Tretower, Crickhowell, NP8, 2 bedroom, House

2 bed House for Sale

Tretower, Crickhowell, NP8

£350,000 (Freehold)

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Description

Key Features

Council Tax Band: D | Local Authority: Powys | Tenure: Freehold
Two bedroomed detached cottage in a delightful semi-rural hamlet in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Lounge / diner with stone fireplace & wood stove
Dual aspect modern kitchen / breakfast room
Landing with eaves storage & an inbuilt wardrobe
Two first floor bedrooms with views towards Tretower Castle
White bathroom suite
Wrap around south west facing gardens affording a view of the castle & hillside beyond
Garden summerhouse with patio
Courtyard opening onto a sun terrace with sloping pathway, steps & grassed terraces, well stocked with variety of plants and fruit trees
Attached outbuilding / store | On street parking | No forward chain

Summary

This charming detached two bedroomed stone-fronted cottage is nestled within an ancient hamlet in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Occupying an elevated position above the road, the property enjoys beautifully established south-westerly gardens which wrap around three sides of the cottage and offer a stunning bird's-eye view of the medieval Tretower Castle directly opposite. Despite its historic setting, the cottage is exceptionally well connected. The adjoining road provides convenient access to neighbouring towns and villages, while the nearby market town of Abergavenny offers a mainline railway station with links to destinations further afield.

Entered via a door flanked by twin windows to either side, the lounge / diner at the front of the cottage has great proportions, spanning the width of the front of the house and having a stone fireplace which hosts a wood stove. A latched door opens into a modern and recently re-fitted dual aspect kitchen / breakfast room which has a range of shaker style units, plus a plate rack and display shelving which sits beautifully alongside exposed beams and partly exposed stone walling. A door opens from this room into the rear hallway which provides access to the first floor, but also into a wall enclosed courtyard, making dining outdoors easy and simple to do.

The two first floor bedrooms both enjoy splendid views across a field to Tretower Castle which sits directly opposite the cottage. Both bedrooms have exposed stone walling, as does the white bathroom suite which serves the bedrooms. There is a good deal of storage on the first floor with a large eaves storage space, plus an inbuilt wardrobe. summerhouse at the top of the garden. Although there is no garage with the property, there is an attached outbuilding which is suitable for storing garden implements and furniture. Given that it is near to the kitchen, it may be worth investigating whether it could be used as an exterior utility space. Parking is on street and there is no forward chain with the property. Outside, the gardens are tiered to maximise the space and include a courtyard, a raised shingled patio and pathways opening onto a lawn. The views towards the castle are quite lovely and can be enjoyed from the timber garden. For full details on this property, refer to our brochure /

Location

Location Summary

Tretower is a small and ancient hamlet in the heart of the Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons – National Park, sitting betwixt Crickhowell and Cwmdu on the village “A” road linking the towns and villages from Crickhowell to Talgarth. Surrounded by the stunning landscape of the Black Mountains, Tretower is best known for its impressive medieval Court with its great hall and the remains of its Castle which attracts tourists and visitors from far and wide who flock to the area to admire its 900 year history and its preserved magnificence.

Tretower is approximately 3 miles from Crickhowell. Crickhowell is a vibrant, thriving market town, set in stunning Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park on the banks of the River Usk, popular with walkers and cyclists and a sought after area for home relocation, tourism and visitors. Crickhowell is renowned for its independent businesses including grocery stores, butchers, a delicatessen, family hardware store, zero waste shop, a newsagent/post office, individual boutiques, a book shop with visiting authors, a tourist information centre, library, plus various sports facilities.

The town also has a doctor’s surgery, dentist, optician, petrol station, numerous pubs, eateries and hotels - including The Bear, open since 1432 - a well-used local community hall and St Edmund’s church. The area is well served by favoured schools for all ages and is very popular with young families as well as having an active senior community with many societies, clubs, choirs, and a thriving U3A. The Monmouthshire market town of Abergavenny is about 9 miles away providing an abundance of amenities with excellent access for commuters via road and rail. The town’s railway station has regular services into central London and Bristol via Newport and Cardiff, with good road links giving access to the motorway for Bristol, Bristol Airport, Bath, Birmingham, the South West and London and “A” routes for Monmouth, Hereford, and Cardiff.