Brecon Road, Crickhowell, NP8, 6 bedroom, House

6 bed House for Sale

Brecon Road, Crickhowell, NP8

£875,000 (Freehold)

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Description

Key Features

Council Tax Band: G | Local Authority: Powys County Council | Tenure: Freehold
Grade II Listed John Nash Town House in the pretty market town of Crickhowell
Versatile accommodation with front & rear staircases lending itself to multi-generational living
Six bedrooms with five bathrooms
Four reception rooms
Kitchen / breakfast room with tunnel fireplace
Utility room, boot room, cloakroom & two attics
Walled garden with grounds of circa 0.7 of an acre
Extensive parking facilities & detached converted coach house
Walking distance to primary & high schools , high street and bus routes close-by
No forward chain

Summary

Sitting in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in the sought after market town of Crickhowell, is this handsome Grade II Listed town house. Occupying grounds of circa 0.7 of an acre and enjoying fine long distance views across its glorious walled gardens towards Llangattock Hillside and Table Mountain, this is a generous and hugely versatile family sized home with four reception rooms, six bedrooms and five bathrooms together with a detached coach house and extensive parking facilities, all being offered to the market with no forward chain.

This substantial residence will appeal to buyers seeking larger than average accommodation for multi-generational living or for those who are looking for a home from which to generate an income. Whilst the property is currently a primary residence, it was once a Guest House and its unusual configuration with front and rear hallways, three entrance doors and two staircases serving a connected first floor, means that it is equally suited for this or for sub-division into two homes. The converted coach house in the grounds also offers the opportunity for an excellent home / work lifestyle balance or for those just needing extra accommodation for guests. Any alteration to the property would require listed building consent in addition to the normal planning consents that will apply.

Entered through a central hallway, this double fronted home has two splay bay windowed reception rooms to either side of the hall, both with gothic style doors with ornamental detailing. The principal dual aspect sitting room opens into a morning room which hosts a large tunnel fireplace to the kitchen/breakfast room which has space for a range cooker and a dining area. A rear hallway flows into a garden room overlooking a pretty courtyard style garden with seating and barbeque area. The formal reception rooms are served by a range of ancillary rooms including a utility room, boot room, cloakroom and a side entrance with plenty of room for coats and boots and much provision for storage throughout.

Upstairs, there is lots of choice with six bedrooms, with four of the bedrooms having en-suite facilities and the remaining two bedrooms having the benefit of a four piece bathroom suite with fitted linen cupboards. Five of the bedrooms are doubles; the sixth bedroom being a large single room which will take a double bed. For additional storage, there are two useful attics as well.

Outside, the grounds are a gardener’s dream and are featured in the town’s annual Open Gardens Scheme. Beautifully presented with a dizzying array of perennials, herbaceous shrubbery, specimen trees, lawned and paved pathways, a lily pond and several seating areas, the gardens are a complete joy to explore.

Location

Location Summary

Crickhowell is a small yet thriving town set amongst the stunning scenery of the Bannau Brycheiniog 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 was the first winner of the annual Best High Street in Britain Award and is famed for its family run and independent businesses including several grocers, a butcher, a delicatessen, a baker, Webbs hardware/homeware store, 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, and a florist, plus of course Cric, the tourist information and resource archive centre.

Crickhowell also benefits from dentist surgeries, a health centre, Boots chemist, and a garage. 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, in the centre of this bustling town. The area is also well served for schools for all ages, both of which are fêted in both the local area and further afield too. As well as being for the young, Crickhowell enjoys an active older community with the local U3A boasting 390 members.

For more comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities, the historic market town of Abergavenny is just 7 miles away and offers a wide selection of boutique style shops, grocery and newsagent stores, major supermarkets and many well-known high street shops, including WH Smiths, Boots, and a large Waitrose with John Lewis at Home section. Abergavenny also hosts a market several times a week which includes a farmers’ market, flea market and a monthly night food market. 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.