Brynmelyn

The Property

Brynmelyn is a substantial mid Victorian neo gothic countryside residence formally owned by Richard Booth aka ‘The King of Hay’. This historic dwelling is surrounded by lush gardens and grounds with picturesque views of the open countryside. In all, the property is set over three floors with spacious living accommodation, eight bedrooms and six bathrooms. The property sits in a private and quiet location, approached along a tree lined drive from the much sort after Cusop Dingle. There is circa 20 acres included with the property which includes woodland areas, walled gardens, lawns, ornamental trees and shrubs, and pony paddocks.

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Cusop is situated on the Herefordshire side of the Wales-England border and is recognised as being one of the most desirable parts of Hay. Cusop Dingle is renowned for its lovely scenery and the Offa's Dyke footpath, which runs close by. Hay-on-Wye is a thriving market town that is the north eastern gateway to Brecon Beacons National Park. It has a wide range of bookshops, restaurants, public houses and shops, etc. The Cathedral city of Hereford (20 miles) and market town of Brecon (15 miles) offer a wider range of facilities. The surrounding area is noted for its outstanding natural beauty, with a wide range of country walks, riding and outdoor pursuits, all readily available.

A WALK INSIDE

From the porch, you step into the grand entrance hall with original wooden floors and open staircase to the first floor. To your right is a comfortable library, with built-in wooden bookshelves and open fireplace.

An elegant and spacious reception room is found at the southwest corner of the house with doors that open out to the garden. There is a large dining room with a feature fireplace and double doors onto the rear patio and gardens.

Along the hallway there is a kitchen and handy utility space with access to the cellar that provides a traditional wine cellar.

At the end of the hallway is a garden room with en-suite facilities which could serve as a guest accommodation and a further kitchen and sitting room that forms part of the annex.

FIRST FLOOR & THE TOWER

On ascending the staircase, you will find a wrap-around gallery landing. From here doors lead to the six bedrooms of the main house with a further door to the self contained annex.

The largest bedroom (bedroom 1) has wooden floors, a free-standing bath, W.C, and access through double doors onto a balcony, which has spectacular views over the garden and open countryside.

There are five further bedrooms on this floor with feature fireplaces and two with en-suite bathrooms. The annex comprises a dining room and kitchen, bathroom and separate W.C, two double bedrooms, a self- contained study and sitting room. The tower on the second floor provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

A WALK OUTSIDE

The property is approached by a tree lined drive which expands onto the front courtyard providing parking for a large number of vehicles. The Gardens wrap around Brynmelyn House and open into a large lawned area to the rear with various Rose Gardens and Vegetable Gardens with tree lined borders.

The extent of the land to be included with the sale amounts to circa 20 acres (some of this is subject to tenancy).

There is also a good range of traditional outbuildings that provide additional opportunities for conversion.

DETAILS

SERVICES: We are informed that the property is connected to mains electricity, private water supply, and private drainage.

HEATING: Oil fired central heating.
NOTE: The selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating & electrical appliances have NOT been tested.

COUNCIL TAX: Band G
TENURE: We are informed that the property is of freehold tenure.

DIRECTIONS: Head out of Hay-on-Wye on the B4348, at the bottom of the hill, cross the bridge and then turn right onto Cusop Dingle. Continue along the Dingle road for approximately three quarters of a mile before turning left (an artist palette is on the fence at the end of the drive), continue up the drive and through the white wrought iron gates.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS

VIEWING: By appointment through selling agents – McCartneys LLP (Hay on Wye Office):

McCartneys Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

NOTICE: Floor Plan for illustrative purposes only, not to scale. All measurements and distances are approximate. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser’s Solicitor and the type of inspection undertaken by a purchaser’s Surveyor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars.

Messrs McCartneys LLP for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are given notice that: the particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract; no person in the employment of McCartneys LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.