your younger visitors in mind, this thoughtful room comes equipped with a dressing-up box, toys and games, a wall-mounted TV and a PlayStation for hours of entertainment.
Boot Room:
This useful space is perfect for drying off wet dogs after countryside walks and storing wet weather gear.
Study Area:
If you really can’t leave work behind there is a small study area with a desk and chair. There is also a ground-floor WC adjacent to this.
First Floor
King Charles Room:
Accessed via its own staircase this stunning room features a super-king size zip and link bed, which can be a twin on request. The King Charles room has warm wooden floors, antique furniture, original oil paintings and a gorgeous pale pink slipper bath. This sits beneath the window, offering the most wonderful views as you bathe.
En-Suite:
The adjacent en-suite is beautifully finished with a large walk-in shower, WC, and hand basin.
Nell Gwyn Room:
The midnight blue, sumptuously draped four-poster king-size bed takes centre stage, whilst the canvas portrait of Nell Gwyn herself makes a striking feature headboard. Antique furniture, polished wooden floors and wood-panelled walls all add to the character.
There is a single bedroom with a pretty brass bed leading from the Nell Gwyn room.
En-Suite:
This spacious en-suite features beautiful turquoise tiles, a bath with an overhead shower, WC, and a bespoke marble vanity.
Spire Room:
This gorgeous room features a super-king size zip and link bed, which can be a twin on request, whitewashed stone walls and a feature panel wall behind the bed. It’s filled with character and charm and the antique furniture and original artwork add to the sense of style. From the window, there is a timeless view over St. Nicholas Church.
En-Suite:
Tucked behind the panelling lies a well-appointed en-suite boasting a bath with a monsoon shower over, a marble hand basin within a vanity unit, and a WC.
Second Floor
Loft Suite:
Covering the whole of the top floor, this spacious suite encompasses a fabulous king-size sleigh bed and a relaxing seating area, where you can enjoy a peaceful morning coffee before the day begins. The exposed roof beams soar overhead, and there is plenty of light from the Velux roof windows. The loft suite also features a Loaf single bed.
En-Suite:
The glorious copper bateau Jacuzzi bath takes centre stage and is set beneath the window overlooking the church and hills beyond… so fill it with bubbles, turn on the jets lie back and gaze to your heart’s content. There is also a separate step-in shower cubicle with a monsoon shower head, WC, and hand basin.
Outside
Bi-fold doors lead from the dining area outside to the terrace, which sits under the tranquil gaze of St. Nicholas Church. The multi-level terrace is filled with planting and garden sculptures, and as dusk falls pretty lighting illuminates the space. Enjoy alfresco dining at the large dining table, and evening drinks around the firepit. There is also a BBQ and garden games. On-street parking for 4 cars is available.
