Monnow Valley Studios For Sale (no equipment)
Monnow Valley Studios – the legendary recording studio where The Stone Roses, Oasis, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath all recorded.
One of the original British rock ‘n’ roll studios, Monnow Valley was in operation from 1975 until 2019 and has remained indispensable as one of the best sounding rooms in the business.
The studio recorded Queen, Tom Jones, Nigel Kennedy, Phil Collins, Joss Stone, Simple Minds, Judas Priest, Yes, Stereophonics and Pulp.
Its breathtaking 1200 sq ft live area is where Oasis recorded Definitely Maybe and shot their single cover for Supersonic.
As part of the renovations to the property, the owners built a 3 bedroom, self contained, detached eco-lodge in the garden in 2023. This could offer further accommodation (and income stream) for the studio, holiday let or living quarters for the owner or staff.
History
- It has been a guest house in one form or another for the past 70 years; before the studio was built it was a fishery and country club.
- The deeds show the original old mill dating back to 17th Century, so it already had a vibe long before becoming a recording studio over 40 years ago.
- The main live room with 16ft high trademark cartwheel doors and floor to ceiling 18ft high glass walls makes an excellent function room.
- A surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty, Monnow Valley has become a hit in itself as a venue for weddings and other events as it’s a home from home.
- The entire property is at the disposal of each of its guests and was known to be one of the best sounding live rooms in the country. Once the studio of American producer/mixer and three-time Grammy award winner, Andrew Scheps (Adele, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Sabbath, U2, Justin Timberlake) is quoted as saying “Monnow Valley is one of the best sounding live rooms I’ve ever worked in.”
- The sale of the house includes the title, business, website and all related copyrighted material.
The studio guarantees total privacy, yet conveniently only 3 miles from the bustling market town of Monmouth.
About the Property
- Late 17th century
- Pitched tiled roof
- 3 floors
- Original exposed beams, trusses and stonework
- Contemporary designed sectional radiators
- Low voltage downlighters
- Part glazed, wooden panelled and ledged and braced doors
- Open grate cast iron fireplaces
- Hardwood boarded and quality Mandarin Stone flooring
- Double glazed Upvc windows & doors
- Oil fired boiler central heating throughout.
- Fibre broadband.
- EPC Rating F
- Council Tax Band H
The property is being sold fully furnished.
In 2023 Monmouth was crowned the third happiest place in Britain and was the best in Wales, according to the Rightmove Happy at Home Index.
