I knew immediately I could turn the cottage into a beautiful, loved home with added luxury - just because a house is small it doesn’t mean you can’t have these." I also liked the fact it had a balcony with a door into the bedroom and ancient steps down to the rear garden. "It had beautiful views of the surrounding fields, trees and a south-facing front garden. I knew I could renovate it to my taste and standard but also make it loved, something which I really enjoy doing having renovated several properties before It was whimsical and I wanted to develop on this feeling and living here is now quite a fairytale, as its simplicity and beauty are second to none. It wasn’t just because I loved living at The Cayo but it felt homely and secure to me. She says: "On viewing the cottage it immediately gave me a hug! It had a feel about it I can't describe. The Cayo Cottage was at one time used as the nursery where the sick animals were once cared for and later during its life it was used as a granary, but what would it be like as a full-time home? Sharon was nervous but says now that she really shouldn't have worried. In addition it was also being used as a rental so probably not to her taste inside as well as impractical for the dogs outside. As it was a neighbouring property she knew it was going to be small and she was bringing four dogs with her on the move. I knew it could be the only way I could remain where I was and it was within my budget."īut Sharon felt apprehensive about viewing the cottage. I truly think someone was looking over me because unexpectedly The Cayo Cottage came on the market. I really wanted to stay living in a rural area but to find a property on my budget was impossible, or so I thought. "I knew two of the smaller barn conversions were due to come on the market but they were out of my price range. You feel secure, have complete privacy but also help on hand if you should need it. Living within a gated complex is a fantastic way of life. I started to panic as to where I could live which would be affordable to me and I didn’t want to leave the The Cayo complex. Sharon says: "Following a marital separation a decision was made to put my then property on the market. READ MORE: Couple renovated valleys church into their dream home and almost ruined their lives But an unforeseen change in circumstances meant Sharon lost her beloved barn and was facing a forced move away from the gated community that she loved. The site was a working farm since the 1800s and converted into six barn homes in the early 2000s to create a beautiful private complex. The 48 year-old from Cardiff moved with her partner to one of the character-packed, beautiful barns that formed part of a stunning, exclusive gated community of converted former farm buildings in the glorious Monmouthshire countryside near the village of Llanvaches. Sometimes life can take something away unexpectedly but then fate steps in and gives something back, and this can apply to your home too as Sharon Cornock's story reveals.
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