Property Details

The property is a charming detached three bedroomed bungalow with landscaped gardens and extensive outbuildings set in a rural location with superb scenery of open hills and attractive farmland. There is also a self-contained residential annexe for overflow accommodation from the bungalow, which could be used for crafts, hobbies or as a home office. The property has amazing views from every window, light airy rooms and a peaceful secluded rural setting providing many excellent rides close at hand with access from within ¼ mile onto the most extensive open countryside on the National Trust owned Begwns Hill, with easy access via Painscastle to rolling Radnorshire Hills. For walkers there are superb country walks with spectacular views particularly to the south towards the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons and National Park countryside. The Wye Valley walk and Offas Dyke path are both within easy reach.

The property is constructed from reformite stone, brick and block under a tiled roof. The property has had the benefit of considerable expenditure to upgrade it in recent years, including new UPVC double glazed windows, doors and barge boards, installation of oil fired central heating system, new electrical fuse box and some additional electrical wiring. The property has previously had planning permission for an extension and some work has already been carried out on a loft conversion scheme.

The property lies one mile south of the B4594 Erwood to Painscastle road and it is only four miles from the main A470 at either Erwood or Llyswen and the main A438 at either Glasbury or the Maesyronnen turning. The book town of Hay-on-Wye is some 8 miles away and the market town of Builth Wells some 10 miles, both providing good local shopping facilities, medical centres and dental surgeries. There are local primary schools at nearby Ffynnon Gynydd, Glasbury and Llyswen with secondary schools at Brecon and Three Cocks. Main line train stations are within 28 miles at Abergavenny and Hereford where further shopping facilities are available.

THE BUNGALOW
The property comprises the following accommodation (measurements are provided for identification only):

ENTRANCE LOBBY 2.24m x 1.34m (7'4" x 4'5") with UPVC front door with stained glass insert, tiled floor, window facing south west, interior door with frosted glass leading to:

ENTRANCE HALL 5.8m x 1.34m (19’0” x 4’5”) with laminate wood floor, with single power point, radiator, opening to SIDE HALLWAY 2.36 x 0.80m (7’9” x 2’7”) with access hatch to roof space for which there has previously been building regulation consent to provide two extra bedrooms and a toilet (plans available on request).

CLOAKS CUPBOARD with deep slatted shelf above hanging rail and narrow shelves to side, radiator.

LOUNGE 6.9m x 3.05m (22'8" x 10’2") with Parquet wood block floor, Harmony oil fired stove set on a tiled hearth with wooden mantle and surround, radiator, seven double power points, telephone point, central triple ceiling light with dimmer switch, two wall lights, TV point, picture window facing south west with far reaching views over the Wye Valley towards Gwenddwr and Cwm Owen, fully glazed door to:

DINING ROOM 3.75m x 2.7m (12'4" x 8'10") with laminate wood floor, radiator, two double power points, telephone point, window south east with views across gardens to Begwns Hill, patio door facing north east with views to Painscastle Hill, three open shelving units plus large linen cupboard fitted with slatted shelving, fully glazed door to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 4.3m x 3.7m max (14'1" x 12'2" max) with limed oak kitchen units with extensive floor and wall units and worktops. Oil fired Rayburn with airing shelf above. Inset single drainer sink unit with mixer taps, recess areas with plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, extensive wall tiling, electric cooker point, four double power points, ceiling spot lights, lights under wall cupboards, TV point, window facing north east with views over lawned garden to paddocks and open hills in the distance.

L-SHAPED REAR HALL 3.1m x 1.0m (10’2” x 3’5”) with half glazed external door s to patio area and to steps to annexe, window facing north west with views to Llandeilo Hill, shelves under window, coat hooks, doors off to:

BEDROOM 3 3.3m x 2.25m (10’9” x 7’6”) with half glazed door, fitted storage unit comprising high slatted shelf with two sections beneath with clothes hanging rails and 10’9” curtain pole in front, double power point, electric heater, window facing north east with views to Begwns Hill.

WALK-IN PANTRY 2.06m x 1.12m (6'9" x 3'8") with extensive wall shelves, space for freezer, single power point, air vent.

UTILITY/WC 2.34m x 1.22m (7'8" x 4’0") with frosted glass door, double and single power points, sink unit and wall cupboard above, towel rail, high shelf, coat hooks and space for tumble dryer, low flush WC, interior door to entrance hall.

BEDROOM 1 4.0m x 3.9m (13'0" x 12'9") with radiator, power points, TV point, window facing south west with far reaching rural views across the Wye Valley.

BEDROOM 2 4.05m x 3.56m max (13'3" x 11’8” max) with large fitted double wardrobe with hanging rail and double cupboard over, radiator, power points, window facing north west with views towards Llandeilo Hill.

BATHROOM 2.10m x 1.80m (6’11” x 5’11”) with laminate wood floor, fully tiled walls, white suite comprising deep Heritage panelled bath and hand basin, over bath Triton Jade electric shower, shower curtain rail, medicine cabinet with mirrored doors, radiator, floor to ceiling fitted cupboards with deep shelves, wall mirror, towel rail, window facing north east.

SEPARATE WC with low flush WC, radiator, corner shelving unit, window with obscure glass facing north east.

LOFT 12.5m x 2.5m plus low headroom (41’0” x 8’2”) with three Velux windows, two south west, one north east, substantial loft boarding, insulation, light and power, water tanks, pull down extending ladder.

THE SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE
The ‘Cabin’ is a detached timber sectional building, which provides useful ancillary accommodation. The property comprises the following accommodation:

PORCH/CONSERVATORY 2.4m x 1.7m (7'10" x 5'7") with glazed windows with rural views, coat hooks, internal window and half glazed doors to living room, kitchen and bathroom.

LIVING ROOM 5.35m x 2.6m (17'7" x 8'6") with built-in kitchen units and shelving at one end providing storage space, recess for a fridge, worktop space, electric heater, power points, TV point, ceiling spot lights, double glazed window facing north west, half glazed doors off to:

BEDROOM 1 2.6m x 2.6m (8'6" x 8'6") with electric heater, ceiling spot lights, clothes hanging rail, double glazed window facing north west, internal window to:

BEDROOM 2 2.6m x 2.6m (8'6" x 8'6") with electric heater, power points, electric meter, no external window.

SHOWER ROOM 2.0m x 1.62m max (6’6" x 5'4") with fitted fully tiled corner shower cubicle, electric Triton T80 shower unit, clothes hooks, corner shelves, dressing area.

SMALL KITCHEN 1.62m x 1.23 (5’4” x 4’2”) with stainless steel single drainer sink unit, power point, space for a small cooker, window facing south west.

WC 1.65m x 0.9m (5'5" x 2'11") with low flush WC, electric heater, window facing south west.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a wooden five bar entrance gate off the country lane. A concrete driveway leads around the bungalow to the annexe and outbuildings with adequate gravel hard-standing providing parking space for several cars and or/horse trailer/lorry. The attractive gardens comprises well established raised flower borders containing a variety of shrubs plus lawned areas, rockeries and a heather bank. Just of the patio area is a DOG KENNEL 3.05m x 1.22m (10’0” x 4’0”) with patio slabs laid as a path to a GREENHOUSE 2.43m x 1.83m (8’0” x 6’0”), GARDEN SHED 1.93m x 1.83m (6’4” x 6’0”) and two purpose built MEWS AVIARIES 2.44m x 2.44m (8’0” x 8’0”), although these could also be used as dog kennels.

WORKSHOP 4.88m x 4.0m (16’0" x 13’0") with block half walls with tongue and grove boarding above, concrete floor, power points, electric heater, double doors, shelving.

BARN 9.14m x 4.42m (30’0” x 14’6”) with concrete floor providing extensive storage area with part divided into TWO PONY BOXES. To the front of which is a COVERED CONCRETE WALKWAY 6.70m x 2.74m (22’0” x 9’0”), together with a further RAISED COVERED AREA 6.70m x 2.29m (22’0” x 7’6”) with lights, power points and water taps.

THE STABLE COMPLEX
Set around a concrete yard are TWO FULL SIZED STABLES 7.32m x 3.7m (24’0” x 12’0”) although the central division has been removed, one could easily be erected again. Opposite is a DOUBLE BOX 7.32m x 3.7m (24’0” x 12’0”) with a wide gated entrance – again this box could be divided. Set between the barn and the stables is a TACK ROOM 3.55m x 1.45m (11’8” x 4’9”) with shelves, hooks, light and power point. Mains water to galvanised water trough and taps. There is a further concrete yard with high boards around dung heap area and a further DOUBLE PONY BOX 5.5m x 3.7m (18’0” x 12’0”) with rubber mat flooring and a gated entrance – this box could also be divided. Behind this building there is a high sided holding pen/dog run with gated access. The layout of the stabling complex provides easy access from the paddocks and also gives the option of letting horses run in and out at will.

THE LAND
In all the property, we understand, extends to approximately 5 acres and is divided into convenient enclosures with stock proof fencing, plain wire and some wooden railings with galvanised gates. The majority of the fencing has been renewed in the past six years. There are two galvanised water troughs serving the paddocks. The vendor has, in the past, operated a Caravan Club Certificated Location Site for 5 caravans in the top paddock, which has the necessary road access and a water tap. The paddocks can be accessed from the adjacent country lanes or the stable yard.

SERVICES: We are informed that the property is connected to mains electricity and water. Private drainage system. Central heating provided via oil fired Rayburn Royal. No gas.

VIEWING: By appointment through selling agents – McCartneys LLP. Contact Tel: 01497 820778
Out of office hours contact Ryan Williams on 07971 289368 or Richard Williams on 07900 255602.

OUTGOINGS: Council Tax Band: F. Tax payable 2008/09: £1,441.92.

TENURE: We are informed that the property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

NOTICE: Sketch plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser’s Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser’s Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars.

Messrs McCartneys LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of McCartneys LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.

MCCARTNEYS LLP REGISTERED OFFICE: The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AA. REGISTERED NO: OC310186

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