St Johns Place, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Powys

Description

Nestled in a prime location, this versatile property offers a unique blend of residential and commercial space. The ground floor features a spacious open-plan commercial area, complete with large windows providing a panoramic view of the town. To the rear, there is an additional room, a small kitchenette, a WC, and access to a compact yard. The upper levels present flexible living options, with the potential to be configured as either one expansive apartment or two separate units. This property is ideal for those seeking a combination of business and living space in a sought-after area.

Location

Hay-on-Wye is an historic market town on the English/Welsh border, renowned for its iconic castle and its status as the "Town of Books," hosting the famous Hay Festival. The town offers a good range of local amenities, including supermarkets, doctor and dental surgeries, a primary school, a library, post office, and a variety of public houses, cafés, and restaurants. Situated on the banks of the River Wye, Hay-on-Wye is also a gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park and is close to the Black Mountains, providing numerous opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The larger towns of Hereford (20 miles) and Brecon (15 miles) offer an even wider range of social, shopping, and leisure facilities.

Commercial Space

As you step inside, you're greeted by the ground-floor commercial space, flooded with natural light through large front and side facing windows that overlook the bustling town. The open-plan layout offers endless possibilities, whether for retail, office, or studio use, with storage cupboards. Moving towards the back, there’s a separate room, with stunning stone fireplace, this room is perfect for storage or an office, a further door leads to a separate compact kitchenette and a convenient WC. From here a door opens into a small back yard complete with rear access to the cobble pathway to the rear of the property.

Residential

The front door opens into a welcoming hallway, with access to the commercial space on the ground floor. A staircase in the hallway leads to the first-floor landing, where you'll find a door opening into another hallway. From this hallway, there is access to a bedroom with built in wardrobes, a large reception room with windows offering views of the town. Adjacent to the reception room is a well-appointed kitchen, making this floor ideal for comfortable living. To the left of the hallway, a few steps leading to the bathroom on a split level, and a further staircase ascends to the top floor. On the top floor, you’ll discover two additional bedrooms, a second kitchen, and a bathroom. A large, versatile room is also located here, which can serve as a further bedroom or a generous reception space, providing flexible living arrangements to suit your needs. From the bedroom and bathroom there are far reaching views over Mouse Castle & Clifford. There is an additional storage shed (truncated)