Property Details

UPPER LLAITHDDU FARMHOUSE AND BUILDINGS

Upper Llaithddu Farmhouse with its buildings is a former traditional Welsh farmstead with approximately 4.4 acres of land. The property is situated in a popular residential area of mid-Powys with good road access to the A483 where Llandrindod Wells lies approximately 19.5 miles and Newtown 11 miles. The property is situated approximately 0.5 mile to the south of the hamlet of Llaithddu amidst beautiful and unspoilt countryside.

Upper Llaithddu Farmhouse and buildings offer a wonderful opportunity to individuals, or a developer, to purchase the property as a whole or in lots to develop into desirable country properties with land attaching to them. The properties could be developed into attractive country residences for permanent occupation, or to be utilised as holiday cottages or second homes to enjoy this unspoilt part of mid-Wales.

Powys County Council has given planning permission and listed building consent to convert the attractive south-west facing farmhouse into a spacious 4-bedroom dwelling, and to convert a detached barn into a double garage. Planning permission has also been granted to convert the traditional farm buildings into two detached 2-bedroom barn conversions and a further semi-detached 2-bedroom barn conversion, as well as a 1-bedroom barn conversion.

The farmhouse and barn conversions will have open views over the mid-Wales countryside and occupy a private location with good access onto a council maintained road, and thus to the main A483 approximately 2 miles away. The property offers a unique and exciting opportunity to purchase a development property in this unspoilt part of mid-Wales.

The property can be acquired as a whole or in 4 lots.

There is the opportunity to purchase extra land if required adjoining the property by separate negotiation as indicated on the attached plan.

LOT 1.

Upper Llaithddu Farmhouse.

The house is constructed of stone under a corrugated asbestos roof. The property is Grade II listed and has an attractive front elevation which is south-west facing and has uninterrupted views over the unspoilt countryside. It is approached off a council maintained road onto a shared hardcore drive-way leading to the rear of the property where there is ample car parking space. There is a detached building near to the farmhouse which possibly could be converted to a double garage subject to planning permission. The property also has the advantage of approximately 3 acres of land adjacent to its north-west boundary, which would be valuable for equestrian or smallholding use. The planning permission allows the modernisation and extension of the farmhouse to provide a spacious and luxurious family home. The extension to the rear of the property would be new build in accordance with the approved plans which will have a glazed passageway between the Grade II listed house and the extension.

The current planning permission and listed building consent from the local authority allows for the following accommodation:

Rear entrance Hall
Utility (3.85 m x 2.4 m)
WC
Kitchen/dining room (5.0m max x 4.65m)
Living room (5.15m max x 4.35m)
Lounge (5.30m max x 4.25m)

Stairs rising from the ground floor to first floor landing giving access to
Double bedroom with ensuite and 2 south-east facing windows (5.3m max x 4.3m)
Double bedroom with 2 south-east facing windows (4.15m x 4.25m)
Double bedroom with north-west facing window (4.25m x 3.3m)
Double bedroom with south-west facing window (3.15m x 4.25m)
Bathroom

Outside

The house is situated in an elevated position with panoramic views over the rolling mid-Wales countryside. To the front and sides of the property are the pleasure gardens. The property has good access off the council maintained road onto a shared hardcore drive leading to the rear of the property where there is car parking space for a number of cars.

To the rear of the house is a traditional open fronted timber and corrugated iron farm building with possible potential for garaging or storage use.

The Land

The land attaching to Upper Llaithddu Farmhouse extends to approximately 3 acres and is situated to the north-west boundary of the property. It is currently all laid down to pasture. The land would lend itself to be used for equestrian or smallholding use.

LOT 2

Lot 2 comprises a traditional detached single storey barn constructed of stone and timber under a slate roof. It lies in approximately 0.40 acres of land with open views over the Welsh countryside. The barn has good access off the council maintained road over a shared hardcore drive leading to the rear and side of the property where there is ample car parking space for a number of vehicles. The detailed planning consent currently allows for conversion to the following accommodation:-

Kitchen/dining room (4.6m x 3.45m)
Lounge (4.6m x 3.35m)
Hallway leading to
Double bedroom (3.45m x 3.2m)
Double bedroom (3.15m max x 3.35m)
Bathroom
Car port (6.8m x 5.2m)
Store shed (7.15m x 3m)

LOT 3

Lot 3 consists of a detached stone barn under a slate roof which currently has planning permission for conversion to a 2-bedroom self-contained dwelling and conversion of an existing detached shed to a garage/store. It is set in approximately 0.5 acres of land having access off the council maintained road over a shared hardcore drive leading to the side of the property where there is parking for a number of cars.

The barn has views over the Welsh countryside and the detailed planning permission currently allows for conversion to the following accommodation:-

Entrance hall
Cloakroom
Kitchen/dining room (3.15m x 4.4m max)
Lounge (4.4m x 3.4m)
Bathroom
Double bedroom (3.35m x 3.35m max)
Double bedroom & ensuite (3.35m x 3.4m)

LOT 4

Lot 4 is a traditional single-storey barn constructed of stone under a slate roof. This building has planning permission for conversion into a 1-bedroom and 2 bedroomed semi-detached dwelling with gardens and paddock to the rear and side elevation extending to 0.5 acres. There is access off the council maintained road over a shared hardcore drive leading directly to the front of the property where there is ample car parking space. The barn conversions have open views over the Mid-Wales countryside. Planning permission exists for conversion to a 1-bedroom semi-detached dwelling and a semi detached single garage with the following accommodation:-

Entrance hall
Kitchen/dining room (4.10m x 2.6m)
Lounge (4.9m x 4.25m)
Double bedroom (4.6m max x 4.25m)
Bathroom
Planning permission also exists for conversion to a 2-bedroom semi-detached dwelling and single semi detached garage with the following accommodation:-

Entrance hall
Cloakroom
Open plan kitchen, dining room and
lounge (7.85m max x 3.95m)
Hallway leading to
Bathroom
Double bedroom (2.9m x 3.1m)
Double bedroom & ensuite (2.95m x 3.05m)

This semi detached barns have has open views over the Welsh countryside and a large paddock area to the southern elevation, which could be used for large garden areas or as an equestrian paddock, or smallholding use.

Lot 4 may lend itself to be amalgamated together to provide a 3-bedroom detached barn conversion with spacious gardens and paddock with access off the council maintained road, subject to negotiation with the local authority.

REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

SITUATION

Upper Llaithddu Farmhouse and barn conversions are situated in mid-Wales on a quiet council maintained road, approximately 0.5 miles south of the village of Llaithddu, and approximately 2 miles off the A483 road leading from Llandrindod Wells to Newtown.

MAP REFERENCE

On Landranger 136 – 065794

TENURE

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

OUTGOINGS

Upper Llaithddu Farmhouse and the four barn conversions will be subject to council tax from Powys County Council which is to be verified by the local authority on completion of the conversions.

SERVICES

We understand that Upper Llaithddu Farmhouse and the barn conversions will have the opportunity to connect to a private water supply, mains electricity and telephone. Foul drainage will be dealt with via septic tanks. The purchasers of the whole or individual parts of the property, will have the opportunity to connect to these services which are available close to the site.

DIRECTIONS

From Llandrindod Wells take the A483 towards Crossgates. Continue along the A483 bypassing the villages of Llanddewi and Llanbister and passing through Llanbadarn Fynydd. Proceed along this road for a further 4.5 miles taking the left-hand turning signposted Llaithddu and Bwlch-y-Sarnau. Continue along this council maintained road for approximately 1.5 miles passing through the hamlet of Llaithddu, then a further 0.5 miles when Upper Llaithddu Farmhouse and barns can be found on the right-hand side of the road. The property will be marked by a ‘For Sale’ sign. Please refer to the location plan.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS

Those items mentioned in the sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS-OF-WAY

The property is offered subject to, and with the benefit of, any rights-of-way both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether or not specifically referred to. We are informed that there is a public right-of-way which passes through the yard at Upper Llaithddu.
The farmhouse and barn conversions have shared access, parking and maintenance over the hatched area indicated on the plan.

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING

The property is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights-of-way, town planning schedules, or resolutions which may be or may come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and have satisfied themselves as to the effects such matters have on the property.

A copy of the detailed drawings of Upper Llaithddu Farmhouse and the four barn conversions, together with copies of the planning permissions are available upon request from the offices of the agents.

Planning permission and Listed Building Consent was granted for the renovation of Upper Llaithddu Farmhouse and the conversion of the barns by Powys County Council under reference numbers:-

PR647301
PR647302
PR647303

AUTHORITIES

Powys County Council –
Tel:01597-827234

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES

These are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and compiled by the vendor’s agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

VIEWING

Viewing by appointment through the sole selling agents:

McCartneys LLP, Kington Office, contact telephone number: 01544 230316
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 12pm.
Out of office hours contact Mr Gareth Wall 07974 143336.

NOTICE: All measurements and distances are approximate. The electrical, drainage, water and heating installations have not been tested by the Agents. 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 Agent 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: McCartneys LLP, The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4AA. Tel: 01584 872251
Office Opening hours: Weekdays 9.00am – 5.30pm
Registered No: OC310186

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