Detached house for sale in Llanfihangel Rhydithon, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1

A charming, tastefully converted detached stone stables with two receptions, two double bedrooms, double glazing, fine views, private gardens and garage, set in a scattered rural community surrounded by beautiful countryside. EPC - D (57) Council Tax - E

An attractive former stable block which was extended and converted around 1986. Built from stone walls with part weatherboard cladding, with a rendered single-storey concrete block extension, all under pitched slate roofs. It has a wood burning stove, double-glazed windows and briefly provides: - Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Lounge and Kitchen; First Floor: Landing, two double Bedrooms and Bathroom. Outside: Gated shared drive, parking bay for one car, detached Garage, Potting Shed, Aluminium Greenhouse and private gardens incorporating a large paved patio, mature shrubs, flower borders, soft fruit bushes and vegetable bed, surrounded by tall walls and a neatly clipped Pyracantha screen hedge. EPC - D ( 57 )<br /><br />( O S Grid Ref: So 152 666 Explorer 200 ) The Stables is set in a delightful country location, set well back from the A488 road and has access over a hard cored lane that continues to Church House. Llanfihangel Rhydithon is a rural parish and Community Council, although the area is known as Dolau, with an active Community Centre, Railway Station (Shrewsbury to Swansea Line) and Chapel within ¾-mile (Note - The Primary School closed in July 2023). This house has a North-westerly aspect and is located on the Western side of St. Michaels and All Angels Church (rebuilt 1833), and the churchyard makes up two boundaries. The village of Penybont (2½-miles) has a traditional pub, community centre and Garden Centre, and the village of Crossgates (4.5 miles) which is 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 7.5 miles and has a range of shops (Tesco Superstore, Aldi Supermarket), Secondary School, Hospital, Leisure Centre, Golf Club, indoor an outdoor bowls, active U3A, Theatre, etc. The historic market town of Rhayader and gateway to the Elan Valley Dams is 12 miles and the border towns of Knighton, Presteigne and Kington are roughly 12 to 14 miles distant. Dolau is set between the Radnor Forest and Penybont Common, an area renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and tranquillity, which is ideal for walking (the lane at the side runs to “Water break its neck”) and there are two riding stables within 2 miles. The English marcher towns of Leominster and Ludlow, and Hereford City are about a ¾-hour drive and the coastal resort and University Town of Aberystwyth is about an hours drive (Dependent on traffic conditions).

Canopy Porch

Having a stable door with a “Bulls-eye” window to

Entrance Hall

Having laminate flooring, radiator, staircase to first floor, large understairs cupboard and doors to Lounge and

Dining Room / Study (4.5m x 3.3m)

Having a beamed ceiling, laminate flooring and window to front.

Lounge (4.72m x 3.78m)

Having a multi-fuel stove set in an alcove fireplace, alcove shelving, two ceiling lights, laminate flooring, beamed ceiling, radiator, patio door to front and door to

Kitchen (4.88m x 3m)

Having a range of pine fronted cabinets incorporating five base cupboards, five wall cupboards, inset stainless steel sink (with hot water geyser), worktops with tiled surrounds, electric cooker point, space for a fridge, plumbing for a washing machine and three beige coloured base cupboards. In addition there is an access to a loft, laminate flooring, radiator, windows to front and rear, and half-glazed door to the rear. Note - The Worcester Heatslave oil-fired boiler has not been used for a few years since the original steel oil tank had a leak, which was cleared up under an insurance claim. The cost of a new boiler and bunded PVC oil tank, set on a new base, with fire-proofing will be in the region of £7,000 plus VAT)

First Floor

( Note - Headroom approximately 7’ 1” or 2.16 m with partially sloping ceilings at the rear )

Galleried Landing

Approached over an easy going staircase via a lovely half-landing with display shelving, with natural daylight from a Velux roof light.

Bedroom 1 (4.98m x 3.35m)

Having a radiator, two built-in wardrobes, window to front, Velux roof light to rear and a cream coloured fitted suite incorporating five wardrobes, two bedside cabinets, six high-level storage units and a chest of drawers.

Bathroom

Having a modern white suite incorporating a toilet, wash basin and panelled bath with an electric shower and concertina glazed screen, together with fully tiled walls, ladder towel heater, mirror, shaver light, two glass shelves and window to front.

Bedroom 2 (4.5m x 3.3m)

Having a radiator, window to front, Velux roof light to rear and laminate flooring.

Outside

Detached Garage (5.97m x 2.8m)

A timber structure with double doors, personal door, window and plastic coated steel roofing.

Gardens

The Stables is set in 0.16-acre grounds and approached through a green coloured steel gate and hard cored drive. There is a parking space directly in front of the garage and the lane continues up to the house (Note Church House has a right of way over it). There is an arch with a wicket gate half way up and at the top there is a tall door set which leads to a large block paved terrace that runs the full width of the house, with excellent privacy from a tall wall and cloud pruned Pyracantha hedge on one side and a stone wall on the Church side. The patio has a small pond and well stocked border which incorporates a magnificent Japanese Maple, herbaceous plants and shrubs. A paved path leads down the garden, flanked by flower borders to a Garden Shed (10’ x 8’), Aluminium Greenhouse (6’ x 6’), a vegetable garden, soft fruit bushes, Rhubarb and apple tree, with a path to the Garage and native species screen hedge.
( Note - There is parking in a lay-by on the road (truncated)

Tenure

This property is Freehold with no forward chain.

Services

Mains electric and water. Septic Tank foul drainage (Maintenance costs shared with Church House). Oil central heating currently not operational.
Note - The Agents have not tested the installations.

Fixtures & Fittings

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

Local Authority

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

Council Tax

Band E ( £2,271.05 for 2023 / 2024 )