Castle House, Grade I listed building in Usk, United Kingdom.
Castle House is a three-story residence in Usk with stuccoed walls and slate roofing that incorporates portions of a medieval castle gatehouse into its structure. The building stands on a hillside northeast of Usk town center and is surrounded by gardens and farmland.
The structure began as a gatehouse to Usk Castle between 1368 and 1399 and served as the residence of the castle steward. It was later converted into a private house while retaining the medieval stonework as the foundation for its new form.
The name refers to its position next to the former Usk Castle, of which only fragments remain visible today. The house and gardens give the impression of a place where medieval history and later domestic life have intertwined over centuries.
The house sits on a hillside outside the town center, requiring a short walk to reach it. The surrounding area is rural, so expect field paths and natural vegetation throughout the grounds.
Two deactivated naval mines from World War II stand in the garden and serve as decorative elements. This unexpected connection between wartime history and domestic life offers an interesting perspective on the local past.
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