Llanbrynmair, Powys by Fine & Country

Caeaugleision Llanbrynmair | Powys | SY19 7DY

CAEAUGLEISION

Cosy yet on a grand scale, versatile yet traditional, a profitable lifestyle business yet a tangible sense of “home” Caeaugleision truly warrants the use of the word unique. Where else in the stunning Mid Wales countryside can you find a wonderful, flexible home with numerous letting units, breathtaking views, a swimming pool and even a squash court all sitting in three acres of mature gardens and grounds”

THE MAIN HOUSE The Main House is entered through a porch with slate flag stone flooring into a lounge which has an inglenook fire place complete with bread oven. There are exposed beams, timbers and stonework as well as views to the gardens and rural surroundings. The kitchen offers comprehensive facilities as well as a range cooker, wooden flooring, views over the gardens and to rural surroundings, as well as patio doors giving access to the gardens. There is a useful utility room with large, heated linen cupboard off the kitchen. Upstairs is a landing with exposed beams and storage cupboard. There are two double bedrooms, each with views and exposed beams the master bedroom also having bathroom facilities. The main bathroom offers WC, basin and bath and even this room has exposed timbers and views. Externally, there is a Laundry room which has space and plumbing for white goods. There is also a boiler room and wood store housing the biomass boiler and water cylinder.

SELLER INSIGHT My husband and I moved to this magical place thirty-seven years ago, and I can honestly say that we fell totally in love with it the very first time we came to take a look, and that’s a feeling that has never left us,” says Felicity. “I remember that day like it was yesterday. We made our way along the long and winding track, and there before us was a barn that was in ruins and a rundown house which hadn’t been lived in for sixteen years – back then it had an earth floor, no heating or hot water and it was festooned with ivy; at the time I likened it to Sleeping Beauty’s castle. To make matters worse, it was a thoroughly miserable day. I suspect we might have left, but all of a sudden the clouds lifted, the sun shone and this magnificent view of the valley and the hills beyond opened up before us. It was quite extraordinary; the whole place lit up and I’d say that it was at that very moment we knew we’d found what we’d been searching for.” “We bought a caravan, parked it up next to the ramshackle buildings and spent two years restoring the house and rebuilding the barn. We’ve poured so much love into this place and we tried to tread ever so carefully when it came to restoring both of these lovely old buildings. We’ve transformed them into comfortable homes with all the mod cons one might expect, but at the same time we’ve retained every bit of their original character and charm.” “The property sits high on a hill just outside of the south-east corner of Snowdonia. It’s a special place forged by nature, and it’s a place that allowed our four children to enjoy a truly idyllic upbringing. They would spend hours tearing around the garden and grounds, getting muddy and gently turning brown in the summer sun. It was a joy for us to watch and we now have so many wonderful memories. We’ve also been able to establish a phenomenally successful holiday letting business here. The barn and two cottages that we also had beautifully converted, as well as the indoor swimming pool, sauna and squash court – my husband is mad about squash – have attracted guests from far and wide, many of whom return year after year. We also have spectacular grounds that extend to around two and a half acres, and nine years ago we purchased the adjacent area of woodland (available by separate negotiation); the whole property is wonderfully peaceful, but then walk into the woods and you experience an even deeper peace. It’s all so beautiful, but it needs to be seen and experienced to be fully appreciated.” “The whole house is just beautiful, very light and bright and full of character and charm. There are beams throughout, some of which are old ships timbers, and we have a particularly impressive inglenook, and the thick stone walls keep the whole house warm and cosy in winter and wonderfully cool in summer.” “The property nestles in a glorious and blissfully quiet south-facing position with stunning views of our valley in the beautiful mid-Wales hills, but we’ve never felt isolated. There are endless outdoor activities to enjoy locally, we’re half an hour from some of the most beautiful beaches and the bustling town of Newtown is also just a thirty-minute drive from here.” “It wasn’t a conscious decision to make this into an eco home, but over the years we’ve dug a well and a borehole so we now have very pure and very soft unchlorinated water, we have a log-fuelled biomass boiler, which is really efficient and does all the heating and hot water, and we also have forty-eight solar panels, so we’re really quite self sufficient.” “My husband and I are about to retire and that is why we’ve taken the utterly heartwrenching decision to sell the property,” says Felicity. “We’re still deeply in love with this magical place, so we won’t be going far, but it’s time for someone else to enjoy and perhaps build on what we have created in this little slice of paradise.”* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

WANWS Wanws is currently used as the first of the letting units, but is attached to the main house so can easily be incorporated back into the main house if required. There are already interlinking doors in place. The porch leads into the lounge which has a stone fireplace with slate hearth. A second ground floor room is currently used as a bedroom but could provide further reception accommodation. There are patio doors giving access and views to the garden. The first floor landing has rural views and a WC. There are three double bedrooms, each with views and ensuite facilities.

GOAT COTTAGE A quaint letting unit offering two ground floor bedrooms, each with ample space for beds and seating. There is a kitchenette and a linen cupboard and views extend from the second bedroom to neighbouring woodland. There is a bathroom off the second bedroom.

BARN LETTING UNIT A most impressive set up, with the open plan Kitchen/Dining Room of particular merit giving views to all aspects of the stunning rural surroundings. A sizeable space to accommodate 30 or so diners. Off this is a rear kitchen with further units and range cooker as well as ample space for white goods and seating. There is a ground floor bedroom with views to the garden and rural surroundings. Ensuite bath and WC. There is an impressive L shaped living room with enough space to accommodate a pool table as well as extensive seating. Off this is a shower room and WC. On the first floor is a sizeable landing space and four bedrooms, each with views, including one with panoramic views of surrounding hills and two of which have ensuite facilities. The fourth bedroom also has a separate external access as well as a staircase rising to a useful attic room. There is a bathroom on the first floor with basin, WC and bath.

CELANDINE

ROSE

CELANDINE This is a one bedroom unit with panoramic views over the surrounding hills. There is a bathroom with bath, WC and basin.

ROSE A further one bedroom unit with lovely rural views and a shower room with WC, basin and shower.

LEISURE COMPLEX A real gem sitting centrally to all of the accommodation, offering a heated swimming pool 8.42m x 4.24m complete with changing and shower facilities as well as patio doors opening to the grounds. There is a sauna and also a full size squash court.

OUTSIDE Mature gardens and grounds surround the property including lawns, beds, borders and numerous seating areas. A pretty stream runs through and there is a covered BBQ area, summer house, campfire area, countless mature trees, shrubs and bushes. There is a driveway, turning and parking area. The wonderful views can be enjoyed from outside the property as much as from the inside and it is only when wandering the grounds that you get a real sense of how this home fits seamlessly within the environment in which it sits. In addition to the immediate grounds there is, available by separate negotiation, approximately 20 acres of bluebell wood which is designated as a Plantation of Ancient Woodland (PAWS) and is currently loved and enjoyed by the owners and their guests. Further information on this is available from the selling agent.

INFORMATION AGENTS NOTE • There is a right of way which runs through the grounds. • Books are available to view by genuine interested parties on request. SERVICES • Private water supply via spring and a borehole, protected with filtration and UV system. • The property runs on a biomass boiler with 1,000 gallon hot water system and the owners receive an annual RHI payment. • The property also has the benefit of PV panels for which the vendors receive a feed-in tariff. GENERAL Local Authority: Powys County Council Viewing: By appointment through Selling Agents – Fine & Country Newtown - 01686 623123 Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Notice: All measurements and distances are approximate. The selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating & electrical appliances have NOT been tested. The normal enquiries carried out by a purchaser’s Solicitor have not been carried out by the Selling Agents for the purpose of preparation of these particulars.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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 21.01.2020

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