5 Acre Equestrian / Smallholding, 3 bed Bungalow, Annexe & Stables near Builth Wells, Powys
Detached bungalow, self-contained annexe, extensive outbuildings including stabling, set in about five acres with panoramic views
Offers in the region of £424,500
Set in beautiful surroundings near Erwood, Builth Wells, with stunning 360 degree views of open hills, valleys and pastureland. Extensive open hill riding and walking country within a quarter of a mile with spectacular views particularly to the south towards the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons and National Park countryside.
Well-maintained 3-bedroomed bungalow, in excellent decorative order, with UPVC double-glazing and oil-fired central heating plus detached double-glazed annexe.
Stabling for up to 4 horses and 4 ponies with rubber mat flooring to 6 boxes. Although set up for equestrian use the outbuildings are also ideal for a working smallholding or for hobbies and storage.
Good local shopping facilities and medical centres at the book town of Hay-on-Wye (8 miles) and the market town of Builth Wells (10 miles) with major shopping at Hereford (28 miles). Within 4 miles there is a post office, shop, garage, several Inns with restaurants and a primary school. Secondary schools at Three Cocks (6 miles) and Brecon (13 miles).
Accommodation
Entrance Lobby (7’4” x 4’5”), tiled floor, window south-west
Entrance Hall (19’ x 4’5”) opening to side hallway (7’9” x 2’ 7”) laminate wood floor, radiator, cloaks cupboard, access hatch to roof space for which there has previously been building regulation consent to provide 2 extra bedrooms and toilet
Lounge (22’8” x 10’2”) parquet wood block floor, Harmony oil-fired room heater on tiled hearth, wall lights, television point, radiator, picture window south-west, fully glazed door to –
Dining Room (12’ x 8’9” maximum) laminate wood floor, telephone point, 3 open shelving units, large airing cupboard, radiator, window south-east, double patio doors north-east, fully glazed door to –
Kitchen (13’ x 12’) floor and wall limed oak units, inset single drainer sink unit with mixer taps, recess areas for dishwasher and washing machine, electric cooker point, oil-fired Rayburn Royal supplying hot water and central heating, extensive wall tiling, ceiling spot lights, television point, window north-east
L-shaped Rear Hall with two half-glazed external doors, one to gardens and one to annexe and outbuildings, shelving and coat hooks, radiator, window north-west
Walk-in Pantry (6’9” x 3’8”), shelving, space for upright freezer
Utility / WC (7’8” x 4’) single drainer sink unit, wall cupboard, low level WC, towel rail, coat hooks, vent for tumble drier
Bedroom One (13’ x 12’9”) fitted carpet, television point, radiator, window south-west
Bedroom Two (11’3” x 11’) fitted carpet, fitted double wardrobe with cupboard over, radiator, window north-west
Bedroom Three / Study (10’9” x 7’6”) full-width storage shelf with hanging rails below, wall-mounted electric heater, window north-east
Bathroom (6’10” x 6’) fully tiled walls, laminate wood floor, deep panelled bath with Triton Jade electric shower, hand basin, medicine cabinet, full height fitted cupboard, wall mirror, towel rail, radiator, window north-east. Separate low flush WC
The Annexe
This timber sectional building has been used as offices, and now as residential overflow accommodation. Briefly it comprises:-
Conservatory (7’9” x 5’6”) with doors to living area, and shower-room
Shower Room (6’6” x 5’4”) fully tiled corner unit with Triton T80 electric shower, coat hooks. Separate low flush WC with window south-west
Kitchenette (5’4” x 4’2”) stainless steel single drainer sink unit, space for small cooker, window south-west
Living Area (17’3” x 8’6”) fitted storage units, work top, shelves, recess for fridge, television point, ceiling spot lights, window north-west
Bedroom / Dining room (8’6” x 8’6”) with window north-west
Bedroom / Study (8’6” x 8’6”) with internal window, but no external window
Externally
Vehicular entrance over concrete driveway with adequate parking space for several cars and / or horse trailer / lorry on gravel hard-standing.
Attractive gardens comprise well-established raised flower borders containing a variety of shrubs, rockeries, a heather bank and lawned areas. There is extensive stone walling, steps alongside the rockeries, a garden seat and a low level curved wall around the patio area. There is a greenhouse (8’ x 6’), a garden shed (6’4” x 6’), a timber dog kennel (10’ x 4’) plus two aviaries (8’ x 8’) although these could be used as dog kennels.
The Outbuildings
Workshop / Garage (16’ x 13’) block half walls, boarding above, concrete floor, double doors
Barn (30’ x 14’6”) concrete floor, part divided into two pony boxes
Covered Walkway (22’ x 9’) plus raised storage area (22’ x 7’6”) all with concrete floor
Stable Yard comprising tack room (11’8” x 4’9”), two double stables (each 24’ x 12’) one with stable doors the other with gate access; a double pony stable (18’ x 12’) with gate access; a holding pen and a high boarded dung heap area.
The present owners have removed the stable partitions but these could easily be erected again to make conventional sized boxes. Mains water to tank and taps, serving the outbuildings and garden.
The Land
Gently sloping stock fenced enclosures. Good quality pasture, all mown for hay this year. Three paddocks can be accessed from the council road as well as from the stable yard. A Caravan Club Certified Location site for five caravans has been operated and could be applied for again.
Services
Mains water and electricity, private drainage, telephone connected subject to British Telecom transfer regulations.
Outgoings – Council Tax Band F, 2007/08 £1,389.64.
For more information or to make arrangements to view, please contact the vendors direct by email: erwoodres@btinternet.com or phone 07977 544806.
Disclaimer:
These details have been supplied by the vendor and are a general guideline for intending purchasers and do not constitute an offer of contract. Prospective purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. None of the appliances, services or systems (heating, plumbing, drainage etc) has been tested.