2 bed detached house for sale

Penybont, Llandrindod Wells LD1

A tastefully modernised and extended 2-bed, detached stone cottage with stunning views, Air-Source hp, Solar pv, useful outbuildings, and 2.88 acres of gardens and mixed woodland, set in a secluded upland location.

A traditional shepherds cottage built from stone walls with rendered and whitewashed elevations, under a slate roof, together with a modern cavity concrete block extension. It has recently been upgraded with additional insulation, Solar pv panels, Air-Source Heat Pump, double-glazing and briefly provides: - Storm Porch, Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Landing and two Bedrooms. In addition there is an adjoining Workshop, Fuel Store, Summer House, Polytunnel, patio areas, rose bed, lawned garden, vegetable garden with raised beds, orchard, parking for many cars and a mixed woodland. (Extending in total to 2.88 acres). Council Tax - Band D. EPC - B (86)

( O S Grid Ref: So 113 607 Explorer 200 ) Penffynon (meaning: Head of the Spring) is set in a peaceful, secluded country location at an altitude of 305 m (1,000 ft). It is set just above a minor Council road (single track in places) and the nearest dwellings are roughly 1⁄4-mile away. The front of the house has an Easterly aspect, with good shelter from the South and West from higher ground, and it’s own woodland is on the North side. There are beautiful views from the house and grounds over unspoilt countryside to Llandegley Rocks, which rises to 436 m (1,430 ft) and there are quiet roads, bridleways and footpaths for walking, cycling and horse riding. The village of Penybont (23⁄4-miles) has a traditional pub, community centre and Garden Centre, there is a good Primary School at Franksbridge (3 miles) and Hundred House has a traditional pub (4 miles). Penybont Railway Station is 41⁄2 miles (Shrewsbury to Swansea Line) and the village of Crossgates (5 miles), set at the intersection of A44 and A483, has a Petrol Services Station (with convenience store and café) and Primary School. The County Town of Llandrindod Wells is 51⁄2 miles (shortest route via Cefnllys Lane) has a range of shops (Tesco Superstore, Aldi Supermarket), Secondary School, Hospital, indoor and outdoor bowls (international standard), active U3A, Theatre, etc. The historic market towns of Builth Wells and Rhayader (gateway to the Elan Valley Dams) are 9 and 13 miles distant, and the border towns of Knighton, Presteigne and Kington are roughly 18 distant. This area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and tranquillity, yet is less than an hours drive from the English marcher towns of Leominster and Ludlow, and Hereford City (Dependent on traffic conditions). A Rightmove survey in 2015 has declared LD1 (Llandrindod Wells postal area) to be “the friendliest place to move to in the UK” and their subsequent surveys have declared Llandrindod Wells to be “Happiest Town in Wales” on several occasions.

Ground Floor

Storm Porch

Having a door to front, cloak hooks, PVC window, stone tiled floor, log store, Solar Inverter, and half-glazed door and two steps up to

Entrance Hall

Having engineered oak flooring, open staircase to first floor, understairs cupboard, two radiators, telephone point, window to rear and doors to the Dining Room and

Lounge (3.5m x 3.1m)

Having a small wood burning stove set in an alcove fireplace, engineered oak flooring, radiator, television point and window to front.

Dining Room (3.45m x 2.9m)

Having a small wood burning stove set in a stone fireplace, window to front, full width book case, engineered oak flooring, radiator and door to

Inner Hall

Having a pantry (with extensive fitted shelving) and doors to Kitchen and

Bathroom

Being spacious with a toilet, pedestal wash basin and twin-grip panelled bath, together with tiled surrounds, window, large radiator, fan heater and linen cupboard.

Kitchen (2.8m x 3.66m)

Having four cream coloured base cupboards, work top, shelving, inset stainless steel 11⁄2-bowl sink, propane gas cooker, plumbing for a washing machine, large vertical radiator and a new PVC double-glazed window and door to the rear garden.

First Floor

Note - Low sloping ceilings and doors under 6’ high

Landing Office

Having a Velux roof light and doors to both bedrooms.

Bedroom 1 (3.38m x 2.29m)

Having a radiator and Velux roof light.

Bedroom 2 (3.05m x 2.34m)

Having a radiator and Velux roof light.

Outbuildings

Front Stores (3.8m x 4.42m)

An original former Cowshed, located between the parking area and front garden.

Lean-To Log Store (5.54m x 4.06m)

An open building located at the rear that gives access to

Workshop (6.63m x 4.45m)

Built from concrete blocks with weatherboard cladding to the front elevation, under a slate roof that is fitted with 13 x 400 watt Solar pv panels. It has a fitted work bench, shelving, two fluorescent lights, power points and a walk-in stores (with two pressurised hot water tanks) and access to a storage loft ( Note - This runs over the kitchen and bathroom, and is suitable for conversion ).

Gardens

To the front there is a small cottage style garden with a rose bed, herbaceous borders, a wicket gate to the road and gravelled paths run to the porch around the house. A ramped path runs up to an enclosed Vegetable Garden which has a rose arch and wicket gate, raised beds and rhubarb bed. Directly above this there is a polytunnel 3.5m x 6m. Directly behind the house there is a very large patio with a flower border set on top of a retaining wall, and above this there is a gently sloping grassed bank with young fruit trees. A path rises to the top of the garden, where there is another patio area, a small pond and a superb summer house 11’ 7” x 9’ 6” (3.55 m x 2.91 m )

Mixed Woodland

On the Northern side of the original hay barn (Needs refurbishment) there is a large hardcore parking area with lanes running down to the road and into around 2-acres of hardwood woodland, that was planted about 35 years ago.

Services

Mains electric and telephone are connected. Septic Tank Drainage. Private water supply. Good mobile signal on EE, O2 and Vodafone. Ultrafast Broadband available (1000 Mbps) Note - The Agents have not tested the installations.

Tenure

This property is Freehold.

Fixtures & Fittings

Mentioned in this brochure are included in the price. Certain other items, to include fuel in store are available subject to separate negotiation.

Local Authority

Powys County Council, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5LG Tel:

Council Tax

Band D ( £2,170.93 for 2025 / 2026 )