cwmllechwedd fawr, llanbister, powys

Fine & Country Knighton

Tel: +44 (0)1547 [email protected] House, Knighton, Powys LD7 1AE

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CwmllechweddCWMLLECHWEDD FAWR “We love the remoteness of the brick built farmhouse. It is so peaceful and quiet here. As soon as we saw the property we knew it was the house for us.”

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A unique and delightfully situated residential farm with panoramic views across mid-Wales, located in the heart of the Llanbister open hills in the county of Powys. Within easy driving distance of Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Newtown, Ludlow and Hereford. Comprising character period farmhouse, studio cottage, modern and traditional farm buildings, large gardens and in all some 77.70 acres (or thereabouts). The property is offered as a whole or in two lots.

Foreword Fine & Country are delighted to have instructions to sell by private treaty this unique and delightfully situated property comprising a character farmhouse, a studio cottage, traditional and modern farm buildings together with, in all, some 77.70 acres of land.

Situated just off the Rhosfallog Common, Cwmllechwedd Fawr is accessed off a private drive overlooking the property. Cwmllechwedd Fawr lies in beautiful unspoilt countryside together with peace and tranquillity, which makes every day living a pleasure. The property is offered as a whole or in two lots as described below. Offers for the property can be received as a whole or in two lots. The vendors will consider changing the lotting of the land to suit customers.

DirectionsFrom Knighton take the A483 towards Penybont, taking a right turn for Llangunllo onto the B4356 road. Pass through Llangunllo village and travel for 7 miles. After crossing a cattle grid fork right for Llanbadarn Fynydd and Cwmllechwedd Fawr is found on your right ¹/³ mile on.

From Llandrindod Wells take the A483 road for Newtown. Take the right turn at Llanbister village and follow the road over the common and down to the chapel on your left. Take a sharp turn back left for Llanbadarn Fynydd and the property is found on your right after ¹/³ mile.

TenureIs Freehold.

PossessionVacant possession available on completion.

IngoingThe property is sold free of any ingoing. No counter claim will be allowed for dilapidations (if any) or any other matter whatsoever.

Fixtures and Fittings Only Fixtures and Fittings mentioned in these particulars are included with the sale of the freehold. Any others are expressly excluded.overview


Sporting RightsThese are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold.

TimberAll growing timber is included within the sale.

Services Mains electricity, private water supply and private septic tank drainage. There are solar thermal panels for hot water on the house and cottage roofs. There are 16 PV solar panels on the new barn for electricity.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) The vendors have claimed under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) before 15th May 2015 on forage land. Lot One – 1.38 ha Lot Two – 22.09 ha. The relevant number of BPS entitlements will be transferred to the purchaser on completion of the property. The 2015 payments will stay with the vendors and the purchaser will need to submit a BPS claim in 2016. The successful purchaser will be required to comply with the current cross compliance regulations for the 2015 BPS scheme year. Further details from the selling agents. The farm is not in any Environmental schemes.

Hill Grazing RightsThere are Hill Grazing Rights attached to the property. Attached to Lot One are the following:

CL022 Entry No. 60 Llanbister and Moelfre Hills – 10 sheep, 3 cattle or horses CL019 Entry No. 27 Rhosfallog – 1 sheep

Attached to Lot 2 are:

CL019 Entry No. 27 Rhosfallog – 17 sheepCL019 Entry No. 52 Rhosfallog – 8 sheepCL019 Entry No. 54 Rhosfallog – 21 sheepCL019 Entry No. 62 Rhosfallog – 12 sheep and 1 cowCL019 Entry No. 69 Rhosfallog – 12 sheep and 1 cow

Therefore purchasers can turn out the above livestock to the commons if they so wish and possibly claim BPS for that right.

Local AuthorityPowys County Council, County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5LG Tel: 01597 826000

Plans, Areas and SchedulesThese are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and computed by the agents and the purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied him or herself as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale, nor entitle either party to compensation. The plan is for the purpose of identification only and is based on the Ordnance Survey sheets.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of WayThe property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of, all easements and quasi easements and rights of way, declared and undeclared. There are agricultural rights of way through the property to agricultural land. Further details from the agents.

PlanningThe land is sold subject to any development plan, tree preservation order, town planning schedule, resolution or notice which may be or become to be in force, and subject to any road widening or improvement schemes, land charges and statutory provisions or by-laws without any obligation on the vendors. step inside


BoundariesThe purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.

Misrepresentation Act(a) The property is sold with all faults and defects (if any) whether in good condition or otherwise and neither the vendors nor McCartneys, the agents for the vendors, shall be in any way responsible for such faults and defects, or for any statements contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agents.

(b) The purchaser shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into this contract in reliance on any of the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the contents of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise, and that no warranty or representation has been made by the vendors or the said agents in relation to, or in connection with the property.

(c) Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor give either party any cause for action.

(d) All measurements and distances are approximate. The electrical, drainage, water and heating installations have not been tested by the Agents. (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). Interested prospective purchasers are recommended to obtain an independent survey report on this property.

Environmental Issues A detailed inspection and assessment of materials that may contain asbestos has not been carried out by the selling agents. Although a general reference to this material may have been made, we cannot confirm whether any of the buildings are constructed of other asbestos based materials, which may be visible, inaccessible or concealed. Prospective purchasers are advised to obtain their own specialist report in relation to this matter and other environmental issues. Asbestos is considered to be a hazardous material and should only be removed and disposed of by an approved contractor. Full details of regulations regarding asbestos and asbestos based products can be obtained from the Environmental Health Department of the Local Authority.

Health & SafetyThe Agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care.

Vendors SolicitorsMr David T Lloyd of Margraves Solicitors, Old Court Chambers, Spa Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5EY Email: [email protected]

Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with the agents McCartneys LLP, Wylcwm House, Knighton, Powys LD7 1AE Tel: 01547 528621

Opening HoursMon-Fri: 9.00am – 5.00pm Sat 9.30am – 12.30pm

Detailed Particulars of Cwmllechwedd Fawr, Llanbister, Powys LD1 6UH

Some history of the PropertyCwmllechwedd means Quarry Valley. A model farm built circa 1810 it was one of the first brick houses in the area. The bricks were made on site and there are traces of the kilns still visible in one of the fields. Being the main house of what was an estate, the present house was built by George Edward Meredith to whom there is a monument in Llanbister church. He collected the tithes for the vicar of Llanbister and taking his cut he was able to have a high status house and farm buildings. When built the house was so up to date it literally had running water through the kitchen. It replaces a much earlier building part of whose walls are incorporated in the lower barn. The bridle way which runs through the farmyard is one of the many drovers roads that led from the cantref of Maelienydd over the hills to Shropshire. The property adjoins the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Tylcau Hill reserve.


“Its very quiet and peaceful. We used

to run the property as a bed and breakfast

and has great potential for further development

both for tourism and using the buildings as

small workshops.”

vendor


“The property needed a lot of work when we moved in 30 years ago. We have made significant improvements,

completely renovating the house and adding a conservatory and

veranda. We will miss the the character and size of the house

and the privacy it affords. It is a very adaptable house and ideal

for entertaining.”

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The house is in a delightful position south facing, in the middle of the countryside with the nearest neighbour half a mile away. Surrounded

by open moorland its marvellous for going on long walks. The Radnorshire Wildlife

Trust Tylcau Hill Reserve adjoins the property. The village of Llanbister is about

2 miles away where there is a primary school and a pub. Llandrindod Wells has a

high school and along with Knighton, both 12 miles miles away, have supermarkets

and other amenities.


THE FARMHOUSEEntrance door through to the:

Reception AreaWith stone flagged floor, radiator, pine door to the right allows access to:

Superb Dining Hall 20’3” x 13’9” (6.17m x 4.2m)Wide brick fireplace with inset wood burner having slate hearth. Flagged flooring throughout. Radiator. Two sets of French doors onto open veranda. Staircase to first floor. Throughway to the:

Sitting Room 22’9” x 11’4” (6.93m x 3.45m)With inset enclosed multi fuel burner. Oak flooring, radiator and double French doors to either gable, one also leading onto the open veranda. Double doors allow access to the:

Sun Room 17’1” x 10’7” (5.2m x 3.23m)Feature vaulted ceiling, exposed rustic brick work, three sets of French doors and double glazed throughout. Welsh slate floor and radiator.

From the Dining Hall, passage way leads through to a:

Scullery/Utility Room 10’9” x 12’4” (3.28m x 3.76m)With a range of fitted units with tiled work surface over, planned space for automatic washing machine and dishwasher, flagged floor, secondary staircase to first floor. Useful under stairs storage.

CloakroomWith WC, hand basin and radiator.

Accessed from the preparation room, return door to the reception and throughway to the:

Splendid Farmhouse Kitchen 20’9” x 16’6” (6.32m x 5.03m)Feature wide brick fireplace incorporating an Aga triple cooking range set on raised quarry tiled hearth. A range of fitted units with tiled work surfaces over, radiator, exposed ceiling timbers, double glazed stable type door to gardens and door to utility room.

NOTE Accessed from the outside there is a door through to the oil fired central heating boiler.

Dairy/Pantry 9’x7’8” (2.74m x2.34m)Fitted base units, salting slab, flagged flooring.

First Floor LandingAs previously stated there is an antique wide staircase to first floor landing. Polished natural wood flooring, radiator and window with exceptional views. Enclosed storage housing heat store hot water system.

Bedroom One 15’ x 12’ (4.57m x 3.66m)Radiator, window with fabulous views.

EnsuiteA spacious room having panel bath, shower unit over, hand basin, bidet, and WC flush.

Bedroom Two 14’6” x 13’4” (4.42m x 4.06m)Enclosed wardrobe, radiator and window with splendid outlooks.

EnsuiteAgain a spacious room having panel bath, hand basin, WC, bidet and radiator.

Accessed from the main landing area there is a second landing, secondary staircase.

Bedroom Three 21’6” x 16’9” (6.55m x 5.1m)Windows to two gables, one overlooking the gardens, two radiators and exposed ceiling timbers.


Ensuite 12’2” x 11’ (3.7m x 3.35m)Again particularly spacious with panel bath, shower attachment, low level WC, vanity wash basin and bidet. Enclosed storage. Ladder towel rail.

AGENTS NOTEWithin the second landing there is enclosed storage with solar heating system also incorporating the full heating system.

Third staircase then leads up to third floor with:

Bedroom Four 16’3” x 12’ (4.95m x 3.66m)(Taken half way to under eaves) Velux roof lights, half the moon window and radiator. Door to:

EnsuiteFully tiled shower cubicle, hand basin, WC, ladder heater and access to the most easeful under eaves storage. Door then leads through to:

Interconnecting Bedroom Five 15’2” x 10’9” (4.62m x 3.28m)Velux roof light, radiator and attractive half-moon window. Access to useful under eaves storage.

Cellar 22’ x 11’2” (6.7m x 3.4m)Stairs lead down to a good dry cellar-salting slab, electrics and lighting, Belfast sink unit. Ample room for Fridge freezer etc.

Open Fronted Veranda 33’ x 7’ (10.06m x 2.13m)Running across the whole of the front elevation a most attractive open fronted veranda. Here one can sit out and overlook the lovely well tended gardens and superb dramatic and undulating countryside beyond. Beyond the veranda there is a further sun terrace. Steps lead down to a self contained studio.

SELF CONTAINED STUDIO COTTAGEBuilt of stone under a tiled roof:

Open Plan Sitting Kitchen 18’5” x 18’1” (5.61m x 5.51m)Vaulted ceiling, oak flooring, exposed stone fireplace with inset wood burner.

Kitchenette With a range of fitted units, work surface, tall unit. Open tread oak staircase up to:

Open plan Bedroom 13’8” x 8’7” (4.17m x 2.62m)Velux roof light, window. Open plan and overlooking the living/ dining area with vaulted ceiling.

Garden and GroundsLeading down from the open fronted veranda and sun terrace there are lovely formal gardens offering a well tended pleasure lawn flanked on both sides by well stocked flower, shrub and rose borders. Shaled footpath leads down to the right hand side with a decked sitting area. These gardens take advantage of some really quite amazing views. Off these formal gardens a yew hedge with archway leads through to private orchard area which is mown and has a selection of flowers and daffodils. Then on the top side further archway through Yew hedging to extremely large productive kitchen and vegetable garden section all having raised beds and an additional fruit section to the one side. There are lawned areas inbetween, footpaths meandering through.

(3) Greenhouse 35’ x 12’5” (10.67m x 3.78m)Cultivated grape vine and raised beds.

On the approach to the property there is a stream fed pond with a beautiful woodland garden area. This is a wildlife haven and relaxation paradise area. The pond has fish and, in the spring, frogs and toads. There is also a pond to the rear of the buildings on through the yard.

In all, these gardens provide a real feature of this rather special and unique residence.

Council Tax Band G £2,099.52 2015/16


The garden, divided by a bridleway is approximately 2acres. The part attached to the house, about an acre, has formal

mixed borders and lawn to the front, a small orchard and vegetable garden with a large greenhouse. Laid out 30 years ago and

divided by mature yew hedges it has scope for further development by a keen gardener. The second part, a woodland garden is bisected

by a small stream and has large swimming pond as well as a bog garden.


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 01.06.2015

Main House Buildings plan

Cottage


THE FARMBUILDINGS There is electricity to all the buildings with the exception of the lower barn. Adjoining the Farmhouse

(1) Brick and Timber Garage 31’10” x 22’8” max (9.7m x 6.9m max) With concrete floor containing oil storage tank with stairs leading to

(2) Workshop 22’8” x 7’3” max (6.9m x 2.2m max)

(4) Traditional Brick and Timber Building 48’7” x 18’8” max (14.8m x 5.7m max)Part flagstone and part concrete with loft over part. One Bay. Cattle barrier fitting.

(5) Modern Four Bay Steel Portal Frame Livestock Building 69’11” x 23’7” (21.3m x 7.19m) With concrete floor and water tank.

(6) Modern Two Bay Steel Portal Frame Storage/Fodder Building 39’4” x 23’11” (11.99m x 7.3m)Mass concrete walls to 1.7m. Profile box sheeted roof and sides. Sliding doors. There are 16 PV Solar Panels on the roof of this building.

(7) Traditional Brick Wain House 18’8” x 15’5” (5.7m x 4.7m)With Granary above. Stairs to Granary located outside. Adjoining

(7) Former Brick Cow House 35’9” x 18’8” (10.9m x 5.7m) Adjoining

(7) Former Brick Calfs Cott 12’2” x 18’8” (3.7m x 5.7m) With stone cobbled floor.

Located by the Pond, Garden, Stream and Wildlife area lies the Lower Barn

(8) Traditional Brick, Timber and Corrugated Building 48’7” x 18’1” (14.8m x 5.51m)Some remains of stone walls believed to be the former farmhouse. Former Cattle Shed with loft over.

(No.) Key to Building Plan:

(1) Garage(2) Workshop(3) Greenhouse(4) Traditional Building (5) Four Bay Livestock Building(6) Modern Two Bay Building(7) Traditional Brick Building(8) Lower Barn


Viewing arrangements strictly via the vendors’ sole agents Fine & Country on 01547 528621.

THE LAND available as a Whole or in Two Lots

Lot One In all this amounts to 7.70 acres. This includes a pasture meadow field of 3.40 acres and a 1.75 acre woodland planted with ash, oak and sweet chestnut in 1986. The 3.40 acre meadow was drained in 2014. The house, buildings, garden and pond areas making up the remaining areas as shown in the schedule below:

Field No. Area (Ha)SO1375 5411 0.14 Lane SO1375 6316 0.55 House, Buildings and

Gardens SO1375 5615 0.34 Buildings, Stream,

Pond and Gardens SO1375 6626 0.71 Broadleaf Woodland SO1375 7320 1.38 Meadow PastureTotal 3.12 ha (7.70 acres)

Extra land from Lot Two could be put with Lot One if prospective purchasers wish to enquire about this.

Lot Two Lot Two will be accessed over a right of way over Lot One through field numbers SO1375 5411 and SO1375 6316, if sold separately. Lot Two comprises 70 acres of well watered pasture and woodland. Approximately 18 acres of land is suitable for mowing for hay or silage. A stream runs through the south western fields being a good source of drinking water for livestock. The other fields all have access to water via natural sources or spring fed tanked supplies. There are eight woodland areas and the description of trees is shown in the schedule below. The land runs from some bottom ground up to the mowing fields. Field number SO1375 4921 was drained in 2014. The land is described in the following schedule:

Field No. Area (Ha)SO1275 9932 1.09 SO1375 0137 0.22 Woodland SO1375 0538 1.16

SO1375 1226 0.32 Alder Woodland SO1375 1419 2.68 SO1375 1661 1.41 Oak Woodland SO1375 1831 1.46 SO1375 1941 1.72 Mixed Oak, Ash,

Larch and Spruce SO1375 2035 0.17 Woodland SO1375 2131 0.01 SO1375 2155 2.30 SO1375 2823 0.57 SO1375 2914 0.28 Oak Woodland SO1375 3058 0.05 SO1375 3226 0.53 SO1375 3238 3.55 SO1375 3520 0.42 SO1375 3608 0.44 SO1375 4047 2.63 SO1375 4312 1.88 SO1375 4327 0.40 Ash and Sycamore

Woodland SO1375 4360 1.62 SO1375 4510 0.05 SO1375 4921 1.45 SO1375 4936 0.26 Woodland SO1375 5150 1.66Total 28.33 ha (70.00 acres)

NOTE The selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating and electrical appliances have NOT been tested.

Details Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 May 2015

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 give 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.

MCCARTNEYS LLPREGISTERED OFFICE: McCartneys LLP, The Ox Pasture, Overton Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 4AA. Tel: 01584 872251.

REGISTERED NO OC310186


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FawrCWMLLECHWEDD FAWR“Cwmllechwedd Fawr would make a perfect family home. Good for people with horses as the outbuildings are adaptable.We have always been very happy here.”


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