£425,000
1 Boxen Bower Wern Lane, Sarn, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4EN
A charming and distinctive three-bedroom detached home set in an elevated position, enjoying breathtaking views across the surrounding rolling hills. Combining character with generous living space, the property offers a welcoming cottage-style feel throughout and is set within approximately half an acre, stables and useful outbuildings. The property also benefits from ample off-road parking, along with a separate access from the lane leading directly to the stables.
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Property Type
Detached House -
Bedrooms
3 -
Bathrooms
2 -

Reception Rooms
2 -

Council Tax Band
D
Property Description
1 Boxen Bower
A charming and distinctive three-bedroom detached home set in an elevated position, enjoying breathtaking views across the surrounding rolling hills. Combining character with generous living space, the property offers a welcoming cottage-style feel throughout and is set within approximately half an acre, stables and useful outbuildings. The property also benefits from ample off-road parking, along with a separate access from the lane leading directly to the stables.
Location
1 Boxen Bower is situated at the top of Wern Lane in the peaceful rural village of Sarn, surrounded by rolling countryside and enjoying a tranquil setting in the heart of Mid Wales. The property is conveniently positioned for access to the nearby market town of Newtown, which offers a wide range of shops, supermarkets, schools and leisure facilities.
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The historic village of Montgomery, renowned for its charming streets and castle, is also within easy reach, along with the village of Churchstoke, providing further local amenities. This desirable location combines the privacy of countryside living with excellent access to nearby towns and everyday services.
Step Inside
Upon entering the property through the welcoming brick-built porch, you are led into the hallway, which features integrated storage cupboards and a convenient ground floor WC. From here, the property opens into a spacious yet cosy living room, complete with a log burner and characterful exposed beams. The room enjoys pleasant views over the garden and beyond to the surrounding hills, creating a warm and inviting living space.
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From the living room, a few steps lead up into the dining room, creating a lovely sense of separation between the spaces while maintaining a natural flow through the home. This inviting room features a striking log burner set within a beautiful stone fireplace, which acts as the focal point of the space. Exposed beams and the characterful stonework combine to create a warm, cosy cottage atmosphere, perfect for family meals or entertaining guests.
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Generous in size and filled with charm, the room is also highly versatile and could easily be adapted to suit a variety of uses, such as a second sitting room, snug, or home office. Leading off this room is a practical boot room, providing access to the garden, as well as the kitchen and the staircase to the first floor, making it a useful and well-connected space within the home.
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The kitchen is fitted with a range of light-coloured shaker-style units complemented by oak worktops and a tiled floor, creating a bright and practical space. A convenient pantry cupboard provides additional storage, while direct access to the garden adds to the functionality of the room and makes it ideal for everyday living.
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The first floor features a well-proportioned double bedroom alongside two interconnecting bedrooms, with access to one achieved through the other. This distinctive layout provides flexible accommodation options, suitable for a family, nursery, dressing room, guest suite, or versatile home office arrangements. All bedrooms continue the property’s characterful charm, featuring exposed oak beams and doors, beautifully complemented by modern dormer windows that flood the rooms with natural light.
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The main bathroom is fitted with a bath, WC, and a shaker-style integrated basin with cupboards, combining practicality with style. Panelling throughout the room adds a contemporary touch, creating a clean, modern feel while complementing the property’s character. This blend of traditional features and contemporary design creates a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the first floor.
Step Outside
Externally, the property is set within approximately half an acre, featuring a charming patio area and a lush, well-maintained lawn with well-established hedges, trees and shrubs. A range of useful outbuildings includes a garage and a coal shed, providing practical storage solutions. One of the property’s standout features is the stables, which are conveniently accessed via a separate gate from the lane.
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These versatile outbuildings could also be repurposed as a workshop, office space, hobby room, or additional storage, offering excellent flexibility to suit a range of needs. In addition, there is ample parking with space to accommodate multiple vehicles, including a motorhome or trailer if required, making this a versatile and highly functional rural home.
Services
Mains electricity. Mains and private water and private drainage (septic tank)
Heating
Oil Fired Central Heating and 2 x log burners
Broadband
Super-fast FTTP (fibre to the premises) broadband. Please refer to openreach.com for fibre availability
Mobile Phone Signal
Good coverage. Please refer to http://checker.ofcom.org.uk
Council Tax
Band D
Tenure
We are informed that the property is of freehold Tenure.
1 Boxen Bower Wern Lane, Sarn, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4EN
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