Semi-detached house for sale in Old Radnor, Presteigne, Powys LD8

The Old School House is a beautifully presented property which was once part of an old Victorian school that was built in the 1850’s retaining many features.

Description

Offering four-bedroomed accommodation, set in a rural and secluded location with the former playground creating a lovely well-maintained garden with spectacular views across the Radnorshire countryside.

The property comprises entrance porch, wonderful spacious living room, kitchen, basement, second living room, utility, conservatory, three/four bedrooms; one of which having an en-suite and family bathroom. Outside, there is off road parking, double garage, workshop and further outbuilding.

Location

Old School House is located equidistant from the picturesque and historic former county seats of Old Radnor and New Radnor. These two ancient settlements provide basic services of country inn, church, and a village shop. Further facilities and services can be found at Kington (4 miles) with many local shops, butchers, doctors’ surgery, petrol station and supermarket as well as an 18 hole golf course at Bradnor Hill.

Step Inside

The property is approached by an entrance porch with glazed doors, the entrance door opens into the large living room with underfloor heating and ceramic tiles, three double glazed windows to front and side having delightful views of the Church, a feature fireplace with stone hearth and inset wood burning stove.

Off the living room is the kitchen with staircase to the first floor and access to the basement with concrete floor, light and power with good head height making a useful storage and wine cellar
A lovely light and airy room with window to rear having wonderful views across the undulating countryside, a range of wall and base fitted units with stainless steel double sink unit, radiator and Leisure Classic 90 range cooker with 5 ring lpg gas hob.
Beautiful arched half glazed door to rear and step down with half glazed door in to the linkway/lobby, Unique bi-folding doors out to side terrace, ceramic floor tiles to rear sun terrace and doors to the utility room and sunroom.

A lovely room with bi-fold doors, whitewashed wooden paneling, hatch to roof space and useful overhead storage. Ideal for arts, crafts and hobbies, playroom or dining room.

To the right of the kitchen is the second living room, a truly delightful room, with e window to rear, radiator and enclosed cupboard with shelving and built in display unit. A fabulous feature ornate cast iron fireplace with painted wood surround, marble insert and stone hearth. In this room you get a real sense of the old school.

The staircase provides access to the first-floor landing with double glazed window to side, built-in linen cupboard, hatch to roof space with pull down ladder, light and part boarded.

To the right is the master bedroom, a good-sized double room with feature part vaulted ceiling above double-glazed window to rear. Charming Victorian cast iron fireplace with painted wood surround. Built-in cupboard and drawer unit.

The family bathroom has obscure glazed window to side, a panel double end bath with shower central mixer over, WC, radiator, vanity unit and airing Cupboard.
The fourth bedroom currently used as a home office with window to front and part vaulted ceiling above, radiator and built-in office storage (shelving and worktop).

To the left of the landing is a further two bedrooms, bedroom 2 having window to front with part vaulted ceiling above, radiator and step up to the en-suite shower room. Bedroom 3 also has part vaulted ceiling and double glazed window to rear taking in lovely views and built in wardrobes.

Step Outside

The property is approached by a shared entrance driveway, through a wooden five bar gate onto tarmacadam parking area, a gravel seating area with hedge divider.

To the rear is a natural sun terrace interspersed with shrubs and heathers. Level lawns adjacent with stone wall and hedge boundary with a break between to allow the eye to gaze out to the beautiful undulating countryside beyond.

To the right a useful access gate, path and steps lead down to the lane below. To the rear of the sunroom is a pond and stone steps that lead up and around the side of the school to raised vegetable beds, gravel seating area and the greenhouse at the side of the garage.