Lower Foel Farmhouse & Land, Dolfor, Newtown, Powys, SY16
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- BEDROOMS
3
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Key features
- Detached 1850s Welsh Farmhouse Cottage & 9.71 acre
- In most idyllic rural location
- Newtown 8 miles, Dolfor 4 miles, convenient Knight
- Solid Fuel Central Heating. EER = 16
- Living Room, Kitchen, Conservatory, Cloakroom & WC
- 2 Double Bedrooms, Study, Bathroom
- Range of Useful Outbuildings, incl 90ft stone Barn
- Beautiful brook to western boundary
Description
BEST & FINAL OFFERS BY MID-DAY THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2014. Offers to be sent in writing in sealed envelope marked Best & Final Offer for Lower Foel to 10 Broad Street, Newtown, SY16 2LZ. Detached 1850s Welsh Farmhouse Cottage & 9.71 acres (3.92 ha) of upland pasture land in most idyllic rural location. Newtown 8 miles, Dolfor 4 miles, convenient Knighton & Llandrindod Wells. Solid Fuel Central Heating. Living Room, Kitchen, Conservatory, Cloakroom & WC, 2 Double Bedrooms, Study, Bathroom. Range of Useful Outbuildings, incl 90ft stone Barn, Car Bays, Garage, 34 ft Static Caravan. Beautiful brook to western boundary. Energy Efficiency Rating = 16
Lower Foel was purchased in 2004 and renovated by the current owners who have renovated the property but it still offers potential to extend and convert subject to receiving the necessary consents. The sale of Lower Foel is very much an opportunity to purchase a lifestyle due to its very rural location which is situated in the heart of the Mid Wales countryside. The property enjoys panoramic views across open countryside with no other property visible. Whilst offering seclusion the property is only 4 miles from the local village of Dolfor and only 8 miles from the market town of Newtown offering a full range of shops, amenities and facilities.
Mid Wales is renowned for its wildlife, fauna and country walks. The sale of Lower Foel offers a rare opportunity to purchase a property in such a rural location and benefiting from approx 9.71 acres (3.92 ha). The current owners hope that the new purchasers will enjoy Lower Foel as much as they have.
On The Ground Floor
Front Entrance Porch
Living Room
4.56m x 4.54m (15'0 x 14'11 )
original flagged floor, beamed ceiling, cast iron range with wood burning stove in brick recess with oak beam over, radiator, staircase to first floor, door to Conservatory.
Cloakroom
with WC, wash basin.
Conservatory
5.55m x 3.15m (18'3 x 10'4 )
tiled floor, side door, views to garden and countryside, 2 Velux windows.
Kitchen
4.54m x 3.74m (14'11 x 12'3 )
base and glazed display wall units, work top surface, Belfast sink, part tiled walls, multi fuel Rayburn Royale which heats the domestic hot water, central heating and oven in brick inglenook with beam over, tiled floor, radiator, entrance door, 3 windows.
On The First Floor
Landing
with access to First Loft.
Bedroom (1)
4.53m x 2.60m (14'10 x 8'6 )
2 windows, cast iron grate with brick surround, built-in double wardrobe, radiator, boarded floor, 2 wall lights.
Study
3.69m x 1.72m (12'1 x 5'8 )
2 windows, boarded floor, radiator, access to Second Loft, doorway through to:
Bedroom (2)
3.69m x 2.68m (12'1 x 8'10 )
laminate floor, airing cupboard, built-in double wardrobe, radiator, brick recessed grate, double window.
Please Note
the Study and Bedroom (2) were formerly one room which could be converted back subject to the necessary consents.
Bathroom
2.23m x 1.83m (7'4 x 6'0 )
comprising panelled bath with mixer shower tap, WC, pedestal wash basin, radiator, shaving light and socket, laminate flooring.
Outside
The property is approached via a right of way over a track to the property, the first 0.5 mile being over Medwalleth Common. The property is accessed via a gateway to front yard parking and turning area with a range of buildings on the left hand side.
The range of buildings are of stone walls, original oak trusses and corrugated iron sheeted roof with timber extensions, power, lighting and water connected, comprising:-
Generator Shed
housing the Lister generator with broadband connection box.
Second Generator Shed
housing the reserve Ruggerni generator with banks of batteries.
Work Shop
4.91m x 3.96m (16'1 x 13'0 )
with double doors and rear exit, housing the controls for the conversion of the 48 volts to 240 volts domestic supply together with monitoring system.
Tractor Shed
5.22m x 3.96m (17'2 x 13'0 )
with open rear entrance.
Manger
4.70m x 5.14m (15'5 x 16'10 )
with hayloft over.
Main Store
5.96m x 4.39m (19'7 x 14'5 )
End Wood Store
Log, Fuel Store & Mower Shed
to rear.
There is an area of garden to the rear of the outbuilding.
In the front yard is a 2-bay open car port and 3 Bedroom Static Caravan.
Car Port to the side of the house.
Cottage garden to the rear of the house.
Work Shop/Wash House
5.31m x 3.18m (17'5 x 10'5 )
with power points, plumbing for washing machine.
The Land
Plan attached to the details.
In all the land extends to approx 9.71 acres (3.92 ha.) or thereabouts. It is upland pasture land with stream to the western boundary. Paddock to rear accessed via rear garden or side access track.
Services
Electricity supplied via generator.
Private water supply with UV filter system.
Septic tank drainage.
Solid Fuel Rayburn for heating domestic hot water and central heating.
High speed broadband connection available for internet access.
N.B. The services, appliances and flues have not been tested and no warranty is provided with regard to their condition.
Council Tax
Band 'D' (online enquiry).
Energy Performance Certificate (Epc)
A full copy of the EPC is available on request or from our website.
Tenure
Freehold.
Planning
(a) The Vendors have made enquiries with Powys County Council Planning Department for the siting of a mobile chalet for purposes ancillary to the dwelling house (reply letter dated 2nd May 2013 and is available from the Selling Agents) which comes under the General Permitted Development Order 1995. Providing that the proposed development adheres to the policy it is considered unlikely that a planning application would be required.
(b) The 90ft stone Barn offers attractive development potential subject to normal consents.
(c) The Welsh Assembly Government designated this area as part of their Strategic Search Area for possible wind farm development. Since 2005 there have been 2 wind farm applications nearby - both having been rejected by the Local Planning Authority and are now under appeal. Details available on request.
Viewing
By appointment with the Agents.
Directions
From Newtown proceed on the A483 towards Llandrindod Wells. On entering the village of Dolfor, some 4 miles distant, turn left on the sharp right bend signposted Knighton onto the B4355. Continue on this road for 2.5 miles and after proceeding over the cattle grid bear right by the Knighton sign, proceed on the road towards Llanbadarn Fynydd for 0.2 mile until reaching the top of Medwalleth Common. Then take the turning right at a Private Road sign. Proceed down this track for 0.5 mile, going through the first gate and proceed for a further 0.5 mile until reaching the property.
Website
To view a complete listing of properties available For Sale or To Let please view our website www.morrismarshall.co.uk. Our site enables you to print full sales/rental particulars, book viewings, register your requirements on our mailing list and arrange a valuation of your property.
Morris Marshall And Poole
Tel. 01686 626160
Ref: AHT 07/14.
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Lower Foel Farmhouse & Land, Dolfor, Newtown, Powys, SY16
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Newtown Station4.1 miles
- Caersws Station6.7 miles
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