Pollard Close, Newport

This self build contemporary home was completed in 2013. Throughout, the construction and design has been well considered focusing on energy efficiency, high end finish, technology and practical utilisation of every space.

The property features MVHR (mechanical ventilation and heat recovery, LED energy efficient lighting, Villeroy & Boch porcelain tiled flooring throughout ( except bedroom 1), motion sensor stair lighting and under floor heating by Nu-Heat, which is ready and compatible and able to be linked to an air source heat pump if wanted, 2.28kW solar fence array (FIT REGO registered).

Entered via remote controlled electric gates, the driveway is lit with dusk till dawn lighting leading to an aluminum car port with myEnergy 7kW electric car charger.

Entrance porch opens via glazed Oak double doors to the main entrance hall.

In the hall a coats cupboard has a sensor light and houses the valve for the underfloor heating. Oak and glass balustrade stairs leads to both the first floor and lower ground levels. Oak doors lead to the study/bedroom 4 and shower room, frameless glass doors lead to the open plan kitchen/living area offering exceptional views over Caerleon.

Off the hall a part tiled shower room is fitted with a Villeroy & Boch floating w/c, wall mounted basin and large walk in shower. An airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder which is solar hot water compliant. Pipes have been prepared from the cylinder to the roof which are not currently connected. Hot water control panel.

Extensively fitted by Strachan the study has a dual station curved desk with wall and base cupboards incorporating shelving. Multi-function plate with embedded Cat5, ethernet and digital antenna, hidden multi-plug points with lead/cable tidy at both desk and pop-up extension points. A hidden double wall bed pulls down with wardrobes either side, hidden usb socket and lights.

Spanning the width of the house is the main open plan kitchen/living area. 3 sets of bifold doors, flood in light an open onto a glass balustrade balcony with stunning views over Caerleon and the river Usk. Fitted by Narduzzo the kitchen features integrated appliances including fridge, freezer, dishwasher, oven, combi microwave oven with warming drawer, coffee machine, 4 ring induction hob, worktop inset extractor, and pop up usb/sockets. The extensive range of gloss units are complimented by granite worksurfaces extending to a breakfast bar. The living area features a floating media wall with inset contemporary electric fire and embedded Cat5, ethernet and digital antenna. A glass floor light well reveals the lower ground level, pool area. Floor inset sockets, ideal for sofa lighting and Christmas tree. Further features include central vacuum dust pan and hose connector, inset coving lighting, remote-controlled, battery-operated blinds. Out on the balcony a custom made brise soleil reduces summer sun ingress but also allows for winter solar thermal gain.

The lower ground floor opens to an inner hall with understairs storage, pantry and separate w/c.

Open plan, the summer kitchen/living room features a large utility cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. A Narduzzo kitchen is fitted with wall and base units extending to a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include larder fridge and separate drinks cooler cabinet, dishwasher, combi oven with warming drawer. Further features include under counter muti function lighting, additional mains water supply for water vending, multi function plate with embedded Cat5, ethernet and digital antenna, central vacuum dust pan and hose connector, remote controlled air conditioning. The living area has space for seating and dining with dual aspect sliding doors out to the sun terrace. Bifold doors open to the leisure suite.

Leisure suite with Catalina Marathon Swim Spa, a constant current swimming pool and 5 person hot tub with dual temperature control, lights and integrated sound system. Semi-recessed in custom well with custom single maintenance access, walk in shower with waterfall feature, Villeroy & Boch Sauna, valves for under floor heat in cupboard to ensure a safe dry environment for pool supplies, sensor activated light in cupboard, sliding doors to sun terrace.

Up on the first floor the landing leads to the master suite and two further ensuite double bedrooms.

Master suite is accessed via a dressing room fitted with Sharps soft close-touch units with integrated wardrobe LED lighting. Multi-function plate with embedded Cat5, ethernet and digital antenna, electric point for electric mirror, Velux window. In the main bedroom sliding doors with glass panels open to a Juliette balcony with custom made brise soleil and views across Caerleon & the river Usk, air conditioning unit. The exceptional ensuite features dual baths with wet room dual shower behind and floating sink, sliding doors with glass panels open to a Juliette balcony with custom made brise soleil and open views.

Bedrooms 2 & 3 both include multi-function plate with embedded Cat5, ethernet and digital antenna and shower room ensuites.

Outside the front garden extends down to the side, passed the summer house, steps lead down to the lower garden level with feature rockery to side. The level enclosed lower garden gives access to the basement plant room. There is additional cabling to lower garden for power as well as 1000L rainwater harvesting system.