2 bedroom detached house for sale

Dating from the 18th century is this picturesque stone cottage located on the eastern outskirts of the popular village of Newbridge-on-Wye in the Cambrian Mountains. The charming property has been modernised by the present owner and provides cosy and comfortable living accommodation with inside and outside spaces that are perfect for relaxing or entertaining. There are two double bedrooms (one with a dressing room) and a ground floor shower room. The shop and post office, primary school, two public houses and church are a short walk away.

Situated in a tranquil area, with 3/4 acre of grounds - including the gurgling Dyfnant Brook - this property offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The detached nature of the house provides privacy and a sense of exclusivity at the south facing front, making it a perfect sanctuary to call home. Whether you are looking to settle down or seeking a weekend getaway, this house offers the ideal blend of comfort and tranquillity.

The stone cottage retains great charm and character and has been modernised to benefit from oak doors and fittings as well as triple glazed windows and doors.

Ground mounted photovoltaic panels supplement the electricity for the property.

Accommodation Comprises: -

Entrance Porch - Oak framed porch with exposed stonework, concrete floor and window to side.

The Porch offers a space for boot and coats as well as a useful area to store logs for the fire.

It has a stable door to the front, and an internal stable door that gives access to the Lounge.

Lounge - 4.24 x 3.76 (13'10" x 12'4") - Delightful room with exposed stonework, painted ceiling joists and a cast iron wood burning stove set on a slate hearth and having an attractive bespoke chimney hood over.

There is a wall mounted thermostatically controlled radiator, fitted carpet and a window to the rear.

French doors with side panels give access to the south facing terrace, with its pleasant seating and eating area.

Door to:

Kitchen - 3.76 x 1.93 (12'4" x 6'3") - Bespoke wood and metal units with wood worktops and tiled splashbacks over. Slot-in double electric oven with ceramic hob. Single drainer sink with mixer tap.

Painted ceiling joists. Ceramic tiled floor with electric underfloor heating. Part-pine panelled wall.

Window to front and window to rear.

Shower Room - Corner shower cubicle with glass sliding door and having electric shower heater. Dual flush wc suite. Composite marble wash-hand basin with tower tap and solid wood unit under.

Majority tiled walls and tiled floor. Obscure window to side.

Understairs storage area.

First Floor - From the Kitchen a staircase with fitted carpet, bespoke copper handrail and window to the rear rises to the First Floor.

Landing - Fitted carpet. Window to front.

Access-hatch to roofspace which has been recently insulated. Built-in Airing Cupboard with jacketed hot water cylinder, batten shelving and louvre doors.

Bedroom 1 - 3.25 x 2.44 (excl dressing room) (10'7" x 8'0" (ex - Fitted carpet. Wall mounted thermostatically controlled radiator.

Window to front with lovely views over the garden and to the mid Wales hills beyond.

Inner door to:

Dressing Room - Having fitted carpet, hanging rail and window to rear.

Bedroom 2 - 2.38 x 2.62 (7'9" x 8'7") - Fitted carpet. Wall mounted thermostatically controlled radiator.

Window to rear.

Outside - The property is approached over a shared drive to a private parking area at the side of the cottage from where the front garden and shed can also be accessed.

The property is enclosed by attractive wicket fencing around the house which gives way to natural hedged boundaries to the east and to the Dyfnant Brook to the south.

The gardens, which extend to approximately 3/4 of an acre, include some lawned areas as well as a wildlife area, currently managed for their attractiveness to flora and fauna. They provide a particular haven for birds and many types can regularly be seen from the terrace.

The grounds are sloping in parts and terraces have been constructed to allow for places to sit and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the surroundings.

For those looking for the good life, this property provides the opportunity for productive vegetable beds and fruit bushes, as well as for some smallholder activities such as keeping chickens, bees and so on.

Local Area - Newbridge-on-Wye is a pleasant rural village located roughly in the middle of Wales. It lies 7 miles south of the market town of Rhayader, approximately 3 miles from Llandrindod Wells the Victorian Spa resort and County town of Powys, and 6 miles north of Builth Wells- home of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Showground which hosts many and varied events and shows throughout the year.

Newbridge-on-Wye has an excellent village shop, post office and cafe, a church and two public houses. Walkers on the Wye Valley Walk pass by Newbridge on their way north to Rhayader or south to Builth Wells.

Llandrindod Wells, the county town and administrative centre of Powys is some 5 miles from Newbridge and has an excellent range of facilities such as supermarkets, butcher, health food shop, chemist, hospital, doctor’s surgery, primary and secondary school. Leisure facilities include a well equipped leisure centre with swimming pool and there are tennis courts, bowling greens (indoor and outdoor), lake and golf club.

The noted Elan Valley () with its wonderful lakes, reservoirs, dams, mountains and open hills is about 14 miles distant. The west Wales coast and university town of Aberystwyth is 44 miles distant.

There is a railway station in Llandrindod Wells and at Builth Road (3 miles), on the Heart of Wales line with excellent road links with close access to the A483, A44 and A470.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Domestic heating is provided by thermostatically controlled radiators and the wood burning stove.

Ground-mounted photovoltaic panels supplement the electricity supply.

Council Tax - We are advised that the property is in Council Tax Band D.

Local Authority - Powys County Council. Tel [use Contact Agent Button] .

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Important Notice - These particulars are offered on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through this company.

Neither these particulars, nor oral representations, form part of any offer or contract and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Any floor plan provided is for representation purposes only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure their accuracy the measurements of windows, doors and rooms are approximate and should be used as such by prospective purchasers.

Any services, systems and appliances mentioned have not been tested by us and we cannot verify that they are in working order.

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