Pen y Banc
Cwmdu, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1RT
Guide Price
£1,000,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Equestrian, Holiday Cottage, Solar Energy, Traditional Buildings
Land Tags: Farm Business Tenancy, Pasture Land, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jul 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Equestrian, Holiday Cottage, Solar Energy, Traditional Buildings
- Land Tags: Farm Business Tenancy, Pasture Land, Woodland
LOCATION & SITUATION
Cwmdu is a popular and attractive village with a church, a well-supported local public house, bustling cafe and village hall which supports various events and a strong rural community. Cwmdu is located within the Black Mountains and the wider Brecon Beacons. The area is popular for hillwalkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. The Offa's Dyke National Trail runs along the border between England and Wales, whilst both the Beacons Way and the Marches Way also pass through the Black Mountains providing spectacular routes for those who wish to enjoy the surrounding natural area.
Crickhowell is a picturesque town nestling in the beautiful Usk Valley and lying 5.8 miles to the south of Pen Y Banc, but still within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Crickhowell is a small market town with many individual shops, boutiques, historic public houses, and plenty to do for visitors and residents. Wider ranges of services and amenities can be found at Abergavenny and Brecon with a number of healthcare services, leisure facilities and entertainment venues supporting the local area.
An abundance of schools support the area with primary and secondary education located in Crickhowell, Abergavenny and Brecon. With independent education located at Brecon, just 12.9 miles away from Pen Y Banc. Christ College Brecon is an excellent independent boy and girls' school. Further afield in Monmouth (29 miles), Haberdashers provides independent education for boys and girls from Prep through to Sixth Form. Abergavenny also offers up-market traditional shopping, with boutique shops, Waitrose supermarket, The Borough Theatre, and an extensive range of recreational and leisure activities.
An abundance of tourism and recreational activities exist within the region, especially within the beautiful Usk Valley which is only a stone's throw away and The Brecon Beacons National Park with its world-renowned natural beauty and fabulous scenery.
PEN Y BANC FARMHOUSE
Pen Y Banc Farmhouse provides an appealing detached three-bedroom farmhouse which profits from exceptional views across the Powys countryside. The dwelling is in an excellent condition inside and out and is a credit to the current owners. The property benefits from double glazed windows throughout, private drainage and an electric fired central heating system which benefits from solar heated water and a solar PV system.
Entered via the front porch and into the main hallway with access to the kitchen, with fitted units and original stone walls, beautiful, tiled floor and electric AGA. The kitchen provides excellent space for entertaining and benefits from views over the garden. Leading to the right-hand side into the sitting room which has an excellent feature, stone fireplace with wood burner and also the original bread oven and a fabulous oak mantel piece. A small porch leads out into the garden and orchard and provides a great space for storing logs. There is a dining room, accessed via the kitchen, which provides a lovely space to enjoy and entertain guests. The dining room leads through into a small study which provides a great working space or potential for extending the dining room itself. Leading back through into the entrance hall is the utility room with basin, white goods and storage space as well as a separate downstairs WC, shower and basin.
Accessed via a lovely timber staircase from the dining room the first-floor accommodation comprises of a landing with access to three bedrooms, all of which have space for a double bed and a family bathroom with WC, basin and bath. The master bedroom benefits from a lovely en suite with WC, basin, towel rail and shower. The bedrooms all have a southerly view over the garden and adjoining farmland.
The property benefits from electric radiators throughout, a small solar PV system on the roof of the property which also heats the water via a separate system.
The property has the potential for significant extensions into the adjoining barn and/or the potential for ancillary accommodation to be created in either the adjoining barn or the detached double garage, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents. All purchasers must rely upon their own enquires in relation to any planning matters.
Surrounding the property is a lawned garden with mature fruit trees, vegetable patches and as well as a small terrace and immaculately presented lawns. A delightful greenhouse accompanies the garden providing a great addition to the garden. The garden provides excellent seclusion but also allows an owner to benefit from the tremendous views which Pen Y Banc benefits from.
GARAGE & OUT BUILDINGS
The buildings at Pen Y Banc provide tremendous potential to be brought into utilisation to accompany the main dwelling, be converted to provide additional living space or provide significant scope for potential diversification into holiday lets or similar, subject to the necessary consents.
The traditional building which adjoins the dwelling, know as the Barn, has been partially converted, with boarded out walls and floors as well as been insulated throughout. The buildings certainly could provide additional accommodation or holiday lets (STPP).
Of a traditional stone construction under a Slate tile roof, with part timber cladding, a concrete floor and timber first floor which provides additional storage space. There is a small storage room accessed over the stair case which again provides excellent additional space.
Accessed via timber double doors the Barn internally provides excellent storage space for garden machinery or similar. Benefitting from a downstairs WC and basin with an additional store room upstairs with a further room accessed over the stairs via a handmade door/hatch over the stairway.
There is a small office on the end of the traditional building which complements the main house very well. This is certainly well suited to providing a 'home working' office or similar.
The main double garage is in an excellent condition internally and externally. With large double doors and a side access with lean-to log store the garage benefits from a concrete floor, water and electricity is connected. The garage is insulated and boarded out and has a main storage area with ancillary workshop/store room. The quality and size of the garage does provide potential for changes of use to provide additional accommodation or holiday lets (STPP) especially given the large loft space which sits above the garage.
There is a small stone build traditional building, under a fibre cement roof, in the front garden which lends itself to ancillary uses complimenting the main residence.
All purchasers must rely upon their own enquires in relation to any planning matters.
THE LAND
The land at Pen Y Banc provides an excellent opportunity to purchase a manageable and productive block of grassland which accompanies the Farmhouse and yard exceptionally well.
Close to the dwelling the land provides a number of level, manageable enclosures well suited to livestock or equestrian grazing. As you move away from the property and towards the adjoining hill the land becomes steeper and slightly more suited to environmental uses.
The land is fenced and hedged to the boundaries and has direct access from the public highway.
There are a number of small coppices and areas of mature woodland on the property which provide excellent amenity or again lend themselves to environmental schemes.
The land has been preserved through sheep grazing by a local grazier. The land is currently let under a farm business tenancy, and it is understood vacant possession will be made available upon completion (by agreement) or in January 2023. Further information is available from the selling agents.
The land benefits from outstanding views across the valley and puts Pen Y Banc in an unrivalled position, with views which are truly unique and sought after and not often seen in the market.
In all the land at Pen Y Banc extends to 37.43 acres (15.15 hectares).
KEY INFORMATION
Services: Private spring water & mains electricity are connected to Pen Y Banc. Foul drainage to an existing private septic tank. Electrical central heating system serves the dwelling with water assisted by the solar system. Interested parties should satisfy themselves upon the availability and connection of all services and utilities and rely upon their own enquiries.
Council Tax: Band E.
Sale Method: Private Treaty.
Basic Payment Scheme: The Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are not included within the sale.
Local Planning Authority: Brecon Beacons National Park. Telephone: .
VAT: It is understood that VAT will not be chargeable on the sale price.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The property is offered with all existing wayleaves, easements, public and private rights of way, and any other such rights, whether these are specifically referred to in these particulars or not.
There is a footpath which crosses the property leading from the public highway across the land towards the adjoining hill. Similarly, a second path meets this footpath but starts near to the next-door property, Cwm Farm.
Directions: From Crickhowell continue on the A40 north towards Brecon. After 1.5 miles turn right at the Nantyffin Cider Mill, onto the A479 towards Tretower. Continue for 3.5 miles passing through Tretower towards Cwmdu. After passing through Cwmdu take the next right turn, opposite Wern Farm. Continue up this lane for 0.3 miles before turning left over the bridge. Continue up the hill and the property is located on your right hand side.
From Bwlch continue on the A40 south towards Crickhowell. After 4.0 miles turn left at the Nantyffin Cider Mill, onto the A479 towards Tretower. Continue for 3.5 miles passing through Tretower towards Cwmdu. After passing through Cwmdu take the next right turn, opposite Wern Farm. Continue up this lane for 0.3 miles before turning left over the bridge. Continue up the hill and the property is located on your right hand side.
It is recommended that you follow the W3W tag///opposite.skippers.cure
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents. All parties view at their own risk and no liability is accepted by the vendor or selling agents who have acted reasonably to ensure viewings are as safe as possible. Please note there are livestock on the land and no dogs are welcome to attend any viewings.
Further Information: For further information please contact Edward Fletcher BSc (Hons) MSc MRICS FAAV at or .
Marketed by: Powells, Monmouth
Cwmdu is a popular and attractive village with a church, a well-supported local public house, bustling cafe and village hall which supports various events and a strong rural community. Cwmdu is located within the Black Mountains and the wider Brecon Beacons. The area is popular for hillwalkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. The Offa's Dyke National Trail runs along the border between England and Wales, whilst both the Beacons Way and the Marches Way also pass through the Black Mountains providing spectacular routes for those who wish to enjoy the surrounding natural area.
Crickhowell is a picturesque town nestling in the beautiful Usk Valley and lying 5.8 miles to the south of Pen Y Banc, but still within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Crickhowell is a small market town with many individual shops, boutiques, historic public houses, and plenty to do for visitors and residents. Wider ranges of services and amenities can be found at Abergavenny and Brecon with a number of healthcare services, leisure facilities and entertainment venues supporting the local area.
An abundance of schools support the area with primary and secondary education located in Crickhowell, Abergavenny and Brecon. With independent education located at Brecon, just 12.9 miles away from Pen Y Banc. Christ College Brecon is an excellent independent boy and girls' school. Further afield in Monmouth (29 miles), Haberdashers provides independent education for boys and girls from Prep through to Sixth Form. Abergavenny also offers up-market traditional shopping, with boutique shops, Waitrose supermarket, The Borough Theatre, and an extensive range of recreational and leisure activities.
An abundance of tourism and recreational activities exist within the region, especially within the beautiful Usk Valley which is only a stone's throw away and The Brecon Beacons National Park with its world-renowned natural beauty and fabulous scenery.
PEN Y BANC FARMHOUSE
Pen Y Banc Farmhouse provides an appealing detached three-bedroom farmhouse which profits from exceptional views across the Powys countryside. The dwelling is in an excellent condition inside and out and is a credit to the current owners. The property benefits from double glazed windows throughout, private drainage and an electric fired central heating system which benefits from solar heated water and a solar PV system.
Entered via the front porch and into the main hallway with access to the kitchen, with fitted units and original stone walls, beautiful, tiled floor and electric AGA. The kitchen provides excellent space for entertaining and benefits from views over the garden. Leading to the right-hand side into the sitting room which has an excellent feature, stone fireplace with wood burner and also the original bread oven and a fabulous oak mantel piece. A small porch leads out into the garden and orchard and provides a great space for storing logs. There is a dining room, accessed via the kitchen, which provides a lovely space to enjoy and entertain guests. The dining room leads through into a small study which provides a great working space or potential for extending the dining room itself. Leading back through into the entrance hall is the utility room with basin, white goods and storage space as well as a separate downstairs WC, shower and basin.
Accessed via a lovely timber staircase from the dining room the first-floor accommodation comprises of a landing with access to three bedrooms, all of which have space for a double bed and a family bathroom with WC, basin and bath. The master bedroom benefits from a lovely en suite with WC, basin, towel rail and shower. The bedrooms all have a southerly view over the garden and adjoining farmland.
The property benefits from electric radiators throughout, a small solar PV system on the roof of the property which also heats the water via a separate system.
The property has the potential for significant extensions into the adjoining barn and/or the potential for ancillary accommodation to be created in either the adjoining barn or the detached double garage, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents. All purchasers must rely upon their own enquires in relation to any planning matters.
Surrounding the property is a lawned garden with mature fruit trees, vegetable patches and as well as a small terrace and immaculately presented lawns. A delightful greenhouse accompanies the garden providing a great addition to the garden. The garden provides excellent seclusion but also allows an owner to benefit from the tremendous views which Pen Y Banc benefits from.
GARAGE & OUT BUILDINGS
The buildings at Pen Y Banc provide tremendous potential to be brought into utilisation to accompany the main dwelling, be converted to provide additional living space or provide significant scope for potential diversification into holiday lets or similar, subject to the necessary consents.
The traditional building which adjoins the dwelling, know as the Barn, has been partially converted, with boarded out walls and floors as well as been insulated throughout. The buildings certainly could provide additional accommodation or holiday lets (STPP).
Of a traditional stone construction under a Slate tile roof, with part timber cladding, a concrete floor and timber first floor which provides additional storage space. There is a small storage room accessed over the stair case which again provides excellent additional space.
Accessed via timber double doors the Barn internally provides excellent storage space for garden machinery or similar. Benefitting from a downstairs WC and basin with an additional store room upstairs with a further room accessed over the stairs via a handmade door/hatch over the stairway.
There is a small office on the end of the traditional building which complements the main house very well. This is certainly well suited to providing a 'home working' office or similar.
The main double garage is in an excellent condition internally and externally. With large double doors and a side access with lean-to log store the garage benefits from a concrete floor, water and electricity is connected. The garage is insulated and boarded out and has a main storage area with ancillary workshop/store room. The quality and size of the garage does provide potential for changes of use to provide additional accommodation or holiday lets (STPP) especially given the large loft space which sits above the garage.
There is a small stone build traditional building, under a fibre cement roof, in the front garden which lends itself to ancillary uses complimenting the main residence.
All purchasers must rely upon their own enquires in relation to any planning matters.
THE LAND
The land at Pen Y Banc provides an excellent opportunity to purchase a manageable and productive block of grassland which accompanies the Farmhouse and yard exceptionally well.
Close to the dwelling the land provides a number of level, manageable enclosures well suited to livestock or equestrian grazing. As you move away from the property and towards the adjoining hill the land becomes steeper and slightly more suited to environmental uses.
The land is fenced and hedged to the boundaries and has direct access from the public highway.
There are a number of small coppices and areas of mature woodland on the property which provide excellent amenity or again lend themselves to environmental schemes.
The land has been preserved through sheep grazing by a local grazier. The land is currently let under a farm business tenancy, and it is understood vacant possession will be made available upon completion (by agreement) or in January 2023. Further information is available from the selling agents.
The land benefits from outstanding views across the valley and puts Pen Y Banc in an unrivalled position, with views which are truly unique and sought after and not often seen in the market.
In all the land at Pen Y Banc extends to 37.43 acres (15.15 hectares).
KEY INFORMATION
Services: Private spring water & mains electricity are connected to Pen Y Banc. Foul drainage to an existing private septic tank. Electrical central heating system serves the dwelling with water assisted by the solar system. Interested parties should satisfy themselves upon the availability and connection of all services and utilities and rely upon their own enquiries.
Council Tax: Band E.
Sale Method: Private Treaty.
Basic Payment Scheme: The Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are not included within the sale.
Local Planning Authority: Brecon Beacons National Park. Telephone: .
VAT: It is understood that VAT will not be chargeable on the sale price.
Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The property is offered with all existing wayleaves, easements, public and private rights of way, and any other such rights, whether these are specifically referred to in these particulars or not.
There is a footpath which crosses the property leading from the public highway across the land towards the adjoining hill. Similarly, a second path meets this footpath but starts near to the next-door property, Cwm Farm.
Directions: From Crickhowell continue on the A40 north towards Brecon. After 1.5 miles turn right at the Nantyffin Cider Mill, onto the A479 towards Tretower. Continue for 3.5 miles passing through Tretower towards Cwmdu. After passing through Cwmdu take the next right turn, opposite Wern Farm. Continue up this lane for 0.3 miles before turning left over the bridge. Continue up the hill and the property is located on your right hand side.
From Bwlch continue on the A40 south towards Crickhowell. After 4.0 miles turn left at the Nantyffin Cider Mill, onto the A479 towards Tretower. Continue for 3.5 miles passing through Tretower towards Cwmdu. After passing through Cwmdu take the next right turn, opposite Wern Farm. Continue up this lane for 0.3 miles before turning left over the bridge. Continue up the hill and the property is located on your right hand side.
It is recommended that you follow the W3W tag///opposite.skippers.cure
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents. All parties view at their own risk and no liability is accepted by the vendor or selling agents who have acted reasonably to ensure viewings are as safe as possible. Please note there are livestock on the land and no dogs are welcome to attend any viewings.
Further Information: For further information please contact Edward Fletcher BSc (Hons) MSc MRICS FAAV at or .
Marketed by: Powells, Monmouth
Land Registry Data
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