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South Wales Argus
26-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Monmouthshire: Folly Cottage in Whitebrook on Rightmove
According to estate agent Luxury Welsh Homes, Folly Cottage in Whitebrook is a "wonderful, unique slice of paradise" that has been carefully restored to balance its historical charm with modern luxury. The property, nestled in around an acre of tranquil grounds, is said to date back to the 1800s. The original millstone, which dates to the 1700s, serves as a reminder of the time when paper mills were the main industry in the area. (Image: Luxury Welsh Homes via Rightmove) The original timber is still visible on the hallway walls, and the renovation process even uncovered original stone steps leading to the master bedroom that were hidden behind a false cupboard. The sitting room features exposed beams, a stone fireplace and hearth with a log-burning stove, and an original bread oven. (Image: Luxury Welsh Homes via Rightmove) Underfloor heating has been installed under Cotswold Stone flooring throughout most of the ground floor, and skylights have been added to allow natural light to illuminate the property. The kitchen space is described as a versatile area for cooking, entertaining, and dining. Read more: Reclaimed furniture has been repurposed to form cupboards, and a Danish bakers work bench has been transformed into a sink unit. The kitchen also features a two-oven AGA and bespoke cabinetry. (Image: Luxury Welsh Homes via Rightmove) The ground floor also houses a double bedroom with a bathroom, while the first floor contains three further bedrooms and a house bathroom. The third bedroom, which could potentially be converted into an annex, has an en-suite and French doors leading out to a patio seating area. The property's gardens are described as "undulating" with established planting and thoughtful seating areas. (Image: Luxury Welsh Homes via Rightmove) A wildlife pond adds to the tranquillity of the outdoor space. The property also includes a double garage providing ample parking and a workshop. The cottage is located in the small community of Whitebrook, within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This secluded location, about five miles south of Monmouth, offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The community features a village hall and a variety of woodland walks and outdoor activities. (Image: Luxury Welsh Homes via Rightmove) The Michelin-starred restaurant The Whitebrook is also approximately a mile down the lane. For families considering a move to the area, the cottage is located about 3.5 miles from Trellech Primary School. Monmouth also benefits from state schools with impressive reputations, as well as the private Haberdashers' Monmouth independent boys' and girls' schools. Luxury Welsh Homes summarises the property as "a wonderful, unique slice of paradise, with a history dating back in some parts to the 1800s". They add: "The current owners have crafted a home paying homage to the past whilst respectfully gaining modern day luxury living requirements. "Folly Cottage truly offers a nod of respect to the past whilst moving ever-forward, resulting in a wondrous, historical cottage for luxury modern day luxury living." The property is listed on Rightmove by Luxury Welsh Homes. Those interested in the property can contact them on 029 2227 9977 to arrange a viewing or for more information.
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Here's how to triple your chances of winning a £2.8 million house for £10
Made of Cotswold stone, the exterior oozes charm | Raffle House This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. There's plenty of time to enter Raffle House's latest grand prize giveaway, but don't miss this special offer that significantly increases your chances of winning for the same cost Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Raffle House's latest dream home prize giveaway is a six-bedroom Cotswold Stone luxury house in the heart of Stow on the Wold, one of the most desirable areas of The Cotswolds. Tickets to win this incredible house, which will come with a free Range Rover Velar if you enter in May, cost just £10 - but there's a way to get more for your money and increase your odds. The house you'd win has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and three reception rooms are spread across three floors, and almost 4,000 sq feet. As well as its spacious main layout, there is also a cellar, garden room, and a courtyard garden. The kitchen is lavishly appointed | Raffle House The bonus Range Rover draw closes on May 31, and the draw to win the house closes at the end of June. So there's plenty of time to enter, but we don't know how long Raffle House's three-for-one ticket offer will last for. And that's worth taking a closer look at. Because, although tickets can be bought as a one-off from £10, with a free postal entry available, it's worth starting a subscription, because the offer gives you more for your money if you sign up to pay monthly. For example, the £10 per month subscription offers 45 tickets instead of the standard 15, and the £30 or £50 per month subscriptions also offer more tickets than the equivalent single purchase prices - along with bonus draws and loyalty bonus tickets. Subscribers can cancel at any time. To find out more about the house and the car, or to buy tickets or a subscription, click here to go to the Raffle House website. Energy bills just went up – but this free tool could save you £388 a year With energy costs rising, Switcheroo helps you find cheaper deals in minutes. It's free, easy to use, and only shows tariffs that beat your current rate from suppliers like British Gas and Octopus. No calls, no pressure – just potential savings, with average users cutting £388 off their annual bill.
Scotsman
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Win a £3m Cotswolds home and Range Rover with Raffle House
Made of Cotswold stone, the exterior oozes charm | Raffle House This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Raffle House's 20th dream home giveaway has an interior to die for Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Today sees the launch of Raffle House's brand new dream home prize giveaway, which has been fully revealed for the first time. It's a six-bedroom Cotswold Stone luxury house in the heart of Stow on the Wold, one of the most desirable areas of The Cotswolds, and it's dripping with rural charm and character. Its six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and three reception rooms are spread across three floors, and almost 4,000 sq feet. The family room opens out into the courtyard | Raffle House As well as its spacious main layout, there is also a cellar, garden room, and a courtyard garden. As an added bonus, anyone buying tickets in May will be entered into a draw to win a Range Rover Velar, a luxury SUV worth £55,000. The Cotswold dream home has been teased throughout most of April, and only today, May 1st, has the floorplan and the full gallery of photographs been revealed. There's a spacious garden room perfect for entertaining | Raffle House It shows the house has some amazing period features, furnished in a traditional style, with all the furnishings being given away as part of the prize. A small porch at the front of the house leads you into a long hall, off which are the huge dining room, a cosy sitting room, and a study. There's also a boot room, a downstairs toilet, and access to the outside. Off the dining room is a massive family kitchen, which opens into a light and airy family room with huge doors that open it out and connect it to the outside. Off this is a laundry area and utility space and, off the dining room are steps down to a cellar. The kitchen is lavishly appointed | Raffle House On the first floor you will find five of the bedrooms, all of which have an en-suite bathroom, and stairs to the second floor, which has two further bedrooms - one of which is a walk-through space, and one of which has an en-suite. The bonus Range Rover draw closes on May 31, and the draw to win the house closes at the end of June. The winner will be offered a cash alternative for either the car or the house - or both, and Raffle House will cover the cost of any stamp duty and legal fees. If the winner chooses to keep the house, they can either move in, rent it out for a substantial monthly income, or sell it and become an instant millionaire. Nearly all the bedrooms have en-suites | Raffle House Proportions of all tickets sold will be donated to one of a range of Raffle House's charity partners, and there is a special offer running on ticket prices for subscribers. Although tickets can be bought as a one-off from £10, with a free postal entry available, many people choose to subscribe and pay monthly, because this will give them more tickets for their money. For example, the £10 per month subscription offers 45 tickets instead of the standard 15, and the £30 or £50 per month subscriptions also offer more tickets than the equivalent single purchase prices - along with bonus draws and loyalty bonus tickets. Subscribers can cancel at any time. To find out more about the house and the car, or to buy tickets or a subscription, click here to go to the Raffle House website. If you're worried about how gambling makes you feel, you can find free, confidential advice, tools and support, by visiting GambleAware or contacting the National Gambling Helpline, available 24/7, on 0808 8020 133 Energy bills just went up – but this free tool could save you £388 a year With energy costs rising, Switcheroo helps you find cheaper deals in minutes. It's free, easy to use, and only shows tariffs that beat your current rate from suppliers like British Gas and Octopus. No calls, no pressure – just potential savings, with average users cutting £388 off their annual bill. To read our full article click here, or try out the Switcheroo tool straight away by clicking here.
