4 bedroom house

This charming, principally stone built, cottage is positioned on the fringes of the Brecon Beacons National Park in a beautiful semi-rural location and enjoys countryside views from the front across the Vale of Usk towards the locally renowned Blorenge mountain. Approached via a shared driveway and standing in grounds of about 1.44 acres, this appealing, characterful property continues to retain a genuine ambience of its 19th century period origins. Arranged over two floors and spanning just over 2,000 sqft, most of the rooms enjoy a front aspect with views over the surrounding fields and hillside. The atmosphere of this property is set as you enter through an open porch with heavy timber posts into a hallway with partly exposed stone walls and ceiling beams, the accommodation then expands into a generous sitting room with dual aspect windows, a spacious living room with log burner, study and garden lounge that is linked to the kitchen by a second hallway, beyond the kitchen is then a side porch, toilet and utility room. There are four spacious double bedrooms served by a family bathroom and with the potential to create en-suite facilities, if desired, off the master bedroom which is currently used as a dressing room that also enjoys access onto an enclosed balcony. This home will perfectly suit buyers who are looking for a family home with flexible and adaptable living space in a riverside location however purchasers are advised to read the important note regarding the geographical positioning of this house in relation to the nearby River Usk.

SITUATION
The property is situated only 2 miles east of the small yet thriving town of Crickhowell, set amongst the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park alongside the banks of the River Usk. Crickhowell is highly regarded amongst the walking community and is a haven for both home seekers and tourists alike. The town is famed for its family run and independent businesses including several grocers, a butcher, a delicatessen, a baker, Wales's first zero waste shop, and a newsagent/post office. In addition, there are several individual boutiques, cafes, a book shop which attracts famous authors to its doors, a florist plus of course Cric, the tourist information centre. Crickhowell also benefits from dentist surgeries, a health centre, a garage, and the iconic Webbs hardware store. There are numerous public houses, gastro pubs and restaurants, and no description of Crickhowell would be complete without mentioning 'The Bear' which has been serving customers since 1432 and stands in a prominent position at the head of the high street. The area is also well served for schools for all ages, both of which are fêted in both the local area and further afield. As well as being for the young, Crickhowell enjoys an active older community with the local U3A boasting 390 members. For those who require an even wider range of shopping and leisure facilities, the historic market town of Abergavenny is just 4 miles in the opposite direction and offers a diverse selection of boutique style shops, grocery and newsagent stores, supermarkets and many well-known high street shops, including a large Waitrose and Morrisons. Abergavenny also hosts a market several times a week. The town has its own cinema and leisure centre as well as several eateries for evening entertainment. The railway station has regular services into central London via Newport, with good road links giving access to the motorway for Bristol, Birmingham, the South West and London and "A" routes for Monmouth, Hereford, Cwmbran and Cardiff.

ACCOMMODATION
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GENREAL
Tenure - We are informed the property is Freehold. Intending purchasers should make their own enquiries via their solicitors.Services - Mains water, Mains electricity, Mains gas Council Tax - Band G (Powys County Council)EPC Rating - Band TBCViewing Strictly by appointment with the AgentsTaylor & Co : 01873 [use Contact Agent Button] Note - The agent advises that the property flooded in February 2020.Directions - Travelling from Abergavenny towards Crickhowell on the A40, upon entering Glangrwyney turn left in front of "The Bell" Public House/Restaurant onto Glangrwyney Road. Follow this road for almost ¼ mile (before reaching the river bridge) and bear right onto a shared driveway passing the former Paper Mill on your right and the next property you reach on the right hand side is The Old Mill House. Please note that the driveway is also shared with the former Paper Mill and Great Oak Farm.Reference AB185



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