Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Chepstow, Gwent

The historic walled border town and ancient port of Chepstow sits on the River Wye where it flows into the Severn Estuary, on the border between England and Wales. Chepstow has been a key location throughout the region's history with its spectacular castle perched on the cliffs above the River Wye, impressive 13th century town walls and its twisting mediaeval streets; there are many reminders of its historic past. The town is best known for its famous racecourse, which hosts the Welsh Grand National. The estate agents in Chepstow say that many of the town's residents commute to Bristol, Newport and Cardiff which are all within easy reach. There is a wide variety of property for sale in Chepstow, including contemporary family houses, Victorian terraced houses, detached bungalows and traditional stone built cottages. Outside the town there are country residences and farmhouses for sale.

Amenities for properties in Chepstow

Chepstow's attractive, pedestrian-friendly town centre has a good selection of shops, a variety of restaurants and cafés, a nightclub and a bistro. Families considering Chepstow property will discover the area has many schools, including the highly regarded Chepstow School, and one of the best co-education semi-boarding schools, St Johns on the Hill, is located on the outskirts of town towards Tutshill. For sports fans, Chepstow Racecourse is within two miles of the town centre, where meetings are held all year round under both National Hunt and Jockey Club Rules. The racecourse is also home to an an extensive weekly Sunday market. There are several attractive golf courses in the area; St Pierre, Shirenewton, Celtic Manor and Dewstow. With the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley both on the doorstep, the area is a walker's paradise.

Transport for Chepstow

Chepstow has excellent road links with the M4 corridor on the doorstep, providing access east to Cardiff and Newport, and west to Bristol and London, as well as the M4/M5 interchange. By rail, direct services operate from Chepstow railway station to Gloucester and Cardiff, and to London via Newport, and Bristol via the Severn Tunnel Junction.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Chepstow, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Caldicot, Newport and Pontypool.