Gwarcae Barn

Description

Gwarcae Barn is a part converted traditional stone barn set in a beautiful location some 4 miles from Brecon town. Planning consent was granted in 2008 by Powys County Council for conversion to dwelling which includes an annexed 2 bedroom cottage. The main barn has consent for a 5 bedroom home with spacious living areas.

A significant amount of work has been undertaken over the past 13 years; the annexed cottage has been completed to a beautiful standard offering 2 bedrooms, family bathroom and open plan living and kitchen area; and a significant amount of work has been carried out to the main barn which includes the main roof, internal first floor structures and considerable ancillary work.

The property stands in around 8.5 acres of gardens and grounds which includes two lovely paddocks, pond, a yard area and outbuildings.

This rare opportunity gives a buyer the chance to complete the house of their dreams in a stunning part of mid Wales.

Location

Gwarcae Barn is situated at the end of a gravel track which is shared with the original farmhouse. It lies about 1 mile from the popular village of Llanddew and 2 miles from the market town of Brecon.

Brecon offers a great choice of local facilities and shopping together with a selection of primary and secondary schools.

The area around Brecon is known for its beautiful scenery which includes the majestic Brecon Beacons mountain range, the pretty river valleys and the tranquil canal route that runs easterly from the town towards Newport.

Walk Inside

A gated entrance leads to the parking area and the front door of the annexed cottage. A taditional stable door opens into a lovely kitchen area with a range of fitted floor and wall units including a glazed clay sink and granite worktop. The are two large walk in cupboards and a WC closet housing a WC and wash hand basin. The attractive tiled floor extends through to the Sitting Room with stone fireplace having an inset wood burner and feature stone arch over a large external glazed screen and door.

The stunning oak tread staircase leads to the first floor landing from where there is access to the two double bedrooms, one of the bedrooms having a mezzanine storage area. The bathroom has an attractive tiled floor, bath, WC and wash hand basin.

The Barn

The Barn is an impressive stone structure which has benefited from considerable works by the current owners - these works have included the roof, internal suspended floors, stone and block work and some internal timber work. The approved plans display a proposed layout that includes 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen/ breakfast room, study and utility - an approximate 300 sq m of accommodation.

This rare opportunity gives a buyer a fantastic chance to create their own dream home in a great rural location.

Walk Outside

Gwarcae Barn stands in around 8.5 acre of garden and grounds. To the front of the barn is a private parking area whilst to the rear is an area of formal lawns intersected by a series of natural stone walling.

Alongside the barn an area of level gravel ideal for storage or overspill parking and a little distance away is an outbuilding about 12m x 4.7 of block and timber construction with a further attached building providing additional storage space.

The land is split into 3 paddocks, ideal for pony or livestock use, the lower field have a pond.