In Brecon Beacons National Park, to the south of Black Mountains, is the thriving market town of Crickhowell, lying in the beautiful valley of the River Usk. Crickhowell has many notable buildings including the Bear Hotel, a former coaching inn with original cobblestones in the courtyard and a high entrance archway to accommodate horse-drawn carriages. There is also a truly picturesque 16th century bridge which has twelve arches one side and thirteen arches on the other.
Estate agents in Crickhowell represent a mix of terraced and detached period cottages, modern bungalows and a variety of sensitively designed, new-build cottages and family-sized houses. Property for sale in Crickhowell also includes converted barns and converted commercial premises; and substantial houses set in beautiful rural locations, some 17th century and Grade II listed and others built in the 18th and 19th centuries. There are also a few houses built in the latter years of the 20th century.
If you would like details of any flats for sale in Crickhowell or information regarding cottages, bungalows or houses, please contact Crickhowell estate agents.
Amenities for property in Crickhowell
Crickhowell has an interesting variety of shops and services and the ruins of a castle deliberately destroyed in the 15th century. Fortunately, the 14th century parish church of St Edmund was spared the vandalism and always attracts a large congregation for Sunday worship. Crickhowell also has two Baptist churches, a Catholic church, an excellent primary school, and a high school with a very good academic record. Other amenities in Crickhowell include a community centre, two play areas, and a number of pubs and restaurants.
Transport in Crickhowell
Crickhowell is on the A40 between Abergavenny and Brecon. The railway station in Abergavenny is about nine miles south of Crickhowell and is on the Cardiff, Newport, Hereford line with links to Swansea and Fishguard in Wales, and to Worcester, Birmingham and London. There is a bus every 90 minutes that travels between Abergavenny and Brecon.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Crickhowell, which is covered by postcode NP8, you may also like to consider Brecon, Llanwrtyd Wells, Llangammarch Wells, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Rhayader and Newtown.
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