Cilmery, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2

A charming, tastefully modernised and extended 3-bed, 2-bath, semi-detached stone cottage with oil central heating, double-glazing and a large South-facing rear garden with a Studio / Office, set in a convenient village location about 200 yards from a traditional pub and bus stop. EPC Rating E, Council Tax Band C.


An attractive semi-detached cottage built from stone walls with a modern rendered cavity block extension and slate roofs. It retains charm, has excellent natural daylight, double-glazing, oil-fired central heating and briefly provides: - Storm Porch, open-plan Lounge / Diner, Kitchen, Landing, Master Bedroom (with en-suite Shower Room), two further Bedrooms and Family Bathroom. In addition there is a small walled forecourt, parking for 3 or 4 cars in tandem, a sheltered sunken patio, two private lawned areas, a 192 ft² (18.3 m²) Home Office / Studio and an enclosed vegetable garden with a greenhouse, workshop and chicken run.    EPC - E ( 47 )

STORM PORCH    Having wooden door with a “bulls eye" window, cloak hooks, laminate flooring and stable door to

LOUNGE / DINER 14'3" x 13'4" (4.34m x 4.06m). plus 12' 0" x 7' 5"    Note - An irregular shaped, open-plan room due to the staircase. Having engineered Oak flooring, Villager wood burning stove set in an alcove, open staircase to first floor, small under stairs cupboard, two radiators, television point, two windows to front (North), French doors to rear (South) and door to

KITCHEN 14'2" x 10'4" (4.32m x 3.15m). Having a modern range of cream coloured, Shaker style cabinets incorporating six base cupboards, four wall cupboards, one glazed wall cupboard, inset stainless steel 1½-bowl sink, wood block work tops with tiled surrounds, integrated ceramic hob and electric oven. In addition there is a pale blue coloured Rayburn oil-fired range cooker, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge-freezer, flagstone floor, double aspect windows to South and West, and French doors to the rear patios (South).

FIRST FLOOR

SPLIT LANDING    On two levels with four built-in wardrobes.

MASTER BEDROOM 10'5" x 8'11" (3.18m x 2.72m). (rear) Having one exposed stone wall, window to South and door to

EN - SUITE SHOWER ROOM    Having a white toilet, pedestal wash basin and glazed shower cubicle with an electric shower, together with tiled surrounds, ladder towel heater, tiled floor, extractor fan and window to rear.

BEDROOM 2 11'11" x 7'5" (3.63m x 2.26m). (front) - Having a radiator.

BEDROOM 3 9'6" x 7'10" (2.9m x 2.4m). (front) Having a feature fireplace and radiator.
BATHROOM - Having a modern white suite incorporating a toilet, pedestal wash basin and twin-grip panelled bath, together with tiled surrounds, radiator, airing cupboard (hot water tank with electric immersion heater), linen cupboard, extractor fan and window.

OUTSIDE    GARDENS - Ferndale is ideal for somebody who enjoys gardening and set behind a stone retaining wall and neatly clipped low box hedge. A tarmac and gravelled drive runs along the side, which gives parking for up to four cars in tandem, with a log store and path to the front door flanked by a wide flower border with privacy from ornamental trees. A gate in the picket fencing gives access to the rear garden and a flight of six steps leads down to a sheltered, South-facing private patio which has raised flower beds, a light, double power point and two sets of French doors give access to the house. Behind this there is a lawned garden in two sections, divided by a laurel hedge and trellis fencing clothed with honeysuckle, and door with heart shaped spy hole. The pleasure gardens have evergreen and flowering shrubs, well stocked flower borders, tall screen fencing / hedging, rotary clothes airer, PVC Oil Tank and a path gives leads to the vegetable garden and
Home Office / Studio - (15' 5" x 12' 10" - 4.69 m x 3.90 m ) A timber structure with a slate roof, three windows, lighting, power points and storage area to one corner).
The enclosed vegetable garden has raised beds, gooseberry bushes, a fig tree, rhubarb, raspberry bushes, blackberries, apple trees, gravel paths, screen fencing / hedging, Chicken Run (with a small hen house), Aluminium Greenhouse (12' x 8'), Workshop / Stores (15' 8" x 7' 8" - 4.80 m x 2.35 m - A wooden structure with a corrugated iron roof, window, strip light, two double power points and work bench) and lean-to open Fuel Store.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS    described in this brochure are included in the price. Any fuel in store and certain other items may be available subject to separate negotiation.

TENURE    Freehold - No onward Chain.

SERVICES    Mains electricity, water, drainage and broadband are connected. Oil central heating.
Note - The Agents have not tested the installations.

LOCAL AUTHORITY    Powys County Council, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5LG
Tel: (01597) 826000

COUNCIL TAX    Band ‘C' ( £1,651.67 for 2022/ 23 )

Note - Most photos were taken with a wide angle lens.



Cilmery is a small commuter village set about the Wye and Irfon valleys, and Ferndale is about 200 yards from the Prince Llewellyn Pub, a bus stop and Railway halt (Shrewsbury to Swansea line). The Cottage is set on a slightly elevated plot and is approached from Llanafan Road (C-Class) and the vegetable plot backs onto the A483. The house has a delightful Southerly aspect at the rear, the garden is well sheltered and has excellent privacy.   The historic, small market town of Builth Wells (2½ miles) is set on the banks of the River Wye at the intersection of the A483 and A470 Trunk roads. It has a range of shopping and business amenities, Cooperative Supermarket, successful schools, Cinema / Arts Centre, etc. Excellent leisure amenities include a sports centre, swimming pool, 18-hole parkland golf course, rugby, football, cricket and bowls clubs, river and lake fishing. In addition there are numerous events and attractions at the neighbouring Royal Welsh Showground (¾-mile). The area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, ideal for walking, mountain biking and horse riding. The County Town of Llandrindod Wells (10 miles) has a wider range of shops, Tesco Superstore, Aldi Supermarket, Theatre, indoor Bowls Arena, etc. The market towns of Rhayader, Brecon and Llandovery are 15 miles, 18 miles (shortest route) and 22 miles distant, with Newtown, Aberystwyth, Abergavenny, Merthyr Tydfil and Hereford all within an hour’s drive. The cities of Cardiff, Swansea and Worcester, and the Severn Bridge are between about a 1½ to 1¾ hour drive (Note - Dependent on traffic volumes). Read less