Hollybush

DESCRIPTION

Hollybush is a period country cottage set in around 6.5 acres of level grounds, in a wonderful location just 4 miles from Brecon. The house which is believed to date from the 1770’s with a modern 2006 extension offers 4 bedroom accommodation together with 2 reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room and separate study. It is complemented by a range of useful outbuildings including 2 stables, store shed with lean-to and garage, whilst the adjoining level land makes the property ideal for those who wish to keep livestock or a few ponies.

LOCATION

Situated just outside the Brecon Beacons National Park and only 4 miles from the market town of Brecon. The nearby Felinfach, approximately 2 miles, offers 2 public houses, one being The Griffin Inn which has recently been voted one of the finest restaurants in Wales. Brecon offers a great choice of facilities including supermarket, convenience stores, leisure centre complex, theatre and cinema. The surrounding area is known for its beautiful scenery including the Brecon Beacons Mountain Range, Black Mountains near Talgarth, Brecon to Monmouth Canal and beautiful River Wye and Usk valleys.

WALK INSIDE

Approached via a porch to the rear of the house, where an attractive quarry tiled flooring draws you through via a traditional stable door into the kitchen/dining room. This is a lovely room with a beamed ceiling, extension of the quarry tiled flooring and a traditional kitchen fitted with a range of base and wall units to include a double bowl Belfast sink and wood block work tops. It also includes an oil fired Rayburn Royal cooking range, traditional pantry and a further door leading to the Utility where there is plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, Belfast sink, built-in store cupboard and w.c. closet housing the low level w.c and wash basin. Beyond is the boot room, a useful room providing access onto the rear courtyard. The living room is a focal point of the house having a traditional stone fireplace with inset ‘Clearview’ stove, attractive oak flooring, traditional ceiling beams and central staircase leading to the first floor.

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Beyond the living room, is a cosy family room with French doors leading to the garden and a natural stone wall with a second traditional wood burning stove.
Off the breakfast/dining area is a single storey extension providing extremely useful additional accommodation which include a study/snug with attractive oak flooring; a ground floor double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a lovely shower room comprising shower cubicle, low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin.

First Floor

The part stone and timber staircase leads from the sitting room to a generous first floor landing, off which is access to each of the 3 first floor bedrooms. The master bedroom having exposed ceiling timbers and a doorway leading to a bathroom which comprises of a wood panelled bath, vanity wash basin, low level w.c. and shower cubicle. The second bedroom lies towards the rear, a double room with built-in cupboard and wash basin; and the third, a single bedroom.

WALK OUTSIDE

The very traditional long private driveway which is flanked by open fields leads to a clean gravelled spacious parking area which extends to the rear of the house and the entrance porch. This area provides access to a single garage, a pair of block built stables and a traditional outbuilding which is ideal for storage with basic loft space over. The main gardens lie to the front of the house and are enclosed by mature hedging and mostly laid to lawn with a paved patio area and alongside a extremely useful store shed, ideal for housing ride-on mowers, vintage tractor etc.

Land

The land, which is estimated at 6.5 acres in total consists of 4 separate paddocks which amount to approximately 5.5 acres, ideal for the keeping of livestock, ponies, chickens etc. The ground is generally level in topography and surrounded by mature hedging.

NOTE

Please Note: A footpath traverses the property.