Dyffryn Crawnon, Llangynidr, NP8

This charming three bedroomed stone dressed detached period cottage sits in grounds of about ½ acre in a splendid rural position just over 3 miles from the village of Llangynidr in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.  A former farmhouse, this extended cottage occupies an elevated position and enjoys countryside views across the valley towards the hills beyond.  This extended family home has been the subject of a recent sympathetic upgrade most befitting of its heritage and location which has included the fitting of a new roof, windows, improved insulation and solar panels which together with its private drainage and spring water supply make this an almost self-sufficient, energy efficient home.

Offering comfortable accommodation over two floors, internally the cottage has retained character features such as original ceiling hooks, exposed stone walling and some beams, which sit beautifully alongside more modern enhancements.  This country residence has two good size reception rooms both of which are fuelled by Burley wood stoves, in addition to a warmly inviting and cosy dual aspect kitchen / diner which has space for a large Range cooker.  The ground floor configuration is perfectly suited to those seeking a rural idyll yet with good broadband connectivity to support working from home as this is supplied by a local community scheme.  The kitchen opens to a utility room with a useful cloakroom off with access to the outside from both reception rooms and a rear lobby for ease of access to the garden.  Upstairs, the three bedrooms offer elevated views over the surrounding countryside.  The spacious first floor bathroom is fitted with a contemporary white suite.

The gardens and grounds of this country home are a real gardener’s delight.  Grassed pathways surround the cottage with its gently sloping plot encompassing a broad stone terrace at the front and a paved seating area to the side.  This natural garden is thriving with specimen trees and fruit bushes aplenty with ample storage available for muddy boots, bikes and garden implements in an attached garden store plus a small stone outbuilding currently used to house chickens.

Although in a rural position, the cottage is accessed via a direct village road to Llangynidr and the school bus provides a service from this road to Llangynidr primary school and then linking to the high school in Crickhowell too.

ENTRANCE PORCH

Latched door, exposed stone walling, double glazed window to the front, tiled floor, wall light point, cloaks hanging space. Solar panel control unit. A glazed door opens into:

LIVING ROOM

Two double glazed windows to the front aspect with hillside views, painted stone walling, fireplace housing a Burley wood stove on a stone flagged hearth, wall light points, original ceiling hooks, electric radiator, wood style laminate flooring, staircase to the first floor. A partly glazed oak panelled door opens into:

DUAL ASPECT SITTING ROOM

Double glazed windows to both side aspects with views over the garden, double glazed door opening to the outside, inset spotlights, Burley wood stove, oak flooring.

DUAL ASPECT KITCHEN / DINER

Double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects with hillside views. The kitchen is fitted with base cabinets to one wall with solid wood worktops over, inset contemporary butler style sink, space for dishwasher and under counter fridge, space for range style cooker currently housing an Everhot Range cooker, painted stone walling to one wall, larder cupboard, tiled floor. A partly glazed panelled door opens into:

REAR LOBBY

Double glazed stable style door opening into the garden, cloaks hanging space, tiled floor. Open to:

UTILITY ROOM

Double glazed window to the side aspect, worktop with inset sink unit, space for washing machine and freezer, cloaks hanging space, electric radiator, tiled floor, latched door to:

CLOAKROOM

Lavatory, tiled floor.

LANDING

Velux skylight, wall light point, exposed beams.

BEDROOM ONE

Double glazed window to the side aspect with hillside views, electric radiator, latched door.

BEDROOM TWO

Double glazed window to the front aspect with hillside views, exposed wall beam, electric radiator, latched door.

BEDROOM THREE

Double glazed window to the front aspect with hillside views, ceiling beams, storage over the stairwell area, latched door.

FAMILY BATHROOM

Fitted with white suite to include a panelled bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin, lavatory, painted stone walling, loft access, ladder towel radiator, tiled floor, linen cupboard housing Rointe hot water cylinder with immersion.

Garden

The property is approached via a driveway over which it enjoys a right of access. The drive leads to a gate which provides private access to the property. The drive opens onto a large parking area with off road parking facilities for several vehicles. A sloping pathway from the parking area leads to the side and front of the property and to:

Garden

GARDEN STORE (FORMERLY A GARAGE) Double access doors, lighting, battery pack for the solar panels, filtration system for the private water supply.

Garden

The grounds are a particular feature of the cottage, affording long distance views over the surrounding hills and countryside and encompass a paved patio which adjoins the cottage and provides and provides an excellent position from which to savour the rural positioning of this home.

This natural garden occupies a gently sloping plot with stone retaining walls and grassed pathways linking the different areas with a large stone garden terrace to the front of the cottage which provides an enviable and peaceful seating place. The large gardens are predominantly lawned and encircle the cottage and feature several specimen trees planted around the gardens including a sycamore, rowan, silver birch and an oak tree. A gardener’s delight for fruit eaters, the garden is planted with damson trees, sloes, gooseberry, plum, apple and crab apple trees.

Parking - Off street

The drive opens onto a large parking area with off road parking facilities for several vehicles.