Watton, Brecon, Powys

THE PROPERTY

Number 46 The Watton is a stunning Grade II listed 16th-century cottage, perfectly situated within walking distance of the town centre. This beautifully restored property is full of character and charm, offering spacious accommodation that preserves its original features, including an oak screen in the living room, exposed oak beams and floors, flagstone flooring, and handcrafted oak internal doors. The cottage comprises three bedrooms, with the master bedroom benefiting from an en-suite, along with a family bathroom. The ground floor includes a generous living room, a bespoke handmade oak kitchen that flows into the dining room, a practical utility room, and a separate W.C. The rear garden is beautifully landscaped with a variety of plants and trees, a decked area, a sunken seating area, and the added convenience of off-road parking.

LOCATION

The property is situated in a convenient location along The Watton within walking distance of the town centre, Theatre and Canal Basin. The historic market town of Brecon offers a good number of local amenities to include banks, building societies, supermarkets, a theatre, cinema and a sports leisure complex. There is a good selection of primary schools within the local area and secondary education is available at Brecon High School or private education is available at Christ College in Llanfaes. The area is known for its beautiful scenery including the mountains and the Monmouth to Brecon Canal. The larger cities of Cardiff, Swansea and Hereford all within about a one hours drive. The M4 is about 1 hour by car and the train station at Abergavenny about 30 minutes.

WALK INSIDE

The front door opens from the Watton into a spacious entrance hall featuring a flagstone floor, exposed oak beams, and original winding stairs leading to the first floor. To the right, the charming sitting room boasts abundant character, highlighted by a magnificent oak screen along one wall, exposed beams and ceiling joists, oak window sills, and a stunning stone fireplace with a stone hearth and inset wood-burning stove. A door at the rear leads to the kitchen, which includes a handmade oak kitchen and worktop with an inset sink, a range cooker, plumbing for a dishwasher, a glazed door to the rear garden, and an original flagstone floor extending to the useful utility room. The utility room is equipped with an oak worktop with an inset sink, plumbing for a washing machine, and a cloakroom with a w.c., wash basin, and wall-mounted gas boiler. An opening from the kitchen leads to the dining room, which also features exposed beams, oak flooring, and a fireplace with an (truncated)

First Floor

An original wooden staircase ascends to the first-floor landing, which showcases an original oak screen, flooring, beams, and window sill, providing access to three bedrooms and a family bathroom. All three bedrooms feature original oak floors, beams, and doors, with the master bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room that includes a corner shower, w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, and chrome ladder radiator. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern three-piece suite, including a panelled bath with a shower over, a pedestal wash hand basin, a w.c., and wall and floor tiling.

OUTSIDE

The garden, originally designed and landscaped by Rich Landscapes, two-time Gold winners at the Chelsea Flower Show, is a true highlight of this property. It features a diverse selection of trees, including Mountain Ash, Birch, and Hawthorn, complemented by naturalistic planting. The outdoor space also includes a decked area, concrete pathways, a sunken seating area, and a former reflection pool from the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show Garden. A gate leads to a spacious parking area with ample room for several vehicles.