A large country home with an almost life-sized ceramic horse sculpture in its reception room is set to go up for online auction.

The property, near the hamlet of Stroat on the Wales-England border, is a short distance from Chepstow and its famous racecourse, home of the Welsh Grand National.

Cherry Orchard, located on Rosemary Lane, offers prospective buyers a substantial residence with four stables, a garage, and a yard.

Cherry Orchard is being sold by Paul Fosh AuctionsCherry Orchard is being sold by Paul Fosh Auctions (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions)

The house is equipped with oil-fired heating, an open log fire, a separate electric water tank heater, and UPVC double glazing.

It is set to be sold by Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions in its online December sale.

Sean Roper, of Paul Fosh Auctions, said: "This a really awesome property, with its land and brilliant views over open countryside leading down to the majestic River Severn.

"It opens up a huge range of opportunity, potential and prospects for any new owner.

"The property, which is already creating strong pre-auction interest and is a firm favourite with potential punters, would be ideal for those looking to create a truly wonderful family home especially if they have an equestrian or agricultural interest.

"The building also offers scope to be divided to provide an annex ideal for those with young adults or older parents, for example, subject to planning.

"Externally there is approximately four-and-a-half acres of land which comprises sizable gardens and patio areas, paddock and woodland.

The country home is spaciousThe country home is spacious (Image: Paul Fosh Auctions)

"There’s a detached four-stable block with tack room which may also offer scope for future development such as a conversion to a holiday let or annex, perhaps."

The property is nestled on the edge of the Forest of Dean, known for its ancient woodland and outdoor activities.

It is secluded yet has easy links to Chepstow, and is within commuting distance of Bristol, Cardiff, and Newport.

Mr Roper added: "The property is within excellent commuting distance of the regional centres of Bristol (21 miles), Cardiff (35 miles) and Newport (22 miles) and is just three miles from Junction 2 of the M48 Motorway."

With a guide price of £865,000-plus, Cherry Orchard is one of around eighty properties being sold online by Paul Fosh Auctions.

The auction will start from 12 noon on Tuesday, December 10 and end from 5pm on Thursday, December 12.