Lower Cefncoed Newbridge-On-Wye, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6ND

Property Description

Lower Cefncoed is an impressive former farmhouse and barn conversion extending to over 4,500 square feet; the farmhouse dating back to circa 1650 and the barn; circa 1750, neither of which are listed. Tastefully refurbished by the current owners, this generous, detached, 5 bedroom family home offers spacious flexible country living. The farmhouse offers a generously sized kitchen and dining room with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The original "L" shaped attached barn has been converted to provide 3 further reception rooms, one with double height vaulted ceiling displaying character features including superb ceiling beams and exposed stone walls with French doors opening onto a seating area with fantastic views over the Welsh hills and surrounding countryside. There are 2 further en-suite bedrooms and an additional utility/potential second kitchen (subject to gaining any necessary permissions if applicable), wine cellar and store. An integrated garage with granary above offers potential for further living accommodation, leisure suite, home office or annexe - subject to gaining any necessary permissions if applicable. The property is heated by air to air heat pumps, oil fired Stanley range and two woodburning stoves. There is an array of solar PV panels (current yield approximately £3,000 tax free and indexed linked).

Externally is the detached former stable block with stables and useful storage for machinery. The immediate gardens are laid to grass with ample parking and a central south-facing courtyard. The once pasture fields have been, in part, planted with mixed native species hardwood trees providing an attractive small woodland with open grassed areas - ideal for keeping of a small number of livestock. The land, bordered on one side by a stream, is full of wild flowers in the spring and summer. A large pond attracts an abundance of wildlife.

The Wye Valley village of Newbridge on Wye, approximately 4 miles away, offers fundamental facilities in the form of post office, village shop, primary school, church, chapel and two public houses. The market town of Rhayader and the Elan Valley dams and lakes are approximately 7.5 miles away with the spa town of Llandrindod Wells and market town of Builth Wells, 8.5 and 9 miles away respectively. The towns offer a wider range of supermarkets, shops and businesses, secondary schools, hotels, leisure centres and golf courses. The whole of Mid Wales is noted for its areas of exceptional natural beauty, wild flora and fauna, renowned amongst the walking, riding and fishing fraternities. The Royal Welsh Showground at Builth Wells hosts various events the year round attracting thousands of visitors.

Canopy Porch
With brick set flooring and double glazed door to;

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Offering extensive fitted wall and base cupboards, Stanley oil fired range cooker providing central heating and hot water, Stoves electric cooker, plumbing for dishwasher, slate floor, tiled splashbacks, beamed ceiling, exposed oak timbers, built in pantry with light and shelving, double glazed window and door to rear and door to;

Dining Room
Originally two separate rooms, now features two inglenook fireplaces each with the original built-in bread ovens to side. One houses the original farmhouse kitchen range with tiled inlay, hearth, oven and hotplates. The other, housing a Villager wood burning stove on a stone slab hearth. These features are complemented by original Welsh stone exterior walls, timber beams, skirting radiators, slate tiled floor and double glazed windows to two elevations.

Inner Hall
A new wooden staircase to the first floor with storage beneath and complemented by original exposed timbers, slate tiled floor, radiator and double glazed windows to the central courtyard.

First Floor Galleried Landing
With vaulted beamed ceiling, double glazed window to courtyard, fitted shelving and cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 1
This double bedroom features original vaulted and beamed ceiling and has made ingenious use of architectural spaces for hanging and storage. With radiator, double glazed window to central courtyard and door to;

En-Suite Bathroom
The original vaulted and beamed ceiling continues through a half glazed partition from the bedroom and offers 4 piece bathroom suite including shower over bath, tiled walls, extractor fan, radiator and double glazed window to east elevation offering fantastic views of sunrise over the Wye Valley and mountains beyond.

Bedroom 2
With original exposed timbers, this double bedroom has wash basin, radiator, natural architectural spaces to house built-in drawers and storage areas and double glazed window to the east with far reaching views.

Bedroom 3
A charming double bedroom with radiator, exposed original timbers, built-in wardrobe and storage and double glazed window to the central courtyard.

Bathroom
Offering panelled bath with shower attachment, W.C, wash basin, bidet, radiator, half tiled walls, extractor fan, fan heater, exposed timber and double glazed window overlooking the Wye Valley.

Ground Floor

Utility Room
With fitted low level cupboards with worktop over, stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer, radiator, underfloor heating, tiled walls and floor, double glazed windows to front and side overlooking gardens and door to;

Wet Room
With shower, W.C, wash basin, underfloor heating, tiled walls, extractor fan, fan heater and double glazed window to front with countryside views.

Reception Room
Offering tiled floor with underfloor heating, Worcester air to air heat pump, vaulted beamed ceiling, exposed stonework, double glazed windows and doors to courtyard and side garden with stunning far-reaching views to Welsh hills and step up to;

Lounge
Over a split-level with wonderful vaulted beamed ceiling, exposed stone walling and timber framework, contemporary woodburning stove, Canadian birch and maple floor, underfloor heating and double glazed windows and doors to both courtyard and garden with stunning far reaching views.

Inner Hallway
Canadian birch and maple flooring continues with underfloor heating, Worcester air to air heat pump and double glazed windows to courtyard. Split staircase to bedrooms 4 and 5.

Wine Cellar/Storage
With tiled floor, shelving and external door.

Study
With 2 radiators, shelving, Canadian birch and maple flooring, Toshiba air to air heat pump, 45 amp point, double glazed windows to rear and double glazed external door to gardens.

Bedroom 4
With skirting radiators, vaulted ceiling, timber flooring, exposed beams, extractor fan, fan heater, double glazed window to the west and door to;

En-suite
Offering panelled bath with electric shower and screen over, W.C, bidet, wash basin, radiator, Italian marble tiled walls, extractor fan, fan heater and double glazed window to west.

Bedroom 5
With skirting radiator, vaulted beamed ceiling, timber flooring, double glazed window to the west and door to;

En-suite
Offering panelled bath with shower attachment, W.C, bidet, wash basin, radiator, fan heater, tiled walls, extractor fan and double glazed window to the west.

Craft Room
Offering fitted base cupboards, stainless steel sink, tiled floor and splashbacks, radiator and additional fan heater, extractor fan, 45 amp electrical point, double glazed windows, external door to central courtyard and door to;

Garage
With electric up and over car door, tiled floor, power and lighting.

First Floor Attic Rooms
(Accessed externally via stone step)
Two rooms with vaulted ceilings, double glazed windows to front, power and lighting.

Outside
The property is approached beneath the former stone railway bridge along a hard stone road following the route of the former Mid Wales railway line. The track is shared with surrounding grazing land and leads to the private driveway up to the house and gravel parking and turning area in the central courtyard. This south-facing courtyard has stone edged flowering and herbaceous beds. Around the dwelling are grassed grounds which extend to the detached stable block. The land was once all laid to pasture but has been, in part, planted with mixed native hardwood trees of various species by the current owners over the past 30 years to provide an attractive woodland area. There are still clear grassed areas creating a wildflower meadow bordered on one side by a stream which could be used for grazing or potentially an ideal setting for glamping pods or shepherd's huts (subject to gaining any necessary permissions if applicable). There is also a large pond which attracts an abundance and wildlife. In total, the property extends to approximately 3.77 acres (1.53 hectares).

Stable Block
Comprising workshop with power, lighting, stainless steel sink, windows to sides and separate store, 2 stables and hay store/machinery store. A separate timber building provides log storage.